Carlisle Race 2 - Feel Good Friday 29Th May Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
BENMORE (2) Won narrowly by a short half head last run in a chase at Carlisle. Should muster plenty of early toe. Winkers on could be an important change. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. I WISH YOU (1) Won narrowly by a nose last time in a chase at Wetherby and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Worth a ticket. EATON ANNE (4) Finished 2nd last time in a chase at Wetherby and form has been improving over recent runs. Interesting gear change of blinkers on first time. Well placed and has solid claims. ORKNEY BLUE (5) Faded at the finish when 3rd last start in a chase at Ayr and suited by the weight drop. Expecting to settle positively. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Brave effort to win narrowly last time in a chase at Wetherby and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Winkers on could be an important change. Going well this campaign. Should go very close.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Haydock | 5143m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 74.5kg | - | 5-4-5-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 4714m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 75kg | - | 4-4-4-3-4-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.35L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 4816m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 76kg | - | 8-8-8-6-5-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 74.5kg | - | 9-11-8-9-10-9-8-5 | 0 |
| 18.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 74.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 4114m | HEAVY | Patrick Wadge | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-3-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 75kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Sandown | 3215m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 76kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | HEAVY | Stephen Mulqueen | 70kg | - | 1-2-3-2-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.05L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 29/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | HEAVY | Stephen Mulqueen | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ayr | 3219m | SOFT | Stephen Mulqueen | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Aintree | 3409m | SOFT | Stephen Mulqueen | 70kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Brave effort to win narrowly by a short half head last run in a chase at Carlisle. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
| 99/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 3459m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Leicester | 3201m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | - | 2-1-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $1.91 |
| 7/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Carlisle | 4204m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 66kg | - | 6-6-5-6-6-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 32L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $1.45 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 76.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 17.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | - | 2-1-2-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 16/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 2-2-3-4-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 71kg | - | 5-6-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: William Maggs
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Didn't finish in a chase at Market Rasen. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. Facing a difficult task today.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Market Rasen | 5543m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 5094m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 76.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 11.85L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newcastle | 4710m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 69kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 76kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-1-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 69.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Sedgefield | 5439m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 66.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | William Maggs | 67.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11-8-10-11-9 | 0 |
| 14.75L | $11.00 |
| 14/14 | 19/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $30,150.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 67kg | - | 14-13-13-14-14-14-14-14 | 0 |
| 79.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/15 | 21/03/2025 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 70.5kg | - | 13-13-13-13-12-5-3-5 | 0 |
| 3.85L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $16,724.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-4-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,738.00 | Catterick | 5094m | GOOD | Thomas Easterby | 74.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-8-8-6-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 5094m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 63.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.36 |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Newcastle | 4763m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 61.5kg | - | 9-7-8-7-8-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Kelso | 5184m | SOFT | Charlie Maggs | 67kg | - | 5-5-5-6-6-4-4-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 11/10/2024 | - | 80-95 | $10,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,280.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 64.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Ross Chapman | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | SOFT | Ross Chapman | 71kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15L | $3.40 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last time in a chase at Wetherby and getting better in recent performances. Sean Bowen and Olly Murphy deserve serious attention when combined. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $3.25 |
| 5/11 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Chepstow | 4751m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 75kg | - | 8-8-7-7-7-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 4882m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-6-7 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Lewis Saunders | 76kg | - | 5-5-3-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Lewis Saunders | 67kg | - | 6-6-7-7-6-9-6-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $30,494.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 6-5-6-7-8-9-8-7 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 2-3-4-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 22L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 31/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 76kg | - | 6-7-7-8-8-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,979.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | GOOD | James King | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 25L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 07/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,000.00 | Stratford | 3756m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | - | 2-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Fergus Gregory | 72kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was outmatched at the end of the race when 3rd beaten by 16L last start in a chase at Ayr and gets some weight taken off. Some respect.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 4846m | SOFT | Kevin Brogan | 77kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 16L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 03/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,443.00 | Hexham | 4037m | HEAVY | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 4714m | SOFT | Dominic Hislop | 71.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3922m | HEAVY | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | - | 2-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 4892m | SOFT | Bruce Lynn | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | SOFT | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | - | 2-1-2-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 19/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | HEAVY | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | - | 2-3-3-3-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $13.00 and finished 5th last start in a hurdle at Musselburgh. Winkers on could be an important change. Unlikely to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 5094m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 72kg | - | 5-3-3-3-4-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 31.25L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-1-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Tom Midgley | 70kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | - | 5-7-7-9-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 34.75L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Kelso on Feb 13th but gets a reduction in weight. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 49 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 | 13/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 5266m | HEAVY | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 4846m | HEAVY | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.38 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Newcastle | 4763m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-3-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 11L | $3.25 |
| 5/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72kg | - | 6-6-7-8-8-9-8-5 | 0 |
| 25L | $3.25 |
| 99/9 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 4892m | SOFT | Ryan Mania | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Ryan Mania | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.25L | $1.91 |