Cartmel
Tomorrow, July 21, 2025HurdleClass 52m6f
Verdict
Verdict
THE NAVIGATOR is in much better heart than his recent form figures might suggest and is now 4 lb below his last winning mark. He should be suited by the step back up in trip and can notch another course win at the expense of Top Flight Century, who shaped as though still in form when runner-up over 2m at Perth and now steps back up in distance under a good conditional. Burgundy Man arrives on the back of his best performance for current connections and is also respected.
The Navigator
Top Flight Century
Burgundy Man
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Larkfield LusiveJ: Brian HughesT: L J MorganF: 67F342-11- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictBack on the up in recent months, building on recent promise when getting off the mark at Perth (20.2f) prior to following up in gritty fashion in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to firm) 31 days ago. In fine heart but may need to improve again to land the hat-trick.
4. Secret SecretJ: Charlotte JonesT: James MoffattF: 4/541209-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictTwice a winner here the most recent coming in convincing fashion in this race last year (off 3 lb lower). Ran creditably over this C&D when third (following 4 months off) 56 days ago, may have done better but for a notable error (winner has boosted the form). Should give another good account.- 8. Top Flight CenturyJ: Joshua ThompsonT: Adam NicolF: 74-8512
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictConfirmed promise of previous run when winning an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f) at the beginning of this month and shaped as though still in from dropped in trip when runner-up behind a down-in-grade winner back at Perth 8 days ago. Makes appeal up in trip under good value conditional. - 7. Burgundy ManJ: Nathan MoscropT: R. Mike SmithF: 556840-22
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRemains a maiden but arrives in the best form he's been in for current connections, again ridden more positively when runner-up for the second consecutive race at Perth (23.9f) earlier this month, puling clear of rest. Should be in the mix once again. - 3. The NavigatorJ: Henry BrookeT: Dianne SayerF: 79053-546
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictVeteran bagged 3 more handicap wins in the first half of last season and is in better heart than recent form figures suggest, going with plenty of zest under a more positive ride at this track last time, only to be derailed by a blunder. 4 lb below last winning mark and should go well up in trip. 
2. Belles BenefitJ: Harry BannisterT: Ben CaseF: 6U21454-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict9-y-o mare who recorded second success of 2024 at Plumpton (25f) in October. Didn't fare at all badly in defeat in trio of starts thereafter last year and left the impression she'd sharpen up for her reappearance sixth at Worcester (23f) 18 days ago. Mark now eased and has won over this C&D.
9. Mr RumbaliciousJ: Leah NoreciT: James MoffattF: 1RU/P07-2- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictOpened his account over hurdles on first start for this yard here in summer 2023. Hasn't stood much racing since but proved there's still a bit of ability there returning from 10 months off when runner-up at Hexham (16.2f) from out of the handicap last month. Interesting but has stamina to prove.
1. Ofaolains GloryJ: Murray DoddT: Susan CorbettF: 308752-B7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictFairly exposed type but excelled herself when runner-up over hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f) in March, having controlled the pace. Unfortunate to be brought down on chase debut but ran poorly back over hurdles at Perth (16.2f) 18 days ago. Drops into a 0-100 and isn't ruled out back up in trip.
10. BenitoJ: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 89/95P-06- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictLast win came over C&D back in 2022 and has struggled badly in 5 outings since returning from an absence. Mark is in freefall but could only consider if supported.
5. Slip Of The TongueJ: Toby WynneT: Sarah-Jayne DaviesF: PPP48-675- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictEnded time with Padraig Roche in Ireland out of sorts and hadn't shown for current connections prior to showing that he retains some ability when a well held fifth at Uttoxeter (20f) last month. Will need to build on that performance if he's to capitalise on his falling mark.
11. Strike Of LightingJ: William MaggsT: George BewleyF: 513626/FP- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
Verdict2023 C&D winner shaped as if retaining plenty of ability after 19 months off prior to falling last in a Perth (24f) handicap hurdle but failed to come on for that run when pulled up over the same C&D earlier this month. Has a bit to prove now from 3 lb out of the handicap.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite