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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4th

1

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though.

9/4

1st

10

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Poets Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning at least once every year since 2017; not the force of old and although he is down to a career-low mark, this looks a tad too competitive for him nowadays.

14/1

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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7th

9

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Ravishing Beauty

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a good run of form at about 1m last summer, winning two in a row at Pontefract and Nottingham (both on good); soundly beaten on return from a winter break but may well have more to offer after that.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Ravishing Beauty

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

In fine fettle last summer, winning at Pontefract (1m) and Nottingham (8.5f); found Poet's Dawn too strong at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) in September; off since finishing third at Newcastle in October, so may strip fitter for this comeback run.

7/1

3rd

1

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

The cheekpieces were working well until below par at Thirsk where she reportedly ran flat; has to bounce back from that and has a bit to prove on the AW (0-4).

5/2

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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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

11th

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won a Ripon maiden last July (1m, good) and best subsequent run was when third in a Carlisle handicap in September (1m, soft); could go well on second run at this trip, but has a 190-day absence to overcome.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Got off the mark in a Ripon maiden (1m, good) in July and had been running well in turf handicaps until blotting her copybook when last of 12 at Ayr (1m, soft) last month; still early days and makes AW debut.

12/1

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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8th

4

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tristan Davidson

Sole win (from 18 attempts) came back in August 2024 and he was down the field on this month's reappearance at Ayr; however, he may have needed that run and he's on a competitive mark on the pick of last season's form (including here); each-way chance if he's back on song.

16/1

10th

1

(10)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Tristan Davidson

Only win was in a maiden claimer at Navan (1m, good) in August 2024 when trained by Tony Mullins; three good runs on the AW when last seen out (October) and one to consider.

13/2

3rd

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Runninsonofagun

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

1-16, the win coming on turf in Ireland (1m, good) as a 2yo; made the frame for the sixth time this year when second of eight over C&D six days ago and holds place claims once more.

7/2

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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7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

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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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

10th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lunanova

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three over 1m at Brighton last summer, latterly off a 1lb lower mark, before losing her way; a poor comeback effort for her new yard four weeks ago leaves her hard to recommend.

25/1

6th

5

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Lunanova

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times, the latest two for the Newland/Insole yard, at Brighton last summer; however, she was below her best in the autumn and sold for 3,500gns in October; revival required on this stable debut.

14/1

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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5th

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner, including C&D, and she's dropped a long way in the weights; latest fourth of 14 over C&D was a welcome return to form and the form is working out well; one to take seriously with Kaiya Fraser back on board.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time turf winner who is well treated on her best form last year, but she's been quiet in three runs this season and latest was over C&D (well-held sixth) last Saturday; one of two runners for yard and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.

8/1

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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4th

9

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Volenti

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Four C&D wins, including when justifying favouritism in January 2025; in reasonable form on turf this time last year (from marks in mid 60s) but has lost his way since then, tumbling down the handicap; latest Ripon fourth (beaten 8l) isn't enough to tempt.

7/1

4th

8

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Volenti

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf; never figured on return to turf when seventh of nine at Pontefract (1m, good) in cheekpieces (left off here) last month; needs to show more.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Volenti

8st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Last of his five wins came 15 months ago and he struggled after close fourth over C&D (good to firm) in August; falling mark a help if he can stage a revival after three-month break; market check advised.

20/1

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