June 28 / 16.55 Cartmel

16.55

Good

Holker Hall & Gardens Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3300.62
  • 3m 1f 107y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Holker Hall & Gardens Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 54-F31 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck when winning a 3m1f handicap hurdle here in May (good) having finished third in a 2m5f handicap chase here four days earlier (good); may have more to offer over this trip; well treated over fences; player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

29th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:15 Cartmel

Kingofthegame

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Dug deep to win over C&D (good) in May and followed up over fences here (3m1f, good) a month later; posted another good effort over fences here on latest outing and has possibilities, despite new career-high mark.

13/2

3rd

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Kingofthegame

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Came good with game hurdle win here (3m1f, good) in May and fended off Star Turn to follow up in C&D (good) chase three weeks ago; makes obvious appeal in current form.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0P/2-2 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; pulled up on only chase start, in February 2025 (2m2f, soft); comes here having run fair races over hurdles with a visor on last two starts; a possible back chasing with blinkers now tried.
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5th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Star Turn

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Mickey Bowen

Returned from long absence with two hurdling seconds this spring (visored) and filled same position behind Kingofthegame in C&D chase three weeks ago (good; first-time blinkers); not yet exposed over fences; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd

7

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Star Turn

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

13-race maiden; pulled up on only chase start, in February 2025 (2m2f, soft); comes here having run fair races over hurdles with a visor on last two starts; a possible back chasing with blinkers now tried.

6/1

2nd

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Star Turn

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

6yo maiden who ran well, one place in front of Les's Destiny Star, in first-time visor over C&D (good to soft) last month on debut for new stable and return from lengthy layoff; likely player provided that effort is backed up and the bounce is avoided.

4/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 585P-7 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner but last win was a Tipperary novice hunter chase in May 2023 (3m, good to yielding; first-time tongue-tie); on a good mark and there was a more encouraging run last time.
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5th

10

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Shantou Show

10st 11lb

J: Erin Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Won two hunter chases in 2023 (including over C&D) but has come up dry since; solid run at Cartmel in June but pulled up at Wexford and well held at Perth twice since; others more convincing.

14/1

5th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Shantou Show

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Noel C Kelly

Irish raider; without a win since 2023 and far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but gave a good account when third off today's mark at Cartmel (3m1f, good) two starts ago and the booking of Sean Bowen catches the eye; reserve (non-runner) in the 5.40 at Tramore on Friday.

8/1

Form: PP31-4

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Newcastle winner in March (2m7f, good to soft) who was a fair fourth of eight at Perth last time (3m, good to soft); a possible.
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3rd

3

14th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:00 Sedgefield

Aill Dubh

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Front-runner who has won two chases this year, the latter at Cartmel (2m5f, good) in July; not quite in same form over that C&D last month (unable to lead) and not yet proven over this far but still features prominently in calculations.

3/1

5th

9

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Aill Dubh

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Point winner who scored over fences at Newcastle (about 3m, good to soft) in March and made all over C&D (good) last month; had Blazing Court, Path Of Stars and Judicial Review close behind that day but a 2lb nudge is no reason to dismiss him.

4/1

1st

9

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Aill Dubh

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

One of two to pull clear of the others when opening account at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March, and both subsequent fourths (3m/3m1f; latter was here) were perfectly respectable; may benefit from this drop back in trip; no surprise if he features.

7/1

Form: 366-11 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-2 since joining James Moffatt, latest win over C&D last month (good); up another 7lb (15lb rise in total) but should go well again.
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8th

3

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Immediate impact for this yard when a convincing winner at Hexham (3m) in May and followed up off 8lb higher here (about 3m1f, also good) three weeks later; pulled up in two subsequent starts here over the summer, after which he had wind surgery; has some soft-ground form and won't mind if this turns into a test.

9/1

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Started off for James Moffatt with two good-ground wins in May, the latter over C&D; ran as though something was amiss here three weeks ago but could still have more improvement to come for new stable if quickly back on song; cheekpieces (worn twice in 2024) are given another whirl.

5/1

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 since joining James Moffatt, latest win over C&D last month (good); up another 7lb (15lb rise in total) but should go well again.

5/2

Form: P9P-67 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have been here, including in this race off 4lb lower last season; fair run when sixth here in May; disappointing when tailed off here on Friday (2m5f, good) but he twice bounced back last summer after two-day breaks.
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9

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:24 Perth

Judicial Review

10st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

All three chase wins have been at Cartmel where he ran well below market expectations last month; another modest run here yesterday returned to hurdling; 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

11th

11

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Judicial Review

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

Has won three chases at up to 3m1f, all at Cartmel; unexposed as a hurdler, having had just three runs, all at about 2m in 2023-24; interesting off his mark.

10/1

Form: 405U-U

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a Worcester handicap chase for Martin Keighley in August 2024 (2m4f, good) but has a bit to prove having been out of form on most starts for this yard (unseated rider last twice).
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10th

5

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Had shown precious little over the preceding 12 months until turning a page with 40-1 second to Aill Dubh over C&D (good) last month; 1lb nudge for that fast-finishing neck defeat looks very fair but significant rain would cast a long shadow (has been a multiple non-runner due to soft conditions).

9/2

2nd

8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 6lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Well handicapped on old form but failed to complete three consecutive races in April-June and was well beaten here (2m1f) on Saturday; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

Form: P9P/72 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to win with (has won three times but second on 12 occasions); good run when second to an in-form horse at Hexham last time; each-way chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

14th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:00 Sedgefield

Croagh Patrick

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

Well handicapped on old form for Sam England and proved he retains ability when second at Hexham (3m, good) in June, his second run after a long absence; well beaten twice since, though, and needs to bounce back again.

14/1

5th

7

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

18:40 Sedgefield

Croagh Patrick

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

Not the force of old, but on a good mark now; good second to an in-form rival at Hexham in June (3m, good) but poor efforts either side of that.

10/1

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Croagh Patrick

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

Not the easiest to win with (has won three times but second on 12 occasions); good run when second to an in-form horse at Hexham last time; each-way chance.

5/1

Non-runners

You Did, Lights Are Green

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Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £19.48
Tricast £163.02
Trifecta £145.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Halfway House Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingofthegame

TOPSPEED:

Lights Are Green

The Sun:

Croagh Patrick

POSTDATA:

Halfway House Lad

Telegraph:

Halfway House Lad

The Star:

Halfway House Lad

Daily Record:

Halfway House Lad

The Times:

Kingofthegame

Daily Mirror:

Kingofthegame

D Express:

Lights Are Green