Carlisle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 17th October 2024
There were 47 Races on Thursday 17th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 17th October 2024
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(3) Blue Fin 13/2, Newcastle maiden hurdle winner in February 2023 and shaped promisingly when runner-up on return/chase debut here last winter. However, his form dipped badly in 3 subsequent outings, including back in this sphere at Wetherby on latest start in March. Goes well fresh so with conditions to suit could go well on his first run since March.
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2nd (8) (7/1 -155%) Knomorediamonds
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7/1(-155%)
(8) Knomorediamonds 7/1, Showed some fair form in bumpers and there were positives to take from his qualifying runs in this sphere, not least when fifth in a six-runner Perth novice (16.2f, soft) last month. Open to improvement now pitched into a handicap, especially with this stiffer track likely to be more up his street. Promise in three bumpers and in three runs over hurdles; needs to improve now handicapping.
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3rd (5) (33/1 -65%) Mick Maestro
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33/1(-65%)
(5) Mick Maestro 33/1, Back-to-back winner of Catterick handicap hurdles early-2022 and best effort since when third of 9 at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) in May. However, little to shout about in a couple of subsequent appearances (over fences last time) and others make more appeal. Dual winner in early 2022; lightly raced since and below par last season.
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4th (6) (4/1 +60%) Heritier
4
4/1(+60%)
(6) Heritier 4/1, Largely creditable efforts since joining this yard, still bang there when brought down 2 out in a Hexham handicap chase (15.6f, heavy) on final run of last season. Since undergone a wind op and each-way chance back hurdling if fully tuned-up following a break. In fair form earlier this year having won off 10lb lower last December; interesting.
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5th (12) (17/2 +47%) Dalileo
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(12) Dalileo 17/2, Back on the scoresheet when taking a 3m Perth handicap in June and has made the frame several times since. On the downside, recent effort at Kelso wasn't one of his better ones and he will probably find one or two too good once more. 2-38, latest win over 3m at Perth in June; not sure this marked drop in trip will suit.
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6th (11) (6/1 +57%) Malangen
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6/1(+57%)
(11) Malangen 6/1, Scored at Hexham in June and hasn't done a great deal wrong since, posting another creditable effort when fourth of 11 at Kelso (21f, good to soft) recently. Each-way chance for yard also represented by Dalileo. Series of good runs since Hexham win in June and is an each-way contender.
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7th (7) (13/2 +35%) Follow Charlie
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(7) Follow Charlie 13/2, Done well since handicapping, off the mark over 20.5f at Ayr in January and travelled powerfully when doubling his tally over the same C&D in March. Absent following a low-key effort the following month, though, and will need to raise his game in order to make a winning reappearance. Dual 2m4f winner at Ayr last term; drop in trip and lack of a recent run are a concern.
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8th (10) (5/1 -25%) Shantou Lucky
5
5/1(-25%)
(10) Shantou Lucky 5/1, Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell. Left previous form for present connections behind when readily accounting for 10 rivals in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) last month and he remains feasibly treated up 9 lb. Back to form in first-time headgear with easy win at Perth last month; up 9lb; interesting.
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9th (4) (12/1 -50%) Dreams Of Home
12
12/1(-50%)
(4) Dreams Of Home 12/1, Successful all 3 starts in this sphere back in 2021 and went on to win 3 times from 19 starts over fences for Donald McCain. It was a struggle for the most part last season (has undergone a wind op since latest run) but he resumes in this sphere for new connections on a potentially very handy mark. Won three from three over hurdles in 2021; won 3 chases since; interesting back hurdling.
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10th (1) (125/1 -681%) Pacini
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125/1(-681%)
(1) Pacini 125/1, Largely struggled after landing a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last December, offering little over fences on his last 2 starts in August. Probably best watched back hurdling on debut for new yard. Ex-G Elliott; cost £3,500 in August; maiden hurdle winner; rather lost his way recently.
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11th (9) (14/1 -75%) Serious Ego
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14/1(-75%)
(9) Serious Ego 14/1, Veteran who landed back-to-back Hexham handicaps last November and added to his tally at Perth (16.2f, soft) during the spring. No show back at Hexham when last seen in June but this 11-y-o will will be a threat if able to bounce back following a break. Won two h'caps last November and another in April; one to consider.
13:22 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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The fitting of first-time cheekpieces worked the oracle for SHANTOU LUCKY when romping home at Perth last month. Although a 9lb hike in the ratings demands more from the seven-year-old, a double could be on the cards. Malangen has shown up well over further of late and a return to this 2m1f distance should suit. Lisa Harrison's charge is feared most, ahead of stablemate Dalileo.
Having shaped with encouragement back from a break at Perth last month, KNOMOREDIAMONDS is taken to make a winning handicap debut off what could turn out to be a very fair opening mark. Irish import Shantou Lucky appeared to turn a corner when scoring at Perth and he is the clear main danger ahead of Dreams of Home and Serious Ego.
A chance is taken on SERIOUS EGO to collect his second win of the season. Blue Fin and Heritier should also go well.
(2) Western Zephyr 11/4, Winner of 3 of his half-a-dozen starts over hurdles and positive start in this sphere last season, placed in handicaps over this C&D and at Sandown. Well below par final 3 starts of that campaign but will have a serious chance if resuming at the top of his game after a breathing operation. Became disappointing last season but break/wind surgery may have helped; well treated.
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2nd (5) (9/4 +44%) The Churchill Lad
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(5) The Churchill Lad 9/4, Hit the target 3 times over hurdles and perfect start in this sphere when seeing off 4 rivals at Hexham (15.6f, good) recently. This 4 lb higher mark should be manageable and he merits respect. Won on recent chase debut at Hexham and could improve for today's stiffer test; key player.
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3rd (3) (2/1 +40%) Donnacha
2
2/1(+40%)
(3) Donnacha 2/1, Proved consistent over hurdles last season, signing that campaign off with a clear-cut success at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) when last seen in April. Makes chase debut off a 5 lb higher mark but likely to play a leading role if his jumping passes the test. Progressive hurdler last term; has come from Devon for seasonal/chase debut; respected.
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|U| (4) (16/1 -14%) Joshua Des Flos
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Joshua Des Flos 16/1, Placed both starts in bumpers and made the most of a good opportunity when opening his account over hurdles with plenty in hand at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January. Below par at Down Royal later that month, though, and he's opposable sent chasing following an 8-month absence. Lightly raced 6yo who brings potential to chase/stable debut; one of two for the yard.
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|PU| (6) (6/1 -80%) Dollar Collar
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6/1(-80%)
(6) Dollar Collar 6/1, £30,000 purchase after winning an Irish point last October and much improved second time of asking under Rules when landing 2m Hexham maiden hurdle in March. Good second in a Kelso novice the following month and she will be a threat if taking well to fences at the first attempt. Point winner who has also shown considerable promise over hurdles; interesting contender.
13:57 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
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Chase/seasonal debutant Donnacha is an infrequent runner at this venue for trainer Nigel Hawke and he must enter calculations having capped off last season with a career-best victory at Exeter. However, THE CHURCHILL LAD made a winning chase bow at Hexham 13 days ago and that experience could prove crucial. A 4lb rise for that triumph looks more than workable and the five-year-old shades the verdict. Western Zephyr is also noted.
This looks pretty trappy and the suggestion is WESTERN ZEPHYR, who resumes on an attractive mark and will have every chance if able to get back on track. Dollar Collar and Donnacha are both of interest starting out over fences here, while The Churchill Lad is respected in his bid to maintain his 100% record in this sphere and Parisencore is also shortlisted.
Three-time hurdle winner DONNACHA has travelled from Devon to make his seasonal and chasing debut and earns the vote.
(5) Junker D'allier 5/2, Found only one too good all 3 starts in bumpers last season, best effort at Warwick in April. That is a good platform now hurdling. Runner-up in all three bumpers and firmly in calculations on hurdle/seasonal debut.
