August 20 / 16.55 Carlisle

16.55

Good To Firm

David Allen It Solutions Maiden Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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David Allen It Solutions Maiden Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 476

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced daughter of Make Believe has hinted at promise, a patiently-ridden sixth of ten in 1m Thirsk novice last month; she can take a step forward now going into handicaps so needs considering.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last August; been up and down since but she bounced back with a close third over C&D two weeks ago; did clear best of the hold-up performers in that race and she's a big player if she can back that up.

3/1

3rd

8

(9)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Carlisle maiden handicap (7f, good to firm) last August; not beaten far at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month, but hasn't made the frame in three AW starts; others preferred.

12/1

3rd

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:52 Musselburgh

Believe In Lies

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Form over 7f since handicapping features a win at Carlisle and creditable fourth at Redcar, both times shaping as if she'll be as effective back up in trip; could go well.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 694594

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hinted at a revival when fourth of eight in 6f Catterick handicap 15 days ago; hood goes on now and possibilities off an easing mark in her bid for a breakthrough victory.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 097569

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Remains winless and she was tried in blinkers when beating only one in 7f Ayr handicap nine days ago; others are much preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

No Nay Nevermind

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Exposed 20-race maiden; this winter's AW form brings her into the reckoning but she has been well beaten in two runs back on turf.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

No Nay Nevermind

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Iain Jardine

0-19; runner-up twice in 7f AW handicaps in late 2025 but this year's efforts leave her with a point to prove.

14/1

9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

No Nay Nevermind

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Twice runner-up off a higher mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) late last year, but now 0-18; others make greater appeal.

20/1

Form: 74-292

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Still to get his head in front but he went down only narrowly in 7f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he can go well again nudged up just 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

13th

6

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won two of his four races on the AW this year (at 7f) and has comparable form on turf; wasn't beaten far last month at Newcastle despite losing a shoe.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Made it two wins from three starts this year when picking up well to lead towards the finish over C&D 16 days ago; the third (Call Glory), fourth and fifth in that race have all run well since so the form has bit of substance; respected up 2lb.

5/1

Form: 5-6967

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Yet to reach the frame in her five runs to date and she beat just one on her handicap debut at Beverley (7.5f) 30 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Albeyours

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Low-mileage 5yo who has form figures of 1253 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently third in big field at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) on seasonal debut; solid claims in the retained headgear.

4/1

3rd

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Albeyours

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Made the breakthrough at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last September and ended last season with two solid efforts over this trip; returns after 211 days off but she still has low mileage and needs watching in the market for in-form yard.

16/1

10

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Albeyours

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Steph Hollinshead

Improved since the cheekpieces went on, getting off the mark in 7f Leicester handicap in September and backing it up with a very good second of 14 in similar company there ten days ago; she merits serious consideration off the same mark.

5/1

Form: 607

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on a debut Newcastle sixth, beating just two in 1m Nottingham novice 20 days ago; he needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oh So Cool

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Rebecca Menzies

Out of the frame in eight completed starts but shaped as though worth a go over this far when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last time; a couple of winners have come out of that race and he drops in grade; worth a second look.

8/1

5th

6

(10)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Oh So Cool

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unplaced in all eight starts; edging down the weights and now tries a new trip with headgear reinstated; not a solid option.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Oh So Cool

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Poor form in seven starts last year; absent since pulled up in a 6f handicap at Catterick in late October; plenty to prove.

33/1

5/2

Form: -78233 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Arrives in excellent form and she was twice denied a clear run from over 1f out when third of seven in 1m Redcar handicap 11 days ago; big shout off an unchanged mark as she looks to secure a maiden victory.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-21 but a few of her recent efforts, including when fourth of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (first-time visor) ten days ago, give her each-way claims.

7/1

4th

7

(7)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Formerly with Tim Easterby and now 0-20 after making it 0-5 for this yard when well held in a classified race at Southwell five days ago; switches to a visor.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-15 for Tim Easterby and beaten four times for new stable since December 29; latest effort was a bit better but she will need to raise her game again to take this.

10/1

14/1

Form: 84-58

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a rival both starts this season, off seven months before last of eight on his handicap debut over 1m here 16 days ago; significantly more is required.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Johnston

Second over C&D last September, but poor form on other three outings on turf; most of his racing has been on AW and comes into this having won at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.

4/1

10/1

Form: 506455

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Comes here in decent nick without winning, fifth of nine in 7f classified event at Newcastle 25 days ago; no forlorn hope.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden and has deteriorated since finishing third at Ripon (6f, good) in May; her mark continues to drop but she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

33/1

9th

9

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Comes here in decent nick without winning, fifth of nine in 7f classified event at Newcastle 25 days ago; no forlorn hope.

10/1

9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Cast

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

12-race maiden who has bits and pieces of form which would give her a chance, but her best efforts have come over 6f.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £33.14
Tricast £242.21
Trifecta £257.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Operation Gimcrack

SPOTLIGHT:

Tootsie

D Express:

Believe In Lies

The Star:

Albeyours

Daily Mail:

Bella Love

POSTDATA:

Miss Cast

The Times:

Tootsie

The Guardian:

Tootsie

Telegraph:

Operation Gimcrack

Daily Mirror:

Operation Gimcrack

Daily Record:

Operation Gimcrack