Cartmel Race 1 - Hales Of Cartmel Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SPIT SPOT (8) opened her hurdling account with a 13L win in a Perth maiden (3520m) last start. Mixed form but style of the victory was compelling. Leading contender. TERRORISE (10) tackled Aintree G1 on hurdling debut. Out of his depth that day. Since finished an encouraging third at Market Rasen (3319m). Player attempting this level. SANG POUR SANG (7) changed hands after finishing fifth in a 3600m Auteuil claimer last month. Strong form based on peak French efforts. Respect. Recent Sedgefield winner CELESTIAL REIGN (1) is another for the shortlist.

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.8 len Sedgefield on May 13 over 3990m defeating Solent Gateway carrying 68kg at $4.50 in a hurdle. Run before finished fourth in a small field at Sedgefield on April 11 over 3990m, 2 len behind Sage Conseil with 67.5kg at $17. Continues to improve. All set to continue the strong recent form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 13/05/2025 | 32 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 68kg | 4:32.47 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
4/5 | 11/04/2025 | 22 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 67.5kg | 4:53.08 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
0/7 | 20/03/2025 | 194 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | 4:10.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
9/16 | 07/09/2024 | 86 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Mikey Sheehy | 61kg | 2:07.88 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 13/06/2024 | 29 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 2:11.48 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $23.00 |
2/7 | 15/05/2024 | 196 | MDN 3 | $21,680.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 61kg | 2:24.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
11/13 | 01/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 1:27.47 | - | 17 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Henry Brooke
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished seventh of 11 runners at Perth on May 15 over 3200m, 26 len behind The Last Cloud carrying 71.5kg at $126. The run before finished eighth of 10 runners at Loughanmore P2p on April 19 over 4800m, 14 len behind Rathkenny carrying 60kg. Happy to risk here.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 15/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | R Guiney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |
10/14 | 29/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughbrickland P2p | 4828m | Soft | R Guiney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.7L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, pulled up at Hexham on May 3 over 3200m. Looks tested this line-up. Better for the experience but may need more time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/13 | 03/05/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:17.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished eighth of 9 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on April 24 over 3900m, 89 len behind I'm A Lumberjack carrying 72kg at $26. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Aintree on May 16 over 3410m, 62 len behind Bear Market with 71kg at $151. Looks tested against this line-up and others preferred.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 16/05/2025 | 22 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 4:05.09 | - | 0 |
| 62.5L | $151.00 |
8/9 | 24/04/2025 | 81 | HDLE 4U | $16,260.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 72kg | 4:58.63 | - | 0 |
| 89.5L | $26.00 |
3/12 | 02/02/2025 | 267 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.7L | $1.00 |
99/10 | 11/05/2024 | 13 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
4/9 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | S Cotter | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished fifth of 10 runners at Argentan on March 1 over 3600m, in the wet; 30 len behind Prince Anjou with 68kg. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 15 runners at Auteuil on April 15 over 3600m, 5.5 len behind Algajust with 65kg at $4.30. Racing well. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/15 | 15/04/2025 | 45 | HDLE CLM H 5U | $44,910.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Clement Guitraud | 65kg | 4:26.05 | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $4.30 |
5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 97 | HDLE CL4 H 5U | $25,040.00 | Argentan | 3600m | Heavy | Clement Guitraud | 68kg | 4:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $1.00 |
0/9 | 24/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE CL2 CF 4 | $97,520.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Heavy | Theo Chevillard | 68kg | 5:49.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.40 |
1/7 | 27/10/2024 | 20 | STPLE CL3 CF 4 | $32,310.00 | Le Pin Du Haras | 3700m | Heavy | Charlotte Prichard | 66kg | 5:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
3/10 | 07/10/2024 | 26 | STPLE CL3 CF 4 | $27,460.00 | Segre | 3800m | SH | Theo Chevillard | 67kg | 5:07.36 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
6/9 | 11/09/2024 | 115 | STPLE CL3 H 45 | $92,830.00 | Compiegne | 3450m | Soft | Theo Chevillard | 63kg | 4:13.64 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
5/16 | 19/05/2024 | 33 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $90,020.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Clement Guitraud | 65kg | 4:06.25 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 16/04/2024 | 171 | HDLE CL2 CG 4 | $91,060.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Theo Chevillard | 67kg | 4:25.45 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $5.90 |
2/13 | 28/10/2023 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $96,720.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | Heavy | Johnny Charron | 68kg | 4:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last preparation to post a big 13 len win. Musselburgh on March 21 over 3500m defeating La Quarite carrying 69.5kg at $2.50 in a hurdle. When resuming last campaign finished third of 11 starters at Perth on September 9 over 3200m, 2 len behind Luckie Seven with 65.5kg at $13. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 70 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 | 21/03/2025 | 193 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,160.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.50 |
3/11 | 09/09/2024 | 105 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 65.5kg | 4:00.93 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
0/6 | 27/05/2024 | 19 | WFA HDLE M 4U | $13,100.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:14.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
7/12 | 08/05/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $89,720.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 3:51.87 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $29.00 |
4/7 | 15/04/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Soft | P Wadge | 74kg | 4:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
2/4 | 02/03/2024 | 16 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $15,130.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Heavy | S Mulqueen | 73.5kg | 4:30.33 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 15/02/2024 | 33 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Heavy | P Wadge | 70.5kg | 4:51.37 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.83 |
2/14 | 13/01/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 20/12/2023 | 76 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | P Wadge | 66kg | 4:11.68 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
