Racecards
14:15 Carlisle
Andidrain Claiming Stakes (Class 6)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 61y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £3,000 added
- Form 25-7620
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 78
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
- Form 429571
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey Saleem Golam
raced keenly, tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 3-80973
- Age 10
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 67
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong
- Form 96/799-6
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 36
in rear, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
- Form 90/09-73
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer R F Fisher
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
slowly into stride, soon in touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 7-03586
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer A Crook
- Jockey D J O'Donohoe
behind, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
- Form 05-0098
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 35
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey T Hamilton
held up, effort over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
- Form 0846-07
- Age 3
- Weight 8-0
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey Dale Gibson
chased winner, ridden and lost place over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Little Jimbob looks the best option in a weak opener, Top Jaro and Everest could be the main dangers. Richard Fahey's charge wouldn't like it too soft, but if the ground dries out he has strong claims on his April run when second to Exit Smiling. That effort was off a mark of 77, which puts him clear on official rating of most of these. Top Jaro landed a similar contest to this in good style and if in the same mood this afternoon he will be a tough nut to crack on ground that will suit. Everest appears to go on any surface and looked on the way back last time out when third behind Just Lille at Beverley. The market will provide clues to the chance of the others, but Little Jimbob does look the form pick and he gets our vote.
Formwatch
Little Jimbob 16-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Royal Dignitary (8-11) at Ripon 1m hcap (3) gf.
Top Jaro (FR) 7-2 (9-6) In touch, ridden to chase 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd beating Slavonic (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Everest (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Just Lille (10-11) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in May.
Phoenix Nights (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden along over 4f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 29l behind Cadeaux Rouge (8-7) at Catterick 1m 6f sll (6) gf.
Procrastinate (IRE) 100-1 (8-6) In touch stands side, effort over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Blue Sky Thinking (9-7) at Newcastle 1m clm (6) gs in May.
Mister Maq 25-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Sam's Secret (9-8) at Redcar 7f sll (6) gf in May.
Distant Vision (IRE) 200-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 15, 12l behind Top Jaro (9-6) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd.
Miss Havisham (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, weakened 3f out, 7th of 8, 33l behind Rock 'n' Roller (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) gf in May.
Monroe Gold 50-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 25l behind Medjugorje Message (8-10) at Southwell 1m 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct '05.
Bret Maverick (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Held up and keen early, ridden over 3f out and soon weakened, 8th of 9, 16l behind Jafaru (8-2) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.