Carlisle Races & Results 1 Thursday 29th August 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Carlisle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 29th August 2024

There were 40 Races on Thursday 29th August 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Carlisle, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 29th August 2024

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

14:18 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +18%) Isle Of Wolves	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Isle Of Wolves 9/2, Thirty runs since last win in 2019. Good second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) in June, headed late on. Didn't appear to do much wrong so needs considering despite losing sequence. Last win in 2019 but good 2nd last 3 starts, including for today's rider; each-way chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +0%) Ballsbridge	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Ballsbridge 4/1, Has yet to taste success in 9 starts but he returned to form when ¾-length second of 8 to Star of St James in handicap (7/2) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Not the most consistent but is fairly weighted if he can back that up for yard amongst the winners. 0-9; two fair runs this season, latest over 1m; softer ground a concern.
3	9 3rd (9) (28/1 -12%) Tasever	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Tasever 28/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, first run since leaving Tim Easterby when eighth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 24 days ago, weakening 2f out. Cheekpieces back on. Longstanding maiden; below-par last twice, latest over C&D (visor); cheekpieces back on.
4	6 4th (6) (5/2 +17%) Star Of St James	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Star Of St James 5/2, C&D winner who comes here in fine form, deservedly back to winning ways at Redcar (1m) in July before following up in dominant fashion at Nottingham (10.2f) 16 days ago. Up 9 lb but respected nevertheless in this groove. In fine for for today's rider, winning last two, latest (1m2f) by 8.5l; up 9lb; contender.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/1 +22%) Darbucks	7 7/1(+22%)	(7) Darbucks 7/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022 but placed on first 3 starts this season. However, below-par efforts on his last 2 outings, fifth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f) 57 days ago, so he needs to get back on track. Tongue strap on 1st time. Trip/ground suit; two good runs in May but not done as well last twice; tongue-tie tried.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 +12%) Cage Rattler	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Cage Rattler 22/1, Unreliable sort who has made a low-key start for new connections, fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Others make more appeal. Ex-Irish; won over 7f on soft in May; not done as well since; others look stronger.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +29%) Annandale	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Annandale 5/1, Comes here on a lengthy losing run but very much caught the eye on second start having rejoined this yard when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (11.2f) 8 days ago, finishing with running left. Worth a look significantly down in trip. Four wins at up to 1m5f; eyecatcher when 4th here last time (1m3f); 1m perhaps too short.
8th	12 8th (12) (200/1 -100%) Gaazooo	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Gaazooo 200/1, 150/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to firm) 18 days ago, headed over 3f out and dropping away. Plenty to prove stepping down in trip. Modest performer who is hard to fancy.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -260%) King Sharja	12 12/1(-260%)	(5) King Sharja 12/1, Fallen plenty in the weights and back on track, landing back-to-back handicaps at Beverley (7.4f) in recent weeks. Rates a live player in hat-trick bid up 4 lb. Has won two 7.5f h'caps on good to firm on last two runs but this softer going not ideal.
10th	1 10th (1) (40/1 -150%) Aldbourne	40 40/1(-150%)	(1) Aldbourne 40/1, Dual winner on Flat for Harry Eustace during 2022. Largely disappointing last season and whilst he's yet to feature over hurdles for present stable, some of his efforts haven't been devoid of encouragement. Still, others rate stronger back on the level. Two wins over 1m2f in 2022; not run as well since (over hurdles last twice); headgear on.
11th	11 11th (11) (50/1 +0%) Bingley Crocker	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Bingley Crocker 50/1, Eighth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 13 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Steps back up in trip here but he needs to show more encouraging signs before becoming of interest. Maiden; on a fair mark despite being 1lb out of the handicap; more needed.

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14:18 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A winner at Redcar last month, Star Of St James made it two wins from two under Stephanie Dorey when making all for a clearcut success at Nottingham recently. The pair have formed quite the partnership and he must be respected up 9lb, but preference is for BALLSBRIDGE. The selection went down by half-a-length to the former at Redcar last time, and on significantly better terms he can turn the tables. The hat-trick-seeking King Sharja enters calculations, as does Isle of Wolves.

ANNANDALE's losing run tempers enthusiasm but he very much caught the eye when fourth over further here 8 days ago, finishing with running left having been set a lot to do. He could be worth chancing to build on that effort down significantly in trip. Ballsbridge for the in-form Jennie Candlish yard and thriving pair Star of St James and King Sharja are others to consider.

Despite his 9lb rise for his easy win over 1m2f at Nottingham last time, STAR OF ST JAMES is taken to win again.

14:18 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:48 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 +0%) Northern Ticker	0.909091 10/11(+0%)	(2) Northern Ticker 10/11, Son of Mehmas who confirmed promise of his C&D debut third when readily landing 8-runner novice (11/8) at Newcastle (6f) 27 days ago. Form working out and big shout returned to turf with further progress on the cards. Bettered debut run when winning on AW last time (6f; strong form); should go well.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/4 +22%) Airspeed	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(1) Airspeed 7/4, Got off the mark in straightforward fashion in 5f Hamilton maiden in July and ran at least as well when finding only a progressive stablemate too strong in 6-runner Haydock nursery (6f) 25 days ago. Looks sure to be thereabouts again back in novice company. Won 5f maiden on second start; short-head second in 6f nursery latest; chance.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 +27%) Reddeef	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Reddeef 4/1, €120,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Produced a promising first effort when sixth of 15 in maiden at Newmarket (6f, good) on debut 20 days ago, found wanting for experience at a crucial stage but keeping on final 100 yds. Looks sure to improve. By Blue Point out of a 5f winner; fair sixth on debut at Newmarket; improvement needed.
4	10 4th (10) (100/1 -150%) That Lucas Fella	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) That Lucas Fella 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 13/2, ninth of 10 in novice at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) on debut 52 days ago, running green and no extra final 1f. Probably one for further down the line. 7,000euros breeze-up buy; well beaten over 7f on debut; may do better at 6f; more needed.
5th	7 5th (7) (66/1 -230%) Keep The Gold	66 66/1(-230%)	(7) Keep The Gold 66/1, Foaled April 19. 6,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Half-brother to smart 6f/7f winner Prisoner's Dilemma and 6f-1m winner Epic Express. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner. 6,000gns yearling by Havana Gold out of a 1m AW winner; looks stable's second string.
6th	6 6th (6) (25/1 -79%) Hill Street Blues	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Hill Street Blues 25/1, Blue Point colt. Showed ability both starts to date, sixth of 11 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 5/2) 34 days ago, still green and not knocked about. Tongue strap on 1st time and he remains open to improvement. Fair efforts at York and Thirsk; tongue-tie now tried; looks more of a nursery sort.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -230%) Golden Harmony	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Golden Harmony 66/1, Foaled April 28. €115,000 yearling, Kameko gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 9f Mise En Scene and 1¼m/11f winner Figures. Dam unraced half-sister to 1000 Guineas winner (stayed 1¼m) Speciosa. Appeals on paper but he may be better for this initial experience. By Kameko out of a half-sister to a 1,000 Guineas winner; likely to improve for the run.
8th	4 8th (4) (200/1 -100%) Fan Mail	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Fan Mail 200/1, Foaled March 10. 8,000 gns foal, Mayson gelding. Looked one for the longer-term when tenth of 11 in novice at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 41 days ago. By Mayson out of a 1m2f winner; beaten 33l at 50-1 on Pontefract debut; best watched.
9th	9 9th (9) (80/1 -300%) Tabago Moon	80 80/1(-300%)	(9) Tabago Moon 80/1, Foaled March 15. €10,000 2-y-o (private sale), Profitable colt. Showed ability when fourth of 11 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good) on debut 16 days ago, threatening before no extra final 1f. Likely to improve. 10,000euros 2yo in July; fourth of 11 in a Hamilton maiden on debut; likely improver.
10th	3 10th (3) (150/1 -355%) Blue Lakota	150 150/1(-355%)	(3) Blue Lakota 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, shaped better than distance beaten suggests when ninth of 10 in novice at this C&D (good) 54 days ago, travelling well but not finding much. Not one to write off but nurseries promise to be more his bag. Modest efforts so far (well behind Northern Ticker latest); gelded since; may improve.

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14:48 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

NORTHERN TICKER caught the eye when keeping on for third over this course and distance on his debut in July. The son of Mehmas put his rivals to the sword at Newcastle next time and a penalty is unlikely to prevent him from mounting another stern challenge. Airspeed sets the standard with an official rating of 81 and he is the main threat, while Reddeef, who displayed some promise on his racecourse bow at Newmarket earlier in the month, is also noted.

