November 11 / 14.30 Carlisle

14.30

Good

racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon And Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon And Lady Buttons Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 97-627

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
She could do with settling better and she weakened in a C&D novice (soft) last month, but she may improve for the run and today's forecast better ground could be a plus; clear runner-up in Cartmel novice (2m1f, good) in May and there's every chance she'll make a bold bid on handicap debut.
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6th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Disco Annie

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Two wins at Carlisle in November 2024 (2m1f, soft/good to soft); mixed form since, including over fences; sound run back hurdling at Carlisle in March (2m1f, soft), but poor next time and has since had wind surgery; bit to prove.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 331 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his first two starts (including on good ground) when winning Sedgefield maiden (2m1f, good to soft) last month; could have potential off his opening mark and he's on the shortlist.
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1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Strictly Tango

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied home turn, keeping on when fell heavily 2 out

9/2

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Strictly Tango

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied home turn, keeping on when fell heavily 2 out

9/2

6th

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Strictly Tango

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

led, not fluent 4th, headed before 5 out, not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

5/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 222U2-

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in all three bumpers and same story on his two completed hurdle starts (2m3f/2m, soft/good); this 5yo's pedigree provides hope he'll evolve into a horse who is better than his current mark; interesting.
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3rd

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

16:32 Newcastle

Diamond Koda

11st 5lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Accounted for Peckforton Hills when getting off the mark over hurdles at the 12th attempt at Doncaster (2m4f, Class 5 conditionals'; good to soft) in February; down the field (from 8lb higher) in a stronger contest at Newbury subsequently; now drops back into a more suitable looking novice.

5/2

5th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Diamond Koda

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Kent

Runner-up in nine of his first 14 races, before finally off the mark when well backed for 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (extended 2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago in second-time cheekpieces; drew 12l clear for that breakthrough but this 8lb higher mark seems to demand another step forward.

14/1

1st

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Diamond Koda

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

0-14 but runner-up on nine occasions and he ran well for a long way in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here (3m, good to soft) in December before fading into fifth; could be in the mix now back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 3F4-52

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Clear of the third when close second on last month's handicap debut over C&D (soft); also effective on good ground; this unexposed 4yo is open to further improvement and is respected up 4lb.
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1st

14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Knomorediamonds

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

16/1

3rd

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Carlisle

Knomorediamonds

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player.

5/1

4th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Knomorediamonds

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip.

7/1

Form: 0/765- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in France in late 2022 and has tumbled down the weights in Britain, but for good reason; something to prove on reappearance.
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3rd

9

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Rock Hurley

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won a C&D handicap (good to soft) last April but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs and latest was back here in March; has some questions to answer and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

16/1

4th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Rock Hurley

11st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Bang out of form in his last three races but only four starts back last April he won as he liked around here (good to soft) off 5lb higher; couldn't put a line through him.

20/1

Form: F43-P6

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and he could improve for his recent reappearance run over C&D; however, he's now 0-12 and needs to get back to his best.
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6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Paddy OMahler

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Solid record (22112) having wind surgery, proving better than ever; beaten only half a length by Chasingouttheblues at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; firmly in the mix.

4/1

2nd

5

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Paddy OMahler

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December on third chase start and followed up at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); climbing the weights but this 8yo is clearly on the up.

7/2

Form: 560-

Last run: 359 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Brother to stable's multiple winning hurdler Silva Eclipse and he's one to watch in the betting on handicap debut; however, he was well beaten in autumn 2023 on his first three starts and has been absent since.
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4th

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:50 Newcastle

Fat Harry

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Eight-race maiden over hurdles, but he's thrived since switched to fences this season, winning two of his three starts and arguably unlucky not to be 3-3 after a costly mistake at the last proved his undoing at Haydock in December; the 6lb rise demands more, but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

5/2

3rd

9

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Fat Harry

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Came back in good form after a three-month break with two sound runs last month, better effort when third at Catterick in a race that has worked out well (2m3f, good); didn't fare as well dropped back to 2m last time (didn't jump as well); definite contender back up in trip.

5/1

3rd

9

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Fat Harry

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Came back in good form after a three-month break with two sound runs last month, better effort when third at Catterick in a race that has worked out well (2m3f, good); didn't fare as well dropped back to 2m last time (didn't jump as well); definite contender back up in trip.

5/1

Form: 0/P0-4 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning two bumpers in 2022-23 campaign (soft/good) and unable to reproduce that promise over hurdles; however, he ran okay in a C&D novice on last month's reappearance and is on a lowly opening mark relative to the ability he showed in bumpers; a possible.
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3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

8th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:55 Haydock

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who has made all in Flat handicaps this year at Southwell (2m, AW) and Chester (1m6f, heavy); he did it easily last time and, while the form perhaps shouldn't be taken at face value, a 6lb rise isn't overly harsh; could make another bold bid.

13/2

Form: /430/9

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well treated on a piece of form from April 2023 and a market check is advised on his second start back from a long absence; however, he made it 0-9 when tailed off at Stratford last month and it's hard to be confident.
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5th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Bravethewaves

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.

5/1

7th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Bravethewaves

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.

6/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

Bravethewaves

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over slightly further here (good) just over a year ago and was also on target at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November; current mark is workable but he's far too inconsistent to support with confidence.

7/2

Form: 122U- D

Last run: 328 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
4yo who is on a competitive mark on his best 2023 form but he's been absent since a below-par run on his stable debut at Catterick last December (weakening when unseating at final flight); may be best watched.
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8th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Hourless

11st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Without a win since 2023 but beaten in the region of 8l in his last two races and has never been lower in the weights; each-way claims.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £77.50
Straight Forecast £55.09
Tricast £163.82
Trifecta £375.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Strictly Tango

RP RATINGS:

Diamond Koda

SPOTLIGHT:

Disco Annie

TOPSPEED:

The Navigator

The Guardian:

Knomorediamonds

D Express:

Paddy O'Mahler

Daily Mail:

Strictly Tango

Daily Mirror:

Strictly Tango

The Sun:

Strictly Tango

The Star:

Strictly Tango

Daily Record:

Strictly Tango

The Times:

Diamond Koda

THE NORTH:

Disco Annie

POSTDATA:

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