14.35
GoodCartmel Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3881.53
- 2m 1f 46y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2
Form: 772-34
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-10 over hurdles but made the frame on last three attempts, losing out only by a short head on one occasion; placed twice on the Flat lately will be suited by today's trip/ground; good chance. |
7/2 |
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3rd 1 (7) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Sole win from 22 starts came at Cork in April 2023; went very close over hurdles here in March and was second of ten behind an improving filly at Ayr (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; can go well after 1lb nudge. |
5/1 |
5/2
Form: 70P-33
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Four-time Flat winner who finished third in both his handicap hurdles, the latter at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; seemed to give the leaders far too much rope when beaten at skinny odds on the Flat on Wednesday but that run was still good enough to confirm his wellbeing; shortlisted. |
5/2 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won this race last year on good to soft (also successful over C&D on good to firm); another decent C&D effort when third in a higher grade in May and creditable third over hurdles since; likely to go well. |
11/8 |
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3rd 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 53473-
Last run: 140 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time Flat winner for David O'Meara but hasn't really threatened to add to tally on the Flat or over hurdles for this yard, including back on the level last month. |
25/1 |
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5th 1 (1) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time Flat winner, the latest in May 2024, and he ran okay in February on his last hurdle start; he may have needed the run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and is not ruled out off a reduced mark. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 4736-8
Last run: 3 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Launched handicap career with two respectable runs (both 2m, good) towards end of last season but, following a wind op, took backward step when safely held at Uttoxeter on Wednesday; sports refitted hood here; improvement required. |
12/1 |
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8th 4 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Hinted at ability in three novice hurdles and didn't run badly when third on handicap debut, albeit beaten 18l; failed to back that up at Taunton the following month but has since had wind surgery; returns from a break with a tongue-tie added and could have more to offer. |
10/1 |
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6th 3 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Showed promise in her bumpers but had only hinted at that ability in three novice hurdles before stepping up on handicap debut when a keeping-on third from off the pace at Stratford (2m, good) last month; open to further progress and one to consider off 1lb lower. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 39-727
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-11 over hurdles and prone to clumsy jumping; belied 33-1 odds when second at Perth (2m, good) last month and didn't run badly over 2m4f there 16 days ago but others look less risky. |
12/1 |
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7th 8 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Ran one of his best races since going handicapping when second to Betteryouthanme (who's now 4lb worse off for just over 1l) over 2m at Hexham last time (good; 33-1); has run creditably at this trip; a possible. |
8/1 |
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2nd 11 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Placed off 5lb higher at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in April but has very mixed record over hurdles and is sometimes a clumsy jumper; safely held on last two outings; others look much safer. |
20/1 |
11/4
Form: 46-713 CD BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt. |
11/4 |
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3rd 9 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: P5-56
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Fair Flat racer with three middle-distance wins on his CV; yet to show any significant promise after four hurdle starts this year but has lowly mark for this handicap debut and some of that Flat ability may yet transfer to this discipline; watch the betting. |
8/1 |
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6th 4 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time Flat winner at 1m3f-1m4f but has yet to replicate that form over hurdles, being soundly beaten in both completed starts, on good ground; may do better in time but can only be watched at present. |
50/1 |
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5th 4 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
No great shakes on the Flat for Kevin Ryan but did win three times at about 1m4f; however, it's been a poor start to his hurdling career. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-3446
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Ran well to a point when fourth in C&D selling handicap won by Alvesta in May but was beaten about 19l in the end and has been safely held in two subsequent chases; 3lb wrong today and now 0-40 under rules. |
20/1 |
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6th 10 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Longstanding maiden who often races freely and he's 3lb out of the weights for this second run over fences; he was well held in the first. |
25/1 |
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4th 5 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-38 across both codes, not for the first time doing too much in front when a weakening fourth in a Cartmel selling hurdle latest; untried over fences, and unseated on sole pointing start (Flat bred). |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.85 |
| Tricast | £37.25 |
| Trifecta | £44.00 |