2/7 | 05/10/2023 | 14 | NOVHCP 4U | $17,510.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 61kg | 3:01.30 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
6/7 | 21/09/2023 | 26 | APP HCP 4U | $17,140.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Fletcher Yarham | 69kg | 3:03.01 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with finished win of 8 runners at Southwell All Weather on January 14 over 3300m, 0.5 len behind At Vimeiro with 59.5kg at $6.50 and before that finished fourth of 8 starters at Wolverhampton on December 30 over 2450m, 5.5 len behind Tortured Soul carrying 60kg at $3. Best form gives him an each-way hope.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 14/01/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59.5kg | 3:43.05 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 30/12/2024 | 18 | HCP APP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 2:40.18 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
5/9 | 12/12/2024 | 105 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 2:04.91 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
8/12 | 29/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 56kg | 2:32.17 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 17/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 56.5kg | 2:31.81 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
2/13 | 29/07/2024 | 49 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | NS | Jonny Peate | 57.5kg | 2:26.46 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
3/15 | 10/06/2024 | 30 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 57kg | 2:04.28 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 11/05/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN C 3U | $110,700.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 2:24.09 | - | 6 |
| 29.8L | $81.00 |
5/11 | 30/04/2024 | 188 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:39.94 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
9/12 | 25/10/2023 | 25 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 59kg | 1:42.07 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $2.38 |
7/9 | 30/09/2023 | 14 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $240,630.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | 1:37.06 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming pulled up at Aintree in the G1 Anniversary 4YO Juvenile Hurdle on April 3 over 3410m. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at Market Rasen on May 9 over 3300m, 6 len behind Howth with 69kg at $6. Gets a chance to win. Rates highly and is worth including.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 09/05/2025 | 36 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 4:12.36 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
0/13 | 03/04/2025 | 173 | G1 JHDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 4:10.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
9/14 | 12/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $37,210.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 2:20.89 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
4/6 | 13/09/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $31,400.00 | Chester | 2916m | Heavy | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | 3:26.48 | - | 5 |
| 24.0L | $3.50 |
10/16 | 24/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Shay Farmer | 48.5kg | 2:57.85 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
4/6 | 20/07/2024 | 56 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good | Ben Robinson | 61kg | 2:30.75 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
5/7 | 25/05/2024 | 23 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 2112m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 2:11.46 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
1/8 | 02/05/2024 | 37 | APP HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 62kg | 2:14.00 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
7/10 | 26/03/2024 | 241 | MDN 35 | $19,960.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | 1:27.27 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
7/12 | 29/07/2023 | 12 | MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:28.34 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
5/5 | 17/07/2023 | 18 | NOV OPEN 2 | $12,510.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | 1:15.04 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last run finished third in a small field at Sedgefield on April 3 over 3380m, 14 len behind Land Girl's Luck carrying 72.5kg at $2.30. The run before finished fourth in a small field at Sedgefield on March 11 over 4000m, 10 len behind Super Saint carrying 72kg at $3.30. Progressing well this campaign. Should run well again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Henry Brooke | 72.5kg | 4:05.27 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $2.25 |
4/5 | 11/03/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $10,820.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Henry Brooke | 72kg | 4:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $3.25 |
2/12 | 20/02/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $13,880.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 73.5kg | 5:18.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
0/12 | 22/01/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 4:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 05/12/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 69kg | 4:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
4/8 | 14/11/2024 | 227 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Ben Smith | 74kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
3/13 | 01/04/2024 | 59 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Toby Wynne | 64kg | 4:00.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 02/02/2024 | 35 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 66kg | 4:03.98 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 29/12/2023 | 75 | JHDLE MDN F 3 | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 68.5kg | 4:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 15/10/2023 | 22 | HCP 3 | $32,790.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 2400m | Good Soft | Adeline Merou | 59.5kg | 2:39.57 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
1/10 | 23/09/2023 | 22 | HCP 3 | $33,610.00 | Tarbes | 2300m | Soft | Adeline Merou | 56.5kg | 2:28.10 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Charlotte Jones
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign 4 of 9 starters at this track May 26 over 3450m, 26 len behind Belle Le Grand with 68kg at $6.50. First ever race start 4 of 9 runners at this track May 26 over 3450m, 26 len behind Belle Le Grand carrying 68kg at $6.50. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/05/2025 | 236 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $12,890.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 68kg | 4:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 02/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 2:44.69 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
2/7 | 12/09/2024 | 45 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:49.28 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 29/07/2024 | 25 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | NS | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 3:11.62 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 04/07/2024 | 41 | WFA NOV F 3U | $12,920.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:20.53 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 24/05/2024 | 35 | WFA NOV F 3U | $13,470.00 | Bath | 2045m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 2:13.46 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $3.00 |
6/14 | 19/04/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:12.64 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |