June 24 / 17.05 Carlisle

17.05

Good To Firm

Stablemate By Agma Cumberland Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 1m 3f 39y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Stablemate By Agma Cumberland Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5162-1

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Fairly unexposed sort who showed his best form when taking 14-runner Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; that race has worked out well, with the third and fourth winning big handicaps at Royal Ascot and at Epsom on Derby day respectively, so a 5lb rise now looks on the lenient side; form of his close second on final start of last year was also boosted at last week's royal meeting and he's a key contender.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Wine Dark Sea

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Charlton

3-6 in handicaps, including winning warm events on good to firm at Ascot (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m3f) on first two starts this year; absolutely hacked up in the latter but subsided disappointingly in the closing stages for valuable 1m6f handicap at Newmarket (made most) 16 days later; dam is sister to a 1m5f-2m winner, suggesting he should stay beyond 1m4f; even if back on song, however, this rise in class suggests he will register a place at best.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Wine Dark Sea

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Won three of his five handicaps, including warm events on good to firm at Ascot (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m3f) in his two starts this season; firmly in charge on first occasion and absolutely hacked up when 5-6 favourite in the latter 16 days ago; shoulders a 6lb penalty today, whereas his mark for future engagements is 11lb higher still; that suggests he wins today if he stays this new trip, and the dam being sister to a 1m5f-2m winner gives plenty of encouragement; deservedly a hot favourite.

Evs

1st

2

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Wine Dark Sea

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Fairly unexposed sort who showed his best form when taking 14-runner Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; that race has worked out well, with the third and fourth winning big handicaps at Royal Ascot and at Epsom on Derby day respectively, so a 5lb rise now looks on the lenient side; form of his close second on final start of last year was also boosted at last week's royal meeting and he's a key contender.

2/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4878/4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
2-2 as a juvenile but he didn't progress at three (quite highly tried) and left Karl Burke for 25,000gns that October; missed last year but there was plenty of encouragement when fourth at Chester (10.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; fairly quick second run back from a long absence sounds a note of caution but his yard's in fine form; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Golden West

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since winning his first two starts in 2023 but has finished runner-up over 1m3f/1m4f this summer; well-held fifth in Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) latest but this is a bit easier.

6/1

5th

14

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Golden West

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5yo who is 0-9 since winning his first two starts in 2023; however, he's finished runner-up over 1m3f/1m4f on two of his last three outings, keeping on well each time, and he might improve for the step up to 1m6f; has shown promise on slow ground; interesting each-way at forecast big odds.

33/1

2nd

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Golden West

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won his first two starts when trained by Karl Burke; encouraging stable debut at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) in June and was best of the rest behind a handicap blot at Carlisle next time; however, he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at York (1m4f, good to firm) last month.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £10.00

Form: 02-624

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner for Harry Eustace (1m2f, good) who also scored twice over hurdles for Jedd O'Keeffe; became very inconsistent for latter yard, however, and he was picked up for £20,000 one month ago; refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces for this stable debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:30 Market Rasen

Inappropriate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex-Jedd O'Keeffe; campaigned on the Flat (3218) by this trainer until returning to hurdles with a bang in Class 4 at Perth (2m, good; won by just over 2l, 15-2); 6lb higher in a more competitive contest but, as the Morebattle Hurdle has shown, this trainer isn't fazed by aiming high.

9/1

1st

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Inappropriate

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Disappointed on the Flat a fortnight ago but had been in good form in that sphere for new stable beforehand, most notably when winning over 2m two starts ago; reverts to hurdling on a good mark; high on the list.

11/2

8th

1

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Short-headed when upped in trip at Ayr (2m, good) last month on his second stable start before winning here (2m, good); he's just 1lb higher than last time and could have more to offer over staying distances; respected.

8/1

40/1

Form: 442-59

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in Irish maidens for Noel Meade but yet to get going in two starts for this yard, latterly in a hood (now removed) at Thirsk last month; this is just her third handicap but it's a tough one in which to stage a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Eroico

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

0-8; finished fourth of 15 on her third start for the yard at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; 50-1) last time, but was still 15l behind the winner; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

25/1

4th

9

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Eroico

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Showed ability in Irish maidens for Noel Meade but yet to get going in two starts for this yard, latterly in a hood (now removed) at Thirsk last month; this is just her third handicap but it's a tough one in which to stage a revival.

40/1

9th

11

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Eroico

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Ran in five maidens in Ireland for Noel Meade, finishing second on the final occasion (1m4f, heavy); has also shown promise on good ground; she could improve for last month's stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) but was soundly beaten and others have more pressing claims; a hood goes on.

40/1

Form: 551043 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (1m4f) in March but largely below form since, last of four in 1m4f handicap at Thirsk ten days ago; this course winner needs to take a step forward in refitted blinkers.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Ludos Landing

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed 6yo who concedes weight to 3yo rivals but brings positives, being the only C&D scorer in the field and a winner off 2lb higher in most recent attempt in this grade.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Ludos Landing

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 7-50; won off this mark in March but well beaten in three of his four subsequent runs and has become hard to predict.

11/1

11/1

Form: 9-9381 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made it win number six when scoring here (1m6f, good; has won at up to 2m2f) last Monday; 5lb penalty makes life tough and he's never won at shorter than 1m6f; evidently in good heart, though.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Haydock

Trojan Sun

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

Seen most often at Musselburgh but his last two wins were at Nottingham (2m2f, heavy) last October and Carlisle (1m6f, good) this June; he's back to the same mark today and recent efforts give him place claims.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner, the latest over C&D last October; he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four starts, including here on his penultimate run, but he can't be ruled out at a venue he clearly relishes.

13/2

6th

8

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Trojan Sun

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Inconsistent sort who was a soundly beaten third at Musselburgh recently; however, he won at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June and ran well in third over this C&D (good to firm) in July; acts on any ground and might not be far away if he's on a going day.

12/1

20/1

Form: 421-95

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two 1m4f wins for Ben Brookhouse on a sound surface but he finished well adrift on his reappearance and first start since wind surgery at Nottingham in April; much more competitive when fifth of 15 at Chester (12.5f, good) one month later; was well drawn that day but it's still early days for this yard.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

17:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Secret Beach

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for Ben Brookhouse last summer; only eighth in 2m Newbury maiden on his hurdling debut in December but returns to this sphere having been in good form on the Flat; not out of things.

9/1

4th

2

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Secret Beach

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Donald McCain

Perhaps best over further but he was only nabbed late on over C&D last week and, although 1lb higher, Toby Moore rides him for the first time claiming 7lb; can be inconsistent but he's run three excellent races in defeat around here; solid chance.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Secret Beach

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Donald McCain

Two 1m4f wins for Ben Brookhouse last year; hasn't seriously threatened back on the Flat for current yard (best effort was here in May) and ideally wants further.

16/1

Form: 3-5975

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but, after a couple of modest efforts, his latest fifth of 18 at York (10.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) was a step back in the right direction; shaped as though this stiffer test might suit on that occasion so interesting to see if the headgear works a second time for in-form yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Austrian Theory

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Winless since 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fourth of 11 in 11.5f handicap at Haydock 13 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again eased 1lb.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Austrian Theory

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

13/2

Form: 223111 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Completed a hat-trick in May (1m3f/12.4f, good) and he was back on song when third at Hamilton (11.6f, soft) a fortnight ago; this two-time course winner is in with a chance.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Alpine Sierra

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been below that level on his last three outings.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been disappointing in his last two runs and this is step back up in grade; one of three runners for Jim Goldie.

20/1

Form: -21213

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He has been doing well since being gelded and tackling handicaps on a sound surface, winning four-runner event at Leicester (1m4f) and three-runner race at Redcar (1m6f); far from disgraced in a Class 2 at Doncaster last time, bringing this year's form figures to 21213; not fully exposed and likely capable of better yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Gaelic Approach

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won handicaps at Leicester (1m4f, good) and Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) in the spring but he's failed to beat a rival in last two starts; bit to prove but he got shuffled back in a tactical race at Chester last time and has possibilities if he can bounce back.

9/4

6th

7

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Gaelic Approach

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Low-mileage 3yo who has won two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f) on turf this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle 17 days ago; still unexposed at this trip but he comes with risks attached after that heavy defeat.

7/2

10th

12

(7)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Gaelic Approach

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

He has been doing well since being gelded and tackling handicaps on a sound surface, winning four-runner event at Leicester (1m4f) and three-runner race at Redcar (1m6f); far from disgraced in a Class 2 at Doncaster last time, bringing this year's form figures to 21213; not fully exposed and likely capable of better yet.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 531-44

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

12:41 Newcastle (AW)

Wanderlust

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Paul Midgley

Flopped badly on final start for Sir Michael Stoute, taking record to 0-5; sold for 1,000gns since; now goes in new headgear; market may prove best guide.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

12:41 Newcastle (AW)

Wanderlust

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Paul Midgley

led at steady pace, raced awkwardly after 1f, went clear after 3f, switched to near side over 3f out, headed and lost second 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

Non-runners

Wanderlust, Dunkeld Dreamer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £12.37
Tricast £423.60
Trifecta £305.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wine Dark Sea

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

The Times:

Gaelic Approach

TOPSPEED:

Dunkeld Dreamer

The Guardian:

Gaelic Approach

RP RATINGS:

Wine Dark Sea

Telegraph:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mirror:

Wine Dark Sea

The Sun:

Wine Dark Sea

The Star:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Record:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mail:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Alpine Sierra