As anticipated, NORTHERN TICKER confirmed the promise of his C&D debut third when running out a ready winner at Newcastle 4 weeks ago and with that form working out he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid under a penalty. Airspeed is progressing gradually and feared returned to novice company. Reddeef, following his encouraging debut effort at Newmarket, is another to consider.

An interesting novice event in which Newcastle winner NORTHERN TICKER is taken to follow up by beating Hamilton winner Airspeed.

14:48 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:18 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +21%) Roberto Caro	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(5) Roberto Caro 11/4, Still lightly raced and made an impressive winning start for his third stable when landing a 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f) in July. Similar form from 6 lb higher when fifth of 15 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm) 25 days ago. In the mix again. 7f winner last term; won over 6f on stable debut and good run last time; a possible.
2	7 2nd (7) (40/1 -21%) Thursday's Child	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Thursday's Child 40/1, Harry Angel filly who won first 2 starts in maiden/novice company and ran a solid race when fourth in a competitive York handicap (7f) in May. However, she's failed to beat a rival in pair of outings subsequently and 62-day break needs to have had positive effect. Two wins earlier this year; not done as well last 2 starts; could do better after a break.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 -13%) Eye Of Dubai	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Eye Of Dubai 9/4, Won 7f Catterick novice (heavy) on return in April and only lost race in stewards' room on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f) later that month. Solid in-the-frame efforts more recently, fourth of 9 in handicap at Chester (6.1f) 33 days ago. Merits consideration. Won 7f novice on heavy in April; two good runs in 6f handicaps last two starts; chance.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +9%) Irish Nectar	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Irish Nectar 10/1, Signed off last season with 5f maiden and nursery wins in the mud at Nottingham/York. Yet to scale same heights in trio of starts so far this term but return to easier ground than previously this year a plus and this is a drop in class. Two wins on soft over 5f last autumn; fared less well this term; going suits; a possible.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 -78%) Valentine Catcher	4 4/1(-78%)	(2) Valentine Catcher 4/1, Progressive sort who landed the first of his 3 starts as a juvenile and, following 8 months off, marked himself down as potentially useful when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 16 days ago. Still unexposed and he's very much of interest again. Novice winner last term (6f, soft); won on h'cap debut last time; progressive; chance.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/1 +21%) Princess Alex	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Princess Alex 11/1, Left her reappearance in her wake when landing handicaps at Haydock/Beverley earlier this year. Hit hard by the assessor and not figured since, eighth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (1m) 47 days ago. Returns to sprinting now and her mark is easing. Won over 5f as a 2yo and over 7f/7.5f earlier this year; interesting down in trip.
7th	4 7th (4) (15/2 +17%) Hedge Fund	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(4) Hedge Fund 15/2, Dual winner at 2 yrs who resumed with good placed efforts on first 2 starts during the spring. Recent efforts mixed but possibly found the test too much tackling 7f for the first time at Doncaster 26 days ago. This more suitable with forecast ground also in his favour. Won two nurseries in 2023; highly tried this term (good runs first 2 starts); bit to prove.
8th	8 8th (8) (20/1 -43%) Knicks	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Knicks 20/1, Finished runner-up on return/yard debut at Catterick (6f, heavy) in April and went one place better at Chester (5f) a month later. Went off too hard returned to that venue when last seen 47 days ago but he's certainly not one to be writing off. Visor left off. In good form in the spring; pulled hard in visor last twice; no headgear now; interesting.

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15:18 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

VALENTINE CATCHER returned from a 248-day absence to score on his handicap bow at Nottingham recently, an effort for which he was subsequently raised 2lb. Tim Easterby's charge remains open to any amount of improvement and, given that he seems versatile regarding ground, it would be no surprise to see him go in again. Eye Of Dubai performed with credit in a class 2 at Chester last month and must be respected down in grade, while Roberto Caro is most appealing of the remainder.

VALENTINE CATCHER made light of an 8-month absence and looked potentially useful in the process when making a winning handicap debut at Nottingham 16 days ago. Nudged up just 2 lb, he remains unexposed and is very much of interest again. Roberto Caro and Eye of Dubai may emerge as the chief threats.

An interesting handicap in which the vote goes to VALENTINE CATCHER who should improve on his reappearance win at Nottingham.

15:18 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:48 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 +7%) Suzette	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(1) Suzette 13/2, Zoustar filly who built on debut promise when third at Pontefract (6f) in June. May not have been ideally suited by the track when filling same spot in maiden at Epsom (7f) 7 weeks ago and switch to nurseries in her favour now. Keeping-on 3rd over 6f; no improvement upped to 7f since; this level is more suitable.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 -33%) Greek Gift	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(3) Greek Gift 5/2, C&D winner who is being kept busy in recent weeks, taking her tally in nurseries to 2-4 when landing 11-runner event at Beverley (7.4f) 2 weeks ago. Sound claims again up 7 lb. Won 2-4 handicaps (about 7f; good and good to firm); up 7lb for latest; this is harder.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +26%) Big Bug	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Big Bug 10/3, Placed on 3 of her 5 starts in maidens and matched pick of form when third of 7 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, good to soft) 50 days ago, headed 1f out but keeping on. Longer trip here may bring on a little more progress. All races at sprint trips, keeping on steadily in 3rd at Lingfield latest; can find more.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +6%) Sealine	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) Sealine 15/2, Ten Sovereigns colt who finished fifth of 7 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good) on qualifying run 22 days ago, running green and closing up late. Step up in trip promises to suit now handicapping and better likely in the offing. Some promise on debut; never sighted since but handicaps more suitable; should stay 7f.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 -129%) Miss Cast	8 8/1(-129%)	(7) Miss Cast 8/1, Acclamation filly who has progressed a little with each start to date, steady headway over 1f out when third of 9 in novice at Thirsk (6f) on qualifying run 43 days ago. Interesting now tackling nurseries up in trip. Promising 3rd behind useful rivals at Thirsk in July; 7f should suit on handicap debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +0%) Unthinkable	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Unthinkable 12/1, Winner at Beverley in May but record has been patchy subsequently, sixth of 8 in nursery at Catterick (6f, firm, 28/1) 10 days ago. Forecast easier ground here can help but others appeal more overall. Best turf form at 5f on soft; well held last two starts; big trip query upped to 7f.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 +44%) Uncle Sam	9 9/1(+44%)	(8) Uncle Sam 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, eighth of 10 in nursery at Beverley (5f, good) 14 days ago, weakening over 1f out. More needed up significantly in trip. Has ability but faded back over 5f on handicap debut and now goes the other way in trip.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +0%) Treble Winners	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Treble Winners 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to firm, 17/2) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut and the betting may prove a useful guide. Disappointing latest but quite promising 3rd over 7f previously; handicap debut.

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15:48 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Greek Gift has an obvious chance after a very comfortable success over the extended 7f in a similar race at Beverley a fortnight ago, with a 7lb higher mark looking a fair assessment. However, SUZETTE was just ahead of Karl Burke's filly when they clashed at Redcar on her debut in May and, having shown promise in two starts since, the daughter of Zoustar shades preference on her nursery debut. Miss Cast and Sealine have similar profiles and are others for the shortlist.

MISS CAST showed a little more than previously when third at Thirsk 6 weeks ago and, with the switch to handicaps/step up in trip both rating likely positives, she's selected to take a step forward and come out on top. Greek Gift scored in good style at Beverley 2 weeks ago and is feared, with Sealine and Big Bug completing the shortlist.

The slower ground is a query for Greek Gift and preference is for MISS CAST who should be suited by 7f now she goes handicapping.

