April 08 / 15.20 Carlisle

15.20

Good

Derek Cannon 80 Not Out Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Derek Cannon 80 Not Out Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: P49-P5

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; strong 3m handicap hurdle form (good to soft) last spring; pulled up on chase debut and although he jumped well at Warwick next time he was making heavy weather of it from some way out; however, he remains with potential off a good mark if fitting cheekpieces helps.
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1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Mt Fugi Park

12st 2lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers before falling at Carlisle and he then made all the running under Gina Andrews at Market Rasen (3m, good); up 4lb but the blinkers have made a difference and should remain competitive.

4/1

1st

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Mt Fugi Park

11st 12lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Disappointed on first two starts this season but seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers (retained) before falling at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on same mark as for last spring's good-ground win there and has top amateur Gina Andrews booked here; might be the answer.

7/2

2

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Mt Fugi Park

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Opened his account over fences over C&D last April but has failed to fire this season, a remote sixth in 3m3f Market Rasen handicap in December; needs this switch of headgear to spark a resurgence.

8/1

Form: 1-P8

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for Irish point win; winning start for yard on hurdle debut (heavy) last January; pulled up and soundly beaten in two handicap runs after but he's had wind surgery since and is not dismissed now chasing.
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3rd

2

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Moon Over Mexico

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dead-heated for Irish point win; winning start for yard on hurdle debut (heavy) last January; pulled up and soundly beaten in two handicap runs after but he's had wind surgery since and is not dismissed now chasing.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 221P15 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has won two of three completions in these aids, at 3m on good to soft, but he found little at Southwell last time (had won there the time before) and this stiff test asks plenty on rare run away from an easy track.
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4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:25 Newcastle

Finn Lough

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two 3m handicap chases on good to soft last season; slow to find his form this term, but good run at Musselburgh last time (2m7f, soft); chance.

11/4

2nd

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Finn Lough

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has a slight question mark over current form but a revival would put him in the picture; gained most recent win off 1lb higher last February.

12/1

Form: 192614 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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1st

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Sean Og

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual C&D winner who returned from break with two low-key runs in February/March; usually knocks about in lower-grade races than this but returns to this track on a workable mark (even from 3lb out of the weights) and is versatile regarding ground.

6/1

4th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Sean Og

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Has done all of his winning at Cartmel and Catterick; made the frame in this race 12 months ago but was beaten long way over C&D on return from layoff last time.

25/1

7th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Sean Og

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Won at Cartmel (2m5f, soft) last June and runner-up at Perth (3m, good) in September; below par at Hexham in October when last seen but a break may have helped and he can go well fresh; could be a contender on his return.

13/2

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sean Og

WEST COUNTRY:

Mt Fugi Park

POSTDATA:

Finn Lough

Telegraph:

Moon Over Mexico

The Guardian:

Finn Lough

Daily Mail:

Mt Fugi Park

D Express:

Mt Fugi Park

The Sun:

Mt Fugi Park

The Star:

Mt Fugi Park

RP RATINGS:

Sean Og

TOPSPEED:

Sean Og

The Times:

Sean Og

Daily Mirror:

Sean Og

Daily Record:

Sean Og