Carlisle

Today, April 19, 2025ChaseClass 52m4f

Verdict

EMPTY NEST has really found his feet this season and showed a good attitude when getting up late to score at Newcastle last time so is fancied to defy a 3 lb weight rise with that form also having been franked. Top of The Bay has started life well with Sam England but could have to settle for runner-up spot once more, while Yes And Yes and Uncle Mac can both have a say too.

Empty Nest
Top Of The Bay
Yes And Yes

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Empty Nest
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
F: PP461231
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Is enjoying a good season and gamely bagged a second victory in 2m4f Newcastle handicap chase 19 days ago. That form has been franked so he merits serious consideration despite a 3 lb weights rise.
2. Top Of The Bay
J: Tom MidgleyT: Sam England
F: 4P93-4P22
Price History:
3.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Still to get his head in front but he has shaped well on both runs for his current yard after an absence, second of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, goods) on latter occasion. A likely player nudged up 1 lb with cheekpieces back on.
4. Yes And Yes
J: Lee EdwardsT: Belinda Clarke
F: 84894-413
Price History:
4.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Got off the mark in 2m3f handicap chase at Chepstow in March and backed it up with a solid third of 6 at Warwick (20f, good) 23 days ago. Must enter calculations eased 1 lb.
3. Lucky Soldier
J: Patrick WadgeT: N. W. Alexander
F: 55530-570
Price History:
8.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
A modest maiden who was not a fluent hurdler so probably best watched now chasing.
10. Lady Hamilton
J: Peter KavanaghT: Wilf Storey
F: 43338585
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 16 runs but he wasn't discredited when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (23.7f, good) 14 days ago. Possibilities on her chasing bow.
9. Uncle Mac
J: Edward AustinT: Paul Robson
F: 7/34-65P05
Price History:
13.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
141
Verdict
Yet to register a victory but he hinted at a revival when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, good to soft) in November. Not discounted after a break.
8. Great Ballinboris
J: Brian HughesT: Micky Hammond
F: 67/34-P636
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Maiden hurdler/chaser who beat only one in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good) 47 days ago. Since had a wind op and needs it to spark major progress.
6. Deep Strato
J: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
F: 4005-4PP
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Maiden hurdler but this point winner showed some promise despite being pulled up in 23f handicap at Newcastle on his chasing debut 19 days ago, headway when blundered 5 out. May still do better.
5. Hey Brother
J: Lorcan MurtaghT: Barry Murtagh
F: 369-52PPP
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Remains winless and pulled up all three runs for his current yard, cheekpieces on at Hexham (31.9f, good to soft) last time. Down in trip with work to do.
7. Stonegate
J: Conor RabbittT: Brian Rothwell
F: 6/4-5078P
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
135
Verdict
Little show all four runs in this sphere, pulled up on his handicap debut at Market Rasen in December. Hard to make a case for.
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