15:48 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +0%) Rockymountainway	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Rockymountainway 7/2, Winner at Ffos Las (7f, good to soft) in June. 5/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 43 days ago. Respected as a 3-y-o against largely older and more exposed rivals. On the up, excellent second at Yarmouth latest; big player off an unchanged mark.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/2 -29%) Jonny Concrete	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Jonny Concrete 9/2, 9/2 and cheekpieces on first time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Ayr (7f, good) 19 days ago. Only nudged up 2 lb and should go well again if the headgear continues to work. Cheekpieces on when off the mark at Ayr 19 days ago; not taken lightly with headgear on.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/2 +39%) Rough Diamond	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(1) Rough Diamond 11/2, Latest win at Dundalk in July. Better effort for new yard when sixth of 9 in C&D handicap (good to soft) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to build on that now. Not discredited for his new yard when C&D sixth eight days ago; very much one to consider.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 -267%) Strongbowe	22 22/1(-267%)	(4) Strongbowe 22/1, Course winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, good, 12/1) 13 days ago. Player off the same mark. Course winner; back on track when second at Thirsk 13 days ago; can go well again.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 +44%) Harswell Duke	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Harswell Duke 5/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at York (9f, soft) 75 days ago. Down in trip. Runner-up twice off this mark in the spring and Tudhope is often a good booking for the stable. It's now 16 outings since his last win and he comes here below par; others appeal more.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 -43%) Rory	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Rory 10/1, Unreliable type. Latest win at Musselburgh in July. 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in C&D handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago, merely closing up late after his usual slowish start. Scored at Musselburgh (7f) in July and has continued in good nick; shortlisted.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +10%) Only In Jakarta	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Only In Jakarta 9/1, Blinkered first time, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 12/1) 13 days ago. Returned to form in first-time blinkers with Thirsk third 13 days ago; needs to back it up.
8th	10 8th (10) (22/1 -83%) Sir Maxi	22 22/1(-83%)	(10) Sir Maxi 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Richard Fahey when bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 12 days ago, barely adequate test. This trip more suitable. Worth a second look in the betting. Encouraging sixth for Sam England in 6f Ripon h'cap 12 days ago; very much one to consider.
9th	2 9th (2) (25/1 -56%) Deputy	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Deputy 25/1, Lost his way last autumn and hasn't been since. Back on a good mark but watching brief probably the percentage call after 10 months off. Ended last season well out of sorts; returns from ten months off with something to prove.
10th	8 10th (8) (7/1 +13%) American Star	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) American Star 7/1, Latest win at Chester (7f) in July. 16/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago, nearest finish. The return to 7f is in his favour. Won at Chester in July and solid Hamilton fifth 16 days ago; can make his presence felt.

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16:20 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

JONNY CONCRETE showed a game attitude with first-time cheekpieces added when he made all at Ayr 19 days ago and, having gone well when second on his only previous visit to this venue, another bold showing is expected from Iain Jardine's gelding off just 2lb higher. Dual course winner Strongbowe hinted at a revival at Thirsk last time, although the progressive Rockymountainway may be more of a threat on just her fourth start in a handicap.

STRONGBOWE was a back-to-form second at Thirsk a fortnight ago and has handicapping scope if he can build on that having scored over 1m here last year off 6 lb higher. The main threat may come from 3-y-os Rockymountainway, who travels up from Newmarket, and Jonny Concrete, a recent winner at Ayr.

Progressive ROCKYMOUNTAINWAY (nap) is taken to resume winning ways on the back of her excellent Yarmouth second last time

16:20 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (22/1 +33%) Mystical Maria	22 22/1(+33%)	(9) Mystical Maria 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 10 on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago. Has work to do. Last of ten on her handicap debut at Haydock (1m) 19 days ago; needs to get back on track.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 +68%) John Chard Vc	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(1) John Chard Vc 9/2, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. This is a drop in class with Tudhope doing the steering. Check the betting. Winless since 2022 but he arrives in decent form; needs considering back down in trip.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 -220%) Rose Branch	8 8/1(-220%)	(6) Rose Branch 8/1, Winner at Hamilton (8.3f) in June. Good second of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) 35 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Excellent second at Sandown latest; form franked so merits serious consideration up 1lb.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 -47%) Dandy's Angel	11 11/1(-47%)	(10) Dandy's Angel 11/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (13/2) at this course (11f, good to soft) 8 days ago. One to consider. C&D scorer; good second here eight days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 +19%) Golden Melody	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Golden Melody 13/2, Course winner. 6/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (9f, heavy) 6 days ago. Had finished a close second at Chester prior to that. Course winner; solid fifth in Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/2 +13%) Bateman	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Bateman 7/2, Course winner (7f, good to soft) in July. Might have found a third run in relatively quick succession too much when eighth of 11 in handicap (10/3) at Pontefract (1¼m, good) 22 days ago. Remains one to be interested in. Eighth (possibly found run coming too quickly) at Pontefract latest; worth another chance.
7th	5 7th (5) (15/2 +38%) Powerful Response	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(5) Powerful Response 15/2, Latest win at Nottingham in April. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (1½m, good, 8/1) 43 days ago. Down in trip. Landed 1m2f Nottingham handicap in April but his more recent form is not so encouraging.
8th	7 8th (7) (16/1 +20%) Straya	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Straya 16/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Ayr (1¼m, good) 17 days ago, not clear run. Still to get her head in front but she's made a solid start to life for her current yard.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 -186%) Gainsbourg	10 10/1(-186%)	(4) Gainsbourg 10/1, Won 9-runner handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good, 8/1) 47 days ago. Had the run of that race from the front but he's only been nudged up 2 lb. Refitted with cheekpieces when scoring at Hamilton latest; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

