Carlisle Race 5 - Johnny Burke's Cheltenham Blog At Copybet Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
LADY IN THE PARK (3) secured an impressive 4.75L victory in a Perth handicap chase making final start last season. Opened this campaign with a second contesting a handicap chase at this venue last month. Can return to winning ways. HUDSON DE GRUGY (1) finished runner-up attempting a course and distance handicap chase twenty days ago bouncing back from a fourteenth in a Windsor handicap chase prior. Could go one better. LATENIGHTRUMBLE (4) failed to place past five outings including finishing fourth at Chepstow. Will be thereabouts. SUPER CITIZEN (7) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Holds winning form tackling track and trip.

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 76kgs
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Useful type. Last run finished second of 7 starters at this track on February 16 over 4900m, 2.25 len behind Sound And Fury with 71.5kg at $17. The start before that; finished 14th of 16 starters at Windsor on January 18 over 5700m, slow track; 43 len behind Neo King with 75.5kg at $34. Set to continue the resurgent form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 6:30.25 | 1-5-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 5733m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 7:53.99 | 2-8-14 | 0 |
| 43.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | 6:33.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 67kg | 6:43.79 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 86.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 280 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 69.5kg | 5:28.20 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/01/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $59,740.00 | Lingfield | 5833m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 70kg | 7:50.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $9.50 |
| 99/9 | 28/12/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $138,380.00 | Newbury | 5225m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 68kg | 6:50.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74.5kg | 5:10.62 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 10/11/2024 | 200 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 72.5kg | 5:16.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2024 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Niall Houlihan | 72kg | 6:40.31 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/03/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4032m | Good Soft | Niall Francis Houlihan | 72kg | 5:21.30 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 9 starters at Market Rasen December 26 over 5500m, 26 len behind Red Delta with 74kg at $12. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Exeter November 7 over 4800m. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 73 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 | 26/12/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 74kg | 7:38.26 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/11/2025 | 196 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 72.5kg | 6:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/04/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 75.5kg | 8:09.00 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/04/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,590.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 6:18.11 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2025 | 65 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74kg | 5:10.94 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/6 | 18/12/2024 | 243 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 6:11.75 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/16 | 19/04/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 75.5kg | 6:21.88 | 4-8-9 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/03/2024 | 59 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,870.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 72.5kg | 6:08.64 | 10-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/01/2024 | 100 | NHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 75.5kg | 5:38.20 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2023 | 252 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 71.5kg | 5:25.13 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after 10 months finished second in a small field at this track on February 3 over 4200m, 11 len behind Celestial Fashion carrying 74kg at $17. Previously second-up lost her rider at this track on November 19 2024 over 4900m. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/02/2026 | 285 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $24,550.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 74kg | 5:38.50 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2025 | 57 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 73.5kg | 6:21.60 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Derek Fox | 75kg | 5:16.20 | 10-7-4 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 6:46.82 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73.5kg | 6:26.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Derek Fox | 66kg | 6:45.50 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $3.75 |
| 99/8 | 19/11/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 6:33.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2024 | 174 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 5:27.70 | 6-7-6-6-6-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2024 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 5330m | Soft | Derek Fox | 68kg | 7:08.14 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2024 | 25 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4307m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 5:31.87 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/13 | 13/02/2024 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | P Wadge | 74kg | 6:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Last outing made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 11 starters at Chepstow on February 13 over 4700m, on slow going 3.5 len behind The Big Reveal with 75kg at $8.50. Race before finished eighth of 16 starters at Windsor on January 18 over 5700m, on slow going 18 len behind Neo King carrying 72.5kg at $29. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 75kg | 6:30.04 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/16 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 5733m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 72.5kg | 7:53.99 | 1-10-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 51 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 63kg | 6:44.92 | 11-10-8 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/10/2025 | 229 | HCP CHSE 4U | $25,180.00 | Stratford Avon | 3912m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 66kg | 4:48.07 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 15/03/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Gina Andrews | 70kg | 6:23.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 74.5kg | 6:37.84 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Leicester | 4563m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:21.43 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/12/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,760.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:54.60 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2024 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 68.5kg | 6:04.98 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2024 | 9 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Jack Andrews | 70kg | 3:45.90 | 10-9-7 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2024 | 144 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:43.89 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 40 days. Resumed from a spell and eased out of it in a steeplechase at Newcastle. At only start last preparation pulled up at Aintree on October 26 over 5010m. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 27/01/2026 | 93 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 6:38.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/10/2025 | 315 | HCP CHSE 9U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 66.5kg | 6:17.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/7 | 15/12/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 5:41.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/11/2024 | 207 | HCP CHSE 10U | $26,390.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:26.34 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/04/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | 6:18.17 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/04/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 10U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 64.5kg | 6:53.87 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,590.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 5:21.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,230.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 6:45.50 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 6:47.20 | 3-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2023 | 238 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76.5kg | 6:31.56 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/04/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 4715m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 6:00.92 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fifth in a small field at Leicester on February 12 over 4000m, on heavy track; 42 len behind Voleur De Terres with 78.5kg at $2.30. Run before favourite; came from midfield and won by 5 len Market Rasen on February 1 over 4800m on rain affected going defeating Worth The Walk carrying 76kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. Looks an each way chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Heavy | Kevin Brogan | 78.5kg | 5:34.44 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 76kg | 6:52.34 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 222 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,900.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 75kg | 4:56.89 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/05/2025 | 170 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 6:22.00 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 01/12/2024 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 4:07.90 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/5 | 15/11/2024 | 13 | G2 OPEN 4U | $98,460.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70.5kg | 5:08.62 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2024 | 195 | HDLE 4U | $29,110.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:49.10 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last outing finished third of 14 runners at this track on February 3 over 4900m, 4.5 len behind Orkney Blue with 74.5kg at $12. Start before finished fourth in a small field at Kelso on December 29 over 5200m, 21 len behind Golden Point with 70kg at $13. Well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 03/02/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 6:38.58 | 7-6-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 70kg | 7:16.20 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/11/2025 | 53 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 7:14.63 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/10/2025 | 137 | HCP CHSE 4U | $10,820.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good Firm | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:35.70 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 124.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,770.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:33.51 | 9-6-5 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 7:08.16 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 85.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 6:00.70 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/04/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,190.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:36.48 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | 6:52.30 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 6:36.30 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/01/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5078m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:32.30 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |