Cartmel Race 7 - Warrior Down Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
PONY SOPRANO (2) brings the clearest last-start platform after winning at Uttoxeter over ~4200m on good ground by 2.75L and looks the one to beat. SEAN OG (5) rates a key danger back to a track/trip range he handles well, with a solid 4th at Carlisle over ~4000m last time and strong Cartmel and 4255m records. POUR LES FILLES (1) drops from a deep Aintree Premier Handicap where he was 15th and had scored at Ffos Las two runs prior; this is easier. ARTHUR'S QUAY (4) has genuine Cartmel experience and recent placings, and can grind into it if they go a stride too hard.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43-day break after finishing 15th of 27 at Aintree over 4241m on 10 Apr, beaten 49.1L with 64.5kg at $81 in a Premier Handicap. Prior run 5th of 6 at Ayr over 4123m on 7 Mar, beaten 27.25L on soft with 76.5kg at $9.50. Won at Ffos Las over 3898m on heavy on 8 Jan under Sean Bowen at $13. Back up to 76.5kg here; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/27 | 10/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $147,555.00 | Aintree | 4241m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $17,706.00 | Ayr | 4123m | SOFT | Shane Fenelon | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.25L | $9.50 |
| 99/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $25,577.00 | Newbury | 4710m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $13,919.00 | Ffos Las | 3898m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $13.00 |
| 99/14 | 09/11/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Naas | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 7/13 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4817m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-6-8-6-7 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $1.11 |
| 2/15 | 21/01/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/19 | 23/04/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.25L | $4.00 |
| 3/19 | 10/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $2.35 | |
| 5/20 | 15/04/2023 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3410m | SOFT | D Russell | 72.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $12,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after winning at Uttoxeter over 4196m on 2 May by 2.75L on good going at $3.50 with 74.5kg. Prior efforts included thirds at Newcastle over 3287m on 27 Jan (beaten 8L at $2.75) and Haydock over 3279m on 20 Dec (beaten 10.5L at $7.50). Carries 73.5kg here, 1kg less than last start, for Harry Skelton and trainer D Skelton. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 4196m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Newcastle | 3287m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 3279m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 73.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 4-6-6-5-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.05L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Tristan Durrell | 72.5kg | - | 4-5-6-4-4-7-7-8 | 0 |
| 13.55L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 56L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 3980m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 28L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 3215m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.25L | $19.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33-day break after finishing 6th of 8 at Kelso over 4346m on 20 Apr, beaten 27.2L on good going with 77.5kg at $10 behind Breizh River. Prior run 4th of 4 at Kelso over 4346m on 28 Feb, beaten 6.75L at $5.50. Carries 72.5kg here, 5kg less than last start. Can improve with the lighter weight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | 4 | $8,854.00 | Kelso | 4346m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Kelso | 4346m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 999L | $2.75 |
| 99/17 | 04/04/2025 | - | Conditional Jockeys/Amateur Riders | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3312m | GOOD | Conner Mccann | 62.5kg | - | 13-13-14-13-14-14-14 | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 3/18 | 01/03/2025 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $118,044.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Conner Mccann | 64.5kg | - | 14-12-13-9-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | - | 11-12-11-11-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 3.45L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 65kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $2.70 |
| 1/15 | 26/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 74.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $22.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | - | 6-6-7-7-7-7-6 | 0 |
| 33L | $15.00 |
| 99/11 | 26/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Perth | 3261m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.75L | $7.00 |
| 99/11 | 09/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Aintree | 3409m | HEAVY | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kelso | 3265m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 28/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Perth | 3261m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 67.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2023 | - | 5 | $4,820.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | SOFT | Stephen Mulqueen | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $23.00 |
| 6/13 | 03/01/2023 | - | 4 | $4,918.00 | Musselburgh | 3131m | SOFT | Stephen Mulqueen | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $29.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after 67 days, drops 6kg to 68.5kg with R P Mclernon for B Haslam. Last start 6th of 7 at Wetherby over 3900m on 17 Mar, beaten 23.77L on good going at $11 behind Rath Gaul Hill. Prior form consistent with 2nd at Newcastle over 4040m then thirds at Newcastle and Ayr. Veteran with solid overall record; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 4 | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.77L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3319m | HEAVY | Richie Mclernon | 76.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Newcastle | 4040m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 21.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Newcastle | 4040m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 72.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,395.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | - | 10-7-9-8-5-3-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $41,316.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 68.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-6-5 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,067.00 | Cartmel | 3475m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $13,771.00 | Newcastle | 4040m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 67.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 35.95L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76.5kg | - | 4-3-3-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.75L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $15,740.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Kelso | 3432m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | - | 3-2-2-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $16.00 |
| 99/10 | 30/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $12,886.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.75L | $14.00 |
| 99/8 | 04/02/2024 | - | Handicap Chase | $0.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | SOFT | Richie Mclernon | 65.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 999L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Catterick | 3869m | SOFT | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Cartmel | 4256m | SOFT | Richie Mclernon | 69kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Cartmel | 3476m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.25L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/05/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Worcester | 3310m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | - | - | 6 |
| 23.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62-day break after finishing 4th of 13 at Carlisle over 4014m on 22 Mar, beaten 20.25L on Good with 67.5kg at $41 behind Wolfburg. Prior run 7th of 8 at the same track/trip on 16 Feb, beaten 47.45L on Good with 76kg at $21. Drops 3kg and steps up slightly in trip, with strong previous records at Cartmel (3 wins) and this distance (3 wins). Can feature with a return to his preferred conditions.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 76kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 47.45L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,443.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-5 | 0 |
| 32L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Perth | 4791m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 76.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Perth | 4791m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 71kg | - | 6-5-6-6-5-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.45L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $15,395.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 68.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4-4-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,509.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 71kg | - | 2-3-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,837.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | SOFT | Henry Brooke | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-1-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,443.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-5-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,412.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 66.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.25L | $4.50 |
| 99/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.88 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | GOOD | William Maggs | 63kg | - | 5-6-4-6-4-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.35L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 5078m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 67.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Sedgefield | 5284m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 73kg | - | 6-6-4-4-2-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $9,690.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 76.5kg | - | 8-7-7-6-5-5-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 4346m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 69.5kg | - | 9-9-9-8-8-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 28.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2024 | - | CL3 | $12,443.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | HEAVY | Sean W Quinlan | 67kg | - | 4-3-4-2-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,509.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 66kg | - | 5-5-5-5-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,706.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Sean W Quinlan | 68.5kg | - | 4-5-6-4-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 27/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,149.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $7.50 |