Racecards
14:55 Carlisle
X-factor Concert Here 25th July Handicap (Class 5)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 5f 193y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
- Form 9210-31
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 68
led, ridden over 2f out, headed final furlong, one pace close home
- Form 958345
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 51609-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer R M Whitaker
- Jockey M Stainton
mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression final furlong
- Form 673944
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer M Mullineaux
- Jockey Joseph Young
always towards rear, never troubled leaders
- Form 33-1980
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey P Mathers
very slowly into stride, always behind
- Form 1268-33
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Mrs Marjorie Fife
- Jockey Kelly Harrison
mid-division, ridden and one pace final furlong
- Form 630050
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey J P Sullivan
chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on well final furlong, not reached winner
- Form 309-075
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
prominent, every chance final furlong, no extra close home
- Form 39005-3
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Heslop
towards rear, stayed on final 2f
- Form 1220-00
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 63
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Top weight may not be enough to stop JUST SAM, who arrives here with a solid profile and can follow up last week's runaway success at Newcastle despite carrying 6lb extra today; Mandalay King and Methaaly are others capable of making the selection pull out all the stops, while Apache Ridge is respected but it's hard to envisage him turning around last Friday's placing with the selection. Captain Scooby - a previous c&d winner - is another worth noting in the betting as he is also well handicapped just now. He will need to have thrived since he was last seen out, though. Methaaly is a consistent type that will be hard to keep out of the frame if he runs to his best. Michael Mullineaux is keeping the seven-year-old busy lately and, having won off a 5lb higher mark last May, he also fits the bill in terms of handicapping. Mandalay King is a frustrating type that can occasionally ruin his chances by starting very slowly. However, that didn't stop him winning a much better race at York last season, so he shouldn't be underestimated despite needing to post a career best effort today. Therefore, the consistent Just Sam looks a more reliable option here. A deluge of rain before the start would be a worry. However, Just Sam has everything else in her favour and it's a good bet that she will adequately cope with her penalty.
Formwatch
Just Sam (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Tawzeea (9-11) by 2l, 10 ran.
Apache Ridge (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Close up, chased winner over 4f out until ridden and edged left over 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Just Sam (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Captain Scooby 20-1 (9-1) Always behind stands side, 12th of 13, 8l behind Sir Geoffrey (9-1) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Methaaly (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Lucky Dan (8-12) at Chester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Nacho Libre 4-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 27l behind Hip Hip Hooray (8-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Mandalay King (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) In rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on, one pace towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Gap Princess (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Klynch 20-1 (8-8) Raced stands side, slowly away and always behind, 17th of 18, 20l behind Tubby Isaacs (8-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Raced centre, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Tubby Isaacs (8-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Ponting (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Future Gem 28-1 (8-12) Behind far side, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 20l behind Sir Geoffrey (9-1) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Bid For Gold 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 11, 5l behind Wyatt Earp (9-2) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.