13:30 Carlisle

Saturday 30 May 2026

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Betway Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

4YO plus | Class 2 | 1m 3f 39y | 13 Runners | Turf

(4)

Real Dream²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: Ian Williams| OR: 101

28/1

Out of his depth when trailing the field in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester (13.4f) last time, but he's generally a consistent performer in turf handicaps, and should at least appreciate the likely strong pace over this shorter trip.

Form: 35-6407

(12)

Enemy^t⁵⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-11| J: K Shoemark| T: Ian Williams| OR: 100| D

33/1

Found his run of good form on the all-weather coming to halt when down the field in a staying handicap at Newcastle in early-April. Drops significantly in distance and his recent record on turf doesn't inspire confidence.

Form: 55-1310

(6)

Rogue Millions²⁶⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: E Bethell| OR: 96| CD

13/2

Impressive when successful on handicap bow over C&D last year but proved too free on final start for James Owen at Ascot last September. Strong pace should help him settle better on the back of a gelding operation and he's still unexposed for a new yard that does well with this type.

Form: 331176-

(2)

Claymore⁸⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Sorin Moldoveanu⁽⁷⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 95

20/1

Front-running type ran his best recent race when runner-up in Meydan over the winter but was unsuited by the switch to dirt on final start there in early-April. Entitled to be firmly in the mix on his previous form, though will likely face competition for the lead.

Form: 24-2778

(7)

Dancing In Paris²⁶⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: Ian Williams| OR: 93

20/1

Acquitted himself well without winning in staying handicaps last year, and while it's easy to forgive his end-of-season effort at Haydock in September, he's probably better over further nowadays.

Form: 328240-

(3)

Opportunity²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas| OR: 92

5/4

Son of Frankel had some really strong form last season and shaped with plenty of encouragement on his return (gelded in the interim) when third in a solid handicap at Ascot. This race should suit his strong-travelling style, and he has excellent claims to double his tally.

Form: 4/149-3

(10)

Ghaiyya¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Saffie Osborne| T: C Johnston| OR: 92

7/1

Much improved when landing a fourth career victory at Doncaster on return, and while she was only beaten by a progressive one when attempting to make all at Hamilton last time, more is required upped in grade.

Form: 9157-12

(13)

Topteam¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: A M Balding| OR: 91

6/1

Showed a tenacious attitude when scoring under a positive ride at Kempton on return and got straight back on track when runner-up in a useful handicap at Newmarket. Tougher task stepping up in class, though.

Form: 147-152

(8)

Tiernan¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: T Eaves| T: I Jardine| OR: 90

40/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o maiden hasn't matched the form he showed when third in a listed race at Hamilton last summer, for all he likely needed the run on reappearance (gelded in interim) earlier this month.

Form: 44320-6

(11)

Castle Stuart¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 90

9/1

Dual winner for Karl Burke who has shaped similarly on both starts for his new yard, hitting a flat spot before staying on to finish sixth in a similar handicap at York last time, though he'll at least benefit from this stiffer test of stamina.

Form: 3747-66

(1)

Star Harbour^v¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 8-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: A McGuinness| OR: 86

20/1

On a long losing run but that's reflected in his mark and he looked a big threat before weakening to finish fourth in a useful lady riders' handicap at Leopardstown last time.

Form: 37-6504

(9)

Per Contra^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 85

25/1

Better than ever when readily winning off 2 lb higher at Newcastle on penultimate start last season. Hasn't found his form in 3 starts this year but does at least have a good record under his returning jockey.

Form: 710-970

(5)

Humble Spark^p¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-3| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 78| BF| D

11/1

Hold-up type looked as good as ever with consecutive runner-up finishes at Hamilton this month. In deeper waters here but will appreciate a stronger pace to aim at.

Form: 554422

Forecasts

Opportunity (7/4), Topteam (6/1), Ghaiyya (7/1), Humble Spark (8/1), Rogue Millions (10/1), Castle Stuart (12/1), Dancing In Paris (14/1), Star Harbour (16/1), Claymore (20/1), Enemy (20/1), Per Contra (20/1), Real Dream (20/1), Tiernan (25/1)

OPPORTUNITY is still very much unexposed on the back of an encouraging reappearance at Ascot and he's fancied to make it 2 wins from 6 career starts. Claymore is weighted to go well on return to turf, while there could be better to come from C&D winner Rogue Millions, on his first start for Ed Bethell.