Cartmel Race 5 - Rf Miller & Co Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
SEAN OG (3) secured all five of his fences wins at this course and as a specialist of the venue is given utmost respect back once more. Competing on Saturday here and could very easily turn out quickly. LE MALIN (4) hasn't been seen since winning at Down Royal on Boxing Day 2024. Market will guide as to the strength of his chances. Talented enough to make his mark. STRATAGEM (1) held ability in his younger days racing for Paul Nicholls. Rediscovered his mojo in recent starts for this yard and is one to note. SLANEY OPERA (5) didn't jump well enough at Newton Abbot however might get into a rhythm on this occasion.

Jockey: Mr J P Murray
Weight: 76kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Last start finished third in a small field at this track on June 26 over 5100m, 4.5 len behind Caughtinyourtrance carrying 73kg at $6. Race before won by 7 len this track on May 25 over 5900m defeating Tommie Beau with 66kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Gets a chance to win. Chance on his best form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/06/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,830.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good | James Murray | 73kg | 6:26.82 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Mr N Mcparlan
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resuming after nearly two years. Finished off last campaign winning a big 5.5 len win. Down Royal December 26 2024 over 4123m defeating One Night Standard with 73kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 3 of 13 starters at Punchestown November 15 2024 over 4928m, 8 len behind General Hubble carrying 74kg at $34. Big run anticipated despite the layoff.
Last Starts 571 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 26/12/2024 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4123m | GY | N Mcparlan | 73kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/19 | 10/12/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | N Mcparlan | 73kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/13 | 15/11/2024 | 276 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Good | N Mcparlan | 74kg | 6:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2024 | 125 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 75kg | 5:41.02 | - | 0 |
| 65.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2023 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | YS | D Lavery | 76kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 22/09/2023 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 4023m | YS | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 5:05.70 | - | 0 |
| 53.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/08/2023 | 147 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Y | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/23 | 17/03/2023 | 19 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $89,450.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 7:00.24 | - | 0 |
| 30.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/02/2023 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/02/2023 | 13 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $21,570.00 | Naas | 4983m | Y | N Mcparlan | 76kg | 6:49.06 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2023 | 71 | P2P | $0.00 | Cragmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 65.5kgs
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Useful gelding. Last outing fell at Newton Abbot on July 13 over 5200m. Before that finished fifth of 9 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on June 26 over 4800m, 9 len behind Glenmalure Flyer with 76kg at $6. Has been racing well. Has ability and can put the recent mishap behind him.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 13/07/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good Firm | Harry Reed | 66.5kg | 6:24.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | Kielan Woods | 76kg | 6:08.22 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/05/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Firm | Harry Reed | 76kg | 5:56.45 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | Harry Reed | 74.5kg | 6:08.62 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,310.00 | Fakenham | 5833m | Good | Harry Reed | 76kg | 7:34.67 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 6:24.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 0/7 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Heavy | Jamie Hamilton | 71.5kg | 7:37.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,920.00 | Sedgefield | 5284m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 6:59.79 | 6-5-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 28/12/2025 | 212 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 6:33.42 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2025 | 53 | OPEN CHSE 5U | $35,510.00 | Stratford Avon | 5532m | Good | Joe Wright | 76kg | 7:14.23 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | 9 | CHSE MDN 5U | $13,920.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Joe Wright | 75kg | 6:04.50 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |