Cartmel
Sunday, May 25, 2025ChaseClass 52m5f
Verdict
Verdict
Very hard to be bullish about any of these, with BEAT THE EDGE perhaps arriving in the most solid form despite his reluctant nature. Toombridge can race from his "proper" mark this time and isn't discounted after a good effort at Kelso last month, with Pilgrims King also considered having scored on his penultimate outing.
Beat The Edge
Toombridge
Pilgrims King
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. WhoshotthesheriffJ: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 54/5446F8-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictUseful chaser in his prime for Phil Kirby but is more than 3 years without a win and was soon beaten once was pressure was applied at Carlisle when last seen in March. Blinkers go on but others still preferred despite drop in grade.
2. Fearless ActionJ: Danny McMenaminT: Chris GrantF: P2P3155-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictScored at Sedgefield in March but seemingly in a bit of a lull at present, never troubling the leaders when fourth there 11 days ago. Step up in trip needs to spark revival.- 3. Pilgrims KingJ: Shane FenelonT: Mickey BowenF: 4/PPPP315-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
VerdictOvercame significant tack issues prior to resuming winning ways at Sedgefield in February but that was a weak affair and he never really looked like following up at that track the following month. Nevertheless, he's capable of making his mark felt in this company. 
4. Defence WitnessJ: Jonathan EnglandT: Sam EnglandF: 97366438-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictPoint/bumper winner who hasn't kicked on as might have been expected over jumps, again disappointing after a stable switch when down the field over hurdles at Southwell last time. Still lightly raced over fences but likely needs a shade more if he's to win here.
5. WearelongtermJ: Henry BrookeT: Dianne SayerF: 4/P728PP6-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictShowed promise over hurdles when runner-up at Wetherby in January but nowhere near that level since, including when tried tongue tied at Perth last time. Hard to fancy.- 6. Beat The EdgeJ: Brian HughesT: Micky HammondF: 1525332-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictThoroughly ungenine sort but, making third start for current yard, he resumed winning ways at Catterick (19.2f) in January. Very much outbattled when third at Market Rasen 15 days ago but this isn't much of a race and he's capable of scoring again 
7. Azof Des MottesJ: Jonathon BewleyT: George BewleyF: 3633/5-P- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictMade the track only once last season and shaped as if the run was needed when pulled up on his return at Hexham a fortnight ago. Claims if sharper this time.- 8. ToombridgeJ: Alan DoyleT: Ian DuncanF: 6/U784F52-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictPoor maiden handicap chaser did produce one of his better efforts from out of the weights when second of 9 in handicap chase at Kelso (20f, good) 32 days ago. Run of race went his way there but a replication of that form would see him in the mix. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite