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.
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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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

12

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

No Nay Nevermind

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Regressive maiden who usually pulls hard; the early impact of the visor seems to have faded and Jkr Cobbler looks her trainer's best chance.

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

7

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

No apparent excuses last time when failing to complete a Southwell double (maiden previously); gained his win in a 0-55 event.

8/1

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

14

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Albeyours

8st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark in similar event in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time (good to soft; ridden by Luke Catton); headgear retained; obvious contender off this 4lb higher mark.

9/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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
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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

1st

7

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a breakthrough success at Chelmsford (7f) in February; not totally disgraced when fifth of nine in 7f Southwell handicap 12 days ago; not out of things lowered in grade.

11/4

5th

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sanditon

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Not at his best lately, but 4lb lower than when gaining his sole success at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in February; no great surprise if he bounces back at some point.

5/1

6th

1

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but has failed to build on that since; down to a career-low mark and capable if he can return to form.

17/2

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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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