October 24 / 17.15 Carlisle

17.15

Good To Soft

Hather Financial Services Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5413.02
  • 2m 3f 210y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Hather Financial Services Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £3.00

Form: -40631 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 9yo who came good for Gary Hanmer at fourth attempt, at Warwick (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2lb for that and should also be suited by this right-handed track; respected.
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7th

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

The Flier Begley

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Well beaten at Haydock last time (behind Genois) in a race he won the previous season; now below par in his last three chases and belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.

10/1

8th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

The Flier Begley

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Won this last year (good) and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June off a mark 1lb higher than today's; pulled up/tailed off over fences on next two starts but his recent outing over hurdles was fairly encouraging and he could build on that now back chasing.

10/1

2nd

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

The Flier Begley

11st 5lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Six-time chase winner who won last summer but twice disappointed since; he's 0-8 as a hurdler but ability needs respecting when there's no depth to this race.

2/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3P-791 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) last month, after a break, and is now 2-5 over fences; 7lb higher in a much stronger race here but will be fine on the slower ground and may still have more to offer.
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8

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Indian Louis

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show.

6/1

2

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Indian Louis

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before close second of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in October; well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh last time but faced tough task from out of the handicap in that Class 2; could make a bold bid now back down in grade off his proper mark.

7/1

4th

8

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Indian Louis

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

In-form front-runner who got mugged late on at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); however, this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 136-41 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but is a dual chase winner this year, latterly at Perth (2m4f, good) last month, and ought to remain competitive after recent 4lb rise.
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1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Peejaybee

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Defied a virtually identical absence to today's at Perth this time last year (good); inconsistent when last seen, however, and over three and a half years since he last lowered a mark in the 120s.

6/1

1

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Peejaybee

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Course winner here last September (2m4f, good); back to winning ways last time at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft); interesting contender off this 5lb higher mark.

2/1

1

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Peejaybee

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Course winner here last September (2m4f, good); back to winning ways last time at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft); interesting contender off this 5lb higher mark.

2/1

Form: P354-5 CD

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (2m/2m4f) who was very useful in his prime; became very disappointing for Philip Kirby last season and soundly beaten on latest outing in May, but starts off for Lizzie Quinlan on a very dangerous mark and may have been reinvigorated by his new regime; interesting.
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3

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:18 Cartmel

Whoshotthesheriff

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

11yo who is without a win since 2022 and has fallen on two of his last three starts, but it was a stumble rather than a bad jump that was to blame last month; he was going well in front at that stage (six out) and with a clear round it will be no surprise if he can exploit a handy mark.

10/1

1

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Whoshotthesheriff

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Without a win since 2022 but was in process of running well before penultimate-fence fall at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) two starts ago and had excuse when tailed off there last month (suffered overreach); blinkers tried today.

9/1

1

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Whoshotthesheriff

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Without a win since 2022 but was in process of running well before penultimate-fence fall at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) two starts ago and had excuse when tailed off there last month (suffered overreach); blinkers tried today.

9/1

Form: 632P-P C

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Course winner over hurdles; responded well to first-time cheekpieces when second at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in March but looked out of sorts when pulled up in next two outings and needs to have been refreshed by 167-day break; no headgear today.
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3

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:29 Ayr

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive 10yo who has not won since April 2023; has conditions to suit here and some of his spring/summer form puts him on the premises but he was pulled up last time (bled) and others have more appealing profiles.

10/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:29 Ayr

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Regressive 10yo who has not won since April 2023; has conditions to suit here and some of his spring/summer form puts him on the premises but he was pulled up last time (bled) and others have more appealing profiles.

10/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

High Moon

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Veteran is winless since 2023 but he wasn't disgraced when third of six in 2m1f handicap chase at Cartmel 25 days ago; he's no forlorn hope.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 30-757 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Regressive 8yo who was soundly beaten when cheekpieces were refitted for latest outing in June; will appreciate today's ease in grade and be suited by the trip/ground but needs to turn a corner.
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5th

4

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Ganapathi

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up three times in a row in February-April, including in a quite valuable series final at Carlisle (2m4f, good) and when losing out only narrowly to Half Shot at Kelso (2m7f, good); subsequent 22l defeat over C&D came in a stronger race than this; one to consider.

9/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

After dropping down the weights he's run really well to finish second on his last three starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft); edging back up the handicap but every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

6/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear

6/1

Form: U131- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won on Irish point debut in spring 2023 and was 2-4 as a novice hurdler last season; switched to fences for today's seasonal/handicap debut and probably still has significant potential.
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4th

15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Fortunate Man

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Began this campaign with 3m1f Aintree handicap win in December (good-to-soft) but hasn't repeated that sort of form in three runs since, including treated for post-race heat stress after Eider Chase fifth; most recently never nearer fourth under top-weight in lesser 3m2f Kelso contest; more needed but not one to rule out.

10/1

4th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Fortunate Man

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Did well last season; kicked off this campaign with a 3l win at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and didn't run badly in valuable races on next two outings, last time in the Eider after which he was treated for post-race heat stress; he was joint-favourite for that and this race isn't as demanding.

2/1

Form: 14224-

Last run: 218 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won readily at Market Rasen (3m, soft) last December and his second to a revitalised opponent at Leicester (2m6f, soft) in January was also a very good effort; has fitness to prove after seven-month break, though, and would appeal more over a longer trip.
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3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

Form: 42-6PB D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Five chase wins, latest off 2lb higher at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March; given a break after two below-par runs in May (chase/hurdle) and was struggling when brought down on recent reappearance; has a point to prove.
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2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Ladronne

11st 12lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Veteran who has looked as good as ever for his new stable this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f); probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but reverts to chasing after a respectable hurdle run and is suited by this C&D.

3/1

5th

10

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Ladronne

11st 4lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

12yo who has been better than ever over fences this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft); this is a rare run over hurdles but he has a lower mark in this sphere, in which he scored twice in 2020; likes it here; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Ladronne

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this in 2024 (soft) and he's been better than ever this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; last time); back up to a career-high mark and he's back up in grade but he could yet have more to offer for this yard; respected.

3/1

Form: P5450-

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-14 under all codes when trained in Ireland and suffered heavy defeat on stable debut in March; others have much more obvious claims.
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6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Low Mileage

11st 1lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

0-16 over fences; went close off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February and has claims here if judged on that form but didn't fire at Hexham last month.

5/1

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Low Mileage

11st 1lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

0-16 over fences; went close off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February and has claims here if judged on that form but didn't fire at Hexham last month.

5/1

7th

6

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:22 Hexham

Low Mileage

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

18-race maiden; sound efforts in cheekpieces last twice, finishing third at Catterick (1m7f, good) and runner-up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); interesting.

7/2

Form: 4012-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won for Rebecca Menzies on chase/handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in February and was second over that C&D on stable debut later that month; made low-key reappearance a fortnight ago and moves up in grade again today but could have untapped potential over this trip.
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4th

5

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Treaty Boy

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Creditable third over C&D in January (Starman was over 6l in front of him in second) and not disgraced when fifth of six at Sedgefield last time (2m, good to soft); each-way chance.

15/2

5th

6

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Treaty Boy

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

He's dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) last February; however, this season's form has been mixed and he was no match for Supreme George when third of five at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day; needs to raise his game.

10/1

6th

4

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

14:55 Kelso

Treaty Boy

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Close up when brought down two out in Ballyfort's race over C&D last month; didn't seem to run quite as well when 15l second over C&D last time (went clear but tired late on) but still a contender today.

13/2

Form: 2/13-3 D

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Absent since a disappointing run in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) in May but made all to beat three rivals on chasing debut at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) in March and resumes on a workable mark.
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5th

2

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

12:10 Leicester

Glencassley

11st 13lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off a similar mark at Hereford (chase debut) in March; folded tamely and well beaten on latest outing; had wind surgery (his second) since so may be able to rebound.

12/1

5th

2

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

12:10 Leicester

Glencassley

11st 13lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Charlie Longsdon

pressed leader early, prominent from 3rd, pushed along from 6th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off

12/1

12th

5

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

17:15 Carlisle

Glencassley

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Absent since a disappointing run in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) in May but made all to beat three rivals on chasing debut at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) in March and resumes on a workable mark.

10/1

Form: 75617- CD

Last run: 200 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Exploited a much reduced mark when beating O'Connell here (3m, soft) in March and his subsequent defeat in a competitive series final here is not viewed too harshly, but he does not have a good record when fresh.
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7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Uptown Harry

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Veteran; C&D winner in 2021; having a good season, winning at Newcastle in January (2m7f, good to soft) and in the frame on his three runs since, last time when 9lb wrong; runs off his true mark here; could go well.

7/1

4th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Uptown Harry

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Veteran who is currently in form but has come up short in this contest for the last two years and looks unlikely to make it third time lucky; well out of the weights.

25/1

3rd

4

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Uptown Harry

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

12yo who is in excellent form at present, winning over C&D in January (good to soft; 4lb out of the handicap) before finishing runner-up at Carlisle off 8lb higher last time; up another 2lb; each-way chance.

13/2

Form: 2253-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent in handicap hurdles since maiden win in February and his recent reappearance run at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) was very encouraging; dropped 2lb for this chasing debut; no surprise if he features.
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8

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

19:00 Sedgefield

Final Edgar

10st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Should be well handicapped but doesn't arrive here in much form and has shown some quirks.

25/1

3

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Final Edgar

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Now 7lb lower than when placed at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) in March but looked very unenthusiastic before eventually keeping on for fourth there (2m, good to soft) last month and was pulled up in first-time visor (retained) on latest outing.

12/1

Form: /3653- D BF

Last run: 274 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m7f chase winner for Alexandra Dunn; signed off for her with a pretty good third at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) in January and makes stable debut from 4lb lower mark but would appeal more on soft/heavy ground.
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Payout
Exacta £119.10
Straight Forecast £89.39
Tricast £522.30
Trifecta £545.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rock Of Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Fortunate Man

POSTDATA:

Indian Louis

Telegraph:

Peejaybee

TOPSPEED:

Low Mileage

The Times:

The Flier Begley

WEST COUNTRY:

Fortunate Man

The Sun:

Fortunate Man

The Star:

Indian Louis

Daily Record:

Indian Louis

Daily Mail:

Peejaybee

The Guardian:

Rock Of Star

D Express:

Rock Of Star

Daily Mirror:

Rock Of Star