March 09 / 14.00 Carlisle

14.00

Good To Soft

Racing TV EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Racing TV EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 1U D

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won well at Doncaster (good to soft) and was in a clear second when unseating late on at Haydock (soft; penalised); but for that mishap he would have been well ahead of Eagles Reprieve and The Resdev Tyke.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:12 Haydock

Smart Decision

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Easterby

Won four of his five starts in 2025 and went close off 1lb higher than today over C&D (good to soft) in January; below par on last two starts but the 2m5f trip then soft ground are possible excuses; no surprise if he bounces back with a good performance in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

5th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Smart Decision

12st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

A two-time winner (around 2m) either side of Christmas and he has continued in good nick, failing to stay when stepped up to 2m5f at Kelso last month; this C&D winner can bounce back.

8/1

7th

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Smart Decision

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Won five of his first six completed starts over hurdles (1m7f-2m2f) and has run well in defeat on his last two; now up in distance, which may well suit him, and he handles any ground; solid claims.

7/1

Form: 12

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a soft-ground bumper but was put in his place on hurdling debut at Haydock (soft) and would have finished behind Smart Decision on these terms had the latter not unseated at the last; should run well but looks vulnerable.
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11

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Eagles Reprieve

10st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November and was back on the scoresheet in a novice there (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago; did it easily last time and has potential off his opening mark.

9/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

15:48 Kelso

Eagles Reprieve

11st 9lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Solid record comprises two wins, including over C&D on penultimate start, and four second-place finishes; beat all bar the market leader at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; major contender.

7/4

2nd

2

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:20 Newcastle

Eagles Reprieve

11st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Wetherby bumper winner in December 2024; off the mark on fourth start over hurdles in a four-runner Kelso maiden in November (2m5f, soft); likely improver.

9/4

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Interesting that he went off favourite for a juvenile hurdle at Haydock (soft) but he was never seriously involved and looks held by Smart Decision and Eagles Reprieve.
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2nd

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

The Resdev Tyke

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified favouritism in his last two handicaps on soft and good to soft; it was harder work after a 6lb hit last time and now has to defy the same rise, but he has momentum behind him.

3/1

1st

1

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:18 Market Rasen

The Resdev Tyke

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark over hurdles at fifth attempt, rewarding strong market support with clearcut success at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day; could easily have more improvement to come and goes on the shortlist.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to top-class 2m4f-3m1f chase winner Kemboy; weak in the market at 12-1 and was beaten 8l in a Hereford bumper; will appreciate further in time.
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10

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Dearkeithandkaty

11st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Consistent sort who got off the mark up in distance at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in February and has found one too good on all three occasions since, latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); should be thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

16:17 Newton Abbot

Dearkeithandkaty

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Off the mark at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in his third handicap, before two creditable efforts when finding one too good; the step up trip could eke out further progress, especially if the cheekpieces prove a positive addition.

6/4

2nd

9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Dearkeithandkaty

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Off the mark at the third attempt in handicaps over C&D (good to soft) last month and 8l second to thriving winner at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) subsequently; this unexposed 5yo is in good hands to continue to progress.

7/2

Form: 47

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred 4yo from the same family as Desert Orchid; makes hurdling debut after two defeats in bumpers, finishing nearly 10l off Eagles Reprieve in the first.
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8th

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Cap Ricochet

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: John Dawson

Eight-race maiden who has been well held in two handicaps for his current yard and latest was at Wetherby (2m5f, good) in October; tongue-tie is now added and he needs to significantly raise his game after a break.

25/1

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Cap Ricochet

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: John Dawson

May have needed the run after a break when beaten 26l on handicap/stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) and was short in the betting at 9-2; remains relatively unexposed.

10/1

Form: 73

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the yard's winning jumper Herbiers; seemingly better for the tongue-tie when third at Wetherby (soft) but take out the impressive winner and that looked a modest race.
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8

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:07 Sedgefield

Lautrec De Cougny

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Best effort so far came on soft ground and, although he's likely to stay this trip, he'll have to raise his game if he's to win this.

25/1

8

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:07 Sedgefield

Lautrec De Cougny

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield, outpaced before 4 out, struggling after 2 out (usual 3 out)

25/1

6th

5

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Carlisle

Lautrec De Cougny

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Half-brother to the yard's winning jumper Herbiers; seemingly better for the tongue-tie when third at Wetherby (soft) but take out the impressive winner and that looked a modest race.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £5.46

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Smart Decision

The Sun:

Eagles Reprieve

D Express:

Dearkeithandkaty

The Star:

Eagles Reprieve

Daily Record:

Eagles Reprieve

RP RATINGS:

Smart Decision

POSTDATA:

Smart Decision

The Times:

Smart Decision

Telegraph:

Smart Decision

Daily Mirror:

Smart Decision