Carlisle Race 3 - Lpd Mdn Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
Despite not scoring in six hurdle attempts last winter LORD BYRON (1) showed some very smart form culminating in a head defeat at G1 level at Punchestown (4100m) during May. Taken to get off the mark now reverting to the flat. BLUE HERCULES (4) spurned a decent opportunity finishing 6L second at Ffos Las (2400m) a fortnight ago. Should be in there pitching again. FLAGBEARER (7) was beaten only 0.5L when last of three in a tactical affair at Hamilton (2200m) on second outing. Worth giving another chance representing a leading yard. ACT OF GENEROSITY (3) failed to trouble the judge in two starts to date. Smartly bred and easy to envisage him doing better soon.

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Punchestown in the G1 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle May 1 over 4123m, a head behind King Rasko Grey with 71.5kg at $8. Previously first up; second of 10 at Navan October 22 over 2816m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Dippedinmoonlight carrying 61kg at $2.10. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 4U | $220,700.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 68.5kg | 4:56.78 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/20 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | G1 OPEN 4 | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 4:06.45 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $154,000.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 4:31.95 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 37 | G2 OPEN 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:11.06 | 7-6-4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/12/2025 | 57 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:45.30 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 400 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2816m | Soft | W M Lordan | 61kg | 3:11.85 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/13 | 17/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $27,270.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:44.57 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 63.5kgs
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He is resuming after a three months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Hamilton Park June 10 over 2200m, 18 len behind Glory Of The Seas with 62kg at $251. On debut second last of 7 at Hamilton Park May 27 over 1800m, 24 len behind Sogniamo with 62kg at $41. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $24,500.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 62kg | 2:24.21 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $251.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | NOV 35 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good Firm | Lauren Young | 62kg | 1:54.81 | - | 4 |
| 24.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Newmarket (July) June 19 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Superior Choice with 59kg at $4. On debut second last in a small field at Leicester April 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Superior Choice with 56.5kg at $3. Progressive and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 19/06/2026 | 55 | NOV 3 | $20,780.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good | Zac Lloyd | 59kg | 2:09.32 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 2:08.78 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Last start 2nd in a small field at Ffos Las on August 27 over 2400m, 6 len behind Winday with 60.5kg at $2.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Ascot on August 8 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Archers Bay carrying 61.5kg at $11. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 2:30.98 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Jamie Melham | 61.5kg | 2:31.20 | 1-3-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 51.5kg | 2:35.36 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 18/19 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 54.5kg | 2:29.74 | 1-18-18 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:07.54 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 2:08.36 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 2:20.31 | - | 2 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Ghaiyyath out of Lavish. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Golden Horn out of Harbour Of Hope. Market the best guide to his chances.

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Ffos Las on August 4 over 1600m, 18 len behind Wootz with 60.5kg at $6. Last start ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on August 21 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Nakassama carrying 59kg at $5.50. Has improvement to come and is likely to run well again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NOV 3U | $64,800.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 2:26.78 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:44.15 | - | 7 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Sandown Park on August 6 over 2000m, 4 len behind Epictetus carrying 68kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 8 at Ffos Las on June 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Dark Whisper carrying 60kg at $4.60. Well placed. Ready to break through.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 37 | APP HCP 3U | $20,420.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Henry Callan | 68kg | 2:09.80 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Kieran O'neill | 60kg | 1:41.39 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 05/06/2026 | 50 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 1:38.11 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:38.79 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Limerick June 19 over 2514m, soft track; 4 len behind Satono Chevalier carrying 54kg at $5.50. On debut seventh of 10 at Curragh March 28 over 2011m, 21 len behind Shaihaan carrying 61kg at $41. Has ability but others rate better.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Soft | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 2:57.93 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:37.44 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 1:44.55 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SH | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:24.24 | - | 9 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Nathaniel out of In The Soup. Must be kept safe.

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 7 at Great Yarmouth on April 11 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Harriet Quimby carrying 56kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign 3rd in a small field at Doncaster on October 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Lilt with 58kg at $2.80. Capable of a bold showing.
Last Starts 151 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 169 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 2:10.11 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:36.48 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at this track on August 19 over 2200m, 16 len behind Green Area carrying 58kg at $29. Can't see her playing a major role.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 19/08/2026 | - | NOV F 3U | $20,380.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 2:29.82 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |