August 29 / 17.25 Carlisle

17.25

Good To Soft

NXT Recruitment Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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NXT Recruitment Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 934237 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Largely running with credit without winning in 2024 but he beat only one at Ripon (1m2f) two days ago; he needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 784673

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good nick without winning, runner-up in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 33 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up off the same mark.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 644-63

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who took a step forward on his second handicap start when third of six over 7f here last month; he can make his presence felt eased 1lb.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

Form: 911510 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Bagged his fourth victory of the year at Pontefract (1m) in July but came in only tenth in similar event at Newcastle last time; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

5th
8 (6)
Solara

9/1

Form: 034

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot filly who has been brought along steadily, fourth of nine in 1m Nottingham maiden 16 days ago; she's much respected on her handicap debut with a hood added.
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9th

9

(4)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solara

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6; some promise in a couple of turf maidens at around 1m in the summer, but modest in three starts in handicaps since; visor given a go this time and it will need to make a big difference.

12/1

9th

9

(4)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solara

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6; some promise in a couple of turf maidens at around 1m in the summer, but modest in three starts in handicaps since; visor given a go this time and it will need to make a big difference.

12/1

12th

13

(7)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Solara

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to get involved in a finish (7f-1m1f) and didn't look to have any excuses in a weak fillies' handicap last month; blinkers go on.

16/1

Form: 761137

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 1m for Roger Fell and Sean Murray in May and she wasn't disgraced for her new yard after ten weeks off when seventh in 1m2f Ayr handicap 19 days ago; possibilities.
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6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

9

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft) last September and now 4lb lower but she's struggled on her four starts this year (two hurdles, two Flat).

33/1

14/1

Form: 59-748 C

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort and a course winner too but he came in only eighth of nine in 1m4f handicap at Haydock when last seen out in May; he's no forlorn hope after a break though.
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8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

4/1

Form: 5-7514

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Calyx gelding has been much improved since the hood went on, opening his account at Ayr (1m2f) in July before a very good fourth of 12 there 17 days ago when set plenty to do; player off an unchanged mark.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 208651 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over a variety of trips this season and he resumed winning ways in 7f handicap here eight days ago; he's very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty.
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7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.00
Straight Forecast £31.90
Tricast £81.94
Trifecta £90.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dingwall

POSTDATA:

Detective

Telegraph:

Poet's Dawn

Daily Mail:

Solara

The Guardian:

Beale Street

D Express:

Bushfire

RP RATINGS:

Dingwall

Daily Mirror:

Dingwall

The Sun:

Dingwall

The Star:

Dingwall

The Times:

Detective

Daily Record:

Poet's Dawn