May 30 / 17.20 Carlisle

17.20

Good

Andersons – Serving The Community Since 1888 Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Andersons – Serving The Community Since 1888 Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 1370-6 D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins at Catterick, over 7f on soft; just 1lb higher than the latest of them in October and he has won following a break but he needs to prove suited by a thorough test at 7f.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

Form: 42311- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won on a variety of tracks; had a slow start to 2024 but he went out with a bang in the autumn, winning at Catterick (7f) and Redcar (1m; both on soft); back on a career-high mark, which shouldn't be beyond him, but there could be more to come this year; tongue-tie fitted.
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5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 1lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.

9/1

8th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 325-66

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Easy to back in all three handicaps, doing best in the first of them (about 1m on AW) before having something to prove upped to 1m2f on two subsequent starts; a thorough test at 7f looks well worth investigating and it's still early days.
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7th

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Stipulation

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW; still 2lb higher than for his last win (September 2025), but he ran better than the bare facts when returned to this sphere at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; has claims if he gets some luck and his turf win was over this trip.

6/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Stipulation

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW at up to 1m3f, albeit gets little respite from the assessor; form dipped last time but he may well rebound and pick up prize-money.

10/1

Form: 137807 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f at Leicester (good to soft) last June off 9lb higher; kept busy on AW over the winter for Stuart Williams, winning at Kempton (7f) in February, but his form tailed off, including back on turf in April; sold for 7,000gns since; goes without usual aids for new trainer.
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4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

Form: /6-814 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth AW win on second start after an absence (1m) in April but the extra distance (about 1m1f) didn't play out so well off 10lb higher at Wolverhampton since; well beaten in sole turf handicap in 2022 and unraced on grass since so needs to show he can handle it.
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9th

5

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Readily landed a division of this race last year and sole win since came in C&D classified contest 34 days ago; should go well, for all that he might be vulnerable to younger legs.

7/1

1st

12

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D handicap winner who's run respectably on his last five starts (all classifieds); beaten just 1l (7f; first-time blinkers, now removed) at Newcastle one week ago and he'll likely be on the premises once more.

8/1

5th

8

(10)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

C&D winner who has finished third in classified events on three of his four starts this year; first-time blinkers won't need to give him too much extra.

7/1

Form: 8718-3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Never headed when off the mark on Newcastle AW (7f) in October; lesser efforts on turf previously, including over C&D, but his recent Catterick third of 13 (good to firm) was more encouraging; can benefit from the run and prove more of a factor on turf this year.
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7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

Form: -54362 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Turf winner at 7f and similar chance to Drafted on 7f AW form in November; returned from a short break with a good run on Tapeta last month and has course form at 6f so can have a say in an open race.
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10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

Form: 8390-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made the most of a useful mark when winning on Musselburgh return (7f, good; has won on soft) in April; has to prove as well suited by a stiffer test at the trip but she's still well treated after going back up just 1lb and the recent rain will not be a problem.
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7

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Purple Martini

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hit-and-miss performer who hasn't run in a sprint in over a year; been more consistent this season but she'll want a good test over such an easy 6f and plenty of rain would aid her cause.

7/1

5

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Purple Martini

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ben Haslam

Returned from layoff with C&D (good) win in May and also ran well when placed at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) later that month; still on a workable mark; features prominently in calculations.

3/1

9

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:20 Carlisle

Purple Martini

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Made the most of a useful mark when winning on Musselburgh return (7f, good; has won on soft) in April; has to prove as well suited by a stiffer test at the trip but she's still well treated after going back up just 1lb and the recent rain will not be a problem.

3/1

Non-runners

Drafted

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £12.49
Tricast £33.58
Trifecta £60.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Purple Martini

The Guardian:

Front Gunner

The Times:

Spirit Of Bowland

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

Daily Mirror:

Front Gunner

D Express:

Spirit Of Bowland

Telegraph:

Purple Martini

Daily Mail:

Purple Martini

The Star:

Purple Martini

Daily Record:

The Gay Blade