August 20 / 15.50 Carlisle

15.50

Good To Firm

Cubby Group Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Cubby Group Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 732972 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over 7f last September and latest was off 1lb lower; has mixed record this season but he's finished placed three times, including when runner-up behind a well-backed stablemate at Ayr (7f, good) three weeks ago; in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Count Palatine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and comes into this off the back of a narrow success at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago; only 3lb higher but he may be better over a furlong shorter.

6/1

1st

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Count Palatine

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and all four wins have been at 7f on turf; his mixed record this season but he wasn't beaten far at Ayr (1m) last time and is now only 1lb higher than for his last success; not ruled out back in trip.

10/1

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Count Palatine

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

All four wins have been at 7f but he hasn't had many chances at this trip, over which he ran third on his penultimate start at Carlisle; had a break since a bad run in June and has possibilities.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £9.30

Form: 9-0700 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won two 1m handicaps last season but he's failed to beat a rival in both runs (7f, good) this term; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.
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19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 0-1360

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all at Musselburgh (1m1f) on stable/seasonal debut but she's been well held in three subsequent runs; had tough assignment in big field at York last time but she's 0-5 at around 7f and has something to prove back at this trip.
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7th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Alessia Fernanda

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Reappeared with a C&D win in April (14-1) but she's not hit the same level since and was beaten 10l at Thirsk last time; now only 1lb higher than for that last success but she needs another bolt from the blue.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Alessia Fernanda

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No match for the winner last week at Pontefract (1m) but that was a return to form of sorts; has dropped to what should be a good mark.

10/1

2nd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Alessia Fernanda

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Her wins have come on slow ground but she appears to act on good to firm; latest success came on AW (1m) in April, when 2lb lower; below that level in three turf starts since.

11/2

Form: 404861 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when making virtually all off a reduced mark at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; back up 4lb but he remains well treated on old form and both turf wins have come on good to firm; key player.
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1

(13)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Master Richard

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field ten days ago following a break, when usual front-running tactics weren't adopted on first start since rejoining this yard; however, running well in defeat otherwise this year and he's a two-time C&D winner; probably fine on good to soft, unproven on soft; could make a bold bid.

14/1

9th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

Form: 222850 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over 7f and he handles most ground; runner-up three times this summer including a near-miss at Musselburgh (7f, good), but he's finished down the field in last three starts; bit to prove and he needs to get back on track; blinkers worn last time are removed and regular cheekpieces return.
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3rd

1

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Placed several times this term, including in higher grade at Catterick last week; continues on a long losing run but remains 8lb below last winning mark; again in the mix.

8/1

3rd

9

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three C&D wins on his record, including in this race in 2024; near miss over C&D last month and his subsequent Redcar defeat came in a Class 4; big player.

13/2

11th

14

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race.

16/1

7/1

Form: -95038 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Mixed record this season but he caught the eye with his third here (1m, soft) on penultimate run and is now 5lb lower than when scoring at Ayr (7f, good) last autumn; well into the veteran stage and comes with risks attached but he won this race in 2023 and is not ruled out; cheekpieces back on.
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6th

6

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Redarna

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has been a prolific winner down the years, including at Carlisle; not solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may have positive effect; successful in last Class 5 attempt.

11/1

6th

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Redarna

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo.

25/1

12th

15

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Redarna

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dianne Sayer

Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance.

66/1

Form: 899892 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been on good or slower; started this season with form figures of 89989 but he got back on track with a front-running second at Haydock (7f, good) 12 days ago; now goes back up in grade but has possibilities if he can repeat that latest form.
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9th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Donald McCain

Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Paws For Thought

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Donald McCain

His nine wins have been on good ground or slower, with six of them coming at Chester; caught wide there on his reappearance and was well held in seventh there over 7f 13 days ago; drops back in trip with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.80
Straight Forecast £100.34
Trifecta £535.50

Selections

The Times:

Count Palatine

TOPSPEED:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Richard

RP RATINGS:

Redarna

The Guardian:

Count Palatine

Daily Mirror:

Count Palatine

Daily Record:

Count Palatine

POSTDATA:

Vince Le Prince

The Star:

Vince Le Prince

Daily Mail:

Master Richard

The Sun:

Master Richard

Telegraph:

Redarna

D Express:

Redarna