May 29 / 17.15 Carlisle

17.15

Good To Firm

Hoover – Performance That Lasts Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hoover – Performance That Lasts Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 114126 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 30-542 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb below his last winning mark and was having only his third start for the yard when beaten a neck by a much better-fancied stablemate at Catterick (7f, good) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and no surprise if he steps up again; major player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

6th

2

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).

8/1

8th

2

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Emerald Army

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins for previous yard; has encouraging form this term for new stable and last two efforts (runner-up over 7f both times) suggest his turn is near; 3lb below last winning mark; shortlisted.

7/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 832149

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

Form: 576-70

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-7; showed plenty of ability in both starts on soft ground as a 2yo, but has regressed in an abbreviated career since; best watched.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

El Pinto

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Christopher Kellett

Eight-race maiden; put some disappointing efforts behind him and made bold bid from the front before weakening into fourth behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month but others appeal more all the same.

14/1

4th

5

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

El Pinto

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Christopher Kellett

0-7; showed plenty of ability in both starts on soft ground as a 2yo, but has regressed in an abbreviated career since; best watched.

40/1

10/1

Form: 082052

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 4l by Jet Warrior when second of ten at Ayr (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and a 5lb pull is probably nowhere near enough; only win in 31 starts came in a 0-50 classified event.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has an ordinary strike-rate overall but he broke his turf duck over C&D (good to soft; acts well on good to firm) in June and nearly always runs well in sprints on this track; one of the better options.

9/4

7th

8

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Only win in 19 turf runs was at Hamilton in June (6f, good to soft); close third to Jm Jhingree (runs in the 2.30) in a 5f Hamilton seller last month (good) and close fourth in a 5f handicap there on Saturday; each-way chance.

9/1

4th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a losing run over 6f here in June and not disgraced when a staying-on third of five over C&D last time; not ruled out if getting a strong gallop to aim at.

13/2

Form: 2520-2 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner who followed a good C&D second on his return in April with a below-par sixth in 7f Carlisle handicap last month; not the easiest to predict but he goes very well here so needs considering.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Carolus Magnus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that.

4/1

Form: -74564

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won four times in 2024, but losing run up to 14 despite a tumbling mark; fair effort when fourth of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago, though, and the winner has gone in again since; each way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Progressive as a 3yo (C&D winner) but regressed last year and has continued to slide this season; hit a bit of traffic when not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest but others look to have stronger claims.

7/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

On a losing run and he beat only one in 7f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 538-50 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September, but there was a heavy defeat on his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Ziggys Angel

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but has suffered heavy defeats back on turf the last twice; first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.

40/1

8th

4

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ziggys Angel

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September, but there was a heavy defeat on his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) five weeks ago.

16/1

15th

8

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Ziggys Angel

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning at Newcastle (7f) in September and bettered that form when third over 6f at Southwell (also AW) in November; had wind surgery before respectable comeback over latter C&D one month ago; unexposed on turf and worth a second look.

12/1

Non-runners

Jet Warrior

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.80
Straight Forecast £53.29
Tricast £196.10
Trifecta £207.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Army

Daily Mail:

Carolus Magnus

The Times:

Jet Warrior

Telegraph:

Doon The Glen

Daily Mirror:

Kings Merchant

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

The Guardian:

Jet Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Emerald Army

D Express:

Emerald Army

The Star:

Doon The Glen

The Sun:

Carolus Magnus

Daily Record:

Carolus Magnus