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2nd (6) (9/4 +44%) Malicash
2.25
9/4(+44%)
(6) Malicash 9/4, Malinas gelding who bettered previous bumper efforts when runner-up at Kelso in February. Fared as well as could be expected in Grade 2 contest 2 months later and he's since joined Donald McCain. Very interesting hurdles debutant. Contender if transferring his bumper promise to hurdles at the first attempt; stable debut.
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3rd (2) (9/2 -13%) Country Park
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Country Park 9/2, £150,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points. Failed to finish his race off either start in bumpers but much more like it completed start over hurdles when runner-up at Uttoxeter in June. That puts him in the mix. Point winner who was runner-up at Uttoxeter in June and could continue to improve; chance.
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4th (4) (22/1 -83%) Jeune Prince
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22/1(-83%)
(4) Jeune Prince 22/1, £65,000 Al Namix gelding. Half-brother to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler Festival d'Ex, stays 2¾m, and fair hurdler Good Look Charm. Showed plenty to work on when fourth of 10 in a course bumper in February and still looked green a month later. In good hands ahead of this hurdles debut. Unable to threaten in bumpers but could take a step forward now switched to hurdles.
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5th (1) (28/1 -12%) Chasingouttheblues
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28/1(-12%)
(1) Chasingouttheblues 28/1, £22,000 5-y-o, first foal, dam unraced sister to very smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stays 25f) The Storyteller. Placed all 4 starts in Irish points, third latest (May 18). Placed in all four Irish maiden points and not ruled out on his hurdle debut.
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6th (7) (40/1 +39%) Zephlyn
40
40/1(+39%)
(7) Zephlyn 40/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Aliomaana (winner around 2m). Dam sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Celestial Force. Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 2¼m, ran up to best from 6 lb out of weights last time. Bred to take to this sphere but lack the class/speed. Two-time Flat winner with peak RPR of 67; probably vulnerable on hurdle debut.
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7th (9) (14/1 -87%) Disco Annie
14
14/1(-87%)
(9) Disco Annie 14/1, Surpassed bumper form when finding only one too good at Cartmel in May. That sets the solid if unspectacular standard. Runner-up in a point/novice hurdle but 0-5 under rules and further improvement is needed.
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8th (10) (14/1 -180%) Lola Blue
14
14/1(-180%)
(10) Lola Blue 14/1, Fourth foal, sister to bumper winner/useful 21f hurdle winner Choccabloc. Dam (h114), bumper/17f hurdle winner, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stays 25f) As I See It out of smart 2m-21f hurdle winner Chomba Womba. Newcomer for top yard. Useful pedigree and from top yard; she's one to be interested in on debut.
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9th (8) (100/1 -614%) Rocket Rufus
100
100/1(-614%)
(8) Rocket Rufus 100/1, £28,000 3-y-o: third foal: dam unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Sir Abbot and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Our Reward. Third of 4 finishers in point (Apr 20), sold £30,000 following month. Fair third in sole point; stable won division of this last year; one to watch in betting.
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|PU| (11) (200/1 -100%) Star Contact
200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Star Contact 200/1, Limited impact both starts in Ireland for S. Curling. Didn't show much in Ireland in spring in a point and two bumpers; bought for £6,000 in May.
14:32 Carlisle Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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COUNTRY PARK offered plenty to work with on his first completed start over hurdles when runner-up to a decent sort at Uttoxeter in June. The point-to-point winner is sure to enjoy this greater emphasis on stamina and a breakthrough victory under Rules looks imminent. The biggest threat is Junker D'allier, who filled the runner-up spot on all three of his starts in bumpers last season. The Dan Skelton-trained newcomer Lola Blue must be watched closely in the betting.
Those with hurdles experience do not set an exacting standard so above-average bumper performers MALICASH and Junker d'Allier may come to the fore on reappearance. Marginal preference before market clues is with the former, starting out for a new yard. Lola Blue is also a likely-looking newcomer on paper.
The attractively bred LOLA BLUE makes her debut and gets the nod for Dan Skelton, who has a good record here.
(7) I Wish You 7/2, Shaped with promise when runner-up on all his four outings last season, ending in juvenile hurdle at Hexham (2m, heavy) in April. The form pick on his return. Runner-up on all four starts; some interesting rivals today but can go well once more.
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2nd (5) (6/5 +47%) Woodland Park
1.2
6/5(+47%)
(5) Woodland Park 6/5, Confirmed debut promise when bagging 10-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Interesting hurdling debutant. Market Rasen bumper winner; likeable prospect and he's a strong candidate on hurdle debut.
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3rd (3) (2/1 +60%) Gentleman Bill
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2/1(+60%)
(3) Gentleman Bill 2/1, Winning pointer who landed 7-runner bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 6 months ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut. Point and bumper winner who could play a leading role on this first hurdle start.
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4th (2) (16/1 +52%) Dino Bellagio
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16/1(+52%)
(2) Dino Bellagio 16/1, Dual bumper winner but offered little over hurdles at Bangor and Doncaster (cheekpieces on) last season. More needed after 9 months off. Promising in bumpers in 2022-23 but struggled last season on his two hurdle starts.
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5th (4) (80/1 -21%) Some Bro
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80/1(-21%)
(4) Some Bro 80/1, Placed a couple of times between the flags but only modest form in two runs over hurdles at Punchestown and Hexham. Needs to step forward. Placed in points but well beaten back under rules at Hexham recently; others preferred.
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6th (8) (150/1 -127%) Vampire Slayer
150
150/1(-127%)
(8) Vampire Slayer 150/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and he came in second of 7 in handicap here (11.2f) in May. Off since but not ruled out back in this sphere. 0-13 on the Flat and well beaten at 100-1 over C&D in March on his sole hurdle start.
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7th (9) (300/1 -100%) Bellmount Lady
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300/1(-100%)
(9) Bellmount Lady 300/1, Well held a pair of bumpers at Kelso and Hexham in early summer. Lots more required now making her hurdles debut. Down the field in May/June in both bumpers; hurdle debut.
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8th (1) (100/1 -52%) Didntgotwenty
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100/1(-52%)
(1) Didntgotwenty 100/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Law Ella and winning pointer/fair hurdler Westy Fox, stays 25f. Unplaced both starts in Irish points, last of 4 finishers latest one in May. Market can guide. Displayed some ability in Irish point but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on here.
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9th (11) (12/1 +14%) Windsor Wife
12
12/1(+14%)
(11) Windsor Wife 12/1, £10,000 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Doyen filly. Dam fair 19f chase winner. Dead-heated for first sole outing in Irish points in May so she's a respected hurdling newcomer. Dead-heated in sole Irish point; one of two for the stable and a market check is advised.
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|F| (6) (11/1 -10%) Yhprum's Law
11
11/1(-10%)
(6) Yhprum's Law 11/1, Kayf Tara gelding fetched €92,000 as a 3-y-o. Hinted at promise when sixth of 10 in bumper (3/1) at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) on NH debut 10 months ago. In top hands so considered now going over hurdles. No impact in bumper 12 months ago and absent since, but is in top hands; check the betting.
15:07 Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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Gentleman Bill did it well when scoring comfortably over 2m1f in a Newcastle bumper on his debut for this yard last season and, provided he is fully tuned up on his return to action, he should go well now tackling hurdles for the first time. That said, WOODLAND PARK is narrowly preferred. The 110,000-euro son of Walk In The Park looked a gelding of considerable potential when bolting up at Market Rasen when last seen and, on his hurdling debut, a bold bid is expected. I Wish You is the pick of the remainder.
Jamie Snowden's LA MARQUISE showed plenty in bumpers last season so is fancied to make a winning start in this sphere at the chief expense of form choice I Wish You who might have to settle for second yet again. Woodland Park, Windsor Wife and Gentleman Bill are other hurdling debutants who could have a say.
Preference is for hurdling newcomer LA MARQUISE, who was third in the Grade 2 mares' bumper at Aintree in April.
(5) Wasdell Dundalk 5/1, Latest win in chase at Perth in September. Fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, soft, 5/2) 22 days ago. Good second in this race last season and won at Perth two starts ago.
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2nd (3) (2/1 +27%) Snipe
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2/1(+27%)
(3) Snipe 2/1, Took well to fences last term, winning handicaps around 3m at Southwell and Aintree (heavy). Made mistakes when below form on final outing but has the potential for better this season and is worth chancing on return. Two wins last term and he brings potential to this second chasing season.
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3rd (1) (2/1 +80%) Inis Oirr
2
2/1(+80%)
(1) Inis Oirr 2/1, Much improved for a first-time visor and an increased stamina test when bolting up in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (4m, good to soft) in February. Ridden with more restraint and fell in the Scottish National but made respectable return at Perth and should strip fitter for it. Won Edinburgh National in February; surplus stamina may well be a plus at this stiff track.
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4th (4) (5/1 +50%) Charlie Uberalles
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5/1(+50%)
(4) Charlie Uberalles 5/1, Fairly useful chaser who was as good as ever when scoring at Cartmel in June. Didn't fire there last time but has had a break since. Won at Cartmel in June and excuses there the next twice; his best form is on good ground.
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5th (7) (10/1 +29%) Prince Des Fichaux
10
10/1(+29%)
(7) Prince Des Fichaux 10/1, Very good second of 12 in Eider Chase (11/1) at Newcastle and backed it up with a solid showing when fourth at Kelso. Final outing wasn't so good and he will probably strip fitter for this. Last season's Eider runner-up; needs to be at the very top of his game on reappearance.
15:42 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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This may prove an ideal opportunity for SNIPE to return to winning ways. Dan Skelton's charge caught the eye when staying on strongly into second over 3m at Doncaster on his penultimate start in January and, with excuses for his low-key effort in the Grand National trial at Haydock when last seen, he looks the one to side with having gone well fresh before. Wasdell Dundalk and Inis Oirr are the ones expected to put up most resistance.
SNIPE had an excellent first season over fences and, fresh from 8 months off, he's fancied to get back on the up. Abuffalosoldier is a player if able to dominate and Inis Oirr merits consideration on the back of a satisfactory return.
The Dan Skelton-trained SNIPE could have more to offer and gets the vote ahead of Inis Oirr.
(7) Byron Hill 11/2, A fair stayer on the level and has shown a similar level of ability over hurdles, finding just one too good for the third time in 2m Perth novice last month. Can go well again back in handicap company. Has run some good races in novice hurdles since joining this yard; not ruled out.
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2nd (5) (80/1 -300%) Coventry
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80/1(-300%)
(5) Coventry 80/1, Seventeen runs since his last win in 2021 and was having his first run since leaving Peter Fahey when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. May have needed recent stable debut but has regressive profile and poor strike-rate.
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3rd (8) (11/4 +54%) V Twelve
2.75
11/4(+54%)
(8) V Twelve 11/4, Scored over hurdles at Wetherby in March and in very good nick on the Flat this summer, third of 10 at Hamilton (12.1f) 25 days ago. Big shout back in this sphere. Won on last hurdle start in March and in good form on Flat in recent months; considered.
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4th (10) (12/1 -41%) Independent Jimmy
12
12/1(-41%)
(10) Independent Jimmy 12/1, Fair maiden hurdler who posted a creditable fourth of 9 in novice at Hexham (20.1f, good) in June. Much respected after a break now going into handicaps. Fair efforts in novice hurdles in May/June and not discounted on his handicap debut.
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5th (1) (7/2 +61%) King Of Tara
3.5
7/2(+61%)
(1) King Of Tara 7/2, A fairly useful 2m novice hurdles winner but he came in only seventeenth of 20 on his handicap debut at Sandown (16f, good) final run. Worth another chance though. Tailed off on h'cap debut at Sandown in April but in hot race; showed promise previously.
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6th (4) (17/2 -386%) Irish Lullaby
8.5
17/2(-386%)
(4) Irish Lullaby 17/2, Fairly useful stayer on Flat for Jessica Harrington. Bought for 65,000 gns in December and went 2-3 over hurdles when landing the odds in a 2m1f mares' novice at Cartmel in May. Player with further improvement on the cards. Useful on the Flat and has considerable potential off her opening hurdle mark.
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7th (2) (15/2 +25%) Beny Nahar Road
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(2) Beny Nahar Road 15/2, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and fair form when runner-up 4 times over hurdles for Paul Nicholls. Filled same spot on yard debut in 2m novice at Sedgefield 24 days ago so merits consideration. 0-13 but runner-up on last three starts and not ruled out now back in a handicap.
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|PU| (6) (10/1 +50%) Wolfburg
10
10/1(+50%)
(6) Wolfburg 10/1, Progressed from his hurdling debut when landing a Catterick maiden hurdle in February. However, he was pulled up on his handicap bow at Southwell in May. Needs to get back on track. Flopped on handicap debut in May but won in February and remains lightly raced.
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|PU| (3) (17/2 +47%) Allbetsoff
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(3) Allbetsoff 17/2, Notched 3 wins in the first half of last season and has enhanced his strike rate further this summer, adding a couple more to his tally. However, needs to cast aside a poor effort at Cartmel last time. Inconsistent and pulled up latest but has won two of his last four starts; not written off.
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|PU| (11) (50/1 0%) Lady's Present
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50/1(0%)
(11) Lady's Present 50/1, Recorded a respectable third of 6 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f) but off the track for 23 months since. Has her fitness to prove. Lightly raced but she has a very hefty absence to defy.
16:15 Carlisle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
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Useful on the Flat in Ireland and now two from three over timber, IRISH LULLABY looks a shrewd acquisition to hurdling for a burgeoning stable. The daughter of Nathaniel showed a likeable attitude when bringing up a double over 2m1f at Cartmel in May and, pitched into handicap company for the first time over obstacles, she gets the vote. Narrowly denied over 2m at Perth last month, Byron Hill must enter calculations, along with Independent Jimmy.
A case can be made for a few of these but Martin Todhunter's V TWELVE was last seen over hurdles scoring at Wetherby and has been in winning form on the Flat since so gets the vote. The returning Irish Lullaby looks to have more to offer and could emerge as the main danger ahead of in-form duo Byron Hill and Beny Nahar Road.
Useful Flat performer IRISH LULLABY (nap) has made a promising start to her hurdles career and gets the vote ahead of King Of Tara.
(4) Five Dollar Fine 5/1, Finally managed to get off the mark under a more patient ride when winning at Hexham in May and shaped as if still in form when third there next time. Off 4 months since but isn't without hope. Won two in a row at Hexham in the spring and also effective here; on the shortlist.
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2nd (6) (3/1 +70%) Fia Fuinidh
3
3/1(+70%)
(6) Fia Fuinidh 3/1, Hurdles winner who made a bright start over fences during the winter but disappointed towards the end of the campaign. Worth a market check on return. Below par at end of last season but the break may have helped; on a handy mark on C&D form.
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3rd (1) (12/1 -300%) Mint Gold
12
12/1(-300%)
(1) Mint Gold 12/1, Latest win in chase at Musselburgh in November. 5/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap chase at Perth (16f, soft) 176 days ago. Should be involved again. Defied mammoth absence last November and ended the season in good form; respected.
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4th (3) (5/2 +50%) Damarta
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(3) Damarta 5/2, Comfortable winner over hurdles at Southwell in January and backed it up with two solid performances. Has the physique for chasing and stable has made a good start to the season, so worthy of interest after 5 months off. Promise when sent handicapping over hurdles and brings potential to his chasing debut.
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5th (5) (10/1 -122%) Hold Onto The Line
10
10/1(-122%)
(5) Hold Onto The Line 10/1, Fortunate to land his fourth success (15.8f, soft) at Musselburgh 9 months ago, looking held when left in front 2 out. Hard to know if he'll be fully ready to go on return after a wind op. 4-10, with all of those victories at Musselburgh, but not discounted on first visit here.
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6th (7) (33/1 +0%) Sword Of Fate
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Sword Of Fate 33/1, Scored over fences at Cartmel in July but well held since and has something to prove now. Won at Cartmel in July but this 11yo has struggled on his three starts since.
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|PU| (2) (7/2 +13%) Keep Running
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Keep Running 7/2, Better than ever sent chasing last season, making all in novice handicap at Taunton in January. Ended the season in form and remains with potential back down in trip after 7 months off. Enjoyed pretty good novice campaign last season; has had wind op; could make bold bid.
16:50 Carlisle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Mint Gold was beaten five lengths into second in a stronger contest than this at Perth in April and the veteran is one to take seriously off an unchanged mark. However, HOLD ONTO THE LINE gets the vote. The seven-year-old struck in good style in this grade at Musselburgh in January and now makes his return to action off only 1lb higher. With Brian Hughes booked, he could prove tough to beat. Five Dollar Fine completes the shortlist.
KEEP RUNNING probably hasn't reached his limit as a chaser and he should be prepared for this return, so he gets the marginal vote ahead of Mint Gold, who was in good order when last seen. Five Dollar Fine is also of interest.
Warren Greatrex's horses are running well and KEEP RUNNING is taken to make a winning reappearance, having had wind surgery.
(4) Blue Carpet 13/2, £50,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Brother to 2¼m hurdle winner Yosille, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Miguel Angel. One to note on debut for powerful yard. Represents a leading stable and he's entitled to considerable respect on debut.
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2nd (2) (11/1 -214%) Jet To Vegas
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(2) Jet To Vegas 11/1, £80,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Brother to fair chaser Jet Setting Johnny. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 23f) River Maigue. Easy winner sole outing in Irish points in May. Has had breathing operation/wears tongue tie. Has to command respect. Point winner; bought for £80,000 since; could be a serious force on rules debut.
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3rd (3) (5/1 -25%) Kapal Layar
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(3) Kapal Layar 5/1, €72,000 Milan gelding. Brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Nina The Terrier. Sent off favourite for void race at Kelso in April. Makes plenty of appeal for yard with fine record in this discipline. Favourite for debut in April (race voided); firmly in calculations.
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4th (5) (4/1 +71%) He's Bresilian
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(5) He's Bresilian 4/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Vintage Fizz and bumper winner Fameaftertheglory, stays 29f over jumps. Failed to complete in 2 points, pulled up latest (Mar 3). Didn't show enough in his two British maiden points to have appealing claims today.
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5th (7) (85/40 +36%) Walk Of Faith
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(7) Walk Of Faith 85/40, €120,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/very smart chaser Minella Cocooner and fair chaser Waitonit. 120,000euros 3yo; half-brother to Minella Cocooner; there's plenty to like on paper.
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6th (6) (5/1 -25%) Kadjar Des Mottes
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(6) Kadjar Des Mottes 5/1, €9,000 3-y-o, £72,000 4-y-o, Balko gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Eritage. Dam, French 19f hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 27f) Terminal. Left clear sole outing in Irish points. Bought for £72,000 after winning debut in Irish point; could have a part to play.
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7th (1) (25/1 +24%) Diamond Trilogy
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(1) Diamond Trilogy 25/1, £19,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Whistle Stop Tour, stays 3m. Has had a breathing operation. Half-brother to the promising Whistle Stop Tour; not discounted on debut.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Point-to-point winner KADJAR DES MOTTES changed hands for 72,000 pounds in May and the son of Balko is related to plenty of winners. Therefore, it would be no surprise to see him make an instant impression under Brian Hughes, with his main threat possibly being Blue Carpet. Dan Skelton's four-year-old wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary on his debut to have a say in this contest, while any market support for Walk Of Faith would be interesting.
No Rules form to go on but an interesting bunch on the whole. The market will reveal more but as things stand, JET TO VEGAS gets the tentative nod on the back of an easy point win. Kapal Layar and Blue Carpet also tick plenty of boxes.
120,000euros 3yo WALK OF FAITH is a half-brother to bet365 Gold Cup winner Minella Cocooner and is taken to make a winning start.
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