Carlisle Races & Results Tomform Monday 16th May 2022

There were 45 Races on Monday 16th May 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Redcar, 7 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Leicester, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Windsor, 8 races at Killarney, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 16th May 2022

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

13:20 Carlisle Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Deguello (4/1 -7%)
Deguello

4/1(-7%)
(2) Deguello 4/1, Foaled April 9. £40,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1¼m-1½m winner Springbank and 1½m winner Expressionism. Dam 6f/7f winner (including at 2 yrs).
1
1st (6) Queen Of Deauville (3/1 -33%)
Queen Of Deauville

3/1(-33%)
(6) Queen Of Deauville 3/1, Foaled January 23. €40,000 yearling, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 7f winner Dutch Treat and 1m winner Barud.
2
2nd (3) Monte Forte (1.4/1 +65%)
Monte Forte

1.4/1(+65%)
(3) Monte Forte 1.4/1, Foaled February 20. 47,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Bettys Hope and 5f winner Compton Poppy. Interesting newcomer, bred to be sharp.
3
3rd (1) Al Hitmi (2.5/1 +38%)
Al Hitmi

2.5/1(+38%)
(1) Al Hitmi 2.5/1, Foaled March 7. 22,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel colt. Dam, 1m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to US Grade 3 1½m winner Ms Peintore, from a good family.
4
4th (4) Carmentis (10/1 -25%)
Carmentis

10/1(-25%)
(4) Carmentis 10/1, Foaled April 14. €95,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to 7.4f winner Frank Arthur and 2-y-o 5f winner Sloane Peterson and half-sister to smart winner up to 7.6f Arnold Lane. Dam unraced. Not discounted on debut.
5th
5th (5) Dixiedoodledragon (16/1 -14%)
Dixiedoodledragon

16/1(-14%)
(5) Dixiedoodledragon 16/1, Foaled April 22. €13,000 yearling, Dragon Pulse filly. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to smart 5f winner Green Door out of smart 5f winner Inourhearts.
LTO Selection:

13:20 Carlisle Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Ventura Flame (10/1 -11%)
Ventura Flame

10/1(-11%)
(3) Ventura Flame 10/1, C&D winner. Off 6 months, last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good, 16/1) 20 days ago, slowly away and looking rusty. Could do better here.
2
2nd (7) Stalingrad (2.75/1 +58%)
Stalingrad

2.75/1(+58%)
(7) Stalingrad 2.75/1, Fair maiden. Off 6 months. This test could be too sharp for him on return.
3
3rd (8) Good Earth (2.5/1 +25%)
Good Earth

2.5/1(+25%)
(8) Good Earth 2.5/1, 7/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Should get a strong pace to aim at and can go well.
4
4th (1) Rhythm (16/1 +36%)
Rhythm

16/1(+36%)
(1) Rhythm 16/1, Runner-up at York on yard debut last September but not in anything like the same form since, slowly away and ninth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) on return 21 days ago. Tough to assess at present.
5th
5th (6) Runninwild (4.5/1 -13%)
Runninwild

4.5/1(-13%)
(6) Runninwild 4.5/1, Steadily progressive sprint handicapper last season, making all over further here in August. 12/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on return 16 days ago, possibly needing the run.
6th
6th (2) Melody King (5/1 -25%)
Melody King

5/1(-25%)
(2) Melody King 5/1, Won twice over 5f last summer. Off 7 months. Returns with yard in form. One to note.
7th
7th (9) Amazing Alba (80/1 -21%)
Amazing Alba

80/1(-21%)
(9) Amazing Alba 80/1, Won at Ayr in July. Off 7 months. Hood back on. Will find easier opportunities.
8th
8th (5) East Street Revue (10/1 +44%)
East Street Revue

10/1(+44%)
(5) East Street Revue 10/1, Won back-to-back handicaps last summer. Last of 7 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 16/1) on return 25 days ago, better for run.
LTO Selection:

13:55 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (14) Nearly A Gonna (20/1 +39%)
Nearly A Gonna

20/1(+39%)
(14) Nearly A Gonna 20/1, 9/2, below form sixth of 17 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy), slowly away. Off 7 months.
2
2nd (10) King Of Tonga (5.5/1 +31%)
King Of Tonga

5.5/1(+31%)
(10) King Of Tonga 5.5/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract in April. 4/1, creditable ¾-length second of 7 to Ghathanfar in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good) 13 days ago.
3
3rd (4) Redzone (10/1 -18%)
Redzone

10/1(-18%)
(4) Redzone 10/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 13/2) 17 days ago, plenty in hand. New mark leaves no margin for error back on turf but he's thriving.
4
4th (8) Dream Together (3/1 +40%)
Dream Together

3/1(+40%)
(8) Dream Together 3/1, Won 15-runner handicap (10/3) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago by neck from Macho Pride. 2 lb rise won't prevent another very bold bid.
5th
5th (16) Blazing Hot (10/1 +17%)
Blazing Hot

10/1(+17%)
(16) Blazing Hot 10/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 11/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 20 days ago.
6th
6th (3) Ghathanfar (5/1 +44%)
Ghathanfar

5/1(+44%)
(3) Ghathanfar 5/1, 5/2, won 7-runner handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good) 13 days ago by ¾ length from King of Tonga. Up 6 lb in a deeper handicap.
7th
7th (5) Captain Vallo (8.5/1 +23%)
Captain Vallo

8.5/1(+23%)
(5) Captain Vallo 8.5/1, 25/1, creditable 2 lengths fourth of 15 to Merry Secret in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Can remain competitive.
8th
8th (1) Devil's Angel (16/1 -14%)
Devil's Angel

16/1(-14%)
(1) Devil's Angel 16/1, 11/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. That was disappointing given the promise of his Beverley run.
9th
9th (12) After John (6/1 +0%)
After John

6/1(+0%)
(12) After John 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Creditable length second of 15 to Merry Secret in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 3/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
10th
10th (13) Kilconquhar (25/1 -25%)
Kilconquhar

25/1(-25%)
(13) Kilconquhar 25/1, Latest win at Newcastle in December. 16/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 15 days ago.
11th
11th (7) Fox Hill (25/1 +24%)
Fox Hill

25/1(+24%)
(7) Fox Hill 25/1, Last of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 22 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal.
12th
12th (17) Custodian (80/1 -21%)
Custodian

80/1(-21%)
(17) Custodian 80/1, Temperamental sort. 125/1, last of 7 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good). Off 8 months.
13th
13th (6) Aikido (50/1 -127%)
Aikido

50/1(-127%)
(6) Aikido 50/1, Unreliable individual. 33/1, first run since leaving G. M. Lyons when last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f), slowly away. Off 134 days and has had a wind op.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Detective (3.5/1 +0%)
Detective

3.5/1(+0%)
(9) Detective 3.5/1, Posted a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good, 10/3) 15 days ago. Course winner too, so he merits consideration.
2
2nd (2) Cassy O (7/1 +30%)
Cassy O

7/1(+30%)
(2) Cassy O 7/1, 10/1, below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3
3rd (7) Makeen (1.1/1 +56%)
Makeen

1.1/1(+56%)
(7) Makeen 1.1/1, Confirmed reappearance promise when landing 12-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, 5/2) 30 days ago. Still low mileage, so has to be taken seriously nudged up just 2 lb.
4
4th (8) End Zone (14/1 +44%)
End Zone

14/1(+44%)
(8) End Zone 14/1, Course winner. Only ninth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft, 20/1) 40 days ago. Others have achieved more.
5th
5th (5) Tangled (8/1 +0%)
Tangled

8/1(+0%)
(5) Tangled 8/1, Landed this event 12 months ago, and not disgraced after 7 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap (11/2) at Pontefract (8f, good) 19 days ago. Needs considering.
6th
6th (3) Jump The Gun (9/1 -13%)
Jump The Gun

9/1(-13%)
(3) Jump The Gun 9/1, Stumbled badly 4f out when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 15/2) 8 days ago. Not discounted with that return under his belt.
7th
7th (1) Queen's Sargent (33/1 -83%)
Queen's Sargent

33/1(-83%)
(1) Queen's Sargent 33/1, Off 6 months ahead of fading seventh of 11 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 28 days ago. Should strip fitter now, so no forlorn hope.
LTO Selection:

