15.20
Good To SoftWeddings At Carlisle Racecourse Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 1f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sleet
13/8
Form: 1P2225 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Changed hands in March after winning a claimer; only four ran when a half-length runner-up here a month ago; opposable at this level. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
12th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made all, winning unchallenged in a Catterick claimer (2m, good) in March, changing hands for £12,000; failed to beat a rival on the Flat at Southwell (1m3f) on first start for this trainer the following month, and pulled up on chase debut next time; returning to hurdles is a sensible move. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Can do too much in front but no alarms when making all in a Catterick claiming hurdle for Jennie Candlish in March (1m7f, good); out of a half-sister to a minor chase winner, but not bred for this job otherwise. |
8/1 |
5/2
Form: 18F2
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
0-13 since winning over hurdles on debut in France in 2024; runner-up in three chases since fitted with a tongue-tie this year, most recently at Kelso (2m7f, good) three weeks ago, but he is 3lb higher in a stronger race here and needs to find something extra. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
6yo who is 0-12 since winning on his debut in France in 2024; however, he's finished second over fences on two of his last three starts and the way he kept on at stiff Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) last month suggests this step up in distance is worth a go; in the mix if seeing out the trip. |
7/2 |
40/1
Form: 36
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and solid third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) next time; disappointing at Ayr (3m, soft) last time but in the mix if rediscovering his previous promise. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won in November on first two handicap starts (soft; including C&D) and another good run when third at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month; remains open to further improvement and he's a solid candidate for last year's winning yard; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 360
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Opened his account at Doncaster (2m) in February but he beat only one in 2m Hexham handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Advanced his form when getting off the mark at the tenth attempt in 2m Doncaster handicap 25 days ago; this demands another personal best off a 5lb higher mark. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a neck on his handicap debut last April (2m1f, good) but four lesser runs have followed, so has to turn things around. |
14/1 |
2/1
Form: 2
Last run: 96 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Resumed previous progression with last time's Doncaster handicap hurdle second (2m5f, good to soft) off 1lb lower; switched to front-running there, and would likely face competition for the lead if that strategy is persisted with today; retains tongue-tie for chasing debut. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Irish point winner (3m, good to yielding) in May 2024; won a Carlisle novice in February last year (2m1f, good to soft) and should come on for his latest fifth in a Catterick handicap (2m3f, soft) when returning after a wind op; tongue-tie now tried. |
9/1 |
|
5th 1 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner in May 2024 (3m, good to yielding); won a novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last season; sound reappearance run when second at Kelso (2m, soft) and returns after a short break having had wind surgery; step up in trip should suit; contender. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 48
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, struggling from 5th, reminders before 4 out |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, struggling from 5th, reminders before 4 out, tailed off before 3 out |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Showed minor promise before weakening into sixth over C&D (good to soft) on debut three weeks ago but is probably one for further down the line. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 0lb |
Flat winner in UK showed a hint of ability in four hurdle runs there; fell four out on stable/seasonal debut at Clonmel; only 10/1 that day so considered for a yard that does well here. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 113y |
11st 12lb |
Flat winner; no sign of winning potential in four maiden hurdles at 2m-2m1f but may improve for switch to a handicap on stable bow; check market. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 65-7
Last run: 289 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has had some gaps in his career but he gave an improved display on second chase start when winning at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in June, where a persistent rival left him ahead two out; up 3lb; can progress. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced since he was placed in two Irish points in 2022 but made quite promising chase/handicap debut when third here (2m1f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March; absent for 11 weeks since but ought to be suited by today's step up in trip. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Very unexposed 7yo; showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles this season (2m-2m1f) but was placed in two Irish points in 2022 and is open to improvement on this chase/handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted. |
7/1 |
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