May 30 / 17.28 Carlisle

17.28

Good To Firm

Betway Good Luck Arsenal Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betway Good Luck Arsenal Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 112-74 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well.
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5th

1

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Priapos

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Gained back-to-back wins at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) in May/June, but a rise in grade has caught him out in his last two starts; back in quieter waters, but the likely ground conditions may not play to his strengths.

20/1

11th

11

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Priapos

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Phillip Makin

Front-running tactics backfired at the Newmarket July festival last time when bidding for a 1m hat-trick after Class 4 wins at Carlisle; remains on career-high mark and is upped further in grade, so needs to resume his improvement.

14/1

12th

9

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and followed up in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago to make it four wins from his last seven starts; climbing the weights but this thriving 4yo could give another good account.

10/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 113894

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m and 1m1f) early in 2026; no impact behind Candonomore back on turf at Bath last time, when regular blinkers were left off, as today; likely other days.
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6th

5

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Eupator

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Both wins have been on AW but he's run well on turf this season including when runner-up at Carlisle (1m) in May and when third over this trip at Windsor (good to firm) last time; continues to edge down the weights and he's in the mix with cheekpieces added.

4/1

3rd

4

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Eupator

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has gained both wins on AW but that was the case with stablemate Cristo (declared 7:50) until he recently prevailed on turf; has posted inconsistent results since returned to this sphere, however, and isn't a solid option.

9/1

6th

6

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Eupator

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Three fair efforts since returned to turf; two Wolverhampton wins early in the year came off lower marks in blinkers and he'll need a career-best to take this stepping back up from 1m.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 612-00 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026.
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6th

6

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Count Palatine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and comes into this off the back of a narrow success at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago; only 3lb higher but he may be better over a furlong shorter.

6/1

1st

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Count Palatine

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and all four wins have been at 7f on turf; his mixed record this season but he wasn't beaten far at Ayr (1m) last time and is now only 1lb higher than for his last success; not ruled out back in trip.

10/1

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Count Palatine

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

All four wins have been at 7f but he hasn't had many chances at this trip, over which he ran third on his penultimate start at Carlisle; had a break since a bad run in June and has possibilities.

16/1

12/1

Form: -36230 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four wins in 2025 and he wasn't far away over 1m1f here in September; in reasonable form this year and this trip will suit better than the 1m4f he ran over at York last time out but it will be a good effort if he can win this off his current mark.
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5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

4

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Back down to 1m when first and second in his last two outings, on his only appearances at this track; an in-form candidate who has plenty of earlier form at 1m2f, including an AW win; respected.

5/4

Form: 28-880

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; sole win came over 7f at Chester last September and he's shown only the odd glimmer of promise in handicaps on AW and turf since; falling quickly in the weights but cheekpieces have a big job to do.
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9th

8

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Moon Beginnings

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

0-8 since his winning debut here last September (7f); last two runs have also been here at about 7f and neither was wildly encouraging (in cheekpieces then an eyeshield); bit to prove, including stamina for this far.

12/1

8th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Moon Beginnings

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won a C&D novice on debut last September but he's 0-7 since; has run respectably at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) and Chester (7f, good to soft) in his last two runs but he needs to find more with eyeshields now tried.

10/1

Form: 752213 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April and, having run well over 1m2f in the past, he didn't have a problem with 1m1f when a close third, just behind Ayr Poet, at Ayr since on yard debut; remains on a career-high mark though so a shade more may be needed.
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6th

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Candonomore

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won races for two previous yards and was a close third on debut for current one (1m1f, good to firm); hasn't kicked on from there, including here two runs back when beating one home over 6f; drops into a claimer but these terms aren't easy.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

14/1

Form: 38R0-6 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Modest 2-26 strike-rate and refused to race once in the autumn; however, he's often run well in competitive races, as when third of 19 at York (1m, good) last July and was hampered next time; creditable return for new yard at Redcar (first-time hood, cheekpieces now refitted) this month; involved.
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5th

3

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mr King

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Geoffrey Harker

Third run for this yard when a head winner at Thirsk (7f, good) and was bang there in a big field at York (good to firm) despite a troubled passage; stays 1m and plenty to like.

11/2

8th

5

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Mr King

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Returned to form to exploit a reduced mark at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his third start for this yard; a modest 3lb rise has followed and he's a contender if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

1st

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Mr King

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Winless for Iain Jardine (also refused to race once); failed to build on Redcar sixth for his new yard when seventh of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; not one to rely on.

20/1

Form: 511322 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three 1m wins on Southwell AW this year; has also won on turf but he's 15lb higher than when last seen on grass in the autumn so needs to show his form on this surface can keep pace with the AW improvement.
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6th

4

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Marry The Night

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Sole turf success came at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in August; he is now 16lb higher after a productive spell on AW and finished 12l adrift when returned to turf over C&D last month; down the list despite his yard being in fine form.

33/1

8th

10

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Marry The Night

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three 1m wins on Southwell AW this year; has also won on turf but he's 15lb higher than when last seen on grass in the autumn so needs to show his form on this surface can keep pace with the AW improvement.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Marry The Night

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Record over C&D currently reads 22115112; didn't look to have any excuses in a race run to suit here three weeks ago and it's possible he's reached his ceiling mark now, but he's ultra consistent and looks set to get involved once again.

7/2

9/2

Form: 491-02 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

25/1

Form: 2438-9

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished close up in 7f events on the AW for previous trainer but two handicap runs either side of a break were disappointing and her stamina will be under pressure back on this track.
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12th

1

(11)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Elizabeth Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Maiden who's gone sharply the wrong way for this yard, running poorly in three starts this season; didn't look to see out 1m2f (soft) two months ago and this is easier again but she's hard to recommend.

33/1

9th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Elizabeth Bay

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

12-race maiden who ended last season on a low note and was also well beaten on first two outings this year (7f/1m); moves up in trip with a lot to prove.

33/1

10th

11

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Elizabeth Bay

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Katie Scott

Finished close up in 7f events on the AW for previous trainer but two handicap runs either side of a break were disappointing and her stamina will be under pressure back on this track.

25/1

Non-runners

Freddie Steady Go

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.50
Straight Forecast £59.54
Tricast £825.63
Trifecta £623.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Priapos

POSTDATA:

Ayr Poet

D Express:

Marry The Night

The Times:

Candonomore

The Star:

Freddie Steady Go

Telegraph:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Mr King

TOPSPEED:

Priapos

The Guardian:

Priapos

Daily Mirror:

Marry The Night

Daily Record:

Candonomore

Daily Mail:

Ayr Poet

The Sun:

Ayr Poet