Cartmel Race 1 - Cumbria Grand Mdn Hurdle (Gbb Race)
GAMBINO (2) First up from a break of 15 weeks and displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 3rd beaten by close to 10L first up last preparation at Southwell. Top selection. SPEED FOR FUN (6) Failed to threaten last time in a hurdle at Listowel. Has the potential to improve sharply. P W Mullins is a smart booking. Might be ridden for luck. Hard to see anything getting past this today. MASEKELA (4) In the money when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Cartmel. Expecting to settle positively. One at a bit of odds. KIND OF KISS (3) Racing fresh after a break. Came in 5th last start at Nottingham but stepping up in trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Exotics and place chance.

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Market Rasen on Apr 5th. Unplaced in career. Leaving right out.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 05/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Benjamin Poste | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | - | 1-1-3-2-2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 91.75L | $301.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/01/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 6 STAKES (DIV 1) | $5,902.00 | Southwell | 2234m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 61.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.43L | $151.00 |
| 99/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/06/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $6,393.00 | Pontefract | 3444m | GOOD | Harrison Shaw | 59.5kg | - | 7-8-7-7-7-7-6-7 | 7 |
| 14L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Southwell | 2426m | GOOD | Oliver Stammers | 64.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 11 |
| 39.5L | $251.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD | Oliver Stammers | 62.5kg | - | 6-6-7-6-6-6-9-8 | 6 |
| 34.25L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,182.00 | Newcastle | 2503m | GOOD | Oliver Stammers | 59kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 15 weeks and started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd first up last preparation at Southwell. Solid career start. Win bet the play.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Musselburgh | 2812m | SOFT | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.6L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 20/02/2026 | - | 2 | $39,348.00 | Southwell | 2427m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 63kg | - | 1-1-3-3-4-3-3-3 | 13 |
| 9.83L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 2505m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 02/04/2025 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 1929m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started $51.00 and ran 5th last start at Nottingham but going over more ground. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Place chance.
Last Starts 103 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $10,329.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Cameron Hardie | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.55L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/03/2026 | - | 4 | $34,429.00 | Wolverhampton | 1906m | GOOD | George David Wood | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.97L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,345.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 57L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $22,133.00 | Newbury | 2414m | SOFT | Jack Callan | 64kg | - | 5-7-7-7-7-7-6-6 | 10 |
| 16.2L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,593.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 23.45L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 03/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $15,738.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Paddy Bradley | 60kg | - | 8-9-9-8-8-8-8-8 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | Div 2 | $14,756.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/14 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $34,429.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 61.5kg | - | 7-5-5-4-4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.75L | $17.00 |
| 4/14 | 18/04/2025 | - | 3 | $63,940.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12-12-10-9-9 | 10 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/02/2025 | - | GBB Plus Race | $44,266.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | GOOD | Paddy Bradley | 57.5kg | - | 11-10-11-11-11-11-11-9 | 4 |
| 3.55L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,953.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-4-5-11 | 6 |
| 10.25L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | 6-5-6-5-6-6-9-7 | 11 |
| 4.85L | $20.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2024 | - | Flat | $80,000.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | SOFT5 | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 02:30.32 | - | 6 |
| 24.05L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $27,000.00 | Fontainebleau | 1999m | GOOD3 | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 02:16.00 | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Longchamp | 2099m | HEAVY | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 02:25.34 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Cartmel. Should jump out and bowl along. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.25L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,775.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD | Amy Collier | 70.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 57kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 3.55L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Div 2 | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD | David Allan | 59.5kg | - | 9-8-7-6-7-8-8-9 | 9 |
| 5.75L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,738.00 | Ripon | 2185m | GOOD | Emily Roberts | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | GOOD | David Allan | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | GOOD | David Allan | 59kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2025 | - | Pro-Am Female Jockeys | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 2248m | SOFT | Emily Roberts | 67.5kg | - | 9-7-8-8-10-9-7-10 | 7 |
| 42.85L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,578.00 | Ripon | 2423m | GOOD | David Allan | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.75L | $3.75 |
| 7/14 | 14/05/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $24,592.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 53.5kg | - | 12-9-8-10-10-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 2226m | GOOD | David Allan | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 6/10 | 22/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.85L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/04/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 2 |
| 5.35L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | Professional Jump Jockeys | $19,674.00 | Chester | 2471m | SOFT | Sean W Quinlan | 71.5kg | - | 6-5-6-8-8-7-7-8 | 3 |
| 16L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,701.00 | Haydock | 2816m | GOOD | Thomas Easterby | 69.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-8-7-8 | 11 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | David Allan | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5L | $29.00 |
| 15/15 | 12/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $19,674.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | David Allan | 63kg | - | 11-10-11-11-11-11-11-14 | 2 |
| 14.25L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Jack Garritty | 63.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.75L | $26.00 |
| 17/17 | 14/06/2024 | - | CL2 | $68,859.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Duran Fentiman | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 24.7L | $81.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a hurdle at Hexham on June 13th. Best to watch and see.
Last Starts 37 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 54.25L | $251.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 82.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Towards the tail last time in a hurdle at Listowel. Has the potential to improve sharply. Jockey P W Mullins is an asset. Strong claims and hard to beat.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Listowel | 4096m | SOFT | Anna Mcguinness | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $3.75 |
| 6/16 | 27/06/2025 | - | 4yo | $23,001.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/16 | 13/05/2025 | - | 4yo | $23,001.00 | Saint Cloud | 1999m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.75L | $3.50 |
| 1/16 | 25/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,000.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | HEAVY | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 02:06.56 | - | 15 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 05/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,001.00 | Moulins | 2199m | SOFT7 | Jérôme Claudic | 58kg | 02:27.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $22,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | GOOD3 | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 02:37.90 | - | 6 |
| 7L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $22,000.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | GOOD3 | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 20/06/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $11,000.00 | Angers | 2300m | FIRM2 | Sébastien Maillot | 58kg | 02:21.83 | - | 13 |
| 4.7L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Compiegne | 1999m | HEAVY8 | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 02:15.34 | - | 3 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Chantilly | 2099m | SOFT | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 02:15.21 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Joe Williamson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a hurdle at Hexham. Should be going forward early. Hasn't broken through maiden grade after 11 starts. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 37 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Joe Williamson | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Joe Williamson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.25L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ayr | 2011m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 63.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 29.95L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | David Nolan | 61.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 16.75L | $11.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | GOOD | C Horgan | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 56.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Haydock | 2050m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1965m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-5-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $13,969.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4-3-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2024 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $7,182.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-7-5-4 | 8 |
| 9L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-5-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Was $101.00 and underperformed when 5th last run in a hurdle at Cartmel and back to a shorter trip. This won't be easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | GOOD | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 87.85L | $26.00 |