16:47 Cartmel

Monday 20 July 2026

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Old Park Wood Handicap Chase

Off time: 16:47 | Winning time: 5m 22.15s

Imperial Rule^p1,t²²

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Lizzie Quinlan| OR: 100| CD

15/2

Three-time chase winner for Rebecca Menzies in 2024 and got his head back in front over C&D (good) in May. Well-held fifth back hurdling here since but likely to fare a lot better back over fences. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie.

Form: 3365-15

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Jack Sprat^p²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: B S Hughes| T: James Moffatt| OR: 99

9/2

Three-time winner for Jamie Snowden who stepped up on his stable debut when runner-up over C&D under Brian Hughes 24 days ago. Considered.

Form: P474-92

El Muchacho^t⁵³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: William Maggs⁽³⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 96| D

20/1

Dual winner last season and has finished in the first 3 on his last 5 outings, albeit he wasn't at his best when beaten 20 lengths into third last time.

Form: F323-23

Wearelongterm²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Charlie Maggs⁽³⁾| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 86

14/1

Long-standing maiden under Rules who was pulled up here on his reappearance on Saturday.

Form: 32635-P

Judicial Review^p²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Leah Noreci⁽⁷⁾| T: James Moffatt| OR: 79| CD

5/2

Has won 3 times at this track, and went close to another over 25f here on Saturday, with Kingofthegame ½ length back in third. Would need considering if showing up again.

Form: 9P-67P2

Path Of Stars²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Benjamin Macey⁽⁵⁾| T: J W Mullins| OR: 78| C

10/3

In good form over hurdles here in recent months, winning then second in handicaps over 2¾m. Claims if taking to fences at the first time of asking.

Form: 343-512

Blazing Court^p²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Mr John Dixon⁽⁷⁾| T: J E Dixon| OR: 78

40/1

Winning chaser but has gone with very little encouragement of late, including over 17f here on Saturday.

Form: 05U-UP7

Aill Dubh^p²²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: Joshua Thompson⁽⁵⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 75

4/1

Reacted well to a change of tactics when making all at Newcastle (23f, good) in March. Stamina possibly stretched and shaped as if still in form when 7½ lengths fourth of 8 to Kingofthegame over 25f here (good to soft) 22 days ago.

Form: PP31-44

Fast Deal³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: James Best| T: M C Chapman| OR: 64

250/1

Poor strike rate (1-67 overall, taking into account the Flat and jumps) and it's easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 86FP-86

Non-Runners

Kingofthegame²

Weight: 10-10| Age: 8

T: M Todhunter J: Ryan Mania

Forecasts

Kingofthegame (2/1), Judicial Review (5/2), Path Of Stars (10/3), Aill Dubh (4/1), Jack Sprat (9/2), Imperial Rule (15/2), Wearelongterm (14/1), El Muchacho (20/1), Blazing Court (40/1), Fast Deal (250/1)

IMPERIAL RULE might be able to resume winning ways back over fences. Jack Sprat was back on form for his local new yard when runner-up over C&D last month and is feared most. Saturday's 2-3 Judicial Review and Kingofthegame would also have to enter calculations if turned out again.