GB - Carlisle - Race 6

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

17.2f

Listed Hurdle

Turf

Good

68.5K

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Verdict

GOLDEN ACE has had valid excuses when falling short on reappearance the previous 2 seasons and her class may prevail this time. Burdett Road chased home Jeremy Scott's mare twice last season, and while better off at the weights this time, he hasn't been in top form on the Flat more recently. Wilful went from strength to strength last year and could have a say if picking up where he left off.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Smart mare who is a credit to connections. Had fortune on her side when landing the Champion Hurdle/Fighting Fifth in 2025. Better than ever in first-time cheekpieces when no match for Lossiemouth at Punchestown in April. Likely the one to beat if fit and well (amiss on reappearance last year). 1st Pick 8 Golden Ace Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Jeremy Scott J: Lorcan Williams T: Jeremy Scott	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Smart mare who is a credit to connections. Had fortune on her side when landing the Champion Hurdle/Fighting Fifth in 2025. Better than ever in first-time cheekpieces when no match for Lossiemouth at Punchestown in April. Likely the one to beat if fit and well (amiss on reappearance last year).
4	Chased home Golden Ace twice in 2025, including in Champion Hurdle. Better off at the weights for his 1-length defeat by Rubaud on latest hurdle start at Kempton last October. Well below his smart best on the Flat in recent months, but could have a fitness edge on several of the main players. 2nd Pick 4 Burdett Road Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: James Owen J: Jonathan Burke T: James Owen	99	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Chased home Golden Ace twice in 2025, including in Champion Hurdle. Better off at the weights for his 1-length defeat by Rubaud on latest hurdle start at Kempton last October. Well below his smart best on the Flat in recent months, but could have a fitness edge on several of the main players.
3	Highly progressive last season. Won a strong Ascot handicap prior to a zestful display when landing the County at Cheltenham. Gave it even more of a go than the distance beaten might suggest when 13-length third in Grade 1 Punchestown since, and he doesn't have much to find at this level on return. 3rd Pick 3 Wilful (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Highly progressive last season. Won a strong Ascot handicap prior to a zestful display when landing the County at Cheltenham. Gave it even more of a go than the distance beaten might suggest when 13-length third in Grade 1 Punchestown since, and he doesn't have much to find at this level on return.

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