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16:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

DANDY'S ANGEL has posted her best efforts when faced with a stiff finish and the well-handicapped mare looks worth another chance back down in trip given she is 1lb well-in this time. Sandown runner-up Rose Branch has a similar profile and is a must for consideration on these terms, while previous course winner Golden Melody is not ruled out from a competitive mark.

ROSE BRANCH ran well from a similar mark at Sandown and is taken to resume winning ways for Hugo Palmer. It might be worth forgiving Bateman a lesser run last time as he'd started well for Gemma Tutty prior to that. Dandy's Angel is next on the list.

A few with chances but ROSE BRANCH came in an excellent runner-up at Sandown last time and with that form reading well she gets the vote

16:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 -7%) Poet's Dawn	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Poet's Dawn 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Some creditable placed efforts this summer but wasn't at his best at Ripon on Tuesday. Beat only one at Ripon (1m2f) two days ago; he needs to bounce back.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +38%) Bushfire	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Bushfire 4/1, Good third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/2) 33 days ago. Should be on the premises with a repeat. Comes here in good nick without winning; ought to be in the shake-up off the same mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 +50%) Beale Street	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(7) Beale Street 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, good third of 6 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Less exposed than most of these. Low-mileage 3yo who took a step forward when here last month; can make his presence felt.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -60%) Distinction	12 12/1(-60%)	(2) Distinction 12/1, Four wins from 13 runs this year, the latest at Pontefract in July. Tenth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (1m) 33 days ago but this is less competitive. Only tenth at Newcastle last time; a four-time winner in 2024 and the sort to bounce back.
5th	8 5th (8) (18/1 -100%) Solara	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Solara 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 50/1) 16 days ago. Hood on first time now handicapping. Unexposed profile makes her of interest. Has been brought along steadily so she's much respected on her h'cap debut with a hood on.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -25%) She's Got Bottle	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) She's Got Bottle 20/1, Won twice in quick succession in May but below par starting out for this yard at Ayr 19 days ago. Not disgraced for her new yard after ten weeks off when seventh at Ayr; possibilities.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 +25%) Molinari	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Molinari 12/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Haydock (1½m, good to soft). Off 96 days. Down in trip. Others are more obvious. Course winner but only eighth at Haydock in May; he's no forlorn hope after a break though.
8th	9 8th (9) (11/2 -10%) Dingwall	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(9) Dingwall 11/2, Winner at Ayr (1¼m) in July. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (1¼m, good) 17 days ago, faring best of those held up. Shortlist material. Much improved since hood went on, set lot to do when a very good Ayr fourth latest; player.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/1 -389%) Detective	11 11/1(-389%)	(1) Detective 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. 9/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Carries 4 lb penalty. Significantly back up in trip. Merits consideration. Resumed winning ways here eight days ago; very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty.

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17:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

DETECTIVE saves his best for this venue and this six-time course winner is an appealing option under a 4lb penalty for last week's return to form over 7f here. This longer trip holds no fears for the selection and it would come as no surprise to see him stamp his authority under top-weight. Bushfire is feared from a competitive current rating, while others to consider include Solara and She's Got Bottle.

Iain Jardine's DINGWALL was better than the result at Ayr last time and can show he's still on a good mark now. Last week's course scorer Detective is second choice ahead of Hugo Palmer handicap newcomer Solara.

It could pay to side with Iain Jardine's DINGWALL who has thrived since hooded and deserves extra credit for his recent good Ayr fourth

17:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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	Ran similar race before
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