15.47
GoodCartmel Crystal Cup Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £15947.19
- 2m 6f 31y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3P-221 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Has done well this summer after a wind op with two wins at Cartmel (3m1f/2m6f, good); good second there last time and worth considering. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
In-form 7yo who scored over C&D (good) in June and collected a good prize over hurdles here (2m6f, good) last month; seems fine on slow ground too and could still have a bigger run in him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
In good form over fences here since wind op in April, most notably when winning over 3m1f (good) three weeks ago; should be fine back over this hurdles and over this shorter trip; respected in current mood. |
6/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 541-12
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Under the pump a long way out when a 5l fourth at Stratford in early September (2m6f, good) and might be on a high enough mark now, but she's consistent and should be fitter than some in here; respected. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won two in a row in the spring (2m7f/2m4f, good) and runner-up on last two starts (2m7f/2m6f, good), the latest seven weeks ago; solid claims. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 9 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Won twice on good ground this spring (2m7f/2m4f) and last month's close second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) was a career-best performance; likely contender again here. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1568-1 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
22nd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soundly beaten at Cartmel three weeks ago but the ground (good to soft, soft in places) may have been slower than ideal; in good heart there previously, posting a win (2m6f, good) and a creditable third (2m6f, good), and she's capable of having a big say. |
5/1 |
|
5th 7 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Returned from layoff with comfortable win here (2m6f) in June and was creditable third in competitive race over that trip here (also good) in July; respected on that evidence and stays this longer distance but significant rain will reduce her appeal. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 11 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Returned from eight-month break in excellent form three weeks ago, winning comfortably by 10l over C&D (good); 8lb higher in higher-grade race today but still considered. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 686-12 C BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; prevailed by 1l at Cartmel (3m1f) most recently, registering his 16th win; has form figures of 134 in this race, beaten a long way 12 months ago; returns off 8lb lower but some of his younger rivals may hold sway. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Popular veteran who runs this track well and capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in May; back up in trip after very respectable fourth over hurdles here (2m6f, good) last month, and won't object to the forecast rain (won this race on heavy ground in 2024); must be considered. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Popular veteran who runs this track well and capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in May; this drop back in trip is not ideal on his return to hurdling, though; cheekpieces (worn for last three races) left off today. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 203-21 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Came good for current stable at Hexham (2m, good) last month, his second run in cheekpieces; up 4lb to career-high mark but will be suited by this move back up in trip and is evidently in good nick. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
In the frame in four of his last five starts at up to 3m, last time finishing a head second in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Market Rasen (2m4f, good); this drop in trip not sure to suit. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 76-126 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Three-time C&D winner, most recently in May; needs to bounce back from below-par run here three weeks ago but probably still on a workable mark; dangerous to ignore. |
14/1 |
|
6th 11 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Yard also runs Rauzan but this one has three C&D wins from six visits here; latest win was last month and he went close under 7lb penalty over 3m1f here two days later; those were his only two runs since latest wind surgery; raised another 4lb today but he has to be on the shortlist. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won the 2m6f handicap on this card 12 months ago and returned to form with a 2l success over that same trip on Monday (following a wind operation); did that comfortably and must have every chance under a penalty. |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 323U-3 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 8lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Teenager; suited by this track and well handicapped on form as recent as last autumn but he needs to better his recent efforts; younger rivals have much more appealing profiles. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
He's well handicapped on form as recent as last November but this 13yo hasn't posed a threat on his two starts this summer and needs something extra. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 1P52P- CD
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Dual C&D winner for Warren Greatrex; ran as though something was amiss on latest outing in January and was sold for £10,000 in May but starts off for new stable on workable mark; tongue-tie on; market helpful. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won C&D maiden a year ago and made good progress in handicaps towards end of last season; creditable fourth of 16 in valuable mares' series final at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month and commands respect here. |
9/4 |
|
3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won C&D maiden a year ago and made good progress in handicaps towards end of last season; creditable fourth of 16 in valuable mares' series final at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month and commands respect here. |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 328-68 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Popped up with a win at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) in August and his chance can't be dismissed, but that was his first win in just over two years and he's inconsistent; only eighth at Perth (2m4f, good) last time. |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Exploited a reduced mark and snapped a long losing sequence at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) last month on his second outing following wind surgery; did it comfortably and remains well treated on his old form following a 6lb rise; major player if backing up that latest performance. |
15/2 |
|
1st 7 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Now 7lb lower than when 40-1 third in quite valuable Kelso handicap (2m5f, good to soft) in March but this season's C&D form has been underwhelming; needs to up his game. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: PP-48U D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y |
11st 0lb |
1-20 over hurdles; joined John McConnell after a 20l fourth in a Bellewstown claiming hurdle in August; pulled up on stable/handicap chase debut at Downpatrick. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Second runner for yard; 1-20 over hurdles; heavy defeats in both chases and has joined John McConnell after a 20l fourth in a Bellewstown claiming hurdle last month; probably best watched on stable/handicap chase debut. |
16/1 |
|
4th 10 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
10st 6lb |
A record of 1-19 over hurdles; best recent run was when fourth to Oh So Charming in a 2m2f Sligo claiming hurdle last time; ran well over 3m here last year and has to return to that form. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 660P-3
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Regressive 9yo who was soundly beaten on both starts this summer (2m6f hurdle/2m4f chase) and is not yet proven over this far; due to be dropped 4lb; needs to turn a corner. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Third over fences at Bangor on May reappearance (2m1f, good) but that mini revival was still well short of his peak efforts in 2025 and he ran no race back over hurdles at Cartmel (2m6f); unconvincing. |
14/1 |
|
12th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well below best during five-race campaign last season but took step back in right direction when third over fences at Bangor (2m1f, good) two months ago; remains on good mark for this hurdle return and could plausibly be better suited by this sort of trip nowadays; cheekpieces replace blinkers. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 00-336
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Unraced over hurdles since winning Cheltenham novice in 2024 but recent 2m7f/3m chase form has been very respectable and he's edging down the weights; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Steadily coming back to form since joining current stable, as a couple of third-place finishes this season attest; was a useful/progressive sort earlier in career and looks interesting off a reduced mark, assuming his resurgence is sustained. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Disappointing for new stable last season but appreciated the ease in grade when respectable third of six in quite valuable contest at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month and won't mind what the weather does here; contender if able to build on that recent effort. |
13/2 |
4/1
Form: 4-1231
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
midfield, lost ground before 4th |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £51.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £41.82 |
| Tricast | £277.98 |
| Trifecta | £296.30 |
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