LOOKING AT THE STATS HERE
The first selection is a WIN BET then cross exactas all three
13:05 – Conference & Events Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4, 2m1f, Soft)
1. Johnny’s Jury 2. Kilnesare Flight 3. Knomorediamonds
Johnny’s Jury (Jamie Snowden/Jonathan Burke) looks the standout. Strong recent win at Exeter (impressive form), penalty looks manageable, and Snowden has a good record at Carlisle (38% strike rate). Form is rock-solid, and he handles soft ground.
Knomorediamonds drops in trip after good handicap effort
CARLISLE 1:05
13:35 – Racing TV Handicap Chase (Class 3, 2m, Good to Soft)
1. Hello Judge 13/2 2. Soft Risk 3. Grain d’Oudairies
Hello Judge (Ann Hamilton/Danny McMenamin) is a course specialist (strong horses-for-courses ) and trainer Ann Hamilton excels here (37% at Carlisle). Recent form is competitive, weight looks fair, and he suits the track/ground.
Soft Risk (Nicky Richards) returns from a break but has progressive chase form and Richards’ stable is in decent Form (course trainer stats positive).
Grain d’Oudairies (Donald McCain/Brian Hughes) is the market leader with solid recent wins; McCain’s 14-day form is reliable.
CARLISLE 1:35
14:05 – Come Racing At Carlisle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4, 2m3½f, Soft)
1. He’s On Fire 2. Johnny Moonshine 3. The Dog Thief
He’s On Fire (W P Mullins/Mr P W Mullins) is the clear one to beat. Useful French form, joined a top yard (Mullins one-trick trainer ), and the step up in trip suits his pedigree (stamina on dam side). Soft ground ideal.
Johnny Moonshine (Donald McCain) has shown promise and McCain knows the track.
The Dog Thief (T Ellis) is a point winner with potential; Ellis stable is running into form
CARLISLE 2:05
14:35 – Book Your Hospitality Handicap Chase (Class 3, 3m, Good to Soft)
1. Upfordebate 5/1 2. Saint Davy 3. Sound And Fury
Upfordebate (Patrick Neville/Brian Hughes) is in red-hot form (4 wins from last 5, easy Sedgefield scorer) and looks well handicapped despite a rise. Brian Hughes is in good nick.
Saint Davy (Jonjo & A J O’Neill/Jonjo O’Neill Jr) has strong recent placed form and the O’Neill combo is a “one-trick” positive here. Suits the staying trip.
Sound And Fury (Ben Pauling/Ben Jones) is a previous course winner (November here) and Pauling targets this meeting
15:05 – Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5, 2m3½f, Soft)
1. Parish Star 2. Scairp Dubh (or similar progressive type) 3. Fine As Wine
Parish Star stands out with recent Southwell win and potential for more (conditional jockeys’ race suits). Form looks progressive, and soft ground will help
15:35
1st: Soldier’s Leap 7/2
2nd: He’s Bresilian
3rd: Vampire Slayer
16:05 – Watch Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (Class 4, 2m4f approx., Good to Soft)
1. Wolfburg 2. Trac (or Largy Train) 3. Consistent performer
Wolfburg has progressive form. Drop in trip or ground suitability could help.
Trac has recent wins in headgear and acts on any going.
CARLISLE 4:05
16:35 – Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5, 3m1f, Soft)
1. Keppel Queen 9/4 2. Maura Jeanne 3. Vroomoz Eile
Keppel Queen (Olly Murphy/Sean Bowen) is a big player here and looks consistent, placed recently, and Murphy’s stable is firing (course trainer stats solid). Weight looks an advantage stamina on mums line suits the trip. Soft ground fine.
Maura Jeanne (Ian Duncan) is in excellent form
Vroomoz Eile is a course winner good each-way chance.
CARLISLE 4:35
