August 29 / 15.18 Carlisle

15.18

Good To Soft

Northern Security Handicap

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Northern Security Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -12415 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner last season (trained by Ollie Sangster); won first time out for current yard at Thirsk in July (6f, good to soft) and decent effort off 6lb higher at Haydock last time (6f, good); a possible.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Roberto Caro

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance.

10/1

10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Roberto Caro

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 11405 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Newcastle maiden (7f) and Pontefract novice (6f, soft) on first two starts; hasn't run as well last couple of outings, but quite interesting back from a break.
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2nd

8

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Chamings

Record of 0-5 this term for new yard but has been working her way into form, including over C&D; not dismissed off current mark.

4/1

1

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Caught the eye dropped to a 0-70 for the first time at Kempton (6f) four weeks ago, beaten only just over 2l despite being repeatedly denied a clear run; the return to 7f should help if anything and Patrick Chamings is among the winners so there are reasons to be hopeful.

11/2

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Chamings

She has slipped down the weights and there was more encouragement to be gleaned from her Goodwood fifth last month (7f, soft); drops in class today and Jim Crowley is booked; interesting.

8/1

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2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -12034 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Beat a very useful sort by over 4l when winning a 7f Catterick novice on reappearance (heavy); fair form in two 6f handicaps at Chester on last two starts; chance.
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8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

10th

10

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Eye Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has the ability to take a serious hand but he ran well below market expectations in this race last year and another reappearance duck egg doesn't augur well; has shown peak form in autumn months.

22/1

11th

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eye Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.

16/1

11/1

Form: 11-089

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well suited by soft ground, winning a Nottingham maiden (5f, soft) and a York nursery (5f, soft) on last two starts last season; modest efforts in 5f/6f handicaps this term (all on good); this ground will suit; could bounce back.
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4th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

His two standout efforts for this yard have come over 6f at Kempton; dropping into a Class 5 can help; each-way shout.

12/1

10th

20

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Not beaten far on AW at Kempton last time but previous turf run was a poor one; would benefit from plenty of rain (all three wins on soft).

25/1

Form: 142-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beat Eye Of Dubai by a neck when winning a Redcar novice on debut last season (6f, soft); gelded in December; coped with the faster ground when narrow winner at 14-1 on seasonal/handicap debut at Nottingham (6f; fifth has won since); should improve on that; interesting.
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7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

9th

2

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter.

6/1

10/1

Form: 411688

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 5f maiden at Pontefract last term (good to soft); two wins this season (over 7f/7.5f) but not quite so good recently (highly tried on occasions); this shorter trip could be beneficial (can pull hard).
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5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

7/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, lost second and weakened from over 1f out

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Princess Alex

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won two in a row in the spring (soft/good to soft) and returned to form when second at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month; however, she was soundly beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) recently and has to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 230066

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won two nurseries last season (5f/6f; AW/good); highly tried in some competitive handicaps this season, running well when placed on first two starts (5f, good/heavy) but hasn't fared quite as well since, including with blinkers and at 7f; on a good mark, but a bit to prove now.
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10th

2

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hedge Fund

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f on this track as 2yo; winless since that season but he's shown enough to think he can be placed to advantage off a reduced mark; had a troubled start to the season at Beverley but it's too soon to write him off; hood refitted with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hedge Fund

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Not a prolific winner; rather disappointing for this yard in a light campaign last season, best run when third at Haydock in September (5f, good; hood on for first time); no hood this time; on a good mark and could go well.

7/1

Form: 1-2100

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In good form earlier in the season, winning a Chester handicap on second start (5f, good; tactical race); disappointing with headgear last twice; may do better on this easier ground with headgear left off.
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2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £65.60
Straight Forecast £71.41
Tricast £202.32
Trifecta £325.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valentine Catcher

D Express:

Roberto Caro

TOPSPEED:

Hedge Fund

The Star:

Roberto Caro

RP RATINGS:

Valentine Catcher

POSTDATA:

Valentine Catcher

The Times:

Valentine Catcher

Telegraph:

Valentine Catcher

The Guardian:

Valentine Catcher

Daily Mail:

Valentine Catcher

Daily Mirror:

Valentine Catcher

Daily Record:

Valentine Catcher