Carlisle Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 280 Races on across 33 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 10 races at Balaklava first race 03:05, 7 races at Belmont first race 06:49, 7 races at Carlisle first race 14:20, 8 races at Compiegne first race 10:20, 8 races at Cork first race 15:45, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 10 races at Devonport first race 02:38 Synthetic, 8 races at Doomben first race 03:33, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 8 races at Greyville first race 11:25, 8 races at Happy Valley (HK) first race 12:10 Happy Valley, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kasamatsu first race 02:55, 10 races at Kentucky Downs first race 18:25, 8 races at Le Mans first race 12:55, 8 races at Lingfield first race 14:05, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 8 races at Lyon Parilly first race 14:47, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:25 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Oi first race 06:15, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 7 races at Randwick first race 04:25 -Kensington, 2 races at Remington Park first race 00:30, 8 races at Sale first race 04:00, 13 races at San Isidro first race 17:30, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 10 races at Valparaiso first race 19:30, 7 races at Worcester first race 16:03, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(8)  Lilchita |  | |  | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Big odds both starts and hasn't shown enough to suggest she'll be making an impact this afternoon. | ||
(9)  Luna A Inbhir Nis | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Katie Scott | 1,000gns foal; fifth foal; Rajasinghe half-sister to AW winners Holy Fire (6f; RPR 88) and Quercine (5f; 56); dam placed at 5f on AW (56); one of two for the stable; may be best watched on debut. | ||
(12)  Baby Rover | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Katie Scott | 66-1, always behind on recent debut at Musselburgh (7f, good). | ||
4th (5)  No Nay Nevermind | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | There's potential in her pedigree but she was well beaten at 40-1 on last month's debut at Ripon (6f, good) and needs to be an entirely different proposition this afternoon. | ||
(1)  Dolly's Delight | | | | | | 2 | Joanna Mason | Julie Camacho | Failed to threaten when seventh on both outings for Michael Bell (6f, AW/good to firm) and improvement is needed on today's stable debut, having changed hands for 22,000gns in July. | ||
(2)  Fastnet Jenkins | | | | | | 2 | Oliver Stammers | Grant Tuer | 40,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Miss Blue Sky (French 1m) and One Vision (1m/1m2f dirt/AW), out of UAE 1,000 Guineas winner Music Chart; trainer is in excellent form and this Fastnet Rock newcomer is one to watch in the betting. | ||
3rd (3)  Maddelina | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Third foal; Sergei Prokofiev half-sister to 5f winners Ganesha (2yo; RPR 88) and Talha (84); dam Italian 5f-6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3); has had wind surgery prior to today's debut; dam's side of pedigree suggests she'll be suited by the forecast slow ground; not ruled out. | ||
2nd (11)  Thecla | | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | 11-1, slowly away and kept on for fifth of 11 on recent debut at Southwell (5f, AW); this half-sister to an Italian 7.5f 2yo Listed winner is open to improvement now up in trip and is one to consider. | ||
(4)  Monetize | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Breslin | Bryan Smart | Kept on for promising third of six on last month's debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm; 9-1) despite being green; this half-sister to four winners is open to improvement and her trainer is in flying form; leading claims. | ||
(10)  Maid Of Killybegs | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Charlie Johnston | 30,000gns foal, 25,000gns yearling; eighth foal; Acclamation half-sister to five winners including Killybegs Warrior (7f 2yo/1m2f; RPR 108) and Ventura Knight (7f-1m including 2yo; 106), both for this yard; bred to be talented and those who have raced don't set a daunting standard. | ||
(6)  Thecoffeepoddotco | | | | | | 2 | Paul Mulrennan | Richard Hannon | Disappointing the last twice and now 0-5; has something to prove but she'd be a key player if rediscovering her form from earlier in the season; perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will have a positive effect. | ||
1st (7)  Callisto Dream | | | | | | 2 | P J McDonald | Edward Bethell | First foal; dam 7f/7.5f winner (RPR 98), half-sister to three winners; this Kodi Bear newcomer is likely to improve for today's outing but her stable continues in excellent form; no surprise to see a good run. |
With Thecoffeepoddotco having been disappointing the last twice, this could be a good opportunity for MONETIZE on the back of a promising debut third at Thirsk. Thecla is also open to improvement on her second start and is feared most ahead of the attractively bred newcomer Maid Of Killybegs.[Ben Hutton]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (7)  Marry The Night | | | | | | 2 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Encouraging fourth at Ayr (5f, good) in April on second starts, but soundly beaten on last month's nursery debut at Ripon (6f, good) and he needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces. | ||
(6)  Zadkiel | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | No better than sixth across his first three starts but this 75,000gns yearling is a brother to 6f winner Brave Empire (RPR 99) and has been gelded since his last outing; no surprise if he takes a sizeable step forward. | ||
4th (3)  I Need Your Love | | | | | | 2 | Billy Garritty | Michael & David Easterby | His debut run at York (6f, good) wasn't devoid of promise and he looked stretched by 7.4f at Beverley (good to soft) in June last time; one to consider in first-time blinkers on today's nursery debut. | ||
3rd (8)  Love Games | | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Yet to threaten, including on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in July when last seen; however, he hinted at some promise two runs ago and has been gelded since latest; not discounted. | ||
(2)  Cugini | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Twice runner-up earlier in the season (including C&D) and last month's nursery debut came in a tough contest at York; however, he was soundly beaten and isn't obviously well treated even now down in grade. | ||
1st (4)  Stirrup Cup | | | | | | 2 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Down the field on nursery debut at Ripon (6f, good) last month and now 0-5, but he was runner-up over this C&D (soft) in June on his second start and may well be back on a slow surface this afternoon; interesting if so. | ||
(5)  Brooke Winder | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Craig Lidster | Has shown ability but he needs to produce more than he's managed in his first two nurseries if he's to come out on top today; visor goes on. | ||
(1)  The Feminine Urge | | | | | | 2 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | All four starts on good/good to firm; improved form when winning on last month's nursery debut at Catterick (6f), despite having to wait for a run, and she's just 3lb higher today; could still be well treated. |
The Feminine Urge has to be prominent in calculations having defied trouble in running to win on her nursery debut at Catterick. However, nursery newcomer ZADKIEL could tap into the potential in his pedigree now that he's been gelded and he is given the vote. The forecast slow ground could be a major plus for Stirrup Cup and he is second choice, while the unexposed I Need Your Love could also have a big say.[Ben Hutton]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5th (11)  Vanity Pays | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | Declan Carroll | Ex-Alice Haynes; 17-race maiden; shaped well when fourth on debut for new yard (6f, good to soft) but rather disappointing in her three starts since; best watched for now. | ||
(7)  Badosa | | | | | | 3 | David Nolan | Patrick Morris | Ex-Archie Watson; two wins over 6f on Tapeta in January/March; fared less well since; best watched for now. | ||
(8)  Bandello | | | | | | 3 | James Sullivan | John & Sean Quinn | Seven-race maiden; on a good mark but needs to improve on recent form to have a chance. | ||
(10)  Back Tomorrow | | | | | | 4 | Rowan Scott | Ewan Whillans | Won twice over 6f on the AW for Richard Spencer; disappointing on turf for new yard but has become well handicapped as a result; the softer going should suit; well drawn and could go well at a decent price. | ||
(12)  Piper's Fort | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | Katie Scott | Won a Yarmouth handicap for Archie Watson in June (6f, soft); bought for 7,000gns in July; has not done as well for this yard (well-beaten third at Catterick latest) but conditions suit and he has an each-way chance. | ||
(15)  Ignac Lamar | | | | | | 4 | Amie Waugh | Jim Goldie | Has won three times over 6f on the AW but yet to score in 14 runs on turf; needs to improve on recent efforts (behind Mrs Trump in first-time headgear last time). | ||
(16)  Miss Calculation | | | | | | 5 | Callum Shepherd | Stella Barclay | Won over 7f on soft at Catterick in May; some fair efforts since, including on the AW (not at her best last time); conditions suit; interesting contender from good draw. | ||
(5)  Marie's Secret | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Ex-Adrian Nicholls; ten-race maiden who hasn't shown a great deal for her new yard recently but today's softer ground should be ideal. | ||
1st (6)  Agnes Grey | | | | | | 4 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | 13-race maiden; disappointing this season; well handicapped; blinkers now tried (no improvement with cheekpieces); others look stronger. | ||
3rd (4)  The Gay Blade | | | | | | 5 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | Hasn't been out since dead-heating for first at Hamilton in July (6f, good); goes on soft, stays further and worth considering. | ||
(14)  Asadjumeirah | | | | | | 6 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Hasn't won for more than two years but some fair runs over 6f/7f this season; goes on soft and could run well off his current good mark. | ||
(1)  Atomise | | | | | | 5 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Infrequent winner; good second over C&D in June (soft) and fair runs since, latest with a visor (on again); well drawn; each-way chance. | ||
(2)  Mrs Trump | | | | | | 4 | Mark Winn | Paul Midgley | Two wins this term, latest last time over 6f at Redcar (good to firm) after meeting plenty of trouble; has won on soft; could go well again. | ||
(9)  Mayo County | | | | | | 3 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Close third with a hood and cheekpieces tried over 7f at Chelmsford (AW) last time; beaten 5l when favourite on only run on turf (7f, good to firm; finished lame); may be suited by the softer ground but plenty to prove (no hood this time). | ||
2nd (3)  Sounds Of Spring | | | | | | 7 | Oisin Orr | John Butler | Mudlark; convincing winner with this combination of headgear at Ffos Las last time (6f, heavy); 7lb higher but these conditions should suit; a contender. | ||
4th (13)  John Kirkup | | | | | | 9 | Ben Robinson | David Thompson | Veteran; last win was over 5f at Redcar in October 2023 (heavy); several creditable efforts at up to 7f this season, including when runner-up at Catterick yesterday; on a good mark and fair chance again. |
There are plenty with a chance in this low-grade sprint in which MISS CALCULATIONp\, who has conditions to suit and is well drawn, is taken to beat the well-handicapped Back Tomorrow, another who is another well drawn and likely to be suited by this softer going.[Colin Russell]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(5)  Astapor | | | | | | 6 | Sean Kirrane | John David Riches | Four wins last year (including over C&D on good to soft) and scored at Hamilton (5f, good) this May; now 5lb below that last winning mark but for good reason having struggled to get competitive subsequently. | ||
(9)  Golden Prosperity | | | | | | 5 | Tom Eaves | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | Won over 5f at Catterick in August and today's drop back in trip is a possible plus; however, he's been soundly beaten more often than not this year (including on last three starts) and others make greater appeal. | ||
(8)  Warminster | | | | | | 4 | Jason Hart | Katie Scott | Won at Ayr in May and is now 4lb lower; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last five starts and needs to get back on track. | ||
(10)  Sassy Soprano | | | | | | 3 | Rowan Scott | Ann Duffield | 0-11 but she's run pretty well over 6f on her last three starts and hinted the return to 5f may be a positive; each-way claims. | ||
| 3rd (6) Eldeyaar | | | | | | 5 | Alex Jary | Antony Brittain | Has run just twice on turf this year and was well beaten; however, he won two in a row on grass last September (6f, good/soft) and easily made all at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last Thursday; under a penalty he's just 3lb higher than last time and will be tough to beat if repeating the form. | ||
(4)  Lotus Rose | | | | | | 5 | Jonny Peate | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Beaten on her last 16 starts but she's posted fair efforts on her last three outings and continues to drop down the weights; has had wind surgery since last time and is not discounted. | ||
