June 08 / 14.15 Carlisle

14.15

Good To Soft

Racing TV Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 38-239 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Shaped well and looked rather unlucky in two races at Thirsk in April; two attempts over this C&D (soft) comprise a second-place finish and success; likely player if bouncing back from below-par effort last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins have been over 6f on soft ground, the latest an apprentice handicap at Carlisle last week when coming from well off the pace (Pop Star fourth); unpenalised; any rain a bonus.

9/2

1st

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Stirrup Cup

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Shaped well and looked rather unlucky in two races at Thirsk in April; two attempts over this C&D (soft) comprise a second-place finish and success; likely player if bouncing back from below-par effort last time.

7/2

9th

12

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 09306- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has had wind surgery on two occasions, namely prior to reappearance success in 2024 (off 3lb higher) and prior to this 2026 seasonal debut; today may prove the time to catch him.
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3rd

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't won for two years but made an encouraging return from his second wind op and a six-month layoff when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month; holds claims if he can back up that run.

7/1

2nd

5

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Baba Reza

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Has had wind surgery on two occasions, namely prior to reappearance success in 2024 (off 3lb higher) and prior to this 2026 seasonal debut; today may prove the time to catch him.

16/1

10

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Baba Reza

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Inconsistent this year but ran encouragingly over C&D returned to AW last time and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort; defied higher marks twice in this sphere in 2021.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6470-3 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown most of his form over 6f on ground softer than good; close third in big field over 5f at Doncaster in sole run this term; enters calculations off same mark back up in trip.
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3rd

2

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Harrys Halo

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has shown most of his form over 6f on ground softer than good; close third in big field over 5f at Doncaster in sole run this term; enters calculations off same mark back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

2/1

Form: 900001 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

Form: 256-85

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

33/1

Form: 0933-0 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning on AW but ran well in last two turf attempts; however, brings a doubt over current form, having performed poorly in sole outing this year; upset in stalls and withdrawn last month (28-1 at the time).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Too Much

9st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Three wins on AW (6f to 1m) but the last of them was well over a year ago and she's mainly struggled since, including when beaten 5l over C&D (soft) four weeks ago; that was just her second run of this term, however, and there's a handicapping case to be made.

25/1

6th

8

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Too Much

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

Has done her winning on AW but ran well in last two turf attempts; however, brings a doubt over current form, having performed poorly in sole outing this year; upset in stalls and withdrawn last month (28-1 at the time).

33/1

5

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Dual course winner who can miss the break and/or pull hard; does most racing now over further and didn't offer much on her comeback here last month without the usual hood (back on today).

25/1

Form: 77-830

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has done most of her winning at 7f; ran respectably in last 6f attempt but was disappointing at Catterick (usually one of her favoured tracks) most recently and needs to rebound.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 85-063

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Macedonian

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Payout
Exacta £38.10
Straight Forecast £30.97
Tricast £88.45
Trifecta £159.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Pop Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Surprised

THE NORTH:

Stirrup Cup

Daily Mail:

Harry's Halo

POSTDATA:

Rich Rhythm

RP RATINGS:

Surprised

The Star:

Surprised

The Times:

Stirrup Cup

The Guardian:

Pop Star

D Express:

Pop Star

Daily Mirror:

Pop Star

The Sun:

Pop Star

Daily Record:

Pop Star