Cartmel
Tomorrow, HurdleClass 23m1f
Verdict
Verdict
A tight handicap that could go the way of AL SAYAH, who finished third in a solid handicap at Haydock earlier in the year and looked as good as ever when winning on the Flat last time. The return of Richie McLernon suggests a revival could be in the offing for Imperial Data, and he's feared most off 6 lb lower than when successful in this race last year.
Al Sayah
Imperial Data
Belles Benefit
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
3. DivilabotherJ: Harry ReedT: Tristan DavidsonF: 45-361112- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictHas been a revelation for current yard. Completed a double here (2¾m) in late-June before readily landing a hat-trick at Uttoxeter. Still thriving when 1¾ lengths second at Uttoxeter (23f) just 2 days on, and the addition of a first-time tongue strap hardly looks a negative here.- 1. Al SayahJ: Jack TudorT: Neil MulhollandF: 123441-34
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictLikeable mare who ran a personal best in a first-time visor when close third at Haydock in May. Had plenty go wrong for her over C&D later that month and confirmed she's as good as ever with a decisive success on the Flat at Nottingham in mid-July. Fancied to go well back hurdling. 
4. Imperial MerlinJ: Sean QuinlanT: John & Sean QuinnF: 7/42745P1-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 167
VerdictCreditable fifth in the 2024 Cumbria Cup on sole previous start here. Last seen recording a career-best success in refitted cheekpieces at Wetherby in March. He's more than capable fresh, though has yet to win off a mark this high.
5. Kayf DancerJ: James BowenT: Mickey BowenF: 31/4081-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 121
- Days Since Last Run:
- 107
VerdictBack on the up when doubling his Exeter/career tally in March (23f). Below par final start for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White in May. Interesting pickup (£22,000) for a very capable yard, and he may well get back on track following a break/breathing operation.- 7. Belles BenefitJ: Harry BannisterT: Ben CaseF: 331568-13
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictVeteran who capitalised on a reduced mark when making a convincing winning return over 2¾m here. Travelled as well as any when 2½ lengths third to Caughtinyourtrance (entered in race 4) subsequently and looks in the form of her life for this step up in grade/trip (has won over 25f on soft). 
2. Shallow RiverJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 81/635- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictStrong-staying veteran who won on second start for Olly Murphy at Carlisle (25f, soft) in 2024. Has shown ability remains since returning from a significant absence and could be competitive if this becomes a test of stamina.- 6. Imperial DataJ: Richie McLernonT: Rebecca MenziesF: 31134-P8F
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictCompleted a course double under the returning Richie McLernon in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Returns 11 weeks on from a laboured effort (tailed off when fell) at Hexham (2½m), however, he may well have been laid out for this (now 6 lb lower than last year's win). - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite