November 11 / 12.30 Carlisle

12.30

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  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 16- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Good-ground British point winner who defied long absence to win on bumper debut at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in February, before creditable sixth of 18 in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good to soft) in April; the first-time hood could help him settle and he has strong claims on hurdle debut.
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5th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

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11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful over hurdles and even better over fences; found a bit more improvement when coming from behind to beat Be Aware 1l in three-runner Grade 2 novice at Windsor (2m, soft; handles good) in January; well beaten next time in 2m4f handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, lack of stamina probably a factor; this drop back in trip looks a plus and he wears cheekpieces for the first time (has won when hooded); not ruled out.

12/1

17th

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

No Questions Asked

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Three hurdle wins at up to 2m1f last season but he was the last to finish in the Martin Pipe here (about 2m4f) last March; has proved his worth in small-field chases since, winning two from four starts, over 2m3f (good) and 2m (soft); he can raise his game further but a strongly run race on a track with a steep uphill finish raises a question.

14/1

1st

4

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:50 Windsor

No Questions Asked

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won a handicap at Ascot (2m3f, good) in November on chase debut and has continued in good form in Grade 2 chases on next two starts (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft/soft), shaping as though this drop back in trip is well worth a go; could have a big part to play.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point (3m, good) in May on his second start and was a £20,000 purchase 11 days later; Brian Hughes rides stablemate Barrabooka, but not ruled out on his rules debut.
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6th

3

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Cahiers Den

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

RPRs have been improving gently since sent handicap chasing, and a better jump at the last may have seen him oblige at Newcastle latest (3m, good to soft); won't mind good ground, having won an Irish point on it.

3/1

2nd

1

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Cahiers Den

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Maiden point winner who is 0-9 under rules; however, best form when switched to chasing for handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft) on last two outings and he may well be on the premises.

11/4

3rd

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Cahiers Den

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner who is 0-8 under rules; respectable fourth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and he's a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) in January 2023 and sold for £85,000 later that month; absent since but Brian Hughes rides (the yard runs two) and it will be no surprise if he goes well.
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5

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Barrabooka

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Very lightly raced 7yo who comfortably won Wetherby novice hurdle (2m, soft) in December; just a respectable fourth of six on recent chase/handicap debut at Carlisle (2m, soft) but today's longer trip is likely to suit him and he probably still has potential.

7/1

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Carlisle

Barrabooka

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

towards rear but went clear with winner on outer, headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out

7/1

4th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Carlisle

Barrabooka

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

towards rear but in touch with leaders on outer, headway 3 out, no extra after 2 out

7/1

Form: 09

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in Irish maiden points early this year but he's been well beaten at triple-figure odds on both hurdle outings.
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9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Powerofjet

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Martin Todhunter

Won at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) last November on second chase start and some good runs since, most recently 12l third of 12 in series final at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); this is less competitive; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Powerofjet

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Won the 2m1f handicap chase on this card last year and went in again at Newcastle in November (good to soft); subsequent defeats hint at a vulnerability off this higher mark and he was behind Tanking Along last time.

14/1

3rd

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

16:18 Sedgefield

Powerofjet

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Built upon promising seasonal/chase debut when scoring at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in November and again ran well when close fourth of six at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in January; drops back in trip here; might still have more to offer over fences.

9/4

13/2

Form: 730

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Displayed modest form among her three bumper starts for Thomas Gallagher but her dam is from a useful family and new trainer Dan Skelton often does extremely well with recruits from other yards; possible improver.
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1st

6

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Warwick

Beorma

10st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

In a first-time tongue-tie when winning easily on last week's chase debut at Worcester (2m, good) and overcame a scare at the last flight to comfortably exploit the same mark back over hurdles at Southwell on Tuesday; carries a penalty but looks very well in.

8/13

1st

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell

Beorma

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Little show in a handful of runs over hurdles; tongue tied and took a major step forward though when impressively landing 2m Worcester handicap on her chasing debut five days ago; reverts to hurdling off the same mark and holds leading claims with headgear retained.

8/15

Form: 3-P

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He'd been headed when he slipped on the turn before two out on last month's hurdle and stable debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; soon pulled up); however, having jumped to the right that day, he should be suited by the switch to a right-handed track and he was a promising third in a bumper at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) in April; not written off.
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4th

9

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Willie Shake Hands

10st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; however, beaten 20l in fifth when upped in grade at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month and remains in Class 3 company today; a career-best is required.

12/1

5th

10

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:45 Haydock

Willie Shake Hands

10st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sam England

Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and some good runs since, most recently close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) after a break; however, a career-best is needed now back up in grade.

14/1

Form: 68

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Operated at a lowly level on the Flat and has been well beaten at 150-1 on his first two hurdle starts; hard to fancy.
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5th

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Fond Farewell

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Yet to get off the mark over hurdles but unseated two out when travelling easily at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March; pulled up at Uttoxeter since but could be dangerous off bottom weight.

12/1

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Fond Farewell

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

1m3f Flat winner who is unexposed over hurdles; missed last year but he attracted support on his comeback at Huntingdon (2m, good; equipment added) 17 days ago and was travelling when he unseated two out; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender for in-form yard.

7/4

11

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:38 Huntingdon

Fond Farewell

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Irish gelding who's yet to show anything for this yard, which boasts a decent record round here; well worth a look in the market, back from a lengthy absence and going in a first-time tongue-tie and hood.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros foal; second foal; dam 2m4f hurdle winner (RPR 105) from talented family; yard enjoyed excellent October; not discounted on debut.
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6th

2

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:10 Sedgefield

Cringle Burn

11st 4lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

From the family of Kicking King and Kalashnikov, but no immediate promise on last month's Carlisle debut (2m1f, good; beaten 31l).

50/1

6th

2

6th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:10 Sedgefield

Cringle Burn

11st 4lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

From the family of Kicking King and Kalashnikov, but no immediate promise on last month's Carlisle debut (2m1f, good; beaten 31l).

50/1

8th

4

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Cringle Burn

11st 4lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

always behind

16/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very modest maiden on the Flat and he would be a shock winner on today's hurdle and stable debut; first outing since July 2023.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

12:38 Musselburgh

Barrister Blaster

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Wilf Storey

Very modest maiden on the Flat and was pulled up at 200-1 on hurdling/stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good); tongue-tie is now added.

66/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

12:38 Musselburgh

Barrister Blaster

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Wilf Storey

Very modest maiden on the Flat and was pulled up at 200-1 on hurdling/stable debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good); tongue-tie is now added.

66/1

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Barrister Blaster

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Wilf Storey

took keen hold, midfield, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

100/1

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Payout
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