April 08 / 17.35 Carlisle

17.35

Good

Carlisle Easter Saturday Family Extravaganza Raceday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Carlisle Easter Saturday Family Extravaganza Raceday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 353640 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Veteran; 8lb lower than when winning a four-runner-handicap at Plumpton in March 2024 (3m1f, soft); fair fourth at Chepstow two runs back (2m7f, soft); handles good ground; each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Im A Starman

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mark Rimell

Grand veteran with eight wins over hurdles, including two over C&D last summer; down to his last winning mark and should be sharper for his fifth at Hereford last month following a five-month layoff, but you have to think that one of his younger rivals should have his measure.

12/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

18:30 Hereford

Im A Starman

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Mark Rimell

Registered a four-timer last April-June (3m1f/2m7f, good/good to soft); very in and out since and he's now a 13yo but he finished on the heels of the principals off today's mark at Warwick in November when last seen; more to prove after the break.

4/1

3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Im A Starman

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Mark Rimell

Secured the second leg of a four-timer with wide-margin win over C&D (good) in May; now just 2lb above his last winning mark but generally well beaten since (the exception in a four-runner race) and he was tailed off last time; others look more likely.

16/1

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11/8

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 79-422 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has improved since going handicapping, finishing second over 2m4f at both Southwell and Newcastle on last two starts (good to soft/good); was third in a 3m point so this longer trip should suit; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Passengerontheship

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Second in three hurdles in early 2025 but is still 0-10 under rules; pulled up here (3m, good) 17 days ago on second chase start in first-time tongue-tie (retained); the jury is out at present.

15/2

7

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Passengerontheship

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Maiden; fine second to a subsequent three-time winner in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle in April 2025 (3m1f, good); hasn't done as well since, although not disgraced when sixth on chase debut at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; chance back up in trip.

8/1

6th

4

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Passengerontheship

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Second in three consecutive races over hurdles at up to 3m on last three starts last season; should improve on his reappearance run over hurdles (over C&D earlier this month); quite interesting on chase debut.

7/1

Form: 3-9094 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Last win was off a 22lb higher mark at Ayr in February 2023 (3m, soft); well beaten this season, including last time at Wetherby (3m, good) when returning after wind surgery; others stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

On We Go

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Five-time hurdle winner but not since February 2023; hinted at possible return to form when third at Carlisle (3m1f, good) in April but didn't build on that performance last time; not the percentage call.

25/1

5th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

On We Go

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

On long losing run but she showed signs of a revival when third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month; 4lb out of the weights this time but she could get involved if she can build on that last run.

12/1

5th

9

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

On We Go

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

On long losing run but she showed signs of a revival when third of six at Carlisle (3m1f, good) last month; 4lb out of the weights this time but she could get involved if she can build on that last run.

12/1

Form: 65552

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Improved form when second to a subsequent winner, clear of the rest, in a 2m3f novice on handicap debut here last time (good to soft; tongue-tie on for first time); flattered to get so close to the eased-down winner that day, but seems to stay well so this trip should suit; stable going well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Wee Alki

12st 0lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Susan Corbett

Doubled his hurdle tally over nearly 3m at Hexham this month and that was on the back of good runs in defeat; raised 6lb but has placed form under the returning Rebekah Duffy who claims 7lb.

6/1

1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Wee Alki

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

1-16 over hurdles (sole win was over C&D in November); creditable second to Dillarchie over 3m3f at Sedgefield on last two starts; suited by good ground; each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 58PP0P

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth in a Hexham handicap in October (2m7f, good) but below that form since; ground will suit but hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Iturgeon Du Breuil

10st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Still a maiden and he underwent wind surgery before pulled up in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in January; not one to rely on.

25/1

11

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Iturgeon Du Breuil

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Barry Murtagh

0-24 under all codes; gave fairly good account of himself when fourth over C&D (soft; beaten about 16l) last month but is effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights today and needs subsequent wind operation to have made a difference.

33/1

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Iturgeon Du Breuil

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Barry Murtagh

0-19; three good runs over fences at Hexham this season, last time finishing fourth over 3m; may find a couple too good.

14/1

Form: 395P08 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for more than three years but is now rated 43lb lower; mixed form over a variety of distances this season; plenty to prove at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Palm Beach

11st 6lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Victor Thompson

Has won over hurdles for three different yards, most recently at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July, but he's been pulled up in three starts for this stable and drops into a seller with masses to find at the weights.

100/1

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Palm Beach

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Victor Thompson

Worcester winner for Ben Pauling last July (2m7f, good) but has been pulled up on both starts for Victor Thompson since, the first in a point, the second in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle; bit to prove.

50/1

9

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Palm Beach

10st 3lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

With Ben Pauling when taking advantage of a light weight at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; changed hands soon after; pulled up on comeback at Friars Haugh (2m4f point; first time over fences); better to look elsewhere.

28/1

Non-runners

Rob Roy Macgregor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.50
Straight Forecast £11.40
Trifecta £61.20

Selections

The Times:

Passengerontheship

SPOTLIGHT:

Wee Alki

Daily Mirror:

I'm A Starman

RP RATINGS:

Wee Alki

POSTDATA:

Wee Alki

The Guardian:

Wee Alki

Telegraph:

Passengerontheship

Daily Mail:

Passengerontheship

D Express:

Passengerontheship

The Star:

Passengerontheship

Daily Record:

Passengerontheship