Racecards
17:30 Carlisle
Betfred 0800 731 1210 Intermediate Open NH Flat Race (Class 6)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs Dianne Sayer
- Jockey B P Harding
held up mid-division, weakened over 4f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey M Mcavoy
held up towards rear, weakened over 4f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey R McGrath
held up, effort over 5f out, no impression from over 3f out
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey G Lee
held up in touch, headway over 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well, driven out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
held up towards rear, weakened over 6f out
- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Beaumont
- Jockey R Garritty
tracked leaders, one pace and no impression final 2f
- Form 5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey D Flavin
tracked leader, weakened over 1f out
Cavers Glen
29- Form 9
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey E Whillans
led and keen, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f
Maylee (IRE)
63- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer Mrs H O Graham
- Jockey K Mercer
held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out
In depth
Verdict
In the finale, the vote goes to Mister Nelson ahead of Spitfire Sortie and Darazari Bay. Mister Nelson showed enough on his Hexham debut to suggest that he can win a race of this nature and can go well today. Beautifully-bred, Spitfire Sortie's injury problems have been well chronicled; however, he also has ability, as his debut win at Newcastle testifies and he rates a major player today. A 26,000 euros half-brother to Commanche Quest, Darazari Bay rates as an interesting newcomer, while the likes of Stormont Dawn, Young Smokey and Cavers Glen all showed some promise on their respective debuts and High Moor is very much one to keep an eye on in the betting. Once again, though, the selection is Mister Nelson.
Formwatch
Always Waiting (IRE) Darazari gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Billy Row Keen gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Annie's Song and winning miler La Viola.
Darazari Bay (IRE) Darazari gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Commanche Quest.
Jack The Blaster Alflora gelding out of winning hurdler Marsden Rock.
Nocloix (FR) Brier Creek gelding out of an unraced mare.
Young Smokey (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) With leaders until lost place over 3f out, 6th of 12, 27l behind Wind Instrument (11-5) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (5) hvy in Jan.
Stormont Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, ridden 5f out, never dangerous after, 5th of 11, 32l behind Sparron Hawk (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Cavers Glen 28-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, keen, led after 3f, headed 6f out, hung left, lost place from over 4f out, 9th of 13, 28l behind Alfie Flits (11-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Feb.
High Moor Vitus gelding out of a mare who finished tailed off in a couple of bumpers.
Maylee (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up behind, ridden halfway, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 14, 30l behind Barton Belle (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f mrs nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Spitfire Sortie (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Held up, headway halfway, led 3f out, clear approaching final furlong, very easily, won at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Jan beating Nevertika (11-4) by 8l, 11 ran.
Mister Nelson (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 7f out, chasing leaders 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Red Poker (11-4) at Hexham 2m nhf (H) gs in Nov.
Harbour Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, progress 4f out, 3rd and ridden 3f out, 2nd and no impression straight, 2nd of 18, 7l behind Shady Willow (11-2) at Punchestown 2m nhf gs in Feb.