Cartmel Race 4 - Lakes Luxury Loo's Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
STRATAGEM (3) was formerly smart when trained by Paul Nicholls. Finding his mojo again last few runs this spring when winning twice including over further in a veterans handicap chase here last month. Likely to take plenty of beating despite his climb in the weights. CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE (1) finished runner up twice since having wind surgery including over course and distance two runs ago. Cannot be taken lightly. TIGER ORCHID (4) did well when drawing away to win comfortably at Uttoxeter three weeks ago. Major player. FAIRLAWN FLYER (6) maintains a fine strike rate and won't be far away if on song.

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last outing finished second in a small field at this track on May 27 over 4200m, 1.0 len behind Off The Jury with 73kg at $2.50. Before that finished second of 8 runners at this track on May 23 over 5100m, 3.5 len behind Ki Woo with 74.5kg at $5. Racing well. In the mix.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,840.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | 5:29.51 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,590.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 74.5kg | 6:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 0/11 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,740.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Ryan Mania | 68kg | 6:44.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 5:11.25 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,520.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 6:16.64 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 5U | $154,000.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71kg | 6:08.71 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/12 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,190.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 6:00.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 72kg | 6:08.79 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2025 | 111 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 5029m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 6:52.31 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 6:24.95 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | 5:23.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Jonathon Bewley
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up didn't finish the race at Kelso on April 20 over 4700m. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Perth on May 14 over 4800m. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 14/05/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 76kg | 6:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/6 | 20/04/2026 | 393 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 71kg | 5:54.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 74.5kg | 6:30.48 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,520.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | Jonathon Bewley | 72kg | 6:38.47 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2025 | 67 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 75kg | 6:02.40 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 0/14 | 11/12/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,960.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 77kg | 5:37.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/11/2024 | 245 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good Soft | Jonathon Bewley | 73.5kg | 5:30.50 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/03/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,520.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | J Bewley | 71kg | 5:23.22 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Heavy | E Austin | 75kg | 5:40.98 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | J Bewley | 65.5kg | 6:40.20 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $33,580.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | J Bewley | 67kg | 5:48.61 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mr J P Murray
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 32 day letup. Last start won by 7 len this track on May 25 over 5900m defeating Tommie Beau carrying 66kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Start before finished third of 8 starters at this track on May 23 over 5100m, 4 len behind Ki Woo carrying 68kg at $5.50. Promising galloper. Could prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/05/2026 | 2 | STPLE HCP 9U | $28,130.00 | Cartmel | 5934m | Good | James Murray | 66kg | 7:34.12 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,590.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68kg | 6:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Perth Uk | 6135m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68.5kg | 8:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 69.5kg | 6:46.82 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 66kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/7 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 71.5kg | 6:44.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 10U | $89,070.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 62kg | 5:42.23 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 277 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 6:09.00 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 0/6 | 10/03/2025 | 283 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 75.5kg | 5:51.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 4210m | Good Soft | David Maxwell | 80.5kg | 5:12.39 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/04/2024 | 49 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $8,880.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Heavy | David Maxwell | 75.5kg | 7:32.90 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 138.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last to post a big 4 len win. Uttoxeter on June 4 over 4700m defeating Secret Trix carrying 74.5kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished third in a small field at Huntingdon on May 19 over 5000m, 3.5 len behind Sunray Shadow carrying 72kg at $7.50. Has been racing well. Certainly worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 74.5kg | 6:03.78 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Huntingdon | 5029m | Good Firm | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | 6:10.84 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 75.5kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 6:04.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 143 | STPLE HCP 10U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 75.5kg | 6:44.71 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 75.5kg | 6:11.60 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 75.5kg | 5:42.90 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/11 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 77kg | 5:52.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 5:51.28 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Luke Scott | 76.5kg | 5:47.91 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,240.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Luke Scott | 73.5kg | 6:05.79 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished fourth in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on May 30 over 5500m, 16 len behind Imperial Alex with 76kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len Sedgefield on September 4 over 4200m defeating Victory Club carrying 74.5kg at $2.20 in a steeplechase. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/05/2026 | 100 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,770.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good Firm | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 7:08.84 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 5431m | Soft | Sam Lee | 73.5kg | 6:57.22 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 5833m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70.5kg | 7:46.14 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 72.5kg | 7:38.26 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Fontwell Park | 5532m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 73kg | 7:36.29 | 9-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/11/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,810.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:40.80 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $49,910.00 | Sedgefield | 5833m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 64.5kg | 7:18.96 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 5:27.40 | 8-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 0/7 | 22/09/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,090.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 6:39.66 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2025 | 4 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,500.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:17.76 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2025 | 110 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,650.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished fourth of 9 starters at Ffos Las on May 5 over 4800m, 18 len behind Galop De Chasse carrying 72kg at $10. Second run from a spell finished third in a small field at this track on May 25 over 5900m, 10 len behind Stratagem carrying 71kg at $6. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/05/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 9U | $28,130.00 | Cartmel | 5934m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 7:34.12 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 149 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good | James Murray | 72kg | 6:03.77 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $10.00 |
| 0/11 | 07/12/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $99,360.00 | Kelso | 6537m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 66kg | 8:48.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2025 | 90 | HCP CHSE 4U | $49,910.00 | Sedgefield | 5833m | Good | Sean Bowen | 68.5kg | 7:18.96 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,250.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | 7:02.17 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,930.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:53.40 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 24/05/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,030.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 6:30.45 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/12 | 25/04/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | 8:09.00 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 12/03/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 76kg | 6:11.28 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,890.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | 7:23.10 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | James Bowen | 76kg | 6:36.30 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mr O Mcgill
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start won by 2.75 len Punchestown on June 6 over 5029m defeating A Year Older with 67kg at $19 in a steeplechase. Race before finished fourth of 12 starters at Sligo on May 12 over 5230m, 19 len behind Mr Dibbs with 60.5kg at $11. Right in the mix on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | GY | Carl Millar | 67kg | 6:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 5230m | Good | E Dunseath | 60.5kg | 6:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 0/15 | 12/04/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Good | Carl Millar | 73kg | 7:03.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Oran Mcgill | 68.5kg | 7:06.91 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,710.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Oran Mcgill | 72.5kg | 6:54.96 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 0/12 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,910.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 7:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | Oran Mcgill | 73kg | 5:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/15 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,990.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Heavy | Simon Torrens | 70kg | 6:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/13 | 01/11/2025 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,430.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GY | Daniel King | 65.5kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 4727m | Y | Simon Torrens | 71kg | 6:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 5029m | Good | Conor Stone-Walsh | 76kg | 6:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |