Carlisle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 26th October 2023
There were 40 Races on Thursday 26th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 26th October 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(10) Mellificent 8/13, Second in Fairyhouse bumper for Lorna Fowler and bought for €150,000 before stylish winner of Uttoxeter bumper in October. Not disgraced given an inadequate stamina test when sixth at Market Rasen last time so she's not dismissed. Showed ability in her three bumpers, winning one; now tongue tied; could have fine chance.
3
3rd (3) (50/1 +38%) Largy Train
50
50/1(+38%)
(3) Largy Train 50/1, Made a winning debut in bumper for Stuart Crawford in May 2021 but has gone the wrong way since, pulled up all three starts for current yard. Won bumper for S Crawford; one run for Paul Nicholls and pulled up in three for this yard.
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4th (6) (10/3 +26%) Tom Cody
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(6) Tom Cody 10/3, Racked up a 4-timer between the flags and sound effort on hunter debut when third at Hexham 17 months ago. Tasted success in points since, so not ruled out. 5-12 in points; bit of ability in maiden hunter chase at Hexham in 2022; new yard.
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6th (5) (100/1 -100%) Swift Reply
100
100/1(-100%)
(5) Swift Reply 100/1, Unseated in a point and showed little in a novice at Sedgefield on hurdling debut. Unseated rider in a British point in April; 40-1, no show in maiden hurdle at Sedgefield.
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|PU| (7) (10/1 +60%) Wotyoudunnow Buddy
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Wotyoudunnow Buddy 10/1, Fair form shown in three bumpers but pulled up on hurdling bow at Hexham 20 days ago. Others preferred. Ability in three bumpers; pulled up after jumping errors in novice at Hexham (2m, soft).
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|PU| (1) (250/1 -150%) Grand Mario
250
250/1(-150%)
(1) Grand Mario 250/1, Yet to show any ability. Soundly beaten in two bumpers and two maiden hurdles; 553-day absence before 4 days ago.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
This can go the way of MELLIFICENT, who was last seen in a Listed bumper at Market Rasen in February, which has worked out very well since. Jonjo O'Neill's charge is better judged on her penultimate effort at Uttoxeter and the step up in trip looks a big plus on her hurdles bow. Tom Cody is one to note for market support on his first run for new connections, while Tommy Johnson rates best of the rest.
MELLIFICENT looked above average in bumpers and there's no reason to think she won't take to hurdling, so she's an obvious choice in a thin race. One of the newcomers, Tommy Johnson and/or Icouldn'tpassherby, may be able to capitalise if the selection doesn't come up to expectations.
The extreme lack of form in this line-up suggests a win is likely for MELLIFICENT, who scored in one of her three bumpers.
(15) Hello Judge 9/2, Winning hurdler but has been far more miss than hit over fences. Should strip fitter for his third at Hexham earlier in the month and he's on a feasible mark. Rallied for fair third at Hexham recently and could benefit from this step back up in trip.
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2nd (3) (40/1 -150%) Twoshotsoftequila
40
40/1(-150%)
(3) Twoshotsoftequila 40/1, Gained reward for consistency when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, good) in March. Didn't fire subsequently but could get back on track after 5 months off. Disappointing on final two runs last term but looked a 6yo to follow when winning in March.
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3rd (5) (11/1 -22%) Mulberry Hill
11
11/1(-22%)
(5) Mulberry Hill 11/1, Fair handicap hurdler who was in the process of running well when departing on chasing debut at Ludlow in May. Shaped quite well back hurdling at Market Rasen on completed start since and deserves respect after a break. Won over hurdles here last October on her only visit to Carlisle; capable of a bold show.
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4th (8) (14/1 -40%) Jet Legs
14
14/1(-40%)
(8) Jet Legs 14/1, Going the right way over hurdles towards the end of last season, completing a double at Kelso 7 months ago. Liable to need the run on chasing debut, however. Won final two hurdle starts in March and could have a bright future over fences.
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5th (6) (25/1 -108%) Cardamon Hill
25
25/1(-108%)
(6) Cardamon Hill 25/1, First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when third of 4 in handicap chase at Cartmel two months ago. Back up in trip, but has work to do from this mark. Encouraging run on stable debut at Cartmel & that form has worked out well; not ruled out.
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6th (7) (3/1 +40%) Readysteadybeau
3
3/1(+40%)
(7) Readysteadybeau 3/1, Overcame mistakes to get off at the fourth attempt over fences at Ayr (21.5f) in February and bounced back from a fall to run out a dominant winner at Perth 6 months ago. Can add to his tally if his jumping holds up. Won two of his final three starts last season and he's one to consider on his reappearance.
10
7th (10) (4/1 +0%) Jipcot
4
4/1(+0%)
(10) Jipcot 4/1, Showed fairly useful form over hurdles when landing a pair of events at Pau in February, including a listed race (17.4f). Has failed to match that form in Britain but worth monitoring in the betting down in grade after 6 months off. Well beaten in Grade 1 juvenile hurdles but wind op since and has 10lb 4yo allowance.
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8th (1) (12/1 -20%) Captain Quint
12
12/1(-20%)
(1) Captain Quint 12/1, Won on chase debut at Hexham in November and added to that in a match at Ayr in March. Didn't fire subsequently but likely to be well prepared for this return. Below par in April but plenty of solid form last season and he goes well fresh.
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9th (11) (11/1 +31%) Heritier
11
11/1(+31%)
(11) Heritier 11/1, Registered third chase win in 3-runner contest at Market Rasen in November. Ended season in tame fashion but a break will doubtless have done him some good. Return to form needed but runs off last winning mark and stable is going well.
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10th (13) (40/1 -100%) Mister Bells
40
40/1(-100%)
(13) Mister Bells 40/1, Hard to catch right but he did win at Market Rasen in March. Failed to beat a rival on return at Kelso last month, however might strip fitter for it. Of interest on best efforts in the spring and he could improve for last month's comeback.
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11th (12) (50/1 -213%) Uptown Harry
50
50/1(-213%)
(12) Uptown Harry 50/1, Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase over C&D in March. 3 lb rise looks manageable and he's a player again after 7-month break. Won over C&D in March; might need this reappearance run; wins have come on soft/heavy.
2
|PU| (2) (11/1 -38%) High Moon
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) High Moon 11/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who was in good form over fences towards the end of last season, scoring in determined fashion at Newcastle 6 months ago. Should give a good account on return. Consistent novice chase campaign and won when last seen; testing ground may suit best.
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|PU| (4) (22/1 -57%) Son Of The Somme
22
22/1(-57%)
(4) Son Of The Somme 22/1, Steadily progressive hurdler and similar story over fences for much of last season. Signed off with a lesser run at Doncaster but not ruled out back from 7 months off. Tailed off in March but in good form otherwise last season and could be in the mix.
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|PU| (14) (40/1 -122%) Breaking The Ice
40
40/1(-122%)
(14) Breaking The Ice 40/1, Fair handicap chaser who has been operating below best lately and found this test on the sharp side at Hexham last time. Others more persuasive. Below last winning mark and fair fourth at Hexham recently, but needs something extra here.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 -100%) The Ferry Master
50
50/1(-100%)
(9) The Ferry Master 50/1, Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso in May but pulled up at Perth next time. Off 4 months since but others make more appeal. Won at Kelso in May but this 10yo has a patchy profile nowadays.
LTO Selection:
14:45 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
READYSTEADYBEAU was getting the hang of things over fences towards the end of last season and he can start this campaign on the right note. A mark of 114 still looks manageable and, with conditions in his favour, he should have too much for chase debutants Jet Legs and Jipcot, as well as Mulberry Hill, who was very unlucky when falling two out at Ludlow when last seen over fences in May.
READYSTEADYBEAU boasts a positive profile over fences and had plenty in hand when scoring at Perth when last seen, so he's the obvious choice for a stable that continues in tremendous form. High Moon and Mulberry Hill are feared.
The mare MULBERRY HILL won over hurdles here last October on her sole previous visit to Carlisle and she earns the vote.
(7) Russian Virtue 28/1, Has thrived for this yard, gaining a sixth win since December (4 hurdle, 2 Flat) when seeing off 11 rivals at Perth (2m) in June. Given a break since finishing third there later that month. Prolific since last December; needs further progress to defy this mark, but not ruled out.
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2nd (9) (16/5 +9%) Grain d'Oudairies
3.2
16/5(+9%)
(9) Grain d'Oudairies 16/5, Showed promise in his only bumper and looked a good prospect when making a winning hurdle debut at Bangor last November. Too keen when beaten favourite in a 19f novice here 4 months later but remains capable of better now handicapping back at shorter. Market confidence significant. Unplaced favourite here in April but could prove to be better than his opening mark.
1
3rd (1) (13/2 -18%) Thereisnodoubt
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(1) Thereisnodoubt 13/2, Not far off his 11th birthday but he was better than ever when returning from 5 months off to win at Perth (2m, heavy) last month, showing a willing attitude. Suspicion a 4 lb rise may find him out now, though. Won on heavy ground at Perth last month and the slower ground the better his claims.
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4th (2) (14/1 +0%) Voix Du Reve
14
14/1(+0%)
(2) Voix Du Reve 14/1, Smart performer in his prime who capitalised on a drop in the weights in 7-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at Ayr (20.5f, good) in April. Respectable sixth of 9 at Hexham the following month. Off since. Won at Ayr in April on penultimate start; may need this first outing since May.
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5th (11) (25/1 +38%) Malangen
25
25/1(+38%)
(11) Malangen 25/1, Landed his fourth win at Perth when successful over 2m in September, gradually getting to the runaway leader. Well-held fourth both outings since and vulnerable to some of the less-exposed sorts in this line-up. Two wins at Perth (2m4f/2m, soft) this season but hasn't shone the last twice.
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6th (8) (17/2 +23%) Well Educated
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(8) Well Educated 17/2, Five-time winner last year, including this race off 4 lb higher. Creditable placed efforts at Bangor and Cartmel when last seen in August and likely to be in the shake-up. Won this last year off 4lb higher and capable of having a say if all goes well.
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7th (6) (11/1 -83%) Golden Glance
11
11/1(-83%)
(6) Golden Glance 11/1, Fair maiden on Flat for the Crisfords and opened her account over hurdles for current yard in 19f Haydock novice in April. Good seventh on her handicap debut at Cheltenham (17f, good) later that month and returns from a break with her stable in form. Didn't really threaten in sole h'cap but unexposed and returns with yard in excellent form.
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8th (4) (8/1 -14%) Holly
8
8/1(-14%)
(4) Holly 8/1, Triple French bumper winner who landed a novice hurdle at Wincanton in 2021. Not seen again until a quite encouraging third on 2m Chepstow handicap debut last autumn. Disappointing at Exeter next time and off for a further 11 months. Possibly not easiest to train but retains potential. Absent since below-par run at Exeter last November but lightly raced and retains potential.
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9th (3) (40/1 -82%) Jante Law
40
40/1(-82%)
(3) Jante Law 40/1, Lightly-raced sort who won a pair of 2m Hexham novice hurdles in spring 2021. Not seen again until unseating early in a 2m Wetherby handicap in March 2022. Off a further 19 months. Betting probably the best guide to what's anticipated. Very lightly raced 7yo who has shown considerable promise but has hefty absence to defy.
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10th (5) (5/2 +29%) Gardener
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(5) Gardener 5/2, Fairly useful in bumpers in Ireland and struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in Leicester novice last Christmas. Bit disappointing when only fourth on Hereford handicap debut (2m, good to soft) in January but it's still early days. Off for 8 months. Considered. Only fourth on sole handicap start but he's very lightly raced and improvement is possible.
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11th (10) (33/1 -65%) Moonlight Glory
33
33/1(-65%)
(10) Moonlight Glory 33/1, Gained reward for consistency when winning 6-runner Hexham handicap (good to soft, 10/3) in May and shaped as if in good form still when fifth there 10 days later. First outing for 5 months. Two wins in the first half of this year and current mark not necessarily beyond her.
LTO Selection:
15:20 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Thereisnodoubt made a perfect seasonal debut when scoring at Perth last month and Lucinda Russell's veteran shouldn't be far away now shouldering 4lb more. However, he may prove vulnerable to a less-exposed rival, with GOLDEN GLANCE making most appeal. The four-year-old signed off her last campaign with a respectable seventh in a premier handicap at Cheltenham in April and she merits respect representing a stable in fine form. Gardener and Holly are others to note.
An opening mark of 110 might underestimate GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES as he was a promising winner on his hurdle debut and was too fresh stepping up in trip when beaten at short odds here since. Gardener is another lightly-raced sort who should have his best days ahead of him and is second choice ahead of last year's winner Well Educated.
Grain D'Oudairies could be superior to his opening mark but HOLLY also retains potential and she gets the nod.
(4) Good Risk At All 6/5, High-end bumper performer who produced a pretty smart performance to land a handicap at this course (20f) on his reappearance 12 months ago. Not in quite the same form in good contests thereafter but must enter calculations on chase debut. Won over hurdles here on last season's reappearance and entitled to respect on chase debut.
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2nd (1) (9/1 -50%) Alaphilippe
9
9/1(-50%)
(1) Alaphilippe 9/1, Useful hurdler who posted career best when second of 22 in Pertemps Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival in 2022. Not seen since but scored in points and must be taken seriously on return/chase debut. Absent since going close in 2022 Pertemps Final but trainer can ready one after a layoff.
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3rd (5) (14/1 -87%) Hometown Boy
14
14/1(-87%)
(5) Hometown Boy 14/1, Useful hurdler who won handicaps at Kempton (21f) and Aintree (24.7f) in 2021. While he has a lengthy absence to overcome (has had a wind op), he has the background/pedigree of one who should take to fences. Won hot handicap hurdle at Aintree in April 2021 but absent since.
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4th (7) (40/1 +0%) Shighness
40
40/1(+0%)
(7) Shighness 40/1, Consistent performer over hurdles last term, winning twice at Market Rasen (23.1f). However, would be something of a surprise if she were able to make a winning start over fences in this company. Bumper and three-time hurdle winner but, with a peak RPR of 116, she's up against it.
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5th (6) (125/1 -213%) Swallows Song
125
125/1(-213%)
(6) Swallows Song 125/1, Shaped better for run when third of 4 in handicap (9/4) at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Faces a stiff task against principals here, though. Plenty to find with the pick of these on hurdle form and well beaten on recent chase debut.
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|U| (3) (5/4 -56%) Giovinco
1.25
5/4(-56%)
(3) Giovinco 5/4, Winning pointer who upped his game significantly when taking 6-runner listed hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to soft, 10/1) in April. Big player on chasing bow. 3-3 over hurdles and remains to be seen where limitations lie; exciting chasing recruit.
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|PU| (2) (66/1 -65%) Curley Finger
66
66/1(-65%)
(2) Curley Finger 66/1, Dual winner over timber last season but asked a big question on debut over the larger obstacles here. Consistent in handicap hurdles but others possess much better form in that sphere.
LTO Selection:
15:55 Carlisle Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Unbeaten hurdler GIOVINCO looked a smart prospect last season, as seen when capping off a fine campaign with a 12-length romp in a Listed event over hurdles at Perth in April. The six-year-old boasts a pointing background and he may have too much class for these rivals on his chase debut. Alaphilippe was last seen finishing a cracking second in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival 588 days ago and is feared most on his return, ahead of Good Risk At All.
GOOD RISK AT ALL scored here 12 months ago and with his yard adept at getting their horses ready first time, he is taken to make a winning chase debut. Giovinco and Alaphilippe may prove most dangerous in what should be an informative contest.
Giovinco is an exciting chasing recruit but preference is for the returning ALAPHILIPPE, whose trainer's horses often go well fresh
(7) Fenland Tiger 2/1, Improved for longer trips/switch to handicaps last term, showing a willing attitude to complete the hat-trick at Newcastle (23.7f) in November. Below par when last seen at Aintree in December but scored on reappearance here last season and warrants respect on chasing bow. Handicap hurdle hat-trick last autumn and he has looked a chaser in the making.
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2nd (5) (6/1 +25%) Lyrical Genius
6
6/1(+25%)
(5) Lyrical Genius 6/1, Point, bumper and hurdle winner who posted improved effort over fences when going close at Doncaster (26f) in January. However, rather went backwards subsequently and has a bit to prove on return. Blinkers back on. Went close off this mark in January but lost his form in March; turnaround needed.
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3rd (3) (11/2 +0%) Anti Bridgie
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(3) Anti Bridgie 11/2, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles at Sedgefield and Kelso and she got back on track when third of 14 in Perth handicap (20.2f) in April. Possibilities now going chasing. Very lightly raced point runner-up and two-time novice hurdle winner; could go well.
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4th (1) (10/3 -48%) Inis Oirr
3.333333
10/3(-48%)
(1) Inis Oirr 10/3, Came good at fourth attempt over hurdles in February, landing a class 2 novice at Musselburgh (23.8f). Jumping well until bad mistake (possibly unsighted by glare of sun) and unseating rider at Kelso on return/chase debut earlier this month and is worth another chance. Mid-race unseat on chase debut but promising novice hurdler last season; contender.
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5th (2) (11/1 +8%) Yellowstone Park
11
11/1(+8%)
(2) Yellowstone Park 11/1, Proved rather inconsistent over hurdles last term but did get his head in front at Leicester in December and has experience from points. Makes chase debut. Some good hurdle form last term and there can be optimism he'll be better over fences.
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6th (4) (20/1 -122%) Here Comes The Man
20
20/1(-122%)
(4) Here Comes The Man 20/1, Point winner who left his hurdling form well behind when making a winning chase debut in 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f) in April. Ran too bad to be true at Perth next time and warrants respect on return. Impressed on chase debut at Newcastle in April; subsequent run may have come too soon.
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|PU| (6) (11/2 -57%) Carlo Du Berlais
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(6) Carlo Du Berlais 11/2, Proved a different proposition switched to chasing, winning twice at Uttoxeter (both 24f) before creditable second of 5 in Worcester handicap (23f) last time. Should appreciate this stiffer test of stamina. Two wins from his four chase starts and his experience is a positive.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Inis Oirr shouldn't be judged too harshly on his 10th-fence blunder when unseating his rider at Kelso earlier this month, as the six-year-old had jumped with plenty of verve prior to that mishap. The son of Ocovango likely has more to offer in this sphere and isn't taken lightly, but slight preference is for CARLO DU BERLAIS, who should relish this stiffer test of stamina. The Fergal O'Brien-trained gelding can put his experience to good use, with chasing debutant Anti Bridgie of interest too.
Another chance is given to INIS OIRR, who had jumped with aplomb until unseating his rider at Kelso on chase debut earlier this month. Carlo du Berlais and Here Comes The Man rate the principal dangers.
An interesting little race. YELLOWSTONE PARK is bred to improve for the switch to fences and he is the pick.
(7) Zwicky 5/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in handicaps when scoring at Sedgefield in January, and added to that when making a winning reappearance at the same course (19.8f, good to soft) recently. Up just 3 lb and he's probably capable of better still. Improving sort who comfortably landed Sedgefield handicap 15 days ago; leading claims.
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2nd (15) (18/1 -80%) Solway Molly
18
18/1(-80%)
(15) Solway Molly 18/1, Bumper winner who got off the mark at the ninth attempt in this sphere when landing a 6-runner Hexham handicap (2½m, heavy) 20 days ago, seeming to relish the switch to front-running tactics. More on her plate in this bigger field, but 3 lb rise fair and she needs considering. Gained breakthrough hurdles win at Hexham 20 days ago; needs to back it up off 3lb higher.
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3rd (19) (16/1 +0%) Bushmill Boy
16
16/1(+0%)
(19) Bushmill Boy 16/1, Has made the frame at Hexham on each of his last 3 starts, most recently finishing fourth of 10 in a maiden (2½m, good) in June. However, the fact that he's still a maiden following 14 attempts in this sphere is off-putting, while the forecast slow ground is also a concern. Yet to register a victory but he arrives in decent nick; respected back in handicaps.
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4th (11) (14/1 +0%) Clovis Boy
14
14/1(+0%)
(11) Clovis Boy 14/1, Failed to build on debut promise in juvenile hurdles last season, but has undergone a wind op since his latest start and it's not hard to envisage this 4-y-o faring better now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Only 7th at Hexham in April; since had wind op and sort to do better in h'caps up in trip.
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5th (18) (10/3 +61%) Secret Secret
3.333333
10/3(+61%)
(18) Secret Secret 10/3, Picked up for only £1,500 after failing to click in 3 starts for Neil Mulholland and just kept up to work to capitalise on a falling mark after 6 months off at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) in August. Up 6 lb for that win and could have more to offer for this yard. Winning start for James Moffatt in Cartmel h'cap in August; up 6lb but not dismissed.
