Carlisle Race 5 - Racingtv.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
WEZZEER (2) sets the standard after winning at Southwell over 1221m 17 days ago following a debut 3rd at Kempton, and looks the one to beat up in trip. LUNAR MELODY (10) is the main danger after a narrow 2nd at Doncaster over 1413m three weeks back. DARK SOVEREIGN (6) resumes and has solid juvenile efforts, including 4th at Doncaster over 1413m and 5th at Sandown over 1408m.
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 64kgs
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Back in trip 223m after two flat runs, latest 7th of 10 at Redcar over 1608m on 7 May, beaten 5.95L with 64.5kg at $151 after racing handy. Earlier 7th of 8 at Wetherby over 1609m, beaten 8.55L at $101. Prior hurdles placings at Haydock and Hexham in 2025 show some ability at longer trips. Can feature with the right run from barrier 1 under 64kg.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 64.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-6-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.95L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 64.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.55L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Conor Rabbitt | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 108L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Nathan Moscrop | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 0.55L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Nathan Moscrop | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Nathan Moscrop | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off a 17-day turnaround after winning at Southwell over 1221m on 29 Apr by 0.5L with 60.5kg at $1.73, defeating Hugh. Prior run 3rd of 12 at Kempton over 1207m on 6 Apr, beaten 4.25L by Zain Primus at $5.50. Three-year-old colt for R Varian draws barrier 11 and rises 2kg to 62.5kg. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 3/12 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | R P Downey | 59kg | - | 8-7-8-7-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Al Kazeem out of Magic Destiny, trained by Steph Hollinshead at Rugeley. Drawn barrier 6 with 59kg under P J McDonald. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Mohaather out of Rayaheen for E Bethell. Draws barrier 8 with K Stott up and carries 59kg. Profile is light on exposed form, so the market may guide. Can improve.
Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a 28-day turnaround after a solid debut. Last start 4th of 14 at Thirsk over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.75L on good going at $7 after settling handy. Drops in trip here and carries 59kg with D Nolan again for T D Barron. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | David Nolan | 58.5kg | - | 4-6-5-5-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.75L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 59kgs
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First-up after 260 days. Last start 5th of 10 after racing handy at Sandown over 1408m on 29 Aug, beaten 4.3L on soft with 58kg at $4.50 behind Sticktoyourguns. Prior run 4th of 7 at Doncaster over 1413m on 16 Aug, beaten 4L on good with 60.5kg at $6.50. Can improve.
Last Starts 262 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 | 29/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | SOFT | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,575.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up after debuting 12th of 12 at Leicester over 1408m on 13 Apr, beaten 41.25L on good going at $201. Carries 59kg here, up 1kg, and sticks with barrier 4. Three-year-old gelding for Steph Hollinshead with D C Costello booked. Needs to lift but can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | David Allan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 41.25L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 59kgs
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First-up after 287 days. Last start 4th of 4 at Hamilton over 1212m on 2 Aug, beaten 10L with 60.5kg at $9, racing evenly throughout. Prior run 6th of 7 at Redcar over 1005m on 21 Jun, beaten 4.7L at $8.50 with 59kg. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 3; can improve.
Last Starts 289 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 02/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 10L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1005m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 59kg | - | 5-6-5-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.25L | $4.33 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up after a 33-day break. Last start 9th of 10 at Newcastle over 1420m on 13 Apr, beaten 18.9L by Noelan Star, with 51.5kg at $41. Steps back in trip and rises to 59kg from barrier 7 for P Mulrennan and B Smart. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Tom Kiely Marshall | 51.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 18.9L | $41.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a strong 2nd at Doncaster over 1413m on 25 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Proposal at $6.50 with 58kg. Prior run was 5th at Carlisle over 1172m on 1 Sep, beaten 2.4L at $4.50. Drops 1kg and draws better here from barrier 2, with James Doyle up for R A Fahey. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,296.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 57kg | - | 9-7-7-6-5-5 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 170 days for M Dods, with Mark Winn booked from barrier 9 at 57kg. Last start 11th of 12 at Newcastle over 1613m on 27 Nov, beaten 16.7L at $81 after settling midfield to back. Two runs to date show limited impact, but the drop in weight from last start is a small plus. Can improve with the break.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | - | 8-8-7-6-8-9-9-11 | 13 |
| 16.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1810m | GOOD | Sean Kirrane | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $126.00 |