Racecards
15:45 Carlisle
Tote Placepot Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Form 2U21U1
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
tracked leader, led 6th to 8th, mistake and lost place 11th, ridden and stayed on from 2 out, no chance with winner
- Form 222221
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
held up in touch, joined leader 4 out, led next, stayed on well from 2 out
Lord Seamus
29- Form 31-5F30
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey J P McNamara
held up and behind, headway and in touch when mistake 13th, stayed on from 2 out, no impression
- Form 242630
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer S A Brookshaw
- Jockey G Lee
led, headed and reminders 6th, led again 8th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 4-26453
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs A Naughton
- Jockey K Renwick
held up in touch, ridden 4 out, weakened between last two
In depth
Verdict
Lord Seamus is the selection here having fallen to a decent mark and proved himself on a quick surface. His win at Ascot earlier in the season represents good form and if coping with this track should go well at a decent price. Ballystone will be popular in the betting ring having won well last time out but it is a big ask for him to run as well as that off his new mark and he may have to settle for minor honours. Favoured Option brought to an end a run of five second places on the trot last time out when scoring at Hereford but the handicapper has been harsh and he could struggle here. Cassia Heights goes well on this surface and is a winner over the trip. A drop in the weights is to his advantage though he does seem a little out of form at present.