Carlisle
Tomorrow, June 16, 2025FlatClass 51m1f
Verdict
Verdict
A competitive handicap and it could be worth taking a chance on TEE AITCH EYE who was tenderly handled on his previous two starts and could be open to improvement on his first start in a handicap. He's most interesting, particularly if the market speaks in his favour, while Distinction looks rock solid following his recent win and could still be ahead of the handicapper despite carrying a 4 lb penalty. We Still Believe, who chased home Distinction last time, is respected on better terms.
Tee Aitch Aye
Distinction
We Still Believe
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. DistinctionJ: P. J. McDonaldT: John MackieF: 47836721
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictMugged on the line in 9-runner handicap at Beverley (8.4f) on penultimate start but made amends when getting more cover last time, won 10-runner handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 7 days ago by 1¾ lengths from We Still Believe. Carries penalty but could still be ahead of the handicapper. 
1. Swift SalianJ: Connor BeasleyT: David & Nicola BarronF: 37394-421- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this year, ran right up to his best when winning 8-runner handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good, 9/4) 19 days ago, ridden out near finish having had run of race. Faces very different ground conditions over this slightly longer trip and has more on his plate from 3 lb higher.- 10. We Still BelieveJ: Rowan ScottT: Daragh BourkeF: 156-02732
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictTurned in his best effort of the season when 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Distinction in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 9/2) 7 days ago, would have fared better with a cleaner run through. Meets that rival on better terms here and has won on soft ground. Merits consideration. 
4. Poets DawnJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 27-074322- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictHas won a race in each of his previous seasons (scored over C&D in soft ground last August from 2 lb higher) and has been knocking on the door this season, runner-up on quick ground previous two starts. One to consider back in testing conditions.- 3. Tee Aitch AyeJ: Andrew MullenT: Iain JardineF: 446
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictOffered something to work with on debut at Musselburgh and has been given two very considerate rides on subsequent starts in maiden/novice company, again not given a hard time at all when a 100/1 sixth in an 11-runner novice over C&D last month. Looks the type to improve now handicapping. 
7. Harswell DukeJ: Billy GarrittyT: Liam BaileyF: 985859-24- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictOn a long losing run but his handicap mark reflects that and he's ran creditably over 1m on good ground on previous two starts. All his wins have come on soft/heavy ground and he's not ruled out returned to more testing conditions.
8. DetectiveJ: Paul MulrennanT: Dianne SayerF: 9949-3850- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict3-time C&D winner but has been out of sorts this season, eleventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on and they need to spark a revival.
12. Game ManagementJ: Joe FanningT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 5851855-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWon the first of 2 starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard (modest form, without usual headgear) but disappointing with cheekpieces refitted when 11/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (11.2f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Headgear remains but needs to find significant improvement.
11. Russian VirtueJ: Mark WinnT: David ThompsonF: 1/0474-949- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictWasn't disgraced in two Flat runs last month and was back to something like his best over jumps when bumping into a handicap blot, second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago, no match for winner. Should be competitive returning to the Flat.
9. Berry EdgeJ: S. B. KirraneT: David ThompsonF: 6675166-8- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictUnreliable sort. C&D winner but only fair at best on the Flat and was below form on last Flat run. Finished well beaten last of 6 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, firm) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces back on for return to the Level but difficult to make a positive case for.
2. GainsbourgJ: David NolanT: Daragh BourkeF: 80819027-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 202
VerdictPosted a few creditable efforts at Hamilton last season but below form when last seen on Flat prior to being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good, 28/1) last November. Conditions no problem but needs to bounce back following 6 months off.
6. Freedom DayJ: Andrew ElliottT: Paul RobsonF: 7/6440-078- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023 and has made no impact in 3 starts for current connections, looking a tricky ride when 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good) 18 days ago. Back down in trip with cheekpieces refitted but has plenty to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite