December 01 / 13.55 Carlisle

13.55

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £9769.85
  • 3m 0f 110y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 4224-8 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Several good runs last season, winning at Market Rasen (3m, soft) last December and finishing second over this C&D in March (off 1lb lower than today); also effective on good to soft ground; he may have needed his reappearance run here in October and is not ruled out.
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1st

12

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

OConnell

10st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Several good runs last season, winning at Market Rasen (3m, soft) last December and finishing second over this C&D in March (off 1lb lower than today); also effective on good to soft ground; he may have needed his reappearance run here in October and is not ruled out.

25/1

Form: U131-7

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
2-4 in novice hurdles last season (2m/2m4f, heavy/soft); merely mid-division on handicap/chase debut here (2m4f, good to soft) in October but didn't run badly and this very lightly raced 3m point winner is a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out.
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2nd

7

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Fortunate Man

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

midfield, headway and prominent when mistake 3 out, pecked on landing 2 out, disputed lead run-in, just failed

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2133-1 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Point (heavy) and maiden hurdle (soft) winner who improved for the switch to fences when winning by 8l here (3m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance; 7lb higher in a tougher race today but this lightly raced 6yo could have plenty more to offer for his top yard; firmly in calculations.
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2nd

1

13th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:38 Exeter

Illico De Cotte

12st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Improved for the switch to fences when winning by 8l over 3m2f at Carlisle (good to soft) and coped well on the step up to Class 3 level when third back there off a 7lb higher mark; up another 2lb but that latest race has worked out well with the front two successful since; good shout despite the big weight.

7/4

2nd

1

13th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:38 Exeter

Illico De Cotte

12st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Improved for the switch to fences when winning by 8l over 3m2f at Carlisle (good to soft) and coped well on the step up to Class 3 level when third back there off a 7lb higher mark; up another 2lb but that latest race has worked out well with the front two successful since; good shout despite the big weight.

7/4

Form: 68623- D

Last run: 257 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Following a long absence this 10yo wasn't the force of old last season, and there's a doubt about his stamina nowadays (albeit he was a 3m winner over hurdles in 2020); however, having dropped down the weights he was a close third at Exeter (2m3f) in March on his final outing for Tom George, and he's respected on his first run for the up-and-coming Harry Derham.
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4th

4

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Come On Teddy

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

in rear on outer, midfield 4th, headway on outer after 3 out, weakened run-in

5/1

4th

4

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Come On Teddy

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

Following a long absence this 10yo wasn't the force of old last season, and there's a doubt about his stamina nowadays (albeit he was a 3m winner over hurdles in 2020); however, having dropped down the weights he was a close third at Exeter (2m3f) in March on his final outing for Tom George, and he's respected on his first run for the up-and-coming Harry Derham.

5/1

Form: 3F32-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank last term but often ran well and he shaped as though he needed the run on reappearance Kelso three weeks ago; has dropped to a handy mark on last season's best and he's an each-way contender.
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1st

7

30th Dec 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:30 Haydock

Ned Tanner

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders, not fluent 5th

4/1

Form: 3/126- D

Last run: 253 days

W: 12st 0lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
14yo who has been absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury in March; however, he made a winning reappearance at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last November before a near-miss at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft), and it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this front-runner; versatile ground-wise.
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6th

1

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Crosspark

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

14yo who has been absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury in March; however, he made a winning reappearance at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last November before a near-miss at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft), and it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this front-runner; versatile ground-wise.

20/1

Form: P2142- D

Last run: 257 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really shone on her two previous visits here but she appeared suited by the first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up at Wetherby (3m, soft) in March when last seen; might not be far away if at the top of her game on this return to action.
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8th

9

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Shighness

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Hasn't really shone on her two previous visits here but she appeared suited by the first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up at Wetherby (3m, soft) in March when last seen; might not be far away if at the top of her game on this return to action.

14/1

Form: 231-22

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Consistent across his five chase starts (2m3f-2m5f, heavy-good), finishing a close second on reappearance at Wetherby four weeks ago; untested at today's trip under rules, and this is a stiff track, but he won a point over 3m and could have a big say if seeing out the distance.
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2

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Choosethenews

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Consistent across his five chase starts (2m3f-2m5f, heavy-good), finishing a close second on reappearance at Wetherby four weeks ago; untested at today's trip under rules, and this is a stiff track, but he won a point over 3m and could have a big say if seeing out the distance.

13/2

2

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Choosethenews

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Consistent across his five chase starts (2m3f-2m5f, heavy-good), finishing a close second on reappearance at Wetherby four weeks ago; untested at today's trip under rules, and this is a stiff track, but he won a point over 3m and could have a big say if seeing out the distance.

13/2

2nd

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Choosethenews

11st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Good-ground point winner who has raced only six times under rules; won at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in April on third chase start and good second at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May, when a clear second behind one who followed up; goes well fresh and is just 2lb higher than last time; player.

5/2

Form: 36141F CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins for the autumn when winning over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago, and he was bang in contention when falling two out here (3m2f, good to soft) most recently; has also run well on soft ground here; could play a leading role off the same mark as last time.
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2nd

4

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 3

14:15 Ayr

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, disputing second 3 out, stayed on but not pace to challenge

16/1

2nd

4

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 3

14:15 Ayr

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, disputing second 3 out, stayed on but not pace to challenge

16/1

7

21st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

It's a long time since he ran over hurdles and he was pulled up over fences at Carlisle three weeks ago; however, he was in good form previously in chases and has a lower hurdle mark to work with; not discounted.

20/1

Form: 24411- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who won a three-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in April on his second stable start and followed up in a ten-runner contest at Perth (3m, soft) three weeks later; shapes as though today's stiff track will suit and this half-brother to stable star Iroko is open to further improvement; key player provided the absent tongue-tie isn't an issue.
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Form: 2422-2 BF

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Began chasing career with a win at Kelso (2m7f, soft) last October and he went close at Perth on final two starts in the spring (3m, soft/good to soft); he's climbed the weights but his latest second has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the winner; in the mix if resuming where he left off.
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8

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Busty Boy

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Daragh Bourke

Began chasing career with a win at Kelso (2m7f, soft) last October and he went close at Perth on final two starts in the spring (3m, soft/good to soft); he's climbed the weights but his latest second has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the winner; in the mix if resuming where he left off.

10/1

Form: 1122-4 D

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Posted a hat-trick over hurdles last season and it's possible he was ready for a break when tailed off over fences in May; however, he's now struggled on both chase starts and has something to prove in this discipline.
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8

21st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Champ Royal

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Tailed off over fences at Perth in May and pulled up in that discipline on his return at Carlisle 20 days ago; however, he was progressive and prolific over hurdles last term and is not ruled out now back in this sphere.

12/1

5th

8

21st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Champ Royal

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Tailed off over fences at Perth in May and pulled up in that discipline on his return at Carlisle 20 days ago; however, he was progressive and prolific over hurdles last term and is not ruled out now back in this sphere.

12/1

11

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Champ Royal

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Posted a hat-trick over hurdles last season and it's possible he was ready for a break when tailed off over fences in May; however, he's now struggled on both chase starts and has something to prove in this discipline.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.30
Straight Forecast £41.64
Tricast £179.19
Trifecta £334.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Illico De Cotte

RP RATINGS:

Choosethenews

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacks Parrot

Telegraph:

Fortunate Man

LAMBOURN:

Come On Teddy

The Sun:

Jacks Parrot

The Star:

Fortunate Man

The Times:

Illico De Cotte

The Guardian:

Illico De Cotte

Daily Mirror:

Illico De Cotte

Daily Record:

Illico De Cotte

TOPSPEED:

Choosethenews

THE NORTH:

Choosethenews

D Express:

Come On Teddy