4th (3)  Jack Of Clubs | | | | | | 4 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Runner-up at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in June then went one better at Beverley (5f, soft); not at the same level the next twice but the expected return to slow turf may well be in his favour; one to consider. | ||
(1)  Secret Command | | | | | | 3 | Connor Murtagh | Adrian Nicholls | Won C&D nursery last September and at Catterick (5f) this June, both on good to firm (also effective on good to soft); ran well when third at Beverley last time and could be in the mix. | ||
| 1st (7) Inanna | | | | | | 4 | Paul Mulrennan | Jim Goldie | 0-26 since winning on debut in 2022 but she's finished placed on both runs since joining this yard, most recently runner-up at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago when she had to wait for a clear run; also effective on good to soft ground; could be winning sooner rather than later. | ||
2nd (2)  Stash The Cash | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | 0-9 since winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Catterick (5f, heavy) in April but he's dropped back down the weights and shaped when fourth here (6f, good) last time as though today's return to 5f would help; chance. |
The filly INANNA has shaped with promise in defeat on her first two runs for Jim Goldie and is taken to snap a lengthy losing sequence. Eldeyaar is favourably treated under a penalty for last week's easy AW win and he won twice on turf last September, but this year's two runs on grass have left a lot to be desired and perhaps the chief threat to the selection will come from Stash The Cash, for whom the return to 5f may well be a plus.[Ben Hutton]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(1)  Bolton | | | | | | 6 | David Nolan | Tristan Davidson | Bumper winner at Wetherby in January 2022 (2m, heavy) when with Rebecca Menzies; subsequently off for 874 days and yet to recapture that sort of form in three runs on the Flat for new yard. | ||
(3)  Edward Cullen | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Sprint bred (brother to a 6f winner) and bought for 75,000gns as a yearling; tailed off in a 7f Wetherby novice in June (good; 66-1); not sure to be suited by this marked step up in trip. | ||
(4)  Magic Glen | | | | | | 3 | Sean Kirrane | Katie Scott | Had a wind operation before his debut; last of four at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) and last of five at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) in his two races so far; best watched. | ||
(6)  Rained Off | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Mark Walford | Well-named gelding by Postponed; tailed-off last when 150-1 for debut at Southwell last week (1m4f); hard to fancy. | ||
(14)  Xander Nevett | | | | | | 3 | Jack Garritty | Jedd O'Keeffe | Filly by Golden Horn; well beaten in novice events at Leicester (1m2f) and Southwell (1m4f); best watched. | ||
(11)  Krissy | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Mullen | Lucinda Russell | Filly by Calyx; half-sister to three winners at up to 1m6f; likely to need the race on her belated debut. | ||
4th (12)  Melinda | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Lucinda Russell | Ex-Joseph O'Brien; well beaten so far, on stable debut finishing over 14l fifth of eight in a Hamilton maiden (1m3f, heavy; 28-1); others stronger. | ||
(13)  Rainproof | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Elliott | Patrick Morris | 18,000gns buy out of James Fanshawe's yard at Newmarket last October, having shown modest form in two 1m novice events; best watched on stable debut. | ||
| (2) Desejada | | | | | | 4 | Ryan Sexton | John Butler | Two modest efforts, last time finishing about 11l third of five in Yarmouth novice (1m2f, good to firm); the longer trip may suit. | ||
(5)  Meridian Way | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Charlie Johnston | Colt by Le Havre out of a Listed-placed 1m2f winner; 15,000gns yearling; beaten 43l when last of eight on debut at Hamilton last month (1m3f, heavy; 16-1); should do better. | ||
1st (7)  South Pole | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | George Boughey | Looked a pretty useful prospect when runner-up in a Leopardstown maiden for Aidan O'Brien last October (7f, heavy; 33-1, blinkers first time); subsequently sold for 130,000gns; fair form for new yard, gelded before 5l fifth of eight in a Kempton handicap last time (1m4f; blinkers back on); visor now tried; a possible. | ||
