Carlisle
Today, ChaseClass 33m2fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
JET LEGS probably would have made a winning return here but for an uncharacteristic late error and can make amends off the same mark. Inis Oirr made an encouraging comeback when going close in the same race and is well treated if building on that, with the likeable Val Dancer, who won this last year, completing the shortlist.
Jet Legs
Inis Oirr
Val Dancer
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. Inis OirrJ: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael ScudamoreF: 33P5U47-2
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCapable stayer when on-song, as he demonstrated with a wide-margin all-the-way success in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February 2024. Struggle for the most part last season but went very close off reduced mark here on return 17 days ago. Potentially well treated if building on that. 
5. WesternintheparkJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 115/12320-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 234
VerdictBumper/dual-hurdles winner who made a successful start in this sphere at Stratford on returned last season and held form until the Kim Muir at Cheltenham on final start, jumping rather than stamina letting him down. Should be suited by this far.- 3. Val DancerJ: Charlie DeutschT: Mel RowleyF: 11133/112-
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 260
VerdictDidn't look back last season, winning this on return then much improved for fitting of cheekpieces when landing the Welsh National at Chepstow. Ran another cracker off 12 lb higher (6 lb out of handicap) when third in Haydock's Grand National Trial and this likeable sort must enter calcuations. - 7. Jet LegsJ: Callum BewleyT: Martin TodhunterF: 3/653513-3
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictResumed winning ways in a first-time visor at Hexham in March. Went close here on return 17 days ago, an uncharacteristic late error arguably costing him the win. Needs considering off the same mark. 
4. OConnellJ: Gavin SheehanT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 224/81112-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 253
VerdictImproved model last season, completing the hat-trick with a power-packed finish at Sandown. Good second in Eider at Newcastle final start but he needed his comeback run here a year ago.
6. Sound And FuryJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: P1/31517-- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 238
VerdictLightly-raced winning pointer/hurdler who looked rather fortunate to win 2 of his 5 starts over fences last season. Stamina still to prove over this far and others make more appeal.
2. Galia Des LiteauxJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 248/2754P-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 232
VerdictListed/Graded winner who showed she can also be competitive in staying handicaps when second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29f) early last year. However, signs of decline last season and others preferred.
9. Fenland TigerJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 13117/- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 617
VerdictProgressive handicap hurdler and similar story over larger obstacles in 2023/24, scoring for the third time in this sphere with a career-best display at Newcastle. Much better than bare result in Eider there final start but long absence to overcome now.
1. Iron BridgeJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: P23P8/3PP-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 232
VerdictUseful handicapper but winless since 2022 and he failed to build on his reappearance third in this race in 2 subsequent starts last season. Needs to get back on track.
10. Carrigeen CastleJ: Brian HughesT: Micky HammondF: 121P5/036-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 278
VerdictInitially took well to fences but failed to shine in 3 starts last season (undergone wind op since) and needs to bounce back on return.- Unnamed Favourite
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