November 11 / 13.30 Carlisle

13.30

Good

Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3300.62
  • 2m 3f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: P66-

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his first three runs in the spring, finishing sixth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in April when last seen; he needs another step forward on this handicap debut but his pedigree indicates the step up in trip will be a positive, and he wears first-time cheekpieces; could go well.
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8

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:02 Bangor-on-Dee

Horsesomeharry

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

raced in second, not fluent 1st, chased clear leader when pulled up quickly after 3 out

13/2

1st

4

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 181y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Horsesomeharry

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Mixed form since he won on handicap/seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in November but he ran well here last time (3m, good to soft) only to fade late on and he could be in the mix now back down in trip.

8/1

8th

12

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

14:38 Doncaster

Horsesomeharry

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

12/1

Form: 3F-P99

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fair third on handicap debut at Wetherby last December and now 7lb lower; however, he struggled in his three starts this summer and needs to raise his game on this return to action.
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5th

8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Emotional Roller

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made the frame on first two starts this season (3m2f/3m1f) and ran better than eventual 27l defeat might suggest when fifth at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; big player if combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear has desired effect.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £11.90

Form: 433/P-

Last run: 351 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced point winner who showed promise in maiden hurdles in early 2023 (including here); however, he was pulled up on his chase and handicap debut at Uttoxeter that November (found to have irregular heartbeat) and has been absent since; others arrive with less to prove.
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5th

1

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:53 Leicester

Haveanothergoflo

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Inconsistent sort who was pulled up on sole chase start and beaten before the trip may have been an issue in 3m1f maiden hurdle in November; however, that run may have come too soon, 12 days after a promising comeback in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle, and this point winner is not written off.

14/1

5th

1

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:53 Leicester

Haveanothergoflo

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Inconsistent sort who was pulled up on sole chase start and beaten before the trip may have been an issue in 3m1f maiden hurdle in November; however, that run may have come too soon, 12 days after a promising comeback in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle, and this point winner is not written off.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 419-44

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
He's finished fourth on both hurdle starts and isn't obviously well treated for his handicap debut, but this point (3m) and bumper winner is from a staying family his trainer has done very well with and he could relish the step up in trip; interesting, especially if well backed.
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8th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Gasmani

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: David Dennis

Point/bumper winner who showed improvement to get off the mark over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good) last month on his sixth attempt; creditable second over the same C&D subsequently and holds place claims at least while in this mood.

7/1

Form: 3-4444

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but this bumper winner was a good fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is another 1lb lower today; could be thereabouts once more.
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1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Get A Superstar

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual chase winner (2m5f/2m3f) this spring, after a break; didn't see out 3m on latest outing but drops back in trip for this switch back to hurdling and his current mark is workable; respected.

9/2

3rd

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Get A Superstar

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Continued his progress, turning over an odds-on stablemate of The Flying Poet at Market Rasen (2m3f, good; from 6lb lower; fences in the home straight were omitted) three weeks ago; his win in a small field there the time before was over nearly 2m7f; looks hard to beat in hat-trick mission, if proving equally effective over 3m.

13/8

1st

3

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

18:51 Market Rasen

Get A Superstar

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Knuckled down to get the better of the favourite in a tight finish here (2m6f, good; 7-2) a fortnight ago; that was his first win since his bumper days, so a nominal 3lb rise seems fair; dropping back in trip is unlikely to pose too much of a problem.

5/2

Form: 61F6-7

Last run: 191 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on his three hurdle starts in the first half of 2023 and well beaten over fences on his last two starts in February/May; however, he looked a lightly raced chaser to follow last winter and a break may have helped; well handicapped on his chase form and could be in the mix.
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8th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Heeztheboy

11st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Progressive for new stable, winning four times, until form dipped sharply in last two outings; has seemingly gone off the boil and may be in the assessor's grip now to boot.

16/1

3

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Heeztheboy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Tailed off at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month but highly progressive for new yard previously, winning four times (2m4f/3m, good to soft/heavy); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

13/2

Form: 70179-

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on last two hurdle starts in April; however, he has shown aptitude for this code, winning a handicap at Huntingdon in March and he has lots of potential off his jumps mark in view of his Flat ability; fair fourth on the Flat last month after a break; capable of a bold show.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Ruler Legend

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues.

