Racecards
14:50 Carlisle
Viacom Handicap (Class 4)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 5f 193y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 601000
- Age 9
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey Dale Gibson
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 296266
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer B Smart
- Jockey D McGaffin
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 302507
- Age 10
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Tudhope
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 4-62006
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 84
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 070136
- Age 8
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong
- Form 035829
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 81
made all, hung right and stayed on strongly final furlong
- Form 015574
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey P M Quinn
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 250386
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey P Fessey
always behind
Prince Namid
22- Form 1-39234
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey Tony Culhane
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on
- Form 483340
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey C Catlin
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure
- Form 839333
- Age 7
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
behind, ridden halfway, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on well towards finish
- Form 531180
- Age 5
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey B Swarbrick
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 706313
- Age 9
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey D R McCabe
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace
- Form 434184
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer I Semple
- Jockey T Hamilton
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
- Form 063674
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey F Norton
in touch, ridden halfway, no extra approaching final furlong
- Form 507308
- Age 7
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 75
Nonrunner
- Form 640060
- Age 8
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 72
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Paris Bell looks the pick of the weights in this fascinating handicap and is chosen to beat Imperial Echo and Blackheath. Tim Easterby's three-year-old would have go a lot closer to Middleton Grey in a Newmarket handicap last time but for being hampered at a vital stage. In the end he was beaten just over three lengths, with a better start, and more luck in running, he can reward supporters this afternoon. Imperial Echo is now back to a winning mark after some disappointing efforts. He has been rated as high as 89 and so if he could return to his best he should be in the shake up. Blackheath is in good heart at present and chased home the well handicapped Undeterred at Hamilton last time. He may need to drop a few pounds before winning again, but should make his presence felt. Prince Namid looks the pick of the remainder, but if Paris Bell avoids trouble this afternoon he should go very close indeed.
Formwatch
Bo McGinty (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 20, 5l behind Sir Nod (8-7) at York 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Paris Bell 5-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Middleton Grey (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Prince Namid 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Chinalea (8-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
High Ridge 10-1 (8-10) Raced stand side, in rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, not recover, 16th of 17, 13l behind Mutamared (9-2) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf.
Kirkby's Treasure 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bailieborough (8-8) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) gf.
Blackheath (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-3) With leader, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Undeterred (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Sovereignty (JPN) 8-1 (8-9) Steadied start, raced keenly in touch, ran wide entering straight, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 5l behind Love Palace (9-5) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Graze On 7-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Outrageous Flirt (8-4) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gs in Aug.