May 18 / 15.30 Carlisle

15.30

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  • 1m 6f 32y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5507-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Soon in a clear lead and perhaps stole a four-runner race at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening his account; however, the 10l runner-up has franked the form by scoring since; double looks possible, provided everything again goes his way.
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2nd

4

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Cascade Hall

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who was a clear runner-up behind a rejuvenated winner at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) a fortnight ago before a remarkable 21l win at Chester (2m, good to soft) last Friday; that latest race was an apprentice handicap so he escapes a penalty today; this course winner could be tough to beat.

6/4

1st

5

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Cascade Hall

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who won at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) in May and at Musselburgh (2m, good) the following month; down the field at the latter track last month but bounced back to form with a good second of eight at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) a week ago, pulling clear of the rest with the winner who was since won again; may not have his own way in front but has to be respected; due to be 2lb higher.

3/1

2nd

7

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cascade Hall

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Registered two unchallenged wins from the front (around 2m, good to firm/good) on his first and third starts of the year; can probably be forgiven his latest effort over 2m2f ten days ago and he remains feasibly treated; considered.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /514-1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

Form: 4649-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Rallied for third of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) on seasonal debut and remains well handicapped on historical data; just no certainty to step forward, being a veteran who hasn't won since 2023.
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4th

14

(11)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Haydock

Billy No Mates

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Triple C&D winner who is suited by slow ground, but his last success was three years ago and he's not made an impact in his last seven runs; continues to drop down the weights but this veteran needs to raise his game back at this track.

16/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Billy No Mates

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Trip, track and ground should all be suitable but this veteran has a point to prove after a disappointing run at Ayr when last seen 11 weeks ago; close fourth in this race last year when rated 8lb higher.

12/1

7th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Billy No Mates

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Began this season with two perfectly respectable 1m6f runs last month (good/soft) and continues to edge down the weights but his last win was in 2023 and he's not the percentage call in this field.

20/1

5th
4 (6)
Haarar

14/1

Form: 29851/ D

Last run: 559 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.
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3

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Haarar

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 18 starts over hurdles, the latest at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); hasn't been in quite such good form since (fifth of six on the Flat last time).

10/1

5th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Haarar

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.

14/1

4th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Haarar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back.

5/1

Form: /57311 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.
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10th

6

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish and missed 2025; won twice in quick succession at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) this spring; two backward steps have followed on turf (off since June) but today's return to Tapeta, even if it's over just 1m4f, presumably makes him more interesting.

16/1

8th

5

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Charlie Darling

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Won 1m6f/2m handicaps on yielding when trained in Ireland; added two more on the AW for this yard before an underwhelming run at Carlisle where perhaps the ground was too soft; he's another with each-way claims.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

6/1

Form: 4/2-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in Catterick maiden (1m4f) last month in first Flat start in Britain; switches to handicap level off an attractive mark judged on his Listed hurdles form, which includes a success; possibilities.
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7th

2

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Lord

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

Not disgraced in Catterick maiden (1m4f) last month in first Flat start in Britain; switches to handicap level off an attractive mark judged on his Listed hurdles form, which includes a success; possibilities.

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:52 Catterick

Lord

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

Runner-up in conditions race (about 1m3f, good) on final start in Germany but he's better known as a hurdler and gained the latest of four wins in that sphere when taking Listed Aintree event (2m1f, soft) in December; wore cheekpieces when well beaten in Grade 1 this month but could go well switched back to the Flat; yard had a treble at Bangor on Saturday.

4/1

9th

4

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Lord

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Made it 4-6 over hurdles when returning to form with an all-the-way win in a Listed event over C&D (soft) in December; ran to a similar level when runner-up in the Scottish Triumph at Musselburgh in January but this is a much tougher test and he has plenty to find on the figures; cheekpieces added.

66/1

Form: 14-441 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

Form: 333-54

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but could go well in refitted cheekpieces, having finished a close fifth in sole attempt in this headgear (penultimate start); didn't fare so well back in blinkers latest.
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1st

5

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Ashdown Forest

11st 8lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Won on first outing for Dan Skelton at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and third on both starts since (2m2f/2m3f, good) in races that have worked out extremely well; this 4yo is firmly in calculations.

3/1

3rd

7

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Ashdown Forest

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Scored on stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and was placed behind Ballynoe Boy over similar trip to today's at Market Rasen (good) three weeks ago; 5lb better off with that rival here and seems fine on slower ground; likely contender.

9/4

3rd

6

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

20:04 Market Rasen

Ashdown Forest

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Left Jedd O'Keeffe for £21,000 in May and given wind surgery; first run since when justifying 5-6 favouritism in 11-runner handicap at Uttoxeter three weeks ago (2m, good); he did that narrowly but he was delivered late, so the 7lb rise could be very manageable.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 10222-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £24.60
Straight Forecast £20.21
Tricast £49.79
Trifecta £92.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

As Fast As Wind

The Times:

Lord

RP RATINGS:

Loki

The Sun:

Ashdown Forest

The Star:

Cascade Hall

POSTDATA:

Charlie Darling

TOPSPEED:

Billy No Mates

Daily Record:

Lord

D Express:

Loki

Telegraph:

As Fast As Wind

The Guardian:

As Fast As Wind

Daily Mail:

As Fast As Wind

Daily Mirror:

As Fast As Wind