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Cartmel Priory Cofe School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3849.42
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Cartmel Priory Cofe School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: P9/1-0 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.
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1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.

7/1

10th

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Returned from 181-day absence at Perth (2m, good) in June last year to get off the mark over hurdles with an easy victory off 95 when a well-backed 15-8 favourite; posted a fine third off top weight on the Flat at the Galway festival when last seen; big player but market will be crucial after his absence.

11/4

1

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Garrick Painter

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Both AW wins have been over shorter; comes here in good heart following Perth hurdles win last month and ground to suit (won't want rain).

16/1

Form: 334/5- C

Last run: 420 days

W: 11st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Useful hunter chase form was a long time ago, and he was unable to win any of his last six points; very opposable returned to hurdles, especially at this trip.
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2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Envious Editor

11st 13lb

J: Mr Daniel Cherriman

T: Belinda Clarke

Useful hunter chase form was a long time ago, and he was unable to win any of his last six points; very opposable returned to hurdles, especially at this trip.

25/1

5th

3

2nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Envious Editor

12st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge

prominent, pressed leaders briefly 2nd, weakened after 2 out

14/1

5th

3

2nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Envious Editor

12st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge

Placed in the 2022 and 2023 renewals of this race and ran well on occasions in handicaps last year for Gary Hanmer; has changed trainers again but clearly won't be fazed by the demands of this assignment.

14/1

Form: 3/31P- CD

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has been running on the Flat, winning 1m4f/1m2f handicaps before a respectable effort in a competitive race at York; capable hurdler with winning form here and James Murray takes off a useful 7lb.
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3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Lightening Company

11st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Ben Haslam

Has been running on the Flat, winning 1m4f/1m2f handicaps before a respectable effort in a competitive race at York; capable hurdler with winning form here and James Murray takes off a useful 7lb.

6/1

8th

16

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Lightening Company

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Form figures of 5075 at this meeting in the last four years; one win a season had previously appeared his quota but he's already exceeded that in 2026, having scored at Pontefract (1m4f/1m2f) on last two outings; that demands some respect but this race is a higher grade.

10/1

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Four-time Flat winner, including C&D, who has been all or nothing since scoring over hurdles at Cartmel in July; three AW no-shows followed good second over C&D (soft; 40-1) in October but market support predicted a going day when scoring here (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; might not want the ground to get too quick but otherwise a key player under 2lb nudge.

5/4

Form: 52173- D

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Only 1-11 over hurdles and the win came in a maiden; however, this mark shouldn't be beyond her and she was quite free after a break when beaten 13l into third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); has form here.
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4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Jolie Coeur Allen

11st 13lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Ben Haslam

Only 1-11 over hurdles and the win came in a maiden; however, this mark shouldn't be beyond her and she was quite free after a break when beaten 13l into third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); has form here.

7/1

3rd

5

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Jolie Coeur Allen

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Off the mark over hurdles at the ninth attempt in C&D maiden (good) in October; disappointing in handicap at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November but has had a break since and is not written off back here.

9/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Jolie Coeur Allen

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

A fairly useful ex-Irish maiden hurdler for Willie Mullins; yet to match that form for her current yard, including when second in 2m1f Cartmel novice hurdle in June having travelled best for a long way; she holds very good form claims nonetheless.

2/1

Form: 1U3P-5 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form.
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5

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dog Fox

11st 13lb

J: Miss Antonia Heraghty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form.

9/2

5th

9

16th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Dog Fox

10st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Failed to complete two of his three chases in the autumn and now reverts to hurdling after a break; suited by this C&D and only 1lb above his last winning mark but entitled to benefit from this outing.

12/1

7

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Dog Fox

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual Flat and dual hurdle winner, with latest success gained here (2m, good) in July; not bred for chasing but held every chance before penultimate-fence mishap at Kelso (2m1f, good) last month and is dropped in grade here.

7/2

Form: 3/22-1

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second run back from an absence when scoring comfortably at Plumpton (2m, good) to earn this 8lb higher mark; hasn't had a lot of racing and he's Chris Gordon's only runner on today's card.
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6

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Goodwin Face

11st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Chris Gordon

Second run back from an absence when scoring comfortably at Plumpton (2m, good) to earn this 8lb higher mark; hasn't had a lot of racing and he's Chris Gordon's only runner on today's card.

9/4

1st

3

26th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

20:09 Plumpton

Goodwin Face

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

0-7 but he's reached the frame on all four visits here, going close to shedding his maiden tag on two occasions during 2024 and spring 2025; made an encouraging return from an 11-month absence when second over 2m2f here last month and, nudged up 1lb, remains a strong contender dropped in trip.

5/2

2nd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 169y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Goodwin Face

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Hasn't always looked entirely convincing in a finish but he's only raced six times and has twice gone close at this track, in novice and handicap company; danger to all if fitness isn't an issue.

3/1

Form: 22-067 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not beaten all that far in 2m6f/3m1f handicaps on last two starts but he was a weakener late on; others appeal more.
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8

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 4lb

J: Miss Ella Holland

T: James Moffatt

Not beaten all that far in 2m6f/3m1f handicaps on last two starts but he was a weakener late on; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

6

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 8lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

After a break he's been tailed off behind Wee Alki and here on Monday faded into sixth over 2m6f; others preferred.

16/1

6th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Made all over 2m1f here (good) last July and came second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); probably needed recent reappearance run and has a big role to play if back on song.

5/1

Form: 1482-8 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
He has competitive form here but not last month when tailed off in a selling handicap; that was after 167 days away but he had to show more.
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9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Zamond

11st 3lb

J: Mr Harry Brown

T: Donald McCain

He has competitive form here but not last month when tailed off in a selling handicap; that was after 167 days away but he had to show more.

25/1

8th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Zamond

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Absent since December but that was a good run at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) and he has competitive form here on good ground; one to consider.

4/1

3

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Zamond

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Ended a long losing sequence in 2m4f handicap here eight days ago; scored comfortably so he's not taken lightly under a 7lb penalty.

7/4

Form: 07420/

Last run: 441 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Didn't last long with the Skeltons, though he was second in a bumper and in a handicap hurdle; last seen winning a match between the flags in May 2025; needs checking in the betting on first run for Neil King.
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10

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Out Out

11st 3lb

J: Mr Evan Lonergan

T: Neil King

Didn't last long with the Skeltons, though he was second in a bumper and in a handicap hurdle; last seen winning a match between the flags in May 2025; needs checking in the betting on first run for Neil King.

7/1

10th

12

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Out Out

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out.

3/1

10th

12

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Out Out

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out.

3/1

Non-runners

Book Of Secrets, Blue Siam

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightening Company

Daily Mirror:

Goodwin Face

TOPSPEED:

Book Of Secrets

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Siam

Daily Mail:

Garrick Painter

RP RATINGS:

Dusky Days

The Star:

Goodwin Face

Daily Record:

Goodwin Face

POSTDATA:

Lightening Company

The Times:

Lightening Company

Telegraph:

Lightening Company

D Express:

Lightening Company

The Guardian:

Book Of Secrets