15:05 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Carlisle Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Manaslu (1.25/1 +55%)
Manaslu

1.25/1(+55%)
(6) Manaslu 1.25/1, Twice-raced gelding. Well-backed 2/1, improved from debut when third of 6 in maiden at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. May do better again.
2
2nd (9) Topomania (1/1 -100%)
Topomania

1/1(-100%)
(9) Topomania 1/1, 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Siyouni gelding who made an encouraging start to his career when second of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 17 days ago. Entitled to progress and every chance he will go one better with yard in fine form.
3
3rd (12) Twilight Falls (16/1 -14%)
Twilight Falls

16/1(-14%)
(12) Twilight Falls 16/1, 5,000 gns yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f winner Marshal Dan and 6f winner Electric Mistress. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 6f Glass Slippers. Market check advised.
4
4th (8) Thunderhill (100/1 -52%)
Thunderhill

100/1(-52%)
(8) Thunderhill 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Ayr (8f, good, 100/1) 3 weeks ago, having run of race. Easy to look elsewhere.
5th
5th (11) Kaze Wo Atsumete (100/1 -52%)
Kaze Wo Atsumete

100/1(-52%)
(11) Kaze Wo Atsumete 100/1, Equiano filly. Dam, maiden (best effort at 6f) out of useful winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner) Simianna.
6th
6th (2) Milliemix (200/1 -100%)
Milliemix

200/1(-100%)
(2) Milliemix 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 250/1, last of 10 in maiden at Musselburgh (8f, good) 7 days ago.
7th
7th (10) Jazz Samba (40/1 +39%)
Jazz Samba

40/1(+39%)
(10) Jazz Samba 40/1, El Kabeir filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Gwaihir.
8th
8th (1) Aighear (50/1 +24%)
Aighear

50/1(+24%)
(1) Aighear 50/1, Twice-raced filly on Flat. Again showed little when eighth of 10 in maiden at Musselburgh (8f, good, 50/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Tough to see her featuring.
9th
9th (4) Allo Arry (14/1 +22%)
Allo Arry

14/1(+22%)
(4) Allo Arry 14/1, Es Que Love gelding. Brother to useful 6f-9f winner Hong Kong Harry and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Body Sculpt and 7f winner Vital Energy. Dam, French 2-y-o 1m winner.
10th
10th (3) Acoustic (18/1 -29%)
Acoustic

18/1(-29%)
(3) Acoustic 18/1, Twice-raced colt. Ran to a similar level as on debut when eleventh of 14 in minor event (66/1) at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 6 months.
11th
11th (5) Calderbank (300/1 -355%)
Calderbank

300/1(-355%)
(5) Calderbank 300/1, 80/1, last of 6 in maiden at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on debut 15 days ago.
12th
12th (7) Mr Quigley (50/1 +0%)
Mr Quigley

50/1(+0%)
(7) Mr Quigley 50/1, Iffraaj gelding. Dam 9f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Dhanyata. Best watched unless the market says otherwise.
LTO Selection:

15:40 Carlisle Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Time To Rumble (1.5/1 +63%)
Time To Rumble

1.5/1(+63%)
(5) Time To Rumble 1.5/1, Modest maiden. 7/1, good fourth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
2
2nd (1) Latenightmistake (7/1 -27%)
Latenightmistake

7/1(-27%)
(1) Latenightmistake 7/1, AW maiden winner over 7f in February. Well-held sixth over 1m at Bath since but she may fare better back down in trip for handicap debut with yard in very good form.
3
3rd (3) Liv Lucky (4.5/1 -80%)
Liv Lucky

4.5/1(-80%)
(3) Liv Lucky 4.5/1, Good second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 5/1) 19 days ago. Runner-up sole previous outing on turf. Stays 7f. One to consider.
4
4th (6) Copperline (6/1 +50%)
Copperline

6/1(+50%)
(6) Copperline 6/1, Well held in 3 quick runs over sprint trips last month. Possible improver in handicaps over further.
5th
5th (2) Gurkhali Girl (6.5/1 -30%)
Gurkhali Girl

