Carlisle

Tomorrow, August 27, 2026FlatClass 61m3f

Verdict

This is wide open and it could be worth siding with TAYLORMADE LAD who took this prize a year ago off a 2 lb higher mark and should prove suited by stepping back up in trip after his latest Ayr seventh. Vampire Slayer is next on the list back in this sphere after a layoff with the potential for improvement having improved over hurdles in the winter. Riddikulus and Dr Rio also need factoring in.

Taylormade Lad
Vampire Slayer
Riddikulus

Win or Each Way

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

6. Hansteen
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 68-02122
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Gained a first win at Pontefract in July and runner-up twice since, unable to land the odds at Catterick (1½m, firm) on latter occasion 23 days ago. In the mix once more.
7. Riddikulus
J: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer
F: 64441412
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Has found some improvement for reapplication of blinkers, scoring twice at Ripon in July. Posted another good effort when second of 13 in handicap there (1¼m, good to firm) 12 days ago. Should go well again.
3. Taylormade Lad
J: Connor BeasleyT: Michael Dods
F: 129-33557
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Found the drop in trip against him when seventh of 10 in handicap at Ayr (1¼m, firm) last time. Took this contest 12 months ago off a 2 lb higher mark so rates a big player.
4. Vampire Slayer
J: David NolanT: Daragh Bourke
F: 422/72728-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
160
Verdict
A fair maiden on the Flat but has improved quite a bit over hurdles, scoring twice and runner-up at Musselburgh early in 2026. Needs considering despite a 160-day absence.
1. Hill O Rue
J: Kevin StottT: Kevin Ryan
F: 31541-970
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Course winner. Had breathing operation (also tongue tied) before coming in last of 12 in handicap at Ayr (1¼m, good to firm) 52 days ago, stumbling badly home turn. Bit to prove.
2. Dr Rio
J: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll
F: 5-5438753
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Veteran who is a multiple winner at Beverley and posted a respectable third of 8 in handicap there (1¼m, good) 15 days ago. Tends to come good at this time of the year and not out of things.
5. Off Spin
J: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby
F: 0-5353326
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 runs but in good form until only sixth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (9f, good to firm) 39 days ago. The sort to bounce back.
8. Speechman
J: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Philip Kirby
F: 0-9883278
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Twenty three runs since his last win in 2024. 28/1 and tongue tied for the first time when eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (2m, firm) 23 days ago. Hard to warm to despite the return to a shorter trip.
10. Due To Shine
J: Faye McManomanT: Brian Ellison
F: 84023-705
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Maiden. Cheekpieces on for first time when a solid fifth of 10 in classified event at Newcastle (1¼m) 27 days ago. More is required back in a handicap however.
9. Star Of Markinch
J: Rhys ElliottT: Gary Rutherford
F: 457-04445
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Long-standing maiden under both codes. 50/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (13f, good to firm) 27 days ago, never really a threat. Hard to fancy.
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