October 24 / 15.30 Carlisle

15.30

Good To Soft

Trade Copiers 22 Year Anniversary Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Trade Copiers 22 Year Anniversary Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 22221-

Last run: 236 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point bumper winner (good to soft) who was runner-up on his first four hurdle starts (including C&D) before winning comfortably at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in March when last seen; this 5yo makes his handicap debut off a fair mark and could continue to progress; Brian Hughes rides.
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6th

7

8th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

To Chase A Dream

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

Beaten favourite but ran creditably at Doncaster (2m3f) last time, taking form figures over hurdles to 222211142; that consistency gives him each-way possibilities back down in trip.

12/1

2nd

4

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 2

15:50 Doncaster

To Chase A Dream

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

towards rear, not fluent 2nd

4/1

2nd

4

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 2

15:50 Doncaster

To Chase A Dream

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

towards rear, not fluent 2nd

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: U10-42 D

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in February on third start for this yard and ran well in defeat in May/June on her last two outings (2m1f/2m4f, good to soft/good); she may still have more to offer and is not ruled out.
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2nd

8

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 3

15:30 Carlisle

Parvos

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear, mistake and pecked on landing 1st, steady headway from 3 out, switched right when bit short of room approaching last, pressed leader and kept on run-in, no extra final strides

20/1

2nd

6

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

16:18 Hexham

Parvos

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Came good for Sandy Thomson at third attempt, with comfortable win at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in February, and put a lesser run behind her when close at fourth at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) last month; this move back up in trip will suit; may yet have a bigger run in her.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 13P26- C

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won on rules debut here (2m3f, good to soft) last December and short-headed in Kelso handicap (2m5f, soft) in March, before respectable sixth of 16 there (2m5f, soft); this lightly raced 5yo is open to further improvement this term and his trainer had two horses run well here last Thursday.
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10th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Forged Well

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Tailed off when back over hurdles at Sedgefield last month and something to prove after that; however, he's 2lb lower than for his ready win over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in December and shouldn't be discounted.

9/1

6th

4

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Forged Well

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won a handicap chase at Musselburgh in December (2m7f, good to soft); shapes as though this trip will suit, is 7lb lower over hurdles and could go well.

3/1

Form: 34176/

Last run: 552 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who won a maiden hurdle at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in December 2022; soundly in first two handicaps later that season and absent since (wind op in interim); however, he's with a top yard and it will be no surprise if he's a serious force on his comeback; betting may guide.
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1st

5

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:00 Uttoxeter

Don Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

prominent, not fluent 3rd, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly 3 out

10/1

1st

5

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:00 Uttoxeter

Don Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

prominent, not fluent 3rd, pressed leader 4 out, led narrowly 3 out

10/1

6th

5

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:05 Wincanton

Don Hollow

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Lightly raced bumper and maiden hurdle winner who caught the eye when fifth at Carlisle in October following a long absence; well beaten at Sandown since but he's in top hands and is not written off.

14/1

Form: 542743 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago (soft) and finished sixth last season (soft); won twice this May and arrives on the back of a solid third at Hexham (2m, good) three weeks ago; could be in the shake-up.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Well Educated

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time winner here, two over C&D on good ground (handles soft); undoubtedly on a dangerous mark but latest two efforts have been underwhelming and he needs to turn things around; safer to look elsewhere on recent form.

33/1

9

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Well Educated

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four of his seven wins have been at Hexham; latest win (May 2024) was over this C&D (good to soft) when 13lb higher; mainly disappointing since then, but on a good mark now.

14/1

11

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Well Educated

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Didn't run badly when fifth of nine at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month and will be fine over today's longer trip but is on the downgrade now and needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces today.

20/1

Form: /55PP- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he can go well when fresh; however, this 10yo was pulled up on his last two starts in February/March and his last three wins have come over 2m5f+; plenty to prove.
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13th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Romeo Brown

11st 3lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

12yo who exploited a career-low mark in reapplied cheekpieces (retained since) at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in November and followed up there (3m, good to soft) in December, making all under Oscar Palmer each time; he's a player if resuming where he left off.

