December 15 / 14.07 Carlisle

14.07

Soft

Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16338
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2317-8

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.
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6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Shallow River

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Won a 3m handicap hurdle on soft ground at Carlisle in December 2024 but hasn't been out since; looks his stable's second string.

14/1

1st

4

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shallow River

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.

8/1

1st

4

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shallow River

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 40-013

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; got up late at Punchestown (2m4f, good to yielding) in October and again showed staying potential when third of 23 at Navan (2m6f, yielding) last month; has won on soft to heavy ground in the past; today's step up in trip could unlock further improvement from this progressive 5yo.
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1st

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

18:38 Wexford

D Art D Art

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Thomas Cooper

125-rated hurdler was in good form 2024/25 season, winning twice and running well in 3m Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; well below that level in light campaign last season however and now tries fences.

12/1

14th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

D Art D Art

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Thomas Cooper

Was in great form last season, running a cracker in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; however, he has been poor in two runs this term and could find this trip sharp.

22/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.30

Form: P111-F D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won earlier this year on first three runs for Dan Skelton (2m7f/3m, heavy/good to soft), completing the hat-trick with plenty in hand in 21-runner handicap at Aintree's National meeting; 11lb higher than last time and took an early fall on last month's reappearance, but respected nevertheless.
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6th

2

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Gwennie May Boy

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Posted handicap hat-trick at the end of last season and was better than ever when comfortably landing a Grade 2 at Haydock (3m, good to soft) this February; a case can be made on that form but he was tailed off in a Grade 1 at Aintree (3m, good) just three weeks ago and needs to bounce back.

16/1

6th

2

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Gwennie May Boy

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Posted handicap hat-trick at the end of last season and was better than ever when comfortably landing a Grade 2 at Haydock (3m, good to soft) this February; a case can be made on that form but he was tailed off in a Grade 1 at Aintree (3m, good) just three weeks ago and needs to bounce back.

16/1

Form: 421-24

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at Limerick (2m3f, heavy) in March for Gordon Elliott and second of four at Down Royal (3m, good) next time; below par on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m) and needs to prove he's up to his opening mark but this lightly raced 5yo retains potential now back at a staying trip.
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6th

2

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:52 Ffos Las

Gold In The Rivers

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Any or all of the returning cheekpieces, switch back from fences and career-low mark inspired this month's Market Rasen success (2m7f, soft); worse off with near-4l third Ramo following a 2lb rise, but value for further that day having idled late and live claims again here.

5/2

Form: 155-13 CD BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won under Murray Dodd on his reappearance at Hexham (2m7f, soft) in October to add to his wins at Ayr and Kelso earlier this year; 2lb out of the handicap today and below par at Ayr last time, but perhaps the good ground wasn't ideal; has run really well on both visits here; in with a shout.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Shoeshine Boy

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Two wins on soft/heavy over 3m at Ayr last January; some fair efforts since; return to this trip should suit but best form on softer ground.

9/1

5th

17

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Shoeshine Boy

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Donald Whillans

Course specialist who won two in a row over C&D (heavy/soft) in January; he's better than he showed when 15l third over C&D (soft) in February and the subsequent break may have helped, but this 10yo may still be vulnerable back up in grade.

20/1

Form: 112/8- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed mares' novice hurdle at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March 2022; however, she was tailed off in a handicap at Ayr this April on her only outing since and it's hard to have confidence in her claims.
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8

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Fonzerelli

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

All her noteworthy form, most notably a 3m win on soft, was in the 2021-22 season; has raced only twice since, when soundly beaten at big odds in handicaps last April/December, and she needs a huge revival.

33/1

8

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Fonzerelli

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

All her noteworthy form, most notably a 3m win on soft, was in the 2021-22 season; has raced only twice since, when soundly beaten at big odds in handicaps last April/December, and she needs a huge revival.

33/1

Form: 569871

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Having struggled previously this year, he capitalised on a reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; 7lb higher today and needs to back up that run with another good one, but he had something to spare and remains very well treated on his old form; firmly in calculations.
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7th

2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:10 Wetherby

Icare Allen

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third here (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he's fine at this trip; not his fault when unseating mid-race at Haydock last month; could be involved.

12/1

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Icare Allen

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he'll be fine now back up in trip and could be involved.

11/1

4

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Icare Allen

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Returned to form to win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and again ran well when fourth there (2m4f, good) last month; stays this far and is effective on soft ground; goes well for Benjamin Macey, with form figures of 29214, and he could have a part to play.

6/1

Form: 121P-2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won twice over hurdles at Exeter (2m5f, soft/heavy) early this year, and despite making mistakes he returned with a good second back over fences at Fontwell (3m3f, good) last month; can make another bold bid.
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3rd

2

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Feivel

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, headway on outer and went second before 2 out, weakened approaching last

11/2

3rd

5

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:23 Warwick

Feivel

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Chase form includes a good effort off 4lb higher in the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good) on seasonal debut; two poor efforts since but could revive in new headgear; four-time hurdles winner.

14/1

2

13th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:38 Exeter

Feivel

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Front-runner who won twice over hurdles at this track (2m5f, soft/heavy) early last year; despite mistakes, he returned with a good second back over fences at Fontwell (3m3f, good), but then had another off-day back over hurdles a month ago; not entirely sure what to expect from him.

12/1

Form: 3-1211

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from her last four starts when scoring on her handicap debut at Ascot (2m7f, good) three weeks ago; all those wins came on good going but she showed promise on soft ground in a bumper; unexposed and she may be able to take an 8lb rise in her stride.
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3

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

18:30 Sedgefield

Scarlet OTara

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won three times over hurdles last year (2m3f-2m7f) but it isn't happening over fences, pulled up all three starts this term; now comes back in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces; handicapped to be competitive but impossible to recommend without market support at present.

10/1

7

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Scarlet OTara

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won three times over hurdles last year (2m3f-2m7f) but has badly lost her way since; pulled up in both chases this season (cheekpieces added last time); big leap of faith needed to support her.

20/1

Non-runners

Wakool

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £34.24
Tricast £184.77
Trifecta £202.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

D Art D Art

WEST COUNTRY:

Icare Allen

RP RATINGS:

Gwennie May Boy

D Express:

Gold In The Rivers

TOPSPEED:

Scarlet O'Tara

POSTDATA:

Feivel

The Times:

D Art D Art

Telegraph:

D Art D Art

Daily Record:

D Art D Art

Daily Mirror:

Gwennie May Boy

The Sun:

Icare Allen

The Star:

Icare Allen