3rd (8)  Catch The Light | | | | | | 3 | Jason Watson | Andrew Balding | Placed at Bath (1m2f, good) and Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) on her last two starts; should stay 1m4f but this softer going is a slight concern (withdrawn on soft in May). | ||
(9)  Christian Bruce | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | William Haggas | Home-bred filly by Le Havre out of a 1m4f/1m5f winner; beaten 18l when sixth of nine in a 1m2f Goodwood maiden on debut (soft); likely improver; worth considering. | ||
2nd (10)  Games People Play | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett | Fair form in a Goodwood novice on debut last season (1m1f, soft; 5-1) and in a Newbury maiden on reappearance this term (1m2f, good; form solid); hasn't progressed since going handicapping but had excuses when 10l ninth of 13 over 1m6f at Haydock last time (good; cheekpieces first time, slipped on home turn); headgear retained; this looks easier. |
This maiden can go to GAMES PEOPLE PLAY who ran really well in a Newbury maiden on her reappearance but hasn't fared quite as well since. Catch The Light would be a major threat if she handles the ground and Christian Bruce should improve on her debut run at Goodwood.[Colin Russell]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (4)  She's Got Bottle | | | | | | 5 | Tom Eaves | Lizzie Quinlan | Won twice in May for previous stable (1m/8.5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't fared quite so well for present trainer, last week going down by about 13l when sixth of nine over 1m1f here (soft); bit to prove. | ||
(11)  Medici Pass | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal. | ||
(3)  Distinction | | | | | | 6 | Connor Beasley | John Mackie | Won fourth race of the year at Pontefract in July (1m, soft); rather disappointing since, last week beaten just over 11l when fourth over 1m1f here (soft); could bounce back. | ||
(7)  Manigordo | | | | | | 7 | Connor Murtagh | Adrian Nicholls | Has won five races at up to 7.5f; first run at 1m but hasn't been in the best of form recently; others look stronger. | ||
(9)  Chatty | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Runner-up on three occasions over 7f/1m in June/July, including on soft ground; not so good with cheekpieces (on again) last twice; bit to prove at present. | ||
(2)  Strongbowe | | | | | | 8 | Sean Kirrane | Tim Easterby | Won a five-runner race off 7lb higher over C&D in July last season (good to soft); one of his best runs since when second over 1m at Thirsk last month (good) but a lesser effort last time; a possible. | ||
(8)  Colorada Dancer | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Won a York maiden on final start last season (1m, soft); hasn't progressed but is on a good mark and this softer ground will suit; cheekpieces on for second time. | ||
| 1st (12) Epidavros | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | Katie Scott | Maiden; third in handicaps at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on last two starts; a possible but below par on her only run on soft. | ||
(5)  Alpine Sierra | | | | | | 6 | Amie Waugh | Jim Goldie | Won twice last season (1m/7f); hasn't added to that score but has run well on occasions, notably when runner-up at Ayr in July (7f, good); hasn't run quite so well since; could bounce back. | ||
4th (1)  William Dewhirst | | | | | | 4 | Joanna Mason | Ben Haslam | Winner over 7f here last September (good); mainly disappointing since, although not beaten far when sixth of ten over 7f here last time (good); first run at about 1m. | ||
(10)  Shahnaz | | | | | | 5 | Jason Hart | Daragh Bourke | Has done well for this yard this term, winning at Hamilton in June (8.5f, good to firm) and over 1m1f here in July (good); well beaten last time; soft ground a negative. | ||
(15)  Mighty Power | | | | | | 6 | Callum Shepherd | Stella Barclay | Sound efforts on last two starts (6f/7f) but this stiff 1m on soft ground may not be ideal for him. | ||
3rd (14)  Braes Of Doune | | | | | | 6 | Paul Mulrennan | Jim Goldie | Winner on good ground at Ayr (7f) and Musselburgh (1m) last month; badly hampered in hat-trick bid; could go well but soft ground perhaps not ideal (has won on good to soft). | ||
(13)  Makalu | | | | | | 5 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Having a good season with three wins and four places; sound run when short-head second over 8.5f at Hamilton last time (heavy); should go well. | ||
(6)  Isle Of Wolves | | | | | | 8 | Cam Hardie | Harriet Bethell | Ended a run of three seconds when winning an amateur riders' event over C&D last time (soft); up 4lb; consistent sort who should give another good account. |
