September 11 / 16.28 Carlisle

16.28

Good To Soft

Assa Abloy Supporting Andersons Celebrate 135yrs Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 1m 3f 39y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Assa Abloy Supporting Andersons Celebrate 135yrs Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 02-45

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Looked a pretty useful prospect when runner-up in a Leopardstown maiden for Aidan O'Brien last October (7f, heavy; 33-1, blinkers first time); subsequently sold for 130,000gns; fair form for new yard, gelded before 5l fifth of eight in a Kempton handicap last time (1m4f; blinkers back on); visor now tried; a possible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

South Pole

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

made all

3/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

South Pole

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Ballydoyle cast-off who seemed to need the run at Salisbury (1m2f) two months ago on stable/seasonal debut; gelded since and now goes in reapplied blinkers on handicap debut (runner-up in this headgear as a 2yo); may be capable of improvement.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

15:45 Salisbury

South Pole

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

led, headed and prominent after 1f, outpaced from 2f out

5/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 34-369

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fair form in a Goodwood novice on debut last season (1m1f, soft; 5-1) and in a Newbury maiden on reappearance this term (1m2f, good; form solid); hasn't progressed since going handicapping but had excuses when 10l ninth of 13 over 1m6f at Haydock last time (good; cheekpieces first time, slipped on home turn); headgear retained; this looks easier.
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11th

7

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Games People Play

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Badly hampered here one year ago in her only AW race; eighth attempt, and her first in this third type of headgear, when off the mark from the front in a novice at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago; there was limited improvement in that performance and she needs a great deal more today.

14/1

11th

7

(2)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Games People Play

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Badly hampered here one year ago in her only AW race; eighth attempt, and her first in this third type of headgear, when off the mark from the front in a novice at Nottingham (1m6f, soft) two weeks ago; there was limited improvement in that performance and she needs a great deal more today.

14/1

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Nottingham

Games People Play

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well established as a fair maiden, good second at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) in second-time cheekpieces on penultimate start; a lesser show in blinkers one month ago sees her in a visor today; probably placed at best even if straight back to form.

4/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-32

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed at Bath (1m2f, good) and Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) on her last two starts; should stay 1m4f but this softer going is a slight concern (withdrawn on soft in May).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(8)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Catch The Light

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

prominent

5/2

2nd

2

(8)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 2

16:30 Salisbury

Catch The Light

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Left well behind by front pair when third on 2yo debut but made quite pleasing reappearance when close third at Bath (1m2f, good) last month and has plenty of scope for further progress.

6/1

25/1

Form: 45

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-Joseph O'Brien; well beaten so far, on stable debut finishing over 14l fifth of eight in a Hamilton maiden (1m3f, heavy; 28-1); others stronger.
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No / Draw
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7th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Melinda

11st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Melinda

8st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Limited in four runs on the Flat as a 3yo before winning a juvenile hurdle when last seen 18 months ago; this looks quite an ask from 2lb out of the handicap under Lexie Clarkson, who's taking just a second ride under rules.

33/1

1st

8

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:00 Musselburgh

Melinda

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

0-4 and inconsistent on the Flat, and stablemate Johnny Ringo showed stronger form in that code; however, she has shown some promise and it will be no surprise if she gives a good account for her in-form yard on hurdle debut.

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred filly by Le Havre out of a 1m4f/1m5f winner; beaten 18l when sixth of nine in a 1m2f Goodwood maiden on debut (soft); likely improver; worth considering.
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No / Draw
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4th

1

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Christian Bruce

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

No significant impact after three Flat maidens (1m2f-1m4f for William Haggas) and four races over hurdles; now makes Flat handicap debut.

10/1

6th

9

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Christian Bruce

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Showed only minor promise in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles this year and is not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but the new trip may unlock improvement.

10/1

4

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Christian Bruce

10st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Showed some ability on the Flat for William Haggas last year and on her two hurdling starts for Alan King in February/March; only fourth best on merit when modest third at Kempton (2m, good) on latter occasion but this race is easier and she's on the shortlist; hooded for first time.

4/1

25/1

Form: 53-

Last run: 338 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns buy out of James Fanshawe's yard at Newmarket last October, having shown modest form in two 1m novice events; best watched on stable debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Rainproof

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Ex-James Fanshawe; ordinary form since joining present yard and others have stronger claims.

50/1

12th

9

(12)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:42 Carlisle

Rainproof

10st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Patrick Morris

Some promise in two runs for James Fanshawe but was tailed off on handicap debut last time out and that was in November (1m2f).

33/1

7th

3

(1)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Rainproof

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Showed some promise last autumn for James Fanshawe and perhaps needed her belated reappearance run in September; pay attention to the market signals on AW/handicap debut.

