May 24 / 16.30 Cartmel

16.30

Good

Hadwins Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4955.32
  • 2m 6f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Hadwins Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 33/78-

Last run: 112 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point (soft to heavy) in autumn 2023 and was placed in two soft-ground bumpers the following spring but showed only minor promise on his two hurdling starts last season (2m4f/2m3f, soft) and needs to improve on the much quicker ground here.
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2nd

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

20:08 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

11st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims.

6/4

2nd

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

11st 10lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

A two-time hurdles winner here last summer; started well over fences this spring when placed at Newcastle (2m7f) and Uttoxeter (2m4f) but pulled up at Ayr last month; has since had wind surgery and no surprise to see him bounce back here.

7/1

12

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Caughtinyourtrance

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Moffatt

Prominent racer; beaten just a neck over hurdles at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in December and ran well in defeat last month in his first two chases (2m7f/2m4f, good to soft); has won on soft; each-way possible.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/7-

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in good-ground Worcester maiden (2m) on debut in June 2023 and also struggled when reappearing on heavy ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f) last month.
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3

24th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

Lantic Bay

11st 4lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Tailed off in good-ground Worcester maiden (2m) on debut in June 2023 and also struggled when reappearing on heavy ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f) last month.

50/1

3

24th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

Lantic Bay

11st 4lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Tailed off in good-ground Worcester maiden (2m) on debut in June 2023 and also struggled when reappearing on heavy ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f) last month.

50/1

7th

3

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

13:59 Newton Abbot

Lantic Bay

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, in rear

150/1

Form: 5292-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Beginning to look exposed after seven hurdling starts but finished close up in two Perth handicaps this spring (3m/3m2f) and has good claims on this return to novice company.
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1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in April but has failed to complete twice since; needs to get back on track.

11/2

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) in April but soon struggling when pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; needs to get back on track.

9/1

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Maiden hurdler; got off the mark when overcoming some trouble in running to make a winning chase debut at Sedgefield last time (2m5f, good); up 4lb; should go well again.

6/1

Form: 7249-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Went close in Catterick handicap (2m3f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in December and ran well over same C&D the following month (good to soft; first-time visor); big player if judged on those efforts but weakened quickly on last two outings and is now 0-12 over hurdles; cheekpieces refitted.
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3

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

18:58 Hexham

My Friend Yeats

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Had the cheekpieces back on when narrowly winning a 2m6f good-ground maiden at Cartmel three weeks ago; has been competitive in handicaps off this mark; should go well.

11/4

5

24th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

My Friend Yeats

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Went close in Catterick handicap (2m3f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in December and ran well over same C&D the following month (good to soft; first-time visor); big player if judged on those efforts but weakened quickly on last two outings and is now 0-12 over hurdles; cheekpieces refitted.

5/2

5

24th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

My Friend Yeats

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Went close in Catterick handicap (2m3f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in December and ran well over same C&D the following month (good to soft; first-time visor); big player if judged on those efforts but weakened quickly on last two outings and is now 0-12 over hurdles; cheekpieces refitted.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a very useful Flat/hurdle winner; showed some ability in two slow-ground Irish points in February and the booking of Sean Bowen makes him worth a glance in the betting before this rules debut.
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2nd

9

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

Turndlightsdownlow

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Martin Keighley

Has done well since handicapping, winning his first two over C&D (both on good) but showing stamina reserves when running well at about 3m since (soft and heavy); up a further 4lb but shouldn't have a problem with the return to a sharper test; on the premises.

6/1

26

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Turndlightsdownlow

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Reserve: kicked off his handicap career with back-to-back wins over 2m5f on good ground at Kempton; clear of the rest when second at Sandown (about 2m7f, soft; to Kikijo) and Wincanton (3m, heavy; to Champagne Chic); partnered by Freddie Keighley (with his claim) in last four races; lightly raced 6yo who needs to remain on the upgrade.

25/1

Form: 6P-

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
2-2 in Irish points in spring 2024; looked unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in Carlisle bumper on rules debut in November and her disappointing hurdle debut in February can probably be excused (sprawled on landing after mid-race jumping error); not ruled out.
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4th

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Kalo Athena

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when opening her account with clearcut win at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December, her sixth hurdling start, and again ran well when second at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) in January; now has a tongue-tie added; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

7

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Kalo Athena

11st 1lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 in 3m points and she showed improved form to win under Leah Noreci at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month, when stepped up in trip in first-time cheekpieces in her second handicap; had 3l to spare in that big field and she's a strong candidate up 6lb, provided the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

5th

5

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:40 Cartmel

Kalo Athena

10st 7lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 in Irish points in spring 2024 but has not shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts this year; pulled up in recent C&D race won by stablemate Caughtinyourtrance; tongue-tie added today.

50/1

Form: /66/P-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on hurdling debut for Iain Jardine in November 2023 but, following a long absence, was pulled up when 150-1 for last month's stable debut at Perth (2m4f, good to soft).
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7

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Perfect Poli

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Still unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was unable to land a significant blow when 33-1 for last month's handicap debut at Hexham (2m7f, good).

25/1

5

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Perfect Poli

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Very lightly-raced mare who came in a well-held fifth of eight in 2m6f Cartmel novice hurdle 29 days ago; she needs to take a step forward now handicapping.

11/1

Form: 23PP-

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; placed over C&D (good) on first two starts under rules (both last summer) and may not have been suited by the slow ground when pulled up on next two outings; has fitness to prove after 224-day absence but has a fighting chance if quickly back in the groove.
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7th

11

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

Sky Luna

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

Ran okay to be fourth in this new headgear combination here on Saturday (3m1f) but she's 3lb wrong this time.

33/1

4th

8

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Sky Luna

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: James Moffatt

Placed over 2m6f here on first two hurdling starts (both on good ground last summer) but has struggled since; may not have been suited by the soft ground when tailed off here (2m6f) last month but moves up in trip with a lot to prove; tongue-tie added.

16/1

4

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Sky Luna

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: James Moffatt

Placed over C&D on first two hurdling starts (both on good ground last summer) but she's struggled since, including when pulled up on chase debut here (2m1f, good; cheekpieces added) on Saturday; back up in trip for this return to hurdling; has lots to prove.

20/1

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Payout
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Trifecta £35.30

Selections

The Guardian:

Getaway Vic

SPOTLIGHT:

Maggies Boy

RP RATINGS:

My Friend Yeats

The Star:

Turndlightsdownlow

Daily Mail:

Getaway Vic

D Express:

Getaway Vic

Daily Mirror:

Getaway Vic

The Sun:

Getaway Vic

Daily Record:

Getaway Vic

POSTDATA:

Maggies Boy

Telegraph:

Maggies Boy

The Times:

My Friend Yeats