6.5/1(-30%)
(2) Gurkhali Girl 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, not given a hard time when fifth of 10 in maiden at Ayr (1m, good) on reappearance 21 days ago. Appeals as a likely improver in handicaps. All the more interesting if backed.
6th
6th (9) Capple Girl (300/1 -275%)
Capple Girl

300/1(-275%)
(9) Capple Girl 300/1, Has beaten only a couple him in a handful of starts over 5f/6f. Big outsider.
7th
7th (7) Perseption (10/1 +9%)
Perseption

10/1(+9%)
(7) Perseption 10/1, Best effort when third (Lady Lou second) of 11 on 7f Newcastle handicap debut in March. Claims if she can build on that.
8th
8th (8) Fighting Chance (14/1 +83%)
Fighting Chance

14/1(+83%)
(8) Fighting Chance 14/1, Little form. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 6 days ago, doing too much too soon. Easy to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Darbucks (5.5/1 +31%)
Darbucks

5.5/1(+31%)
(5) Darbucks 5.5/1, 4/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, merely closing up late. Likely to find one or two too good once again.
2
2nd (6) Methinks (14/1 +0%)
Methinks

14/1(+0%)
(6) Methinks 14/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1) 21 days ago, merely closing up late. Others make greater appeal.
3
3rd (2) Khurumbi (1.75/1 +13%)
Khurumbi

1.75/1(+13%)
(2) Khurumbi 1.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 4/1) 21 days ago. Likely to benefit from the step up to this trip and she has to be taken seriously.
4
4th (3) Clodovea (4.5/1 +47%)
Clodovea

4.5/1(+47%)
(3) Clodovea 4.5/1, 9/1, bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good) 13 days ago. Wasn't beaten far when fifth of 13 at Catterick on penultimate start, and a reproduction of that would put her firmly in the picture.
5th
5th (1) Ba Na Hills (2.25/1 -20%)
Ba Na Hills

2.25/1(-20%)
(1) Ba Na Hills 2.25/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. 5/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 15 days ago. Drop back in trip shouldn't be an issue and he's high on the shortlist.
6th
6th (4) Herbertandflorence (100/1 -150%)
Herbertandflorence

100/1(-150%)
(4) Herbertandflorence 100/1, 66/1, last of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and he's hard to warm to here.
7th
7th (9) Callsign Phoenix (66/1 -100%)
Callsign Phoenix

66/1(-100%)
(9) Callsign Phoenix 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, soft) 35 days ago, slowly away. Huge step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.
8th
8th (7) Power Il Topo (40/1 -21%)
Power Il Topo

40/1(-21%)
(7) Power Il Topo 40/1, 12/1, below form ninth of 19 in nursery at Redcar (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months ahead of this debut for new yard and she's probably best watched.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) The Navigator (1.75/1 +0%)
The Navigator

1.75/1(+0%)
(1) The Navigator 1.75/1, Course winner. 2/1, won 8-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) 27 days ago, easing clear. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Clearly in good heart, and nicely handicapped.
2
2nd (9) Jamil (3.5/1 +22%)
Jamil

3.5/1(+22%)
(9) Jamil 3.5/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in April. Third of 5 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 11/10) 33 days ago. Merits consideration.
3
3rd (5) Whitwell (3.5/1 +13%)
Whitwell

3.5/1(+13%)
(5) Whitwell 3.5/1, Good second of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Thirsk (12f, good) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Should be thereabouts again.
4
4th (3) Let Her Loose (7/1 +7%)
Let Her Loose

7/1(+7%)
(3) Let Her Loose 7/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. 12/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 18 days ago. Could get involved.
5th
5th (6) Ooh La Lah (6.5/1 +28%)
Ooh La Lah

6.5/1(+28%)
(6) Ooh La Lah 6.5/1, 8/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Returns with a bit to prove.
6th
6th (4) Peripeteia (66/1 -313%)
Peripeteia

66/1(-313%)
(4) Peripeteia 66/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in December. Last of 4 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 19 days ago. Difficult ask.
7th
7th (10) Toutatis (66/1 -136%)
Toutatis

66/1(-136%)
(10) Toutatis 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Up against it.
8th
8th (2) Monticello (28/1 -100%)
Monticello

28/1(-100%)
(2) Monticello 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2016. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good, 150/1). Off 10 months. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred.
LTO Selection:

17:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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