8/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Calyx; half-sister to three winners at up to 1m6f; likely to need the race on her belated debut.
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No / Draw
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10th

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Krissy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily made all at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) ten days ago and did likewise under a 5lb penalty in apprentice handicap at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Friday; unpenalised for latest win but new mark has kicked in, which is 6lb higher than that which she raced off two days ago; in a tougher race today but clearly thriving and she's a leading candidate if her fine form continues.

5/1

1st

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Krissy

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who has begun to tap into the abundant potential in her pedigree, with two wins at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) this spring; has also run well away from Musselburgh; did it very easily last Thursday and a 5lb penalty is unlikely to stop her if her fine form continues (she's 6lb well in).

4/6

1st

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Krissy

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Something clicked over the winter and she has made good progress since springing a 40-1 shock at Newcastle in November (1m4f), adding further wins at Wolverhampton and over C&D; ran as well as she ever has when a close second at Hamilton on Sunday (1m3f); that was a Class 4 and she should be hard to beat back down to Class 6 company.

5/4

Form: 09

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Golden Horn; well beaten in novice events at Leicester (1m2f) and Southwell (1m4f); best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(10)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Xander Nevett

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

midfield

50/1

13

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Xander Nevett

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Well bred, but sent off 66-1 when well held on her Leicester debut (1m2f, good to soft) 15 days ago.

100/1

10th

14

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Xander Nevett

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Dam 1m-1m4f winner (including Listed; RPR 105), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Horseplay and useful 1m2f/1m3f AW Flat and 2m hurdle winner Devilment, out of 1m5f AW Listed winner, is granddaughter of Canadian 1m2f Grade 1 winner; interesting pedigree but the stable wouldn't be noted for winning newcomers.

66/1

66/1

Form: 907

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 26

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner at Wetherby in January 2022 (2m, heavy) when with Rebecca Menzies; subsequently off for 874 days and yet to recapture that sort of form in three runs on the Flat for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Bolton

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear

66/1

7th

1

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Bolton

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear

100/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sprint bred (brother to a 6f winner) and bought for 75,000gns as a yearling; tailed off in a 7f Wetherby novice in June (good; 66-1); not sure to be suited by this marked step up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Pontefract

Edward Cullen

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

100/1

10th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Edward Cullen

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

66/1

14th

6

(5)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Edward Cullen

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Le Havre out of a Listed-placed 1m2f winner; 15,000gns yearling; beaten 43l when last of eight on debut at Hamilton last month (1m3f, heavy; 16-1); should do better.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Meridian Way

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed only minor promise when sixth over C&D (behind Jaminska) on recent stable/hurdle debut.

66/1

5

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:28 Newton Abbot

Meridian Way

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,500gns as a very modest four-race maiden (1m-1m4f); hooded for hurdling debut.

66/1

10th

12

(11)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meridian Way

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Beaten a long way in three starts over 1m/1m3f on Tapeta/turf; bred to be better than he has shown so far and open to progress now handicapping, but it will very much be needed.

10/1

66/1

Form: 45

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation before his debut; last of four at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) and last of five at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) in his two races so far; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Magic Glen

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Katie Scott

Modest efforts in qualifying runs at 1m2f-1m4f on turf but he's from a good family and this assignment is his most realistic one yet; still has something to prove, however.

16/1

12th

4

(12)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Magic Glen

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Katie Scott

midfield

66/1

5th

4

(4)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

15:45 Catterick

Magic Glen

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Katie Scott

20-1 for recent Doncaster debut (1m2f, good to firm) and he finished a remote last of four; opposable.

20/1

13th
2 (3)
Desejada

20/1

Form: 83-

Last run: 398 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two modest efforts, last time finishing about 11l third of five in Yarmouth novice (1m2f, good to firm); the longer trip may suit.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Desejada

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Maiden whose form claims are far from solid; failed to beat a rival the last twice (AW); the least appealing contender.

33/1

10

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Desejada

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Maiden whose form claims are far from solid; failed to beat a rival the last twice (AW); the least appealing contender.

33/1

6th

6

(4)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Desejada

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Poor maiden who is readily passed over.

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-named gelding by Postponed; tailed-off last when 150-1 for debut at Southwell last week (1m4f); hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Wetherby

Rained Off

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

midfield, not fluent and lost ground 4th, struggling from 5th

50/1

15

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Wetherby

Rained Off

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

midfield, not fluent and lost ground 4th, struggling from 5th

50/1

3

(1)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Nottingham

Rained Off

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

150-1 and 200-1 when tailed off in novice at Southwell (1m4f) and maiden at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) eight days later.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £9.05
Trifecta £46.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Games People Play

POSTDATA:

South Pole

Telegraph:

Catch The Light

RP RATINGS:

Games People Play

The Times:

Games People Play

The Guardian:

Games People Play

D Express:

Games People Play

Daily Mirror:

Games People Play

The Star:

Games People Play

NEWMARKET:

South Pole

Daily Mail:

South Pole

The Sun:

Catch The Light

Daily Record:

Catch The Light