Cartmel Races & Results Tomform Saturday 26th August 2023

There were 58 Races on Saturday 26th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Cartmel, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Windsor, 7 races at York, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 26th August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:15 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Duleek Street (1.88/1 -50%)
Duleek Street

1.88
1.88/1(-50%)
(1) Duleek Street 1.88/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who bettered that form when runner-up on second hurdle start at Downpatrick in October. Below that level since but has an excellent chance if bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces (tongue strap also refitted).
Subdued last two outings but big chance on best form and now fitted with headgear.
9
2nd (9) City Vaults (4.5/1 +0%)
City Vaults

4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(9) City Vaults 4.5/1, Fair on Flat (stays 2m) for David O'Meara. Made a sound start to his hurdle career when third over C&D at the end of May. Another prominent showing is on the cards.
Dual Flat winner; pleasing hurdling debut when third over C&D; high on the list.
2
3rd (2) Lightening Company (3.5/1 +56%)
Lightening Company

3.5
3.5/1(+56%)
(2) Lightening Company 3.5/1, Pretty useful Flat winner but just modest form at best so far over hurdles. More required.
Recent Flat efforts have been fine but disappointing over hurdles this summer.
3
4th (3) Reagrove Lord (20/1 +39%)
Reagrove Lord

20
20/1(+39%)
(3) Reagrove Lord 20/1, Placed in points in Ireland. Betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling.
0-4 in points; looks the stable's second string on paper.
12
5th (12) Out On A Jink (22/1 -10%)
Out On A Jink

22
22/1(-10%)
(12) Out On A Jink 22/1, Well held completed start in points and hasn't achieved much both starts over hurdles. Needs this for a handicap mark.
Third at Market Rasen last week but beaten 26l at the line; needs another step forward.
7
6th (7) Trick Of The Tail (4/1 -20%)
Trick Of The Tail

4
4/1(-20%)
(7) Trick Of The Tail 4/1, Looks more or less exposed now but posted another good effort when third in 8-runner handicap at Bangor (16.7f, good, 4/1) 22 days ago. Likely to give her running once more.
In frame last four outings, in handicap on latest; unlikely to be far away.
11
7th (11) Line In The Sand (14/1 -87%)
Line In The Sand

14
14/1(-87%)
(11) Line In The Sand 14/1, Showed more than she did in her sole bumper sent hurdling when sixth of 18 in maiden at Punchestown (22f, good) 77 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving David Kenneth Budds.
Placed in points; some promise on hurdling debut; may have more to offer for new yard.
4
8th (4) Scots Gold (18/1 -13%)
Scots Gold

18
18/1(-13%)
(4) Scots Gold 18/1, Made a solid start in this sphere with three placed efforts in 2021, but has left Dan Skelton the cheap after showing little both starts this season. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Failed to build on early promise over hurdles for Dan Skelton; unconvincing for new stable.
6
9th (6) The Scan Man (100/1 -203%)
The Scan Man

100
100/1(-203%)
(6) The Scan Man 100/1, Looks one for the longer term on early evidence.
Only sixth in a bumper and a maiden hurdle, beaten 46l in latter.
5
|R| (5) Selecto (150/1 -127%)
Selecto

150
150/1(-127%)
(5) Selecto 150/1, Modest winner on the Flat (stays 12.5f), but little encouragement both starts over hurdles.
Beaten at least 45l in two goes over hurdles; difficult to recommend.
8
|U| (8) Cassiel (150/1 -50%)
Cassiel

150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Cassiel 150/1, Poor maiden on Flat (stays 8.5f). Likely outsider on hurdle debut.
Unplaced in 14 Flat runs and would be a surprise winner on hurdling debut.
10
10th (10) Swashbuckler (80/1 -142%)
Swashbuckler

80
80/1(-142%)
(10) Swashbuckler 80/1, Fairly useful maiden at best on Flat (stays 1¼m), again finished well held final start in 2022. Sold from Tom Lacey for just £2,500 in November. Tongue tied.
Regressive on the Flat; enough to prove in first-time tongue-strap on hurdling debut.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

James Moffatt landed this prize 12 months ago and he could repeat the dose with CITY VAULTS. The gelded son of Dark Angel made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when a fair third over this track and trip in May, and that experience ought to stand him in good stead. Irish raider Duleek Street merits the utmost respect fitted with first-time cheekpieces, while Trick Of The Tail appeals most of the remainder.

CITY VAULTS made an encouraging start over hurdles when third over C&D back in May and any sort of improvement ought to see him go close. Duleek Street and Trick of The Tail are considered the main dangers.

Two recent below-par efforts must be forgiven but DULEEK STREET sets the standard on his best form and could be revived by headgear.


14:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Glory And Honour (2.25/1 +59%)
Glory And Honour

2.25
2.25/1(+59%)
(4) Glory And Honour 2.25/1, Fell on sole previous attempt in this sphere for Tom Lacey (back in November 2021) but arrives on back of career-best victory on Flat for David O'Meara and could be interesting returned to chasing for new connections here.
Fell in 2021 on sole previous chase start; Flat win last month; no surprise to see big run.
5
2nd (5) Post No Bills (1.25/1 +75%)
Post No Bills

1.25
1.25/1(+75%)
(5) Post No Bills 1.25/1, Point winner who has taken well to fences, bagging handicaps at Fontwell (17.8f) and Cartmel (21.2f) in May. Back on track when third of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) latest and must enter calculations.
Good-ground course winner in May and he's a player if conditions suit.
2
3rd (2) Cardamon Hill (3.33/1 +0%)
Cardamon Hill

3.33
3.33/1(+0%)
(2) Cardamon Hill 3.33/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but proved rather disappointing in a couple of attempts over the larger obstacles, latest when sixth of 11 in novice at Kilbeggan 43 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Bit to prove on debut for new yard here.
Makes stable debut with new yard going well but needs something extra on third chase start.
3
4th (3) Peaceful Sunday (9/1 -64%)
Peaceful Sunday

9
9/1(-64%)
(3) Peaceful Sunday 9/1, No real impact in a handful of starts over fences for Stuart Crawford and was a similar story on debut for new yard last month, finishing remote second of 3 in handicap at Perth . First-time visor needs to bring about improvement.
Well-beaten second of two on last month's stable debut at Perth; a visor goes on.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FRINGILL DIKE bolted up at Hexham on his chasing bow and a subsequent 9lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to stop Jedd O'Keeffe's charge with further progress on the cards. Post No Bills is only 2lb higher than when scoring over 2m5f here in May and he is likely to be thereabouts, as the drop in trip should not pose a problem. Cardamon Hill and Peaceful Sunday can battle it out for third.

FRINGILL DIKE jumped well when making a winning start over fences at Hexham in May and still looks feasibly treated, despite a 9 lb rise for that victory. He can go in again. Post No Bills looks the likeliest danger.

Topweight FRINGILL DIKE impressed in first-time blinkers on his chase debut at Hexham in May and can make it 2-2 over fences.


15:25 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Fairlawn Flyer (3.5/1 -5%)
Fairlawn Flyer

3.5
3.5/1(-5%)
(2) Fairlawn Flyer 3.5/1, Made it 4-4 over fences at Ffos Las when landing a 23.8f handicap (heavy) in first-time cheekpieces in December. Not in same form since, though made much more of an impact off reduced mark when second at Worcester, though it was all pretty laboured.
Has won four chases; good run off this mark last time, suited by 3m on soft; chance.
1
2nd (1) Motion In Limine (12/1 +33%)
Motion In Limine

12
12/1(+33%)
(1) Motion In Limine 12/1, Registered first success for present yard in 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell last summer. Folded next 3 starts but stopped the slide when third at Perth. Something to prove on chase bow, however (failed to complete all 5 starts in points).
Ex-Irish; failed to complete in 5 points; dual hurdle winner; chase debut.
4
3rd (4) Lights Are Green (3.5/1 +65%)
Lights Are Green

3.5
3.5/1(+65%)
(4) Lights Are Green 3.5/1, Has taken very well to fences, winning at Hexham and C&D before good placed efforts next 2 starts. Not disgraced from 5 lb out of the weights at Bangor since. Player back off proper mark.
C&D winner in May; mainly fair form since (stiff task last time); softer ground a concern.
3
4th (3) Eagle Terrace (3.33/1 +17%)
Eagle Terrace

3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(3) Eagle Terrace 3.33/1, Left behind his previous form in this sphere on the back of a stable switch when winning 4-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy, 16/5) 35 days ago, readily. Could well have more to offer for this yard.
Scored over C&D on stable debut last time (heavy); 7lb higher but should go well again.
8
5th (8) Old Page (28/1 +58%)
Old Page

28
28/1(+58%)
(8) Old Page 28/1, A winner in Irish points but remains with little form under Rules and is a long way out of the weights here.
0-16; pulled up in three of his last four races; stable debut; 19lb out of the handicap.
7
6th (7) Dukehill (8/1 -7%)
Dukehill

8
8/1(-7%)
(7) Dukehill 8/1, Point winner who left handicap debut well behind when close third at Perth 24 days ago. This a better race but remains low mileage. Headgear applied.
Irish raider; best run over fences when close third last time; cheekpieces tried; player.
5
|PU| (5) Ahead Of The Field (3.33/1 +33%)
Ahead Of The Field

3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(5) Ahead Of The Field 3.33/1, Successful over fences at Southwell (20.5f) in December 2021. Winless since but has recaptured some form of late, so not taken lightly starting out for a new yard.
3,500gns buy in July; good 2nd at Worcester in June (good); headgear back on; stable debut.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A few with chances, so only a tentative vote can go to AHEAD OF THE FIELD. Now in the care of John McConnell, the son of Flemensfirth hasn't been at his very best recently, but he's now 15lb below his sole winning chase mark and it will be interesting to see if the change of scenery can work the oracle. Recent Uttoxeter scorer Do No Wrong must enter the reckoning from a 4lb raised mark, with Eagle Terrace, Fairlawn Flyer and Motion In Limine completing the shortlist.

EAGLE TERRACE showed improved form in this sphere when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D 5 weeks ago and is preferred to Do No Wrong, who produced a career best to win at Uttoxeter but isn't the most reliable. Lights Are Green is another to consider back off his proper mark.


16:00 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Young Merlin (4.5/1 -80%)
Young Merlin

4.5
4.5/1(-80%)
(3) Young Merlin 4.5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who is 2-2 in Southwell novice hurdles for this yard this summer. Looks on a workable mark for his handicap hurdle debut and there's likely more to come.
Has taken to hurdling with aplomb (2-2); could easily have more to offer now handicapping.
10
2nd (10) Very Excellent (40/1 -21%)
Very Excellent

40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Very Excellent 40/1, No showing in 2 hurdles outings for this yard over the winter but did win on the Flat at Beverley last month (only eighth at Ripon since).
Ran poorly on Flat latest; tailed off both hurdle starts for this yard; others preferred.
6
3rd (6) Well Educated (7.5/1 -7%)
Well Educated

7.5
7.5/1(-7%)
(6) Well Educated 7.5/1, Five-time winner over hurdles last year and shaped as if back in form when third of 11 at Bangor (19.5f, good) 22 days ago. Needs to build on that now.
Five wins last year but mostly in the doldrums since; cheekpieces quickly discarded again.
4
4th (4) Call Me Rocky (8.5/1 -55%)
Call Me Rocky

8.5
8.5/1(-55%)
(4) Call Me Rocky 8.5/1, Failed to win over hurdles in Ireland but won his first 2 outings (maiden/handicap) for this yard last month. Possible excuses when well held in the mud here last month and might get back on track after a break.
Easy to forgive well-beaten run last time; previously won first two starts for this yard.
9
5th (9) Gavin (9/1 -29%)
Gavin

9
9/1(-29%)
(9) Gavin 9/1, Landed a Fakenham selling handicap on his final start for Joe Ponting and notched 2 quick Ffos Las wins for his current yard. Latest Bangor run was disappointing but no surprise were he to bounce straight back.
Fifth in Summer Hurdle but beat only one home at Bangor last time.
1
6th (1) Glorious Zoff (5/1 -50%)
Glorious Zoff

5
5/1(-50%)
(1) Glorious Zoff 5/1, Rejuvenated following a breathing operation, winning 2m Warwick handicap in May. Remained in form since (third in competitive event at Market Rasen latest) and should go well again.
Consistent; fine third of 12 in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen; thereabouts again.
5
7th (5) Vocal Duke (8/1 +50%)
Vocal Duke

8
8/1(+50%)
(5) Vocal Duke 8/1, C&D winner. Hasn't fired in 3 outings this summer but his mark has come down as a result. A revival wouldn't be a surprise.
Slipping in the weights and shaped a bit better last time; interesting for local yard.
8
8th (8) Calevade (3.5/1 +56%)
Calevade

3.5
3.5/1(+56%)
(8) Calevade 3.5/1, Has shown a real liking for this place this summer, winning 2 C&D handicaps and a creditable third of 8 last month. Likely to be in the shake-up again.
Third here five weeks ago but this is a stronger contest; more required off the same mark.
2
9th (2) For Pleasure (8/1 -14%)
For Pleasure

8
8/1(-14%)
(2) For Pleasure 8/1, Free-going front runner who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 to Glorious Zoff in handicap at Warwick in May but pulled up at Newton Abbot since. Cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that.
Formerly tough and game; recent runs have left much to be desired; now wears cheekpieces.
7
10th (7) Calum Gilhooley (40/1 -21%)
Calum Gilhooley

40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Calum Gilhooley 40/1, Bangor winner for Graeme McPherson in 2021. Off 2 years before coming in last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m, good) 32 days ago. Lots to prove.
Tailed off after a long absence at Southwell; dropped 4lb but not especially appealing.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

French Flat recruit Young Merlin, unbeaten in two Southwell novice hurdles since joining Amy Murphy, is bound to have his supporters as hid bids for a hat-trick. However, he was made to work harder than expected last time and his opening mark could be high enough on easier ground. The consistent Glorious Zoff looks a viable alternative but preference is for CALL ME ROCKY, who had looked firmly on the upgrade before stumbling and sustaining an overreach in his hat-trick bid here last time.

YOUNG MERLIN looks on a feasible opening handicap mark in this sphere, particularly with further progress likely, and can stretch his unbeaten hurdle record to 3. Glorious Zoff and Calevade, who has done very well here this summer, head the dangers.


16:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Cuzco Du Mathan (11/1 +45%)
Cuzco Du Mathan

11
11/1(+45%)
(3) Cuzco Du Mathan 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France but hasn't shown much in a handful of appearances for present yard, again safely held over this C&D in June. Visor replaces cheekpieces now.
Maiden who hasn't offered a great deal since arriving from France.
7
2nd (7) Solway Molly (6.5/1 +0%)
Solway Molly

6.5
6.5/1(+0%)
(7) Solway Molly 6.5/1, Modest bumper winner who offered more than previously over hurdles when runner-up at Perth (16.2f) 41 days ago. Less exposed than most and one to consider back up in trip.
Second of five behind a revitalised winner over 2m at Perth last month.
5
3rd (5) Pateen (4/1 +75%)
Pateen

4
4/1(+75%)
(5) Pateen 4/1, Resumed winning ways at Hexham (16.2f) in May and has remained in good order since, sixth of 14 at Market Rasen last time. This C&D scorer can give another good account.
Not that consistent but competitive on occasions this year and possibilities.
10
4th (10) Coeur Aimant (1.25/1 +55%)
Coeur Aimant

1.25
1.25/1(+55%)
(10) Coeur Aimant 1.25/1, Off 12 months/had breathing op before posting good second for her new yard (formerly with Barbara Butterworth) when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Player off an unchanged mark.
Second after a layoff at Uttoxeter and has much less to prove than some.
6
5th (6) For Three (16/1 +52%)
For Three

16
16/1(+52%)
(6) For Three 16/1, Successful twice for James Ewart in summer of 2021. Largely below par since joining this yard so others make more appeal.
Third at Southwell in April but nowhere since then and others are more likely.
8
6th (8) Edmond Dantes (18/1 -500%)
Edmond Dantes

18
18/1(-500%)
(8) Edmond Dantes 18/1, Back on track after a wind op when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) 62 days ago. Must enter calculations nudged up 1 lb.
Unable to repel the 14yo veteran Snowed In when returning to form at Hexham.
2
|F| (2) Ask Bob (6/1 -9%)
Ask Bob

6
6/1(-9%)
(2) Ask Bob 6/1, 100/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer in this sphere. Check the betting.
Modest maiden but Irish yard is always respected and this is his first handicap.
9
|PU| (9) Cast In Grey (25/1 -25%)
Cast In Grey

25
25/1(-25%)
(9) Cast In Grey 25/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Graeme McPherson. Off 25 months before coming in ninth of ten in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good) 22 days ago. Needs to show a lot more.
Tailed off at Bangor (2m7f) on her return from a long absence and hard to be confident.
12
|PU| (12) Big Arthur (40/1 +39%)
Big Arthur

40
40/1(+39%)
(12) Big Arthur 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f) 108 days ago. This poor maiden has lots on her plate from 5 lb out of the handicap on her return.
Maiden who has achieved nothing in his handicaps over hurdles; 5lb out of the weights.
1
|PU| (1) Wicklow Flyer (50/1 +0%)
Wicklow Flyer

50
50/1(+0%)
(1) Wicklow Flyer 50/1, Winner of a Bellewstown claimer on final start for Gordon Elliott last August but she has offered precious little since, including for current connections.
Well beaten on all three starts for new stable this season.
LTO Selection:

16:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Having displayed a liking for this track when a runner-up here last summer, COEUR AIMANT ran equally well on his first start for almost a year when second in the mud at Uttoxeter last month. The Lizzie Quinlan-trained gelding is entitled to improve for that run and this looks a real chance to notch a first win, although Solway Molly and Edmond Dantes weren't far away either on their latest starts, while Ask Bob catches the eye on his handicap bow.

Lots of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for COEUR AIMANT to build on his promising debut Uttoxeter second for Lizzie Quinlan and get off the mark. Edmond Dantes is feared most having got back on track when runner-up at Hexham, with unexposed duo Solway Molly and Ask Bob also in the mix.

A chance is taken on ROGUE MISSION, a handicap debutant who was good enough to win over 1m2f on the Flat.


17:06 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Mr Rumbalicious (16/1 -45%)
Mr Rumbalicious

16
16/1(-45%)
(7) Mr Rumbalicious 16/1, Showed a bit of promise in juvenile hurdles in late 2022 and has been successful twice on the level since. First run since leaving Alan King and local yard has an excellent record at this track.
Dual 2m AW winner; modest efforts over hurdles; possible improver on handicap/stable debut.
6
2nd (6) Fathers Advice (5/1 +75%)
Fathers Advice

5
5/1(+75%)
(6) Fathers Advice 5/1, Maiden who filled runners-up spot in handicaps at Ayr/Newcastle in March (both at 2m). Subsequent efforts at Perth have been underwhelming but the handicapper has relinquished his grip a little more.
0-16 over hurdles; runner-up twice in March, but not as good since; bit to prove now.
2
3rd (2) Nadim (1.38/1 +8%)
Nadim

1.38
1.38/1(+8%)
(2) Nadim 1.38/1, Improved model switched to handicaps this summer, again equipped with cheekpieces when completing quick-fire hat-trick at Worcester (20f) in July. Been given more of a break ahead of this and respected back down in trip.
Has improved for cheekpieces, winning last three; 3lb rise for last win; strong chance.
4
4th (4) Chancer Dancer (7/1 -27%)
Chancer Dancer

7
7/1(-27%)
(4) Chancer Dancer 7/1, Irish raider who bettered previous efforts when second at Hexham (20f) in June. Shaped better than bare result at Uttoxeter next time but she does need to shrug off a lesser effort at Downpatrick on her latest outing 44 days ago.
0-9; good 2nd over 2m4f in June; lesser efforts since; drop to 2m1f no concern.
5
5th (5) Bentham (6.5/1 +46%)
Bentham

6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(5) Bentham 6.5/1, Thirty one runs since last win in 2020. 7/1, couldn't build on previous promise for present yard when fourth behind Ambassador in handicap at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 4 weeks ago.
Ex-Irish; fair efforts behind Ambassador at Uttoxeter on last two starts; more needed.
8
6th (8) Torbellino (7/1 +79%)
Torbellino

7
7/1(+79%)
(8) Torbellino 7/1, Fair handicapper on Flat who ran disappointingly in that sphere prior to another below par display in a mares' handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 4 weeks ago. Needs to leave that well behind to figure.
Three Flat wins at up to 1m4f; poor form in both handicap hurdles; others appeal more.
3
7th (3) Iolani (12/1 -71%)
Iolani

12
12/1(-71%)
(3) Iolani 12/1, Veteran who belatedly proves he still has something to offer when third in a C&D handicap in June. Underperformed both starts on the level subsequently but since switched yards ahead of return to hurdles and bounce back not ruled out.
Six-time hurdle winner; fair 3rd over C&D last time; poor on Flat since; each-way chance.
9
|PU| (9) Solway Staree (28/1 -75%)
Solway Staree

28
28/1(-75%)
(9) Solway Staree 28/1, Little show in 3 bumpers/pair of novice hurdles, well held in third at Perth (16.2f) for the latest of them 25 days ago. Goes handicapping now off a basement mark but would need to see more before becoming of interest.
Modest form in bumpers and when third in two novice hurdles; may improve on h'cap debut.
LTO Selection:

17:06 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

NADIM continues to go from strength to strength, winning his last three starts, and he may still be ahead of the handicapper, despite an added 3lb. Mr Rumbalicious has won a couple of races on the Flat since his most recent effort over hurdles and he is of interest for his new connections, although the hat-trick seeking Ambassador may be the bigger danger with his jockey's 10lb claim.