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6th (3) (6/1 +29%) So Many Roads
6
6/1(+29%)
(3) So Many Roads 6/1, Much improved when justifying support on handicap debut in 17-runner contest at Ayr (heavy) in January. Mid-race faller on final start of last season and this lightly-raced 6-y-o remains open to improvement. Won at Ayr; fell fifth there last time but he remains with potential so needs considering.
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7th (6) (6/1 +25%) Copper Cove
6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Copper Cove 6/1, Exeter bumper winner in February 2022 and encouraging start over hurdles when third of 8 in a Ffos Las maiden on reappearance last season. No real impact switched to handicaps last 3 starts (over fences latest), but certainly not one to write off just yet. A fair bumper winner/hurdler; not discounted for his in-form yard on his reappearance.
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8th (12) (80/1 -186%) Frightened Rabbit
80
80/1(-186%)
(12) Frightened Rabbit 80/1, Won at Hexham in re-fitted cheekpieces for Dianne Sayer in May 2022, but little show since, including in 4 runs for this yard. Course winner in 2022 but more recent form is far less encouraging; hard to make case for.
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9th (14) (14/1 -75%) Bouncing Bobby
14
14/1(-75%)
(14) Bouncing Bobby 14/1, Off the mark over hurdles when landing a C&D handicap off 11 lb lower last October. Successful on the Flat during the summer and he's worth a second look returned to this sphere with conditions no problem. Took this 12 months ago and in winning form on Flat this summer too; enters calculations.
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|F| (9) (80/1 -344%) Star Vantage
80
80/1(-344%)
(9) Star Vantage 80/1, Was in the process of showing improved form when departing at the final flight at Newcastle in April, still in the lead at the time of his exit. However, failed to back that up at Hexham the following month, and others make more appeal. Signed off with a poor effort at Hexham in May; needs to hit the ground running on return.
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10th (17) (14/1 +36%) Blended Stealth
14
14/1(+36%)
(17) Blended Stealth 14/1, Placed 3 times for Nigel Twiston-Davies last season and shaped encouragingly on his stable debut when third at Uttoxeter in July. However, below-par effort at Cartmel since and tongue tie he wore that day is quickly discarded. Promising start for new yard when third at Uttoxeter but only seventh at Cartmel since.
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11th (8) (22/1 -57%) Torosay
22
22/1(-57%)
(8) Torosay 22/1, Showed some improvement on third hurdles start when third in a 10-runner Hexham maiden (2½m, heavy) on final start of last season. Likely improver now going down the handicap route, but she shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal. Good third at Hexham in March; yard among winners so can go well on her handicap debut.
10
12th (10) (14/1 -17%) Euchan Falls
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Euchan Falls 14/1, Bagged handicaps at Musselburgh and Ayr last season, but ended that campaign on a low-key note and offered little on his reappearance at Perth. Ended last season below par and pulled up at Perth on his reappearance.
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13th (4) (28/1 -75%) Kapamazov
28
28/1(-75%)
(4) Kapamazov 28/1, Point runner-up who shaped with some promise when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft). Unsuited by drop to 17f at Newcastle next time when last seen in March and better expected back up in trip for this handicap debut. Has shown promise both runs over hurdles; more to offer handicapping back up in distance.
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|PU| (5) (11/1 -10%) Rajjamataz
11
11/1(-10%)
(5) Rajjamataz 11/1, Stepped up on what he showed in maiden company when finding just one too strong on handicap debut at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in April. Each-way chance if able to build on that back from an 8-month break. Very good second on handicap debut at Chepstow in April; considered on his seasonal return.
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|PU| (16) (40/1 -43%) Iolani
40
40/1(-43%)
(16) Iolani 40/1, Veteran who arrives here on a losing run that stretches back to September 2021. Has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in the interim, but not so at Sedgefield last time and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Winless since 2021 and he's been largely below par this season; others appeal more.
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|PU| (20) (40/1 +20%) Celestial Fashion
40
40/1(+20%)
(20) Celestial Fashion 40/1, First piece of worthwhile form over hurdles when returning from wind surgery to finish second over 17f here in March. However, it would be something of an understatement to say that she has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent appearances. Runner-up in 2m1f Carlisle handicap hurdle in March but she has offered little since.
