14:05 Carlisle

Monday 16 February 2026

All13:0513:3514:0514:3515:0515:3516:0516:35

Come Racing At Carlisle In 2026 Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 3f 61y  |   11 Runners  |   Turf
The word Sky in blue and Bet in white with a red background.
The word Betfair in black.
The words Paddy Power in green.
Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Well held at Bangor and over C&D this winter and looks more one for handicaps after this.
|
Timeform
Better effort in bumpers when third on soft ground here last February. Modest sixth on C&D hurdle debut/reappearance in November and pulled up at Newcastle since. Hard to make a case for.
|
Timeform
Half-brother to 3 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Ryedale Racer. Built on debut promise when second in 7-runner bumper at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) in December, lacking pace of winner. Longer trip should suit now hurdling.
|
Timeform
Has only hinted at ability in 3 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. Looks more one for the longer term.
|
Timeform
5
Horse silk
He's On Fire93
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-9| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR:  120
Ended his time in France with an improved second at Auteuil in November. A reproduction of that form will make him hard to beat on debut for Willie Mullins.
|
Timeform
Runner-up sole start in an Irish point last spring. Promise when fourth in a course bumper and 2m Ayr maiden hurdle. Today's step up in trip could unlock improvement.
|
Timeform
Fair form when in the frame in a pair of bumpers for David O'Brien in Ireland last summer but finished a remote sixth on Hereford hurdle debut in December (sole outing for Neil Mulholland).
|
Timeform
Point/dual bumper winner so his hurdle efforts at Sedgefield this winter have been a little disappointing. Still plenty of time for him to come good over timber but best watched here unless the betting vibes are strong.
|
Timeform
Closely related to fairly useful hurdlers Oneofthesenights (stayed 2¾m) and Operation Overlord (stayed 2½m). Successful sole outing in points in December and must enter calculations now starting out in this sphere.
Timeform
Made frame sole start in points last March. Showed a bit when fifth of 12 on C&D hurdle debut in late November but well beaten at Ayr since.
|
Timeform
£32,000 purchase after winning an Irish point winner in November 2024. Showed a bit when fifth of 12 on Ludlow hurdle debut but could only manage a distant fourth at Sedgefield since.
|
Timeform

Forecasts

He's On Fire (1/2), Johnny Moonshine (6/1), The Dog Thief (6/1), Forever Louie (8/1), Rosa Diaz (20/1), Swingingonthesteel (25/1), Passing Diamond (50/1), Wherearethejudges (50/1), Good Boy Griff (50/1), Eagle's Cairn (66/1), Cool Master (100/1)

Verdict

French recruit HE'S ON FIRE should be hard to beat on his first run for Willie Mullins. The longer trip should suit Johnny Moonshine so he's put up for the forecast spot unless the betting vibes are strong for Tom Ellis point winner The Dog Thief.

Previous Winners

2025
Malicash
Weight: 11-5  |Age: 6
5/4

Prize Money

1st: £5,446.002nd: £2,509.003rd: £1,254.004th: £628.00

MOST READ RACING

Follow & Track
Image of a horse race faded in a gold gradientYour favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My Stable
Log in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefitsWhite Chevron
Sporting Life Plus Logo

RACING TIPS

Next Off