Carlisle Race 1 - Pauline Phizacklea Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
ROCKING MAN (1) Failed to finish in a hurdle at Doncaster but solid career start. Shows good early pace. Will be facing a significant drop in distance. Will be in the finish. THORNEYLANDS (7) Ran 6th last time in a hurdle at Carlisle. Happy to overlook that run. Solid claims. FOREVER LOUIE (4) Finished 2nd last run in a hurdle at Carlisle. Tongue tie go on for the first time. No shock to see a win. EARNEST BELIEF (11) First up after a break. Outmuscled in the closing stages of the race when 4th last start at Southwell. First appearance for a new trainer. Consider an each way bet.

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Doncaster but putting a tidy record together. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Back to a shorter trip. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Dylan Johnston | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | 4 | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.83 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $1.95 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $301.00 and sub-standard effort when 8th last start in a hurdle at Catterick. Rough chance today.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 74L | $301.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $251.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | William Maggs | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-12-12-12-12-12 | 0 |
| 76L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 18.25L | $13.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Odds of $41.00 and ran 10th last start at Newcastle. Large claim helps. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.25L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | SOFT | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | - | 4-4-5-5-6-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd last run in a hurdle at Carlisle. Interesting gear change of tongue tie on first time. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Nathan Moscrop | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3877m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 71kg | - | 8-8-7-3-6-5-6 | 0 |
| 19L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.50 and came in 6th last time in a hurdle at Carlisle. Happy to overlook that run. Solid chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.05L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $34.00 and ran 5th last time at Newcastle but having second race start. Others are better.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.55L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded away to finish 10th last start at Southwell but facing an increased distance. Will be trying to topple them late. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $14,755.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 59.5kg | - | 8-6-5-4-3-3-3-3 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-6-6-8 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61.5kg | - | 2-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 61kg | - | 2-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Haydock | 2816m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,066.00 | Salisbury | 2418m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Sandown | 2816m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59kg | - | 4-3-2-2-4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | GOOD | David Egan | 61kg | - | 8-8-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 10 |
| 5.55L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $31,478.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 61kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 62.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $13,772.00 | Newbury | 2414m | SOFT | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Ffos Las | 2403m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.25 |
| 5/10 | 25/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | - | 2-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $101.00 and basic showing when 4th last time in a hurdle at Ayr. May find these too slick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | Conditional/Amateurs' | $4,917.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Joshua Thompson | 63.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | - | 5-6-5-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Started $10.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 4th last start at Southwell. First start for a new trainer. Has some claims.
Last Starts 122 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 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 3311m | GOOD | Luke Catton | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-4-5-3-3-3 | 8 |
| 10.05L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,312.00 | Sandown | 2816m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4-3-4-4-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 57.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 2372m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 57kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $8,854.00 | Salisbury | 2418m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $9.00 |