September 09 / 18.45 Carlisle

18.45

Good To Soft

Hoover Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Hoover Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 463134 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Now at the veteran stage, but showed he still had it when dead-heating off 1lb lower in an amateur riders' event at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in July; has won here (1m1f, soft) and not dismissed; stable also runs Sunny Orange.
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3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m.

10/1

7th

4

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Poets Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is enjoying a fine season and bagged win number five when completing a hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 12 days ago; this likeable front runner merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 442112 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Running consistently well in recent months including wins over 1m on good ground at Pontefract and Nottingham; up another 2lb after her head defeat at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last time, but still shortlisted.
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8th

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Ravishing Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Took this prize 12 months ago and she's back in excellent form of late, scoring at Carlisle (1m) before third of seven over C&D 26 days ago; merits serious consideration in her follow-up bid.

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 55167 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in an uncompetitive Ripon maiden (1m, good) in July, but comfortably held in both handicaps in the meantime; more needed.
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10th

5

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Yet to make any further progress since winning 1m Ripon maiden a year ago and has been safely held on all three starts this season; might be aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces, though.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Lovette

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 1m winner in 2025; yet to beat a rival in a pair of 1m/1m1f handicaps at Ayr this season though so has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

4

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago.

16/1

Form: -02823

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his five starts since returning for this yard in June and was only around a length behind Ravishing Beauty when third of nine at Ayr (1m, good) last time; shouldn't be far away.
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1st

2

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Runninsonofagun

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Usually a front-runner; doesn't have the best of strike-rates (2-22) but three good runs in blinkers at Ayr (1m; all on good to firm; has form on good to soft) in June and he stays this trip; a possible.

5/1

6th

4

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Runninsonofagun

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

Prominent racer; galvanised by first-time blinkers when winning at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and although he has been expensive to follow since, he has still performed with great credit; the headgear was left off at Ayr last week but returns today; big run expected.

9/2

2nd

2

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 13lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

Handles all surfaces; many good runs on turf over the last year, making all in first-time blinkers here (1m, good to firm) in July and two solid efforts since; headgear left off now tackling 7f for the first time since 2yo days in Ireland but has another good run in him.

4/1

Form: 187515

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two wins on good to firm ground at Beverley (7f/8.5f) in the summer (acts on softer); only fifth of nine there last time, though, and needs to bounce back from that; out of the frame in all three visits here.
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4th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact.

14/1

3rd

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Sunny Orange

10st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more.

9/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins here and nearly made that five last month on two occasions, since when he's again gone close at Pontefract; likely contender off the same mark as for last two runs.

6/1

Form: 861131 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly who has won three times at Brighton (1m, good/good to firm) since July and has a 6lb penalty for her easy success there nine days ago; has to prove herself on this very different track, but a big player if she can.
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6th

8

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Lunanova

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m here last summer and 5lb lower than for the most recent; hasn't threatened in her last five starts, though, and another furlong would be preferable.

20/1

6th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Lunanova

8st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Luke Dace

Won three times for two different stables at Brighton last year (1m, good to firm-good) but was soundly beaten on first three starts for current stable this spring (all 7f); considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Lunanova

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard.

33/1

13/2

Form: 422134 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five wins under Kaiya Fraser this year and is 2-2 over C&D, her successes coming in this race two years ago and the other last month (off this mark); high on the list.
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6th

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Combination of a first-time visor and drop to 0-50 classified company enough to see her end a losing run a fortnight ago; win last August came off a stone-higher mark and she's shortlisted now back in the groove.

7/2

1st

5

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; on the downgrade now but fairly consistent in handicaps in recent months; went without her usual cheekpieces on last two outings; big player in this grade if first-time visor has any positive effect.

11/4

5th

3

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner over the extended 1m here; losing run up to 13, but 16lb below her last winning mark and looked unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of six here (1m, good) three weeks ago; stays this far and could go well.

7/1

10/1

Form: 592254 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Beaten around half a length in three of his last four starts over 1m on turf, but has a better record on the AW (4-18) than grass (1-16); may find a few too good again.
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3rd

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Volenti

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Losing run is mounting up but he's currently in a consistent vein of form; moved out of Ben Haslam's yard since last run; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

3rd

5

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Volenti

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fourth of nine in 1m handicap at Ripon 13 days ago; it's now 20 runs since his last victory however.

13/2

4th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Volenti

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ben Haslam

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last three starts; however, still has a better strike-rate on Newcastle AW than on turf and this is a step back up in grade; 2lb out of weights.

10/1

10/1

Form: 816304 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in June, but hasn't built on it and was well held the last twice; the drop back in trip should suit, though, and cheekpieces are given a go.
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8th

6

29th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 179y

14:25 Thurles

Dream Angel

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Limited on the Flat and big prices when tailed off on both hurdle starts to date; safe to rule out.

125/1

Form: 16-890 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made on all stable debut in a Musselburgh seller (1m1f, good) last October, but well held in four handicaps since (in a tongue-tie last time); down another 3lb but hard to fancy; stable also runs Lovette.
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2nd

7

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:52 Musselburgh

Bint Al Karama

10st 6lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

Has posted her most encouraging British performances in C&D sellers, respectable third in latest start; has unconvincing handicap form but may fare better off current mark.

10/1

4

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Bint Al Karama

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won the equivalent race 12 months ago; however, this is a stronger race and she's found things very tough this season.

25/1

9th

4

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Bint Al Karama

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won a seller in October but no worthwhile form in five handicaps since then.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £44.20
Straight Forecast £35.91
Tricast £277.53
Trifecta £281.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lunanova

SPOTLIGHT:

Hostelry

The Sun:

Ravishing Beauty

The Times:

Lunanova

Telegraph:

Lunanova

The Guardian:

Lunanova

Daily Mail:

Lunanova

D Express:

Lunanova

Daily Mirror:

Lunanova

The Star:

Lunanova

Daily Record:

Lunanova

POSTDATA:

Hostelry