May 18 / 15.00 Carlisle

15.00

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 3216-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.
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1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Call Me Betty

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all when winning a 6f handicap at Carlisle in May; well beaten either side of that but she returns from a break with conditions to suit.

7/1

9th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Seemed suited by the drop back to 6f when making all to win at Carlisle last time (good to soft; first turf win, second only fifth next time); up 2lb; a possible.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -47756 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear.
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9th

9

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off.

11/1

12th

10

(10)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on Tapeta in 2025 and he's had just three goes at this trip, all on turf; he didn't do badly when fourth on Carlisle's stiff track last time out so perhaps he's worth another shot at 7f, albeit his AW mark is 5lb higher than on turf.

14/1

4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 285-06

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
High in weights when first handicapping, following a Beverley novice win (about 7f) as 2yo, but was down 10lb from her opening mark when a never-nearer sixth at Catterick (6f, good) last week on second run for yard; this stiff test looks sure to suit and she has a good run in her.
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7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Surprised

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Lightly raced 4yo who has a patchy profile and finished last at Carlisle (6f, soft) four weeks ago; however, the ground may not have suited and prior to that she kept on well for close third there (6f, good to soft), hinting this return to 7f could be a positive; not discounted on AW debut.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Surprised

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Bryan Smart

Low-mileage 4yo who has dropped to 6f for last two starts; gradually back to form this season for new stable, close third over C&D (good to soft) most recently; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

3rd

6

(13)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Surprised

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

High in weights when first handicapping, following a Beverley novice win (about 7f) as 2yo, but was down 10lb from her opening mark when a never-nearer sixth at Catterick (6f, good) last week on second run for yard; this stiff test looks sure to suit and she has a good run in her.

14/1

Form: -32811 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

8/1

Form: 17470- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good), latterly at Doncaster last July when fending off one who won his next two, the pair clear; winless since but he had some excuses and is weighted to go well at this realistic level.
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3rd

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Ran Amok

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

16/1

Form: 67-400 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain.
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12th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Conditions should be ideal for this course regular and although his 2026 record is unconvincing, he has dropped 14lb as a result; usual cheekpieces back on after one run in a visor; each-way shout.

10/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three wins here, two over this trip, the other over 6f; well beaten when returning from a break last time; not out of it in first-time visor, but ideally needs soft/heavy ground.

14/1

Form: 113128 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins on AW this year and he only narrowly failed to improve on a very modest turf strike-rate (now 1-35) when just touched off at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; no serious impact at Catterick (7f) since but ran well in headgear in Ireland and cheekpieces are now refitted.
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8th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

In fine form in the spring, winning three 6f handicaps at Southwell before finishing second over 5f here off a 9lb higher mark; his form has gone the wrong way since, including when backed into favouritism at Newcastle 13 days ago; not solid.

12/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Mount Ruapehu

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won three sprint handicaps at Southwell in the spring; form has dipped more recently but he has slipped in the weights and Jack Nicholls takes off a handy 5lb; market instructive.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

1lb below his last winning mark, but is another who would have made more appeal on the AW (5-10) than turf (1-40).

12/1

Form: 5270-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but he did run well in two 6f turf maidens (soft and good to firm) earlier in his career and the return to this trip may see more from him; this is competitive, though.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

4th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 09-204 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts.
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9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

14

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip.

14/1

Form: 608-00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Broke duck over 7f at Catterick (good to firm) last July but nothing comparable since and has finished last in her two runs this year.
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6

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Invincible Ruby

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

The winner of two 6f handicaps on good ground at Carlisle this summer; also ran a cracker to finish second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; form dipped at Haydock last month and the suitability of ground softer than good needs to be taken on trust.

9/1

9th

9

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Invincible Ruby

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Iain Jardine

Two 6f wins at Carlisle this summer (good) and close second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; this bang-in-form filly could play another leading role.

5/1

2nd

16

(17)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Invincible Ruby

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Carlisle (6f, good) last month before keeping on for third at Pontefract (6f, good) six days later, and back on the scoresheet at Carlisle (6f, good) three weeks ago; won over 7f last July; could be in the mix.

16/1

Form: /27-49

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; creditable show over 1m on Southwell AW when returning from absence last October but he dropped right out over 7f at Musselburgh (hood added, now discarded) recently; has question marks now but he had 6f form as a 2yo so the return to shorter is surely worth a go.
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7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Counting Cards

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Maiden who made an encouraging return from an absence on the AW (1m) last October but he hasn't achieved a lot since and was beaten a fair way out at Ffos Las in July on his yard debut; one to watch for now.

25/1

8th

5

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Counting Cards

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

No wins in eight; had placed form for Edward Bethell but signed off for that yard under a cloud; would have claims if he can turn a corner for new yard.

12/1

12th

5

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Counting Cards

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced maiden; creditable show over 1m on Southwell AW when returning from absence last October but he dropped right out over 7f at Musselburgh (hood added, now discarded) recently; has question marks now but he had 6f form as a 2yo so the return to shorter is surely worth a go.

10/1

Form: -34107

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Magic Boy

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Payout
Exacta £81.20
Straight Forecast £81.63
Tricast £1766.33
Trifecta £1671.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Raft Up

SPOTLIGHT:

Ran Amok

TOPSPEED:

Impressor

The Sun:

Mr Dreamseller

The Star:

Surprised

Telegraph:

Magic Boy

D Express:

Fan Mail

Daily Mail:

Call Me Betty

The Guardian:

Iris Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Ran Amok

The Times:

Raft Up

Daily Record:

Raft Up

POSTDATA:

Impressor