6/1

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Romeo Brown

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Not the force of old but, following a wind operation, arrested decline and was placed twice at Hexham (2m4f; stays 3m) in the spring; absent since falling quite heavily there in May but has a fighting chance if ready to roll.

7/1

Form: 31213- CD BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 in handicaps (heavy/soft) when winning easily over C&D in March and again ran well when third at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in April; this unexposed 5yo has travelled from Buckinghamshire to make his reappearance and could still have more left in the tank; firmly in calculations.
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1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Wise Guy

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Generally disappointing last season but showed the benefit of a wind op when making the frame on final two appearances (2m/2m4f); begins new campaign on a workable mark and will be suited by the ground; a possible.

6/1

1

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Wise Guy

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Generally disappointing last season but showed the benefit of a wind op when making the frame on final two appearances (2m/2m4f); begins new campaign on a workable mark and will be suited by the ground; a possible.

6/1

3rd

7

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Wise Guy

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

in touch with leaders

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 13742- D

Last run: 299 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
This 11yo is racing for the first time since last December but he won off this mark at Perth on last season's reappearance, so can go well fresh, and he was third in this race 12 months ago; capable of having a say.
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9th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Thereisnodoubt

12st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

12yo who returned to winning ways over C&D (soft) in March when last seen; he won on his reappearance two seasons ago and has gone back up just 3lb for last time; respected on his comeback.

6/1

9th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Thereisnodoubt

12st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

12yo who returned to winning ways over C&D (soft) in March when last seen; he won on his reappearance two seasons ago and has gone back up just 3lb for last time; respected on his comeback.

6/1

1st

6

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Thereisnodoubt

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

led early, headed but prominent 2nd, mistake and lost position 5th, went second again after 6th, pressed leader 2 out, pushed along and led again before last, faced challenge run-in, kept on final 110yds, won going away

9/1

Form: 87112- CD BF

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Bolted up on handicap debut over C&D (heavy) in February and followed up at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) a week later; another big run when second of 16 at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in April and this lightly raced 7yo could continue to improve; ran well on good to yielding ground in Irish bumper; on the shortlist.
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9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Eire Street

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Won two in a row in February 2024 and very well treated on that form, but pulled up/tailed off on his last three starts; a visor goes on.

20/1

8th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Eire Street

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

Too risky when he's pulled up in four of his last five races and over two years since he last won.

25/1

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

13:35 Newcastle

Eire Street

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jackie Stephen

Pulled up in three of his four races this season and didn't look an easy ride when he completed.

33/1

Form: 419-55 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won two juvenile hurdles last season (2m, good/good to soft) but well beaten in Kempton handicap on final run for Harry Derham and unable to threaten on either start for this stable; may need more help from the handicapper.
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6th

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Mojo Ego

11st 8lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

His last two runs have been disappointing but he could bounce back around here where he was twice runner-up over C&D last summer.

9/2

7th

10

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Mojo Ego

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Runner-up twice at Cartmel (2m1f) last summer and made the frame over C&D in November but absent since below-par run on Boxing Day and entitled to benefit from this outing.

25/1

Form: 2-32

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Second/third on his three starts (2m, soft/good), most recently beaten just a neck at Warwick three weeks ago; kept on well in a manner that suggests he'll be suited by the stiff finish on today's handicap debut, and his powerful stable does very well here; could play a leading role.
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2nd

1

25th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Don Virginia

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

£32,000 2yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to several winners notably Viking Blond (useful 2m7f-3m hurdle/chase); major yard; interesting newcomer.

8/1

Non-runners

Berties Ballet, Coventry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.10
Straight Forecast £61.00
Tricast £379.92
Trifecta £466.10

Selections

Daily Mirror:

To Chase A Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Wise Guy

WEST COUNTRY:

Don Virginia

POSTDATA:

Coventry

Telegraph:

Bertie's Ballet

Daily Mail:

Well Educated

RP RATINGS:

Thereisnodoubt

D Express:

Don Virginia

TOPSPEED:

Wise Guy

The Times:

Wise Guy

The Sun:

To Chase A Dream

The Star:

To Chase A Dream

Daily Record:

To Chase A Dream

The Guardian:

Coventry