14:20 Carlisle

Thursday 7 March 2019

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racingtv.com 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals And Amateurs)

Off time: 14:21 | Winning time: 5m 1.50s

The Sting^h⁶⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Aidan Macdonald⁽⁵⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 98

14/1

Not devoid of promise in a Carlisle bumper in November, but not at that level in three hurdles starts since. Steps up in trip for handicap debut from what looks to be a reasonably fair mark; stablemate of Strike West

Form: PP5645

Chicago Lady⁴⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr Jack Dinneen⁽⁵⁾| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 97

25/1

Has largely struggled since switching to handicaps and was beaten a long way at Ayr last time. Vast improvement needed to be involved.

Form: 6246-30

Strike West⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Billy Garritty| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 97| CD

4/1

Sole win was over C&D when 3lb lower. Held both starts this term, though had good excuse last time when badly hampered. Not dismissed, but nonetheless has a bit to prove. Stable also runs The Sting.

Form: 4831-38

Jurys Out⁶⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: C Brace| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 95

2/1

Steady signs of improvement so far and did a little better when behind a big improver at Hereford last time. Jumped left there which is a slight concern here but a player with further progress.

Form: 87-0P5

Deep Resolve⁷⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr Jason Dixon| T: B Leavy| OR: 94

25/1

Twice a winner over hurdles but form really tailed off a the back-end of 2018 under both codes. On a good mark now but hard to know what to expect on the back of a break.

Form: 5P/7-084

Khairagash⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Miss Lucy Turner⁽³⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 92

9/2

Yet to show a huge amount over hurdles, but has got in here on what looks a fair mark, so could be about to see some improvement.

Form: UP80

The Lady Rules¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-8| J: Jordan Nailor| T: F Brennan| OR: 80

5/1

Can be a little in-and-out and throw in the odd stinker. Good effort when a close fourth at Taunton two weeks ago and has the ability to go close here but far from certain to back that up.

Form: 435354

L'attendue¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Danny McMenamin| T: P A Kirby| OR: 78

8/1

Showing signs of steady improvement at a low level over hurdles. Ran with promise at Wetherby (2m) last time and shapes like this trip will be more suitable. Down another 3lbs and capable of being involved with further improvement.

Form: P84P-07

Rapid Fritz^t⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-0| J: Joe Williamson⁽³⁾| T: V Thompson| OR: 60

500/1

Has pretty limited ability and doesn't finish many races. Racing from out of the handicap here and can only be watched until showing plenty more.

Form: 86P8PP

Non-Runners

Make It Happen¹⁶⁹

Weight: 11-11| Age: 10

T: Miss Lucinda V Russell J: Thomas Willmott

Forecasts

Jurys Out (2/1), Strike West (4/1), Khairagash (9/2), The Lady Rules (5/1), L'attendue (8/1), Make It Happen (12/1), The Sting (14/1), Chicago Lady (25/1), Deep Resolve (25/1), Rapid Fritz (500/1)

Micky Hammond has a strong hand here with both The Sting and Strike West having fair claims. L'attendue is will be a player if able to build on her recent showing at Wetherby over shorter. JURYS OUT has shown steady improvement so far over hurdles and can get off the mark here.