May 30 / 14.00 Carlisle

14.00

Good To Firm

Betway Reverence Handicap

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Betway Reverence Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9017-9 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo with something of an all-or-nothing profile; put everything together when bolting up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn; might have needed the run when only ninth of 13 at Newmarket on reappearance; leading claims if building on that and cheekpieces may give him a lift.
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8th

25

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.

8/1

1st

1

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Realign

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo with something of an all-or-nothing profile; put everything together when bolting up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn; might have needed the run when only ninth of 13 at Newmarket on reappearance; leading claims if building on that and cheekpieces may give him a lift.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 42-142 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo with a progressive profile; beaten neck when odds-on at Newcastle (7f) last month; usually travels strongly and should be at least as effective back at 6f; still on a workable mark and high on the list.
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8th

14

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Recency Bias

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won Newcastle novice (7f, AW) in March on third start and runner-up in handicaps on last two outings, beaten a neck at Newcastle (7f, AW) then keeping on well behind a progressive winner at Carlisle (6f, good to firm); the return to 7f may well be a positive and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

2nd

7

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Recency Bias

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Unexposed 4yo with a progressive profile; beaten neck when odds-on at Newcastle (7f) last month; usually travels strongly and should be at least as effective back at 6f; still on a workable mark and high on the list.

5/1

2nd

1

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Recency Bias

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won his novice here by 5l and looked on a workable mark for his handicap debut at Wolverhampton but he never travelled after starting slowly; wouldn't judge him on that performance and could be given another chance.

7/4

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 322-42 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Found only Realign too strong at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn despite meeting trouble at a crucial stage, and he was back on the up when a neck second of 16 at Ripon (6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; reliable and has notably solid credentials.
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4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Has been in good form in 6f handicaps this season, including second over C&D in April (good to soft) and third at Carlisle in May (good to firm); won his first race on turf when prevailing at Newbury last week (good to soft); has a penalty but sound chance.

5/4

1st

4

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Wild Clary

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

A Southwell maiden win last summer remains his only success after 15 attempts but he has run good races in defeat in all three starts this year; conditions should suit well and he is more appealing than most.

4/1

3rd

10

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Found only Realign too strong at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn despite meeting trouble at a crucial stage, and he was back on the up when a neck second of 16 at Ripon (6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; reliable and has notably solid credentials.

11/2

11/1

Form: 3-2550 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.
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3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

18th

2

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Rousing Encore

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to come from well off the pace and sometimes meets trouble; did well in the circumstances when a never-nearer fourth of 14 at Carlisle two weeks ago; won over C&D last spring; big player if the gaps appear.

12/1

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

Form: 0-0269 C BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.
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3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

10yo who is winless since August 2024 and needs to improve upon his last few performances; however, he's a nine-time course winner, including this race in 2024, and his reduced mark appeals on form as recent as this May; not discounted.

10/1

8th

4

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Jordan Electrics

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Regressive 10yo who has not won since 2024; ran well on consecutive 7f starts in April/May and is well handicapped on those efforts but recent sprint form has been below par.

14/1

Form: -93220 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.
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8th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again.

10/1

6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

16/1

Form: 30-028 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
His six successes include four last season; retains all his ability but he's still above his last winning mark and he was only eighth at York last Saturday.
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12th

16

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York.

7/1

2nd

11

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark.

14/1

40/1

Form: 1-0060 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts since December AW success, finishing in midfield at York (40-1) on return to turf last time; beginning to look well handicapped but needs a revival.
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4th

1

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Gressington

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Dual turf winner in 2024 (6f/7.5f); has also won twice on the AW, most recently last December (7f), but rather out of form since and others are stronger.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Gressington

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with a 7f AW win at Newcastle; not in much form since returning from a three-month break and too much to prove for now.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with 7f win at Newcastle but he's been below par this season, too free when eighth of 14 in 6f Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.

25/1

Form: 136-26 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Went close at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on reappearance but had no obvious excuses at Doncaster next time; more exposed than some of these and 6lb above his highest winning mark.
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3rd

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 in good form on AW; some solid efforts back on turf this year without suggesting he had much in hand of his mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Havana Rum

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to his best last year and his reappearance second of 13 at Pontefract (5f) in April sent his mark to new heights; hasn't matched that in three starts since but last time's fifth of ten from the widest stall at Chester (6f, also good to soft; not clear run) suggests this mark isn't beyond him; in the picture.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Havana Rum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.

20/1

10th
12 (4)
Grant Wood

14/1

Form: -11483 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.
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17th

9

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Grant Wood

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

In and out since two Newcastle wins early in the year, down the field at Carlisle most recently; others preferred.

20/1

10th

12

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Grant Wood

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.

14/1

3rd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

10/1

12/1

Form: 14-071

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 7f at Ayr, and he surged back to form when scoring there ten days ago; still lightly raced, in excellent hands, and should be at least as effective over this trip on a stiff track; a danger to all at the foot of the weights.
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1st

3

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Native Honey

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Down the field over 6f and then in a higher grade than this on last two starts but he has more going for him back over C&D, having won his first attempt last August (good) and then quite readily in May (good to firm); solid claims for last year's winning trainer-jockey combination.

7/1

15th

20

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Native Honey

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have come over 7f at Ayr, surging back to form when scoring there on good to firm last month; a lesser run over 6f has followed but a revival isn't ruled out back at 7f from a good draw.

25/1

11th

15

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Native Honey

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have come over 7f at Ayr, and he surged back to form when scoring there ten days ago; still lightly raced, in excellent hands, and should be at least as effective over this trip on a stiff track; a danger to all at the foot of the weights.

12/1

12th
2 (1)
Brosay

12/1

Form: 0-0056 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.
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10th

14

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Brosay

8st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Well handicapped on his 6f form last season, including a course win off 4lb higher, but he hasn't got it going yet this year; 5f on fast ground perhaps sharp enough and stall 1 unlikely to be a positive.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Pike

Won 6f handicaps at Windsor and Ascot last summer; dropped down the weights in defeat this season but there have been glimmers of promise and ground softer than good will be of benefit; ran no sort of race at Carlisle eight days ago (in cheekpieces) but his usual blinkers are back on today; Oisin Murphy booked; interesting.

7/1

12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

Form: 200-54

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope.
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10th

7

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Marty Hopkirk

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Kept on to snatch fourth at Windsor (5f, good) last month but ran poorly over 6f a fortnight ago and has basically become disappointing; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

25/1

13th

9

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Marty Hopkirk

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in last four handicaps but there was more encouragement in his fourth to Redorange (runs in the Listed race at 2.33) at Windsor 12 days ago; has raced mainly at 5f but should stay further; not without hope.

18/1

4th

11

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Marty Hopkirk

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Has good chance on last summer's Doncaster second but he was well held in his next three runs; still lightly raced but he's been up and down so far and others are more solid.

25/1

Form: 15-090 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.
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3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher.

11/8

1st

4

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last year (5f/6f, good/good to firm/AW), the third when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; disappointing this season, last time unseating his rider at the start in first-time visor which is retained.

9/1

4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

Non-runners

Station X

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £26.26
Tricast £151.97
Trifecta £165.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wild Clary

The Times:

Brosay

POSTDATA:

Jordan Electrics

SPOTLIGHT:

Native Honey

NEWMARKET:

Realign

D Express:

Marty Hopkirk

Daily Record:

Recency Bias

The Sun:

Grant Wood

TOPSPEED:

Wild Clary

Telegraph:

Wild Clary

The Guardian:

Wild Clary

Daily Mirror:

Wild Clary

The Star:

Brosay

Daily Mail:

Jordan Electrics