May 26 / 15.30 Cartmel

15.30

Good

Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 3m 1f 83y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: OP56-2 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner here, including in this 12 months ago, and he teed himself up well for a repeat when runner-up in 3m Fakenham handicap chase 20 days ago; he's firmly in the picture.
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4th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Tommie Beau

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Popular veteran who runs this track well and capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in May; this drop back in trip is not ideal on his return to hurdling, though; cheekpieces (worn for last three races) left off today.

10/1

2nd

1

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

Tommie Beau

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

No longer the force of old and inconsistent nowadays but he capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) three weeks ago and he is also very well suited by this track.

15/8

1st

3

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Tommie Beau

11st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Gained three of his 14 wins here, including 2022 edition of this race, but has regressed and become inconsistent; didn't run badly in last month's Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) but younger rivals have much more appealing profiles.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/U10/ C

Last run: 408 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Course winner but he's been off the track for 13 months since running poorly in 3m Aintree handicap hurdle last spring; has his fitness to prove on his comeback run.
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5th

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Johnsons Blue

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

On the face of it work on to reverse recent C&D form with Perseus Way and Sunset Hill despite a swing in the weights, but course record prior to that read four wins and (off 8lb higher) a short head second in this race last year ahead of two reopposing rivals; respected.

11/1

3rd

7

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Johnsons Blue

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Has won eight of his 21 races over hurdles; doesn't seem to be the force of old as was pulled up at Haydock last time having finished last of eight on previous hurdle run.

20/1

6

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Johnsons Blue

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Tailed off on his final hurdle start in November and three subsequent chase runs leave him with further questions to answer; potentially on a useful mark if he can get back on track, but there are clearly risks attached.

25/1

Form: P12P8-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
A dual 2m7f hurdles winner for his current yard last summer but he returned from six months off with a couple of below-par efforts at Aintree and Perth in April; this veteran needs to take a big step forward.
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8th

10

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Dinons

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Teenager who was useful in his prime and is well handicapped on form as recent as the autumn; returned from break with satisfactory run in June but was well beaten on only previous visit to Cartmel; younger rivals preferred.

20/1

3rd

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Dinons

11st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Brian Ellison

Very useful at his peak, and his last win came from a mark 13lb higher than today's at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in July 2024; hampered and unseated rider when last seen at Newcastle six months ago; difficult to assess how much ability remains at the age of 13.

12/1

Form: 5/307- CD

Last run: 302 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Captured this prize in both 2021 and 2022 but he was out of sorts when last seen on the track at Uttoxeter (2m7f) ten months ago; he needs to hit the ground running on his comeback.
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3

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Wbee

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Gary Hanmer

Close third over C&D (good to soft) in May, after a layoff, but two lesser efforts have followed (the latest in new cheekpieces); bit to prove now.

12/1

8th

1

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

Wbee

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Gary Hanmer

Dual course winner; lightly raced in recent years but wasn't far off best form when keeping-on third here (3m1f, good to soft) in May; not at same level at Uttoxeter recently but still considered; first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: /2156-

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Ffos Las (3m) in January and not disgraced when sixth of 17 in 2m7f Uttoxeter handicap last time; possibilities eased 1lb.
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2nd

2

31st May 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Up For Parol

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Largely consistent 9yo who makes a quick reappearance after finishing well to take close fourth from a long way off the pace at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) on Monday; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here.

7/2

2nd

2

31st May 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Up For Parol

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Largely consistent 9yo who makes a quick reappearance after finishing well to take close fourth from a long way off the pace at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) on Monday; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here.

7/2

5

26th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Up For Parol

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Ended a long losing run at Ffos Las (3m) in January and not disgraced when sixth of 17 in 2m7f Uttoxeter handicap last time; possibilities eased 1lb.

14/1

Form: /221U- C

Last run: 252 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort for Jamie Snowden who scored over 2m6f here last July but has been off since unseating his rider at the first at Worcester in September; has since changed hands for £14,000 and no forlorn hope for his new yard given he has gone well fresh.
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7th

1

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Sea The Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won here over C&D in July 2024 and over fences in July 2025 (his only wins in those years); the second of his two races this May (both under Leah Noreci) suggests he could be building up to a good run; first-time visor replaces his usual cheekpieces; stable runs three.

8/1

5th

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Sea The Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Has plenty of form around here over hurdles and fences, and very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 1lb higher (under Charlotte Jones); ran surprisingly well when 125-1 for a Class 2 at Haydock last time; in the mix.

10/1

10th

12

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Sea The Clouds

10st 4lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Hurdles form (handicap winner over 2m4f-3m1f) does not look quite good enough in this higher grade and the form of his winning chase debut at Cartmel last July has been followed by heavy defeats in both starts since (ridden by this 10lb claimer on latest); others preferred.

33/1

Form: 8724-4 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Course winner who comes here on the back of a solid staying-on fourth of 11 in 2m4f Hexham handicap hurdle 16 days ago; he's very much one to consider now stepping back up in trip.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Happiest hunting ground is Cartmel, but a record of 225244P around today's C&D includes a neck second in this race in 2024 off 5lb lower, with Well Educated 23l behind; miles off his best in one start apiece at each of these venues so far this term, however.

33/1

8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Imperial Data

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up on soft ground this month, after a layoff, but this three-time course winner is now only 1lb higher than when holding on for narrow C&D (good) success last summer; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six hurdle wins, latest over 3m1f at Cartmel last August (good); high enough in the ratings at present, lacks a recent run and perhaps best watched this time.

12/1

Form: 112-13 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Thriving mare gained a third victory at Hereford (3m1f) before a good third over C&D two days ago; she's not taken lightly in her current mood.
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9th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Musique De Fee

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Scored five times for previous stable; 0-6 for current yard but has posted a couple of encouraging efforts and the effects of a busy spell likely explain her last two runs; rested 32 days since; possibilities under James Bowen.

8/1

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Second here on Saturday and third on Monday in first-time blinkers, though she was some 22l off the winner; opposable should she run yet again.

11/2

3rd

7

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Started off for this stable with two laboured efforts but runner-up twice this month, more recently in C&D mares' race (good; in cheekpieces) on Saturday; will warrant consideration if she makes a quick reappearance in first-time blinkers.

7/1

Form: 54P22-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over fences at Worcester (23f) last summer and he posted a very good second in 3m Perth handicap chase last month; reverts to hurdles now off a reduced mark so he's a likely player.
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7

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Olivers Travels

11st 8lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mickey Bowen

Has been bang in form on his favoured good ground and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid at Kelso last week (3m2f, good); an assured stayer who might hang around for some place money but others are more intriguing.

20/1

7

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Olivers Travels

11st 8lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mickey Bowen

Has been bang in form on his favoured good ground and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid at Kelso last week (3m2f, good); an assured stayer who might hang around for some place money but others are more intriguing.

20/1

Form: 1772-1

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Resumed his progress when bagging a third victory in 19.5f handicap hurdle at Punchestown 27 days ago; hiked up 10lb but he remains with relatively few miles on the clock so can go well again.
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2nd

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

16:15 Cartmel

Buy Some Time

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Won three over hurdles and got off the mark as chaser on resuming over fences at Perth (3m, good) three weeks ago; while a 7lb rise is not too harsh, he will need to show more improvement in this higher grade.

5/2

1st

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Buy Some Time

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Raced exclusively over hurdles since finishing second in Cartmel hunter chase on rules debut in spring 2024; caused 50-1 shock at 2025 Punchestown festival and has been placed twice in today's headgear combination here this spring (2m4f/3m2f); contender if able to transfer that form to fences.

13/2

2nd

1

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Buy Some Time

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-pointer; dual winner over 3m here in 2024 (good); sound run when third over 2m4f here last time; interesting contender.

12/1

Form: 24954- CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Racked up a four-timer here (two over C&D) last summer and he caught the eye after three months off when a patiently-ridden fourth of six in 2m3f Carlisle handicap last month; not without interest off an easing mark.
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2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won four on the bounce here last summer (2m6f-3m1f; soft/good) but has looked a little out of sorts this season, for all that he shaped a bit better last time after further wind surgery.

14/1

5th

11

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

City Derby

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft); lurks on a good mark but looked out of sorts here on both appearances this season and needs recent wind op to have made a difference; tongue-tie refitted.

16/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft), including this race a year ago; needs to rebound from a disappointing run here (3m1f) last month but is back on a workable mark and can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: 04FP8- CD

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
A dual C&D scorer in 2023 but his more recent form is not so encouraging, only eighth of ten in 2m4f handicap at Newcastle in February; more is required in first-time cheekpieces.
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9

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won twice here in 2023; respectable efforts this year but not as good as he was; 10lb out of the weights.

16/1

10th

14

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Dual course winner in 2023; kept on for fourth over C&D (good to soft; also suited by soft/heavy) in May and subsequent Hexham second was also very respectable but he's no longer the force of old.

14/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

18:50 Hexham

Our Sam

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

C&D winner in 2023; well below best form over the last year or so but at least took a step back in right direction when keeping-on fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) ten days ago.

12/1

Non-runners

Curley Finger, Mostly Sunny

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.00
Straight Forecast £28.09
Tricast £266.32
Trifecta £363.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Olivers Travels

Daily Mail:

Mostly Sunny

RP RATINGS:

Musique De Fee

Daily Record:

Buy Some Time

POSTDATA:

Imperial Data

Daily Mirror:

Curley Finger

Telegraph:

Sea The Clouds

The Guardian:

Tommie Beau

The Star:

City Derby

TOPSPEED:

Dinons

The Times:

Olivers Travels

D Express:

Olivers Travels

The Sun:

Mostly Sunny