Johnny & Tony Connell Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
Cartmel ยท 14:48 (UK local)
Monday, 25 May 2026
2m 6f 31y
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
15
Runners
Prize: ยฃ7,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Dusky Days (IRE)
J: Charlotte Jones ยท T: James Moffatt
Possesses strong course form at Cartmel, including a win and a second over this extended trip on soft ground. Despite an unplaced run last time, his prior form (1st, 2nd, 2nd) suggests he's very capabโฆ
Belvedere Bhoy (IRE)
J: D R Fox ยท T: L Russell & M Scudamore
Comes into this race on the back of a recent win 51 days ago, indicating good current form and confidence. The 5-year-old could still be open to further improvement in handicaps.
Path Of Stars (FR)
J: Benjamin Macey ยท T: J W Mullins
Has shown consistent form in Class 5 handicap hurdles, frequently placing in the top three. He is race fit and should appreciate the trip and likely good ground.
Model confidence: 30% ยท capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (15 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | โ | Clonakilty (IRE) |
| 2 | โ | โ Dusky Days (IRE) |
| 3 | โ | Our Laura B (IRE) |
| 4 | โ | Poetry Man (IRE) |
| 5 | โ | Rickety Gate |
| 6 | โ | Suitably Surprised (IRE) |
| 7 | โ | No Rematch (IRE) |
| 8 | โ | Mickthesoldier (IRE) |
| 9 | โ | โกBelvedere Bhoy (IRE) |
| 10 | โ | Half Pint Daisy (IRE) |
| 11 | โ | The Roc Hopper (IRE) |
| 12 | โ | โขPath Of Stars (FR) |
| 0 | โ | Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE) |
| 0 | โ | Pateen (IRE) |
| 0 | โ | Strike Of Lighting (IRE) |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