Carlisle Race 2 - Racing Tv Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
HERE COMES GEORGIE (2) was 0.5L second on his sole realistic assignment this season. Could be well suited by the track and may benefit from the handicapper relenting a little. Worth chancing. GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES (1) finished behind the main selection in the aforementioned contest however otherwise continued in fine form since. Also climbs in handicap and will need to be at best. Main danger. KARAFON (6) has time on his side and a stiff test tackling this trip may prove suitable. Could go close. SOFT RISK (5) can be considered having won on only chasing start though is clearly fragile. Market check advised.

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished second in a small field at Doncaster on January 24 over 3300m, slow track; 8 len behind Mighty Bandit carrying 68kg at $8. Start before won by 1.5 len Haydock Park on December 30 over 4000m defeating Taras Halls with 75.5kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Can return to winning form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $89,370.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 4:04.94 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 5:05.77 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 75.5kg | 4:51.40 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 198 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 4:17.77 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 77kg | 5:08.20 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:04.38 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3183m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 3:58.45 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/3 | 26/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 5:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 3:56.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2024 | 129 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:07.17 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,140.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:00.63 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.13 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 58 days. Last run finished sixth of 9 runners at Ascot on December 20 over 3800m, 42 len behind Etalon carrying 68kg at $8. Before that rolled along in front and was edged out late finished second of 7 runners at Doncaster on November 28 over 3800m, 0.5 len behind Alien Storm with 75.5kg at $15. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 68kg | 4:45.61 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 75.5kg | 4:51.40 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 51 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 4:18.70 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 83.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:56.73 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | 114 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 3:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/04/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 76kg | 4:04.15 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/18 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $215,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 68.5kg | 3:53.91 | 1-4-8 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2025 | 43 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Lee Edwards | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $151.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/12/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,320.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 4:12.00 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 3:46.60 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Joe Williamson | 70.5kg | 3:55.27 | 1-5-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last run came from midfield; finished fourth of 10 runners at Haydock Park on January 17 over 3270m, 7 len behind Koukeo carrying 71.5kg at $8.50. Race before ran last at Ascot on December 20 over 3100m, 37 len behind Wilful with 64.5kg at $34. Will take beating again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 71.5kg | 4:04.41 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
| 13/13 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 3U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 64.5kg | 3:42.46 | 9-12-13 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 187 | HDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Good Soft | Isabelle Ryder | 71kg | 3:54.18 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 20/05/2025 | 41 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Joe Anderson | 75kg | 5:15.69 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/3 | 09/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,310.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Firm | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 5:53.87 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 14/17 | 08/03/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $196,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Will Featherstone | 65kg | 4:00.00 | 4-5-14 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/01/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Will Featherstone | 68kg | 3:55.52 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2024 | 237 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 4:27.93 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 77kg | 5:00.80 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/16 | 13/03/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $224,560.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 65.5kg | 4:12.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2024 | 293 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having had just one run last campaign to post a big 4 len win. Ayr on December 20 2023 over 3300m on rain affected going defeating The Flier Begley carrying 73.5kg at $1.70 in a steeplechase. Also won first up last previous preparation. Definite threat.
Last Starts 789 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 20/12/2023 | 628 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $24,620.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:18.87 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2022 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,220.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 3:56.92 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 26/02/2022 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,190.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 3:50.45 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2022 | 18 | NHDLE 5U | $16,730.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 4:13.91 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 29/12/2021 | 43 | NHDLE 4U | $14,950.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 4:23.98 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2021 | 196 | NHDLE 4U | $13,710.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 69kg | 3:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2021 | - | FLAT 46 | $6,260.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:01.31 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 7 runners at Down Royal on January 20 over 3319m, 26 len behind Anotherway carrying 73kg at $9.50. Before that finished second of 9 starters at Ayr on January 2 over 4100m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Milcree with 71.5kg at $8. Tough to stop on best form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | NCHSE 5U | $37,830.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 5:33.39 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/17 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 67.5kg | 5:55.60 | 11-9-9 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/11/2025 | 178 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | J J Slevin | 73kg | 5:14.06 | 3-3-7 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/05/2025 | 26 | CHSE 4U | $22,570.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
| 0/12 | 12/04/2025 | 29 | G2 HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:51.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 21/24 | 14/03/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | 4:59.42 | 5-20-21 | 0 |
| 54.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 3:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/18 | 03/12/2024 | 343 | MHDLE 4U | $18,360.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Y | P W Mullins | 71.5kg | 5:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/12 | 26/12/2023 | 105 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 69.5kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 9 runners at Wetherby on January 22 over 3900m, on slow going 20 len behind Geryville with 73kg at $21. Race before finished eighth of 10 runners at Newcastle on November 29 over 4000m, 29 len behind Alcedo carrying 76.5kg at $6.50. A disappointment who needs to improve.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 54 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 5:34.56 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76.5kg | 5:06.01 | 1-5-8 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68.5kg | 5:28.20 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 180 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75kg | 5:02.27 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Ross Chapman | 71kg | 5:05.64 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 5:13.09 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 0/9 | 09/03/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,520.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 6:38.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,130.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 5:18.60 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2025 | 91 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 68kg | 5:10.20 | 3-10-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 5:11.19 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 12/10/2024 | 188 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,510.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | 5:24.73 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third in a small field at Doncaster on December 13 over 3300m, 1.5 len behind Cuban Court with 71.5kg at $15. Last start finished fifth of 10 starters at Haydock Park on January 17 over 3270m, 20 len behind Koukeo carrying 67kg at $8. Looking elsewhere for the winner at this stage.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 67kg | 4:04.41 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 20.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | 145 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 71.5kg | 4:05.07 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Cartmel | 3475m | Soft | Jonathan England | 67kg | 4:35.07 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/06/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,580.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 67.5kg | 3:59.78 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Jonathan England | 77kg | 3:59.87 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,710.00 | Hexham | 3139m | Good | Jonathan England | 70.5kg | 4:06.14 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2025 | 11 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Jonathan England | 72kg | 4:53.08 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/9 | 31/03/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Tom Midgley | 75kg | 4:09.38 | 7-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 13/02/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 75kg | 4:20.70 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 4:01.63 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 70kg | 4:49.51 | 6-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |