14:40 Carlisle

Wednesday 18 August 2021

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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 1m 39.02s

(9)

Queen's Sargent²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods| OR: 86

22/1

Back-to-back winner last summer and better than ever to win at Catterick in April. However, largely below par subsequently and a yard switch needs to have positive effect now.

Form: 104790

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(5)

Jump The Gun¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 83| D

11/4

Latest win at Hamilton (8.3f) in June. 11/4, third of 5 in handicap back at that venue (8.3f, good to firm) 18 days ago, met some trouble. Not ruled out back down in class.

Form: 436193

(7)

Cassy O^b¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 83| D

10/3

4/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 17 days ago, well on top finish. No surprise to see him give another good account.

Form: 051201

(4)

Astrogem²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: George Wood| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 80

17/2

2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Yarmouth in May. 15/8, last of 4 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 25 days ago. Previous exploits this term were solid and bounce back distinctly possible.

Form: 46-1124

(8)

Little Jo¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Gemma Tutty⁽³⁾| T: K Tutty| OR: 79| D

10/1

Latest win at Thirsk in May. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 14 days ago, slowly away. Any easing of the ground will aid his cause.

Form: 731002

(2)

Ledham¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Gina Mangan⁽⁷⁾| T: G Hanmer| OR: 79| D

18/1

2 lengths fifth of 7 to Old News in handicap (28/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, better placed than most. Something to find on form.

Form: 32/7005

(1)

Old News^b¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Joanna Mason⁽³⁾| T: Mrs L Stubbs| OR: 78| CD

9/2

10/3, career best when winning 7-runner C&D handicap 16 days ago, edging ahead inside final 1f and all out. Enjoying a good spell under today's pilot and expected to go well again.

Form: 054221

(6)

Arranmore^p¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Shane Gray| T: D O'Meara| OR: 74| CD

6/1

C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon (1m) in July. 5/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 18 days ago, better placed than most. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 212172

(3)

Jewel Maker¹⁰⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Ella McCain⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 73| D

22/1

Latest win at Southwell (1m) in February. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft), not clear run 2f out and weakening. Given a break since and handicapper has relinquished his grip.

Form: 441379

Forecasts

Jump The Gun (11/4), Cassy O (10/3), Old News (9/2), Arranmore (6/1), Astrogem (17/2), Little Jo (10/1), Ledham (18/1), Jewel Maker (22/1), Queen's Sargent (22/1)

CASSY O was impressive when posting a career-best display to score at Thirsk (7f) 17 days ago, taking up the lead 1f out and well on top at the finish. In this groove he's fancied to make another bold bid. Jump The Gun is a threat back down in class, whilst Old News is enjoying a good spell and can also get in the shake-up.