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -79%) Breakdance Kid
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(2) Breakdance Kid 50/1, Unpromising in points but made the frame twice from 3 starts in maiden/novice company at around 19f for Patrick Neville last season. May have more to offer now handicapping for new yard, but will find easier opportunities than this. In the frame in 2 novice hurdles for Patrick Neville; much respected for new yard now.
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|PU| (13) (125/1 -213%) Fairland
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(13) Fairland 125/1, Point winner who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests back over hurdles in Ballinrobe handicap in May. Well held starting out for this yard at Hexham a month later, though, and now has a bit to prove. Fair ex-Irish maiden; offered little for her new yard at Hexham in June.
LTO Selection:
17:05 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A chance is taken on ZWICKY, who won in ready fashion over 2m4f at Sedgefield last time and is taken to follow up. Philip Kirby's charge has been raised 3lb for that success but the six-year-old won more cosily than the winning margin suggests. Rajjamataz is feared most after running well when second over the extended 2m3f at Chepstow in April, while better can be expected of So Many Roads.
SO MANY ROADS and Zwicky both remain open to improvement and could be the pair to concentrate on. The latter is not passed over at all lightly, particularly with a recent run (and a winning one at that) under his belt, but So Many Roads is marginally preferred on the strength of his decisive handicap debut success at Ayr last season. Bouncing Bobby, a C&D winner this time last year, and Cartmel scorer Secret Secret are others to consider.
Lots with chances but there was a lot to like about the reappearance Sedgefield win of ZWICKY so this improving sort gets the vote
(2) Travail D'Orfevre 13/2, Bumper winner who opened account over hurdles at Kelso in April 2022. Placed all 3 starts following a wind op in the second half of last season, including when a close third over this C&D when last seen in March, and he has to enter calculations. 0-6 over fences but he went close over C&D in final run last season; respected on return.
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2nd (1) (9/4 +44%) Gandhi Maker
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(1) Gandhi Maker 9/4, Off the mark at Newcastle in January and backed that up with a decisive victory at Sedgefield (17f, good to soft) the following month. Shaped well over that C&D on his recent reappearance and big player with that run under his belt. Dual chase winner but he's been well held in last two runs and looks weighted near best.
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3rd (6) (2/1 +64%) Breeze Of Wind
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(6) Breeze Of Wind 2/1, Didn't trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh and while this Irish point winner could be seen in a better light now switched to fences for new connections, Gandhi Maker is almost certainly the stable first-string. Struggled over hurdles but he needs checking in the market on his handicap/chase debut.
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4th (5) (12/1 -85%) Cudgel
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(5) Cudgel 12/1, Scored twice at Hexham during the spring and creditable third of 6 on recent reappearance at that course (15.6f, heavy). Should make his presence felt off the same mark, but perhaps vulnerable for a win purposes. Hexham specialist but he's been held there in his last two runs and others look stronger.
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5th (4) (7/1 -40%) Coolmoyne
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(4) Coolmoyne 7/1, Still looking for first win but has proved consistent over fences, making the frame again when reeled in close home on return at Sedgefield (19.3f, good to soft) recently. Likely to give it a good shot back down in trip here. 0-13 but he went close at Sedgefield on his recent return; respected back down in trip.
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6th (3) (11/2 -22%) Casa Tall
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(3) Casa Tall 11/2, Three-time winner over fences in 2021 and while it's been a while since he last troubled the judge, this 9-y-o has slipped a long way in the weights and has to be feared on debut for Ben Pauling. On long losing run but he's on a dangerous mark and needs a close look for new yard.
LTO Selection:
17:35 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
COOLMOYNE returned from a break in good style last time when only collared late on at Sedgefield, and this looks a decent opportunity to go one better. The first two pulled clear on that occasion and a 2lb rise in the weights could prove lenient. Travail D'Orfevre is also entitled to respect should he return to the track in similar form to his third over C&D in March, while Cudgel makes most appeal of the remainder.
The most appealing of these is GANDHI MAKER, who wasn't given a hard time on his return at Sedgefield and he should be sharper now. Casa Tall makes his debut for new connections on a potentially handy mark and is feared most ahead of Travail d'Orfevre.
The vote goes to COOLMOYNE (nap), who was only just caught at Sedgefield on his recent return and is a big player dropped back in trip.
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