8/1

3rd

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Ruler Legend

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

Form: 662-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
He's finished runner-up in a point and a maiden hurdle, and he ran well for a long way before fading over C&D (good to soft) on last month's handicap and seasonal debut; may have needed that run and is one to consider.
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11

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Joie More

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Respectable fifth of 14 at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) in February but well beaten at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) last month; has had a second wind op since, which needs to make a difference if he's to break his duck.

16/1

6th

8

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Joie More

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

13-race maiden; pulled up behind Cowboy Cooper at Ayr in January and was behind Uptown Harry at Carlisle last time; has a bit to prove here.

33/1

5th

12

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:04 Carlisle

Joie More

10st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Didn't run badly on final two starts in 2025 and continues to drop down the weights; however, pulled up at Ayr last month and now 0-12 under rules; needs to bounce back in a big way in a first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: 1521-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (good to soft) who won a 4yo hurdle at Hexham (2m, heavy) in April; ran okay back at Hexham last month on her reappearance and the step up in trip could be a positive on her handicap debut, with her dam having won at up to 3m; possible player.
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1st

9

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Shes Notjoeking

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Snapped a losing sequence at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in February and continued in good form, going close at Hexham (2m, good) in April when last seen; versatile ground-wise and she can be in the shake-up if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

11/2

2nd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Shes Notjoeking

11st 9lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won from the front at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; front pair clear) in February and was third under much more patient ride at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; may not want the ground to dry out here but otherwise she's likely to be on the premises again.

5/1

3rd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Shes Notjoeking

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Belatedly regained the winning thread at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but was able to dictate the pace; chance of following up may depend on whether she gets another easy lead.

7/2

Form: 525

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on stable debut in Kelso novice in September and he's again without headgear today, having worn a first-time visor when runner-up in Uttoxeter maiden (2m4f, good) in July on final outing for Ben Pauling; however, he could be on a good mark for this handicap debut and is not ruled out.
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11th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Quickly made his mark in handicaps for this yard with two front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) this winter, latterly ending 12l to the good; up to this 11lb higher mark in a much better race when only fifth of 11 back over C&D on latest outing but he is back down in class today.

10/1

5th

12

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

disputed lead, prominent after 5th, weakened after 2 out

9/1

5th

12

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

1-10 in points; however, he's now 2-6 over hurdles after front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) on last two starts, last time easily stretching clear from approaching three out and ending 12l to the good; up another 11lb in a much better race, but it's hard to pin down just how good he is.

9/1

Form: 3373-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Didn't really shine last season in three hurdle starts but he's a point winner (3m, good to soft) who was a fair third in a bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last November, and he could be a contender if tapping back into that promise on his handicap and seasonal debut.
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6

4th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

16:56 Uttoxeter

Jo Arengeot Bey AA

10st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

Novice chaser who opened his rules account in C&D event (good) in May; last few efforts show that he's in a consistent vein of form; solid claims returned to this scenario.

9/4

3rd

5

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Worcester

Jo Arengeot Bey AA

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

Gained breakthrough win at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May and, following a wind op, performed well in defeat on last two appearances (3m/3m2f); swaps usual cheekpices for first-time visor; commands respect.

7/4

3rd

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

18:40 Sedgefield

Jo Arengeot Bey AA

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Donald McCain

Two good 3m runs at Uttoxeter this summer, winning on first occasion (good) and finishing second of 14 last time (good; first run after wind op); should go well if as effective here.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.80
Straight Forecast £59.72
Tricast £1967.17
Trifecta £2432.20

Selections

Telegraph:

She's Notjoeking

WEST COUNTRY:

Ruler Legend

RP RATINGS:

Top Man Tom

POSTDATA:

Get A Superstar

SPOTLIGHT:

Joie More

The Guardian:

She's Notjoeking

Daily Mail:

She's Notjoeking

Daily Mirror:

She's Notjoeking

The Sun:

She's Notjoeking

The Star:

She's Notjoeking

Daily Record:

She's Notjoeking

The Times:

Ruler Legend

D Express:

Ruler Legend