October 16 / 14.32 Carlisle

14.32

Good

Davy Plastering Supporting Hospice At Home Novices’ Hurdle (Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Davy Plastering Supporting Hospice At Home Novices’ Hurdle (Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 3/9U-4

Last run: 166 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First-flight unseat on hurdle debut but showed ability in bumpers and did likewise when fourth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May on his second hurdle start; probably needs a bigger run today but not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

21st Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:12 Ffos Las

Aeroplane Blonde

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has a tendency to race too freely and is usually held up at the back; struggled to get competitive at Chepstow in February and now 0-6 over hurdles but interesting if judged on some of his form towards the end of last year; not out of this if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

14/1

8th

9

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

16:13 Chepstow

Aeroplane Blonde

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

0-5 over hurdles and his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but his fourth of 15 on handicap debut at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November was a good effort, and he caught the eye making a big forward move from the rear before his effort petered out at Doncaster (2m, good) in December; hood removed; tongue-tie added; shortlisted.

8/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

14:32 Carlisle

Aeroplane Blonde

11st 0lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Samuel Drinkwater

First-flight unseat on hurdle debut but showed ability in bumpers and did likewise when fourth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May on his second hurdle start; probably needs a bigger run today but not ruled out.

10/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft) in April but then won one in May (3m, good); has a useful pedigree and has joined a good yard for his rules career; firmly in calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Cave Bridge

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

Point winner (3m, good) who fetched 40,000euros in May and won by 2l when even-money for his recent hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good); he could do with improving in the jumping department but this likeable prospect is still respected under a penalty.

11/4

1st

1

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Cave Bridge

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

Point winner (3m, good) who fetched 40,000euros in May and won by 2l when even-money for his recent hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good); he could do with improving in the jumping department but this likeable prospect is still respected under a penalty.

11/4

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

14:32 Carlisle

Cave Bridge

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Pulled up on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft) in April but then won one in May (3m, good); has a useful pedigree and has joined a good yard for his rules career; firmly in calculations.

11/10

Form: 0-32

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Improved upon previous form when 20-1 runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June on second hurdle start; likely player if confirming that promise.
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1st

10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Ryebridge

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

The dead-heat victory and (off today's mark) a close fourth in 2m3f Carlisle 0-110s on his last two outings rate personal best efforts; more needed again up in class, and didn't convince over 3m in Irish points.

8/1

4th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Ryebridge

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Strong in the market and showed improved form when sharing the spoils with the reopposing Three Brothers in a C&D handicap (good to soft) 13 days ago; in the right hands to keep on improving.

4/1

1st

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Ryebridge

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

The form he showed last summer/autumn has been franked by the winners since; faded into fourth, seeming in need of the run, last month on handicap debut and return from break; worth another chance.

5/1

Form: 889-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands and he could improve for last month's hurdle and seasonal debut at Perth (2m, good to soft); however, he was soundly beaten last time and showed little in bumpers last season; improvement necessary.
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4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Walk On Son

10st 11lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Remains winless and he has been well below form in handicaps at Perth (2m4f) and Hexham (2m) this spring since undergoing wind surgery; others appeal more.

16/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Walk On Son

11st 11lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ordinary form in bumpers; has improved since going hurdling, best run when third in a Carlisle novice in October (2m1f, good); bit disappointing this year, including on handicap debut on first run after a second wind op last time (2m4f, good); bit to prove now.

12/1

8th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Walk On Son

11st 8lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Disappointing in maiden hurdles on his last two outings but showed a bit of promise in similar races prior to that and has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut; also refitted with the tongue-tie he wore in bumpers.

9/1

Form: 7

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat in 2024 but regressed in that code and tailed off at 40-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Perth (2m, good); a major turnarond is required in a first-time hood.
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9th

11

(12)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Crimson Road

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Rhys Flint

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2024 for Simon and Ed Crisford; failed to fire for Susan Corbett last year, though, and he came in a below-par fifth for his new yard in 1m Bath handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

5th

10

(4)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Crimson Road

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual Flat winner over 1m2f on good to firm in 2024 but no impact in 2025; didn't really take to hurdling and left Susan Corbett for £5,000 in December; hood and tongue-tie are removed on this debut for new yard.

40/1

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:08 Newcastle

Crimson Road

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won twice on the Flat for the Crisfords last year but regressed in that code; raced too freely when well beaten in his two runs over hurdles (latest in first-time hood which is retained); needs to learn to settle.

16/1

Form: P87-47

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who is consistently a big price and has achieved little across both codes.
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4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle

Delayed Charm

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Maurice Barnes

Modest performer on the Flat; has run one promising race over hurdles, but will find better opportunities in handicaps.

66/1

10th

2

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Carlisle

Delayed Charm

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Maurice Barnes

Modest performer on the Flat; has run one promising race over hurdles, but will find better opportunities in handicaps.

66/1

6

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:40 Sedgefield

Delayed Charm

10st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Maurice Barnes

Handicap debutant who is far from solid on form and may be a quirky sort, having decided to run out approaching the final flight in Carlisle event when last seen (detached at the time).

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on last month's stable debut on the Flat when back from a year off, but he may have needed the run and he was fairly useful in that code when trained in France; brings potential to this first hurdle start.
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3

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:18 Market Rasen

Drivers Pick

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Struggled on heavy ground last month but his first two hurdle runs (good/good to soft) were quite promising and his fairly useful French Flat form suggests he could be on a good mark for this handicap hurdle debut.

7/1

7

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

14:32 Carlisle

Drivers Pick

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Well beaten on last month's stable debut on the Flat when back from a year off, but he may have needed the run and he was fairly useful in that code when trained in France; brings potential to this first hurdle start.

4/1

1

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:40 Ripon

Drivers Pick

9st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful form in four French runs for Andre Fabre, posting an RPR of 94 when narrowly beaten over 1m4f on final run last September (heavy; effective on good to soft); difficult to know what form he'll be in after an absence but he sets the standard.

11/8

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Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £4.78
Trifecta £23.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cave Bridge

The Guardian:

Ryebridge

D Express:

Aeroplane Blonde

POSTDATA:

Driver's Pick

The Times:

Cave Bridge

Telegraph:

Cave Bridge

Daily Mail:

Cave Bridge

Daily Mirror:

Cave Bridge

The Star:

Cave Bridge

Daily Record:

Cave Bridge

The Sun:

Ryebridge