March 23 / 15.55 Carlisle

15.55

Good

Racing Post North Monet’s Garden Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15432
  • 2m 3f 210y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Racing Post North Monet’s Garden Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -4461P CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with front-running win here (good to soft) last month, which was his third victory over C&D; pulled up here since when reportedly unsuited by the good going; capable of playing a leading role if proving suited by today's surface and bouncing back to form.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

15:27 Carlisle

Hello Judge

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Ann Hamilton

Winning for a fourth time at this track when staying on best over this trip a month ago; has another 5lb to deal with but looks sure to put up another bold show.

11/4

2nd

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

15:27 Carlisle

Hello Judge

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Ann Hamilton

Winning for a fourth time at this track when staying on best over this trip a month ago; has another 5lb to deal with but looks sure to put up another bold show.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 576P42 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
9yo who is nothing like the force of old and is without a win since June 2022, but he seems to have found his current level judged on his near-miss at Musselburgh (2m7f, good to soft) last month; the first/third have both won since and this drop back in trip may be a plus; could be in the mix provided the absence of his usual tongue-tie isn't an issue.
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6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

After dropping down the weights he's run really well to finish second on his last three starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft); edging back up the handicap but every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

6/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear

6/1

2nd

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Ganapathi

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Not as good as he was but has produced solid back-to-back efforts the last twice over 2m7f and 2m4f; good chance of being involved.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 612311 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
His jumping has lacked fluency but he made it 2-4 over fences when getting up close home at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month, coming clear with a progressive runner-up; walked over at Haydock on Wednesday; open to further improvement and a 3lb rise for Newcastle could prove lenient.
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2nd

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Yealand

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, jumped right on occasions, pressed winner run-in, kept on

5/2

2nd

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Yealand

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, jumped right on occasions, pressed winner run-in, kept on

5/2

Form: 219261

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Cartmel last summer (2m5f, good/heavy) and he returned from a break with a win at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month; there were mishaps for some of his rivals last time but this 7yo could still have more to offer, and should be fine now back down in trip at this stiff track.
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4

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Sean Og

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

First two chase wins over 2m5f but he's very effective over further, as when chasing home a big improver at Hexham (3m, good) in October and winning in good style at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) in February; fair 2m4f run in a Series Final here since; solid chance.

6/4

4

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Sean Og

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

First two chase wins over 2m5f but he's very effective over further, as when chasing home a big improver at Hexham (3m, good) in October and winning in good style at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) in February; fair 2m4f run in a Series Final here since; solid chance.

6/4

4th

11

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Sean Og

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Two wins at Cartmel last summer (2m5f, good/heavy) and he returned from a break with a win at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) last month; there were mishaps for some of his rivals last time but this 7yo could still have more to offer, and should be fine now back down in trip at this stiff track.

7/1

Form: 53354F C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
10yo who has been inconsistent this year and has won just one of his 19 chase starts; however, he was bang there in a first-time visor (retained) when falling four out at Wetherby last month and could be a contender.
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3rd

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Not the most consistent and he's hard to win with at the best of times; ran okay last time at Carlisle but no more than that.

8/1

3rd

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Not the most consistent and he's hard to win with at the best of times; ran okay last time at Carlisle but no more than that.

8/1

5th

7

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

High Moon

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

10yo who has been inconsistent this year and has won just one of his 19 chase starts; however, he was bang there in a first-time visor (retained) when falling four out at Wetherby last month and could be a contender.

8/1

Form: -UF325 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
His four wins have come at Ayr and he was somewhat underwhelming there a fortnight ago; however, he bumped into a highly progressive winner when runner-up there two starts ago and he is capable of running well elsewhere (good third at Newcastle in November); not ruled out.
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5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.

8/1

5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

in rear, challenging 2 out, 3 lengths second when bad mistake last, soon weakened

8/1

6th

6

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Artic Row

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: N W Alexander

His four wins have come at Ayr and he was somewhat underwhelming there a fortnight ago; however, he bumped into a highly progressive winner when runner-up there two starts ago and he is capable of running well elsewhere (good third at Newcastle in November); not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 681233 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
11yo who won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Kelso (2m5f, good) in September and went close behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Jagwar at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in October; however, not at the same level the last twice and needs something extra today.
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1st

6

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Half Shot

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Veteran who was 14-1 when partnered by Brian Hughes last time at Carlisle and finished well behind Ganapathi; blinkers worked well initially but their influence seems to be wearing thin.

9/1

1st

6

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Half Shot

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Veteran who was 14-1 when partnered by Brian Hughes last time at Carlisle and finished well behind Ganapathi; blinkers worked well initially but their influence seems to be wearing thin.

9/1

7th

3

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Half Shot

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

11yo who won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Kelso (2m5f, good) in September and went close behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Jagwar at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in October; however, not at the same level the last twice and needs something extra today.

8/1

Form: -5446F CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
11yo who is without a win since March 2022 and is 5lb out of the handicap, but he was challenging Hello Judge and Indian Louis when falling two out over C&D last month in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces (both retained); could make a bold bid if that hasn't left a mark.
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8th

12

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Whoshotthesheriff

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

11yo who is without a win since March 2022 and is 5lb out of the handicap, but he was challenging Hello Judge and Indian Louis when falling two out over C&D last month in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces (both retained); could make a bold bid if that hasn't left a mark.

10/1

7

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Whoshotthesheriff

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

11yo who showed hints of spark in the autumn and continues to drop down the weights; however, he was well beaten at Catterick recently following wind surgery and remains winless since March 2022; wears reapplied cheekpieces (no positive impact previously) and a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: 791242 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show.
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8

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Indian Louis

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show.

6/1

2

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Indian Louis

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before close second of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in October; well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh last time but faced tough task from out of the handicap in that Class 2; could make a bold bid now back down in grade off his proper mark.

7/1

4th

8

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Indian Louis

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

In-form front-runner who got mugged late on at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); however, this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap.

16/1

Non-runners

Halpha Soleil, OConnell, Taras Halls, Trac

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £102.70
Straight Forecast £82.16
Tricast £339.46
Trifecta £495.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yealand

RP RATINGS:

High Moon

POSTDATA:

Indian Louis

Telegraph:

Sean Og

The Star:

O'Connell

The Guardian:

Halpha Soleil

TOPSPEED:

Ganapathi

The Sun:

Yealand

Daily Record:

Yealand

Daily Mirror:

Indian Louis

The Times:

High Moon

D Express:

High Moon