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Lakes Luxury Loo’s Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4898.13
  • 3m 1f 107y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Lakes Luxury Loo’s Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 23P-22 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles at Cartmel in 2025; following a wind operation, he's finished runner-up in 3m1f/2m5f handicap chases here, last time only reeled in late on; clear claims off an untouched mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Won twice over hurdles at Cartmel in 2025; following a wind operation, he's finished runner-up in 3m1f/2m5f handicap chases here, last time only reeled in late on; clear claims off an untouched mark.

3/1

2nd

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

20:08 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

11st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims.

6/4

2nd

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

Caughtinyourtrance

11st 10lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

A two-time hurdles winner here last summer; started well over fences this spring when placed at Newcastle (2m7f) and Uttoxeter (2m4f) but pulled up at Ayr last month; has since had wind surgery and no surprise to see him bounce back here.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 14P-41 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but he was back over fences at Punchestown 20 days ago (3m1f, good to yielding) and ran on well to prevail in a big field; that was his fourth success as a chaser and big shout if he can hold his form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Le Grand Vert

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

None too consistent but he was back over fences at Punchestown 20 days ago (3m1f, good to yielding) and ran on well to prevail in a big field; that was his fourth success as a chaser and big shout if he can hold his form.

4/1

1st

9

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Le Grand Vert

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time chase winner, twice over this distance at Ayr on soft; pulled up on last chase run at Down Royal and below-par hurdles at Sligo 25 days ago; put two decent runs back-to-back prior to Down Royal effort and chance if bouncing back; enjoys soft ground.

12/1

4th

11

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Le Grand Vert

10st 0lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time chase winner is rated 15lb lower in this sphere; won over fences at Ayr in February (3m, soft), his second win at that venue; 2lb wrong here though and all four wins on soft and heavy ground.

14/1

Form: 314-31 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has looked in good nick since returning from wind surgery; however, he was close up behind Caughtinyourtrance here last month and he's 8lb higher now after winning a Class 3 handicap over 3m5f here two days later by 7.5l (Fairlawn Flyer third); he's still a major player with James Murray, aboard last time, again up top.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Stratagem

12st 0lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Mickey Bowen

Has looked in good nick since returning from wind surgery; however, he was close up behind Caughtinyourtrance here last month and he's 8lb higher now after winning a Class 3 handicap over 3m5f here two days later by 7.5l (Fairlawn Flyer third); he's still a major player with James Murray, aboard last time, again up top.

7/2

1st

4

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

Stratagem

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Mickey Bowen

Benefited from a patient ride when wide-margin winner of two-finisher contest at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and has performed well twice since, more recently when staying-on third here (3m1f, good) on Saturday; will be fine stamina-wise if he makes a quick reappearance.

7/1

3rd

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

Stratagem

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls; in good form this spring for his current yard since undergoing wind surgery, scoring at Sedgefield (3m2f) before finishing a good fourth over 3m6f at Perth when set a lot to do; can go well eased 1lb here.

5/1

Form: 23P-43 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Admirable strike-rate of 10-29 over fences; won this 12 months ago off 1lb higher and had only five starts in the meantime, the latest respectable in a higher grade behind stablemate Stratagem; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Fairlawn Flyer

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Admirable strike-rate of 10-29 over fences; won this 12 months ago off 1lb higher and had only five starts in the meantime, the latest respectable in a higher grade behind stablemate Stratagem; chance.

4/1

3rd

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

Fairlawn Flyer

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

10-28 over fences, including three 3m1f course wins; below form at Ffos Las this month, after a break, but is back on a good mark and this marathon trip will suit; must be considered.

11/4

4th

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:18 Ffos Las

Fairlawn Flyer

11st 12lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Mickey Bowen

Won five in a row last year (good-soft), including the 3m6f Highland National at Perth; has been rather quiet in last two races, as he was beaten 21l when third over 3m5f and then was pulled up at Kelso (4m); capable but a bit risky today.

12/1

Form: 222-31

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
All good since joining Stuart Edmonds and deserved his 2m7f win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (by 4l; good); up 4lb for this return to fences but he's a three-time winner in this discipline.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Tiger Orchid

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

All good since joining Stuart Edmonds and deserved his 2m7f win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (by 4l; good); up 4lb for this return to fences but he's a three-time winner in this discipline.

9/2

1st

3

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Tiger Orchid

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Four good efforts from as many starts for current connections, though once again wasn't quite able to convert a winning opportunity at Huntingdon latest (3m1f, good to firm); fair claims off an unchanged mark, and ought to cope with any rain.

11/4

3rd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Tiger Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Without a win since summer 2024 and not getting any younger but runner-up three consecutive times (2m7f-3m1f; once over fences) for new stable towards end of last season; probably won't be far away.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 11/R-R D

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick at around 3m during the opening quarter of 2025 but following a year out he refused to race on consecutive appearances this spring.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Red Happy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Completed a hat-trick at around 3m during the opening quarter of 2025 but following a year out he refused to race on consecutive appearances this spring.

33/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Red Happy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Completed a hat-trick at around 3m in February/March 2025 but not seen again until refusing to race when a 20-1 shot at Kelso 24 days ago; can only watch after that.

12/1

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Red Happy

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

In excellent form in February/March 2025, winning three in a row at around 3m (good to soft/good), but has fitness to prove after 393-day absence and will need to hit the ground running to have any chance off current mark.

15/2

Non-runners

Ivane

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £10.79
Trifecta £47.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caughtinyourtrance

RP RATINGS:

Stratagem

TOPSPEED:

Ivane

POSTDATA:

Fairlawn Flyer

Daily Record:

Le Grand Vert

The Times:

Caughtinyourtrance

Daily Mail:

Caughtinyourtrance

D Express:

Caughtinyourtrance

The Guardian:

Ivane

Telegraph:

Fairlawn Flyer

Daily Mirror:

Stratagem

The Star:

Stratagem