A winner over C&D last time, the consistent ISLE OF WOLVES (nap) once again has conditions to suit him and he is taken to beat last week's Hamilton runner-up Makalu.[Colin Russell]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(12)  Sassoon | | | | | | 8 | Andrew Breslin | Ben Haslam | 7f-1m winner on soft ground; not seen since well beaten at Redcar (7f, heavy) last October; profile when fresh, with one exception, suggests he'll be better for this run and also, probably, with a drop in grade. | ||
(7)  Gainsbourg | | | | | | 6 | Andrew Mullen | Daragh Bourke | Multiple winner over 7f-8.5f, most recently at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft; cheekpieces) in July; raced freely when last here (1m1f, soft) on his only start since; not written off but there's a bit to prove. | ||
(11)  On Point | | | | | | 3 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Debut winner (5f, soft) at Newmarket as a juvenile with Charlie Appleby; has been nowhere near that level of form since; cheekpieces swapped for visor; others preferred. | ||
| 4th (2) Broken Spear | | | | | | 8 | Tom Eaves | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | Multiple winner over 5f-7f, mostly on slow ground; began the turf season well enough, with soft ground fourth-placed efforts at Doncaster (7f) and Leicester (6f); well beaten on AW on sole start since; competitive mark and not ruled out. | ||
(3)  Ugo Gregory | | | | | | 8 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Prolific winner over 6f-7.5f, on good or slower; inconsistent; off the boil on his last two starts but went close when just 1lb higher at Beverley (7.5f, soft) in July and if he turns up in that mood he'd be a big player. | ||
(4)  Detective | | | | | | 8 | Connor Murtagh | Dianne Sayer | Multiple winner from 7f-1m3f, including six times here; latest success was over C&D (good) on his penultimate start, when 4lb lower; just as effective on slow ground; has a very lack-lustre effort last time to shake off and has each-way claims if he can. | ||
2nd (6)  The Amazon | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | James Tate | Won decisively in a Windsor maiden (6f, good to soft) in April; finished last when favourite in both subsequent handicap starts, both over 6f (on soft and then good to firm); gelded since and now goes up in trip for his return; that could suit and he remains of interest from a workable mark. | ||
3rd (9)  Catton Lady | | | | | | 3 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | Sprang a 33-1 surprise here (5f, good) on debut last year; placed on six further occasions at up to 7.5f since, including on good to soft; each-way claims if shrugging off a below-par effort. | ||
(10)  Rainwater | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Appears to act on slow ground although his best effort came when second at Chester (7.5f) on good in July; well below that level since but he's back to a competitive mark for this drop in grade and drop back in trip, so it could be foolish to write him off. | ||
(5)  Roach Power | | | | | | 5 | Paul Mulrennan | Tim Easterby | 5f-7f winner on slow ground; showed last time at Hamilton (6f, soft) that he could be competitive from 1lb higher and he would be in the mix if he could back up with a similar effort; handles this track and did win twice in this month last year. | ||
1st (8)  Myal | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Steph Hollinshead | Has made steady progress and got off the mark at the fifth attempt when racing prominently to win a 0-70 at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last month; the form of that race is working out well; has to prove he handles soft ground (brother Albeseeingyer won on it) and he's a contender if he does. | ||
(1)  Hectic | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | 6f Newbury novice winner when with Richard Hannon and reached an RPR of 94 on handicap debut last year (7f, soft); sliding in the weights this season and couldn't make the most of a drop into this grade at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest; on a handy mark if revived. |
Few of these go into the race on an upward curve and that is an encouraging sign for the selection, MYAL, who is improving and whose win last month is working out well. He is taken to follow up from 4lb higher. The Amazon may be able to get back on track, having been gelded, and he could prove a significant danger. Course specialist Detective can't be discounted, while it's also the time of year to keep an eye on Roach Power.[Jonathan Doidge]