A winner on his final start for Martin Keighley in July, AMBASSADOR picked up where he left off to make a winning debut for his present yard back at Uttoxeter 4 weeks ago, despite seemingly doing the bare minimum when hitting the front. Up only 2 lb for that success, he gets the nod to complete the hat-trick, with Nadim, who arrives in search of the 4-timer, rating the chief threat. Mr Rumbalicious, on debut for the Moffatt team, and Iolani are others to consider.

Despite having won his last three races NADIM (nap) is still on a feasible mark and is taken to complete a four-timer.


17:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Our Sam (3.5/1 +56%)
Our Sam

3.5
3.5/1(+56%)
(8) Our Sam 3.5/1, Carlisle winner back from a break in February. Only fourth behind Aramax over C&D on penultimate start but bettered that when narrowly prevailing back here (good to soft) last time and shouldn't be far away.
Two wins in 2023, the latest over C&D; 2lb wrong so 6lb higher here; each-way claims.
6
2nd (6) Mr Yeats (6/1 -33%)
Mr Yeats

6
6/1(-33%)
(6) Mr Yeats 6/1, Won a trio of handicap hurdles last season and has returned in good form this year, placed on all but one of his 5 starts since resuming at the end of May. Trip/ground no problem and likely to be on the premises once more.
Three wins last year and in good form having finished 2nd on last three starts; chance.
3
3rd (3) Judicial Law (4/1 +27%)
Judicial Law

4
4/1(+27%)
(3) Judicial Law 4/1, Returned to form when winning a Worcester handicap in May and followed up at Huntingdon 15 days later. Failed in his hat-trick bid over 2¾m here (heavy) last month but that was still a creditable effort and he needs considering.
Progressive; two wins on good ground in May; third on testing ground here latest; chance.
1
4th (1) Aramax (2.5/1 -25%)
Aramax

2.5
2.5/1(-25%)
(1) Aramax 2.5/1, Winner of the Fred Winter at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival and gained a first hurdle success since then when comfortably scoring over C&D in May. Followed up at (23.3f, good) since and, though up another 5 lb, he needs considering.
Ex-Irish; has won last two (first wins for over two years); back up a total of 11lb.
2
5th (2) Francky Du Berlais (12/1 -50%)
Francky Du Berlais

12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Francky Du Berlais 12/1, Eye-catching third in a 21.4f handicap chase at Market Rasen in June and shaped better than the bare result over the same C&D next time. Resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark and couldn't rule out.
Prolific winner; reverts to hurdles off a good mark after below-par chase run last time.
7
6th (7) Hoganville (9/1 +25%)
Hoganville

9
9/1(+25%)
(7) Hoganville 9/1, Has done well in handicap hurdles for this yard, scoring for a fourth time at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) in May. Easy to forgive a rare below-par effort last time and he has to enter calculations.
Kelso winner in May; may have needed the run when behind Mr Yeats last time; interesting.
5
|PU| (5) Alqamar (9/1 -50%)
Alqamar

9
9/1(-50%)
(5) Alqamar 9/1, Completed a four-timer in 2021, with 3 wins here (all at 17.2f). Out of luck since and while he continues to slide down the weights (now 14 lb below last winning mark), others make more appeal.
Not won since four-timer in 2021; three fair runs this year; could go well off good mark.
4
|PU| (4) Dallas Des Pictons (40/1 -60%)
Dallas Des Pictons

40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Dallas Des Pictons 40/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but appears to be on the decline judged on what he's shown in 4 starts since returning from a break/wind op in March.
Ex-Gordon Elliott; below par after a wind op this year; plenty to prove back from a break.
LTO Selection:

17:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Alqamar likes it at this venue with three wins to his name here but he has never been tried over this far, which has to be a big concern. With that in mind, it seems sensible to side with C&D winner ARAMAX, who arrives here unbeaten this season. Judicial Law ran well when third last month and will be better suited by this extended trip.

HOGANVILLE is pretty reliable on the whole, so it's probably safe to assume that his latest display at Stratford was simply a case of a 'bad day at the office'. He remains on a fair mark, 3 lb higher than for his Kelso success during the spring, and is taken to regain the winning thread here. Judicial Law and Mr Yeats are both in good form and merit respect, while the hat-trick seeking Aramax is another to consider.

This can go to JUDICIAL LAW, who won his first two races this term and ran creditably on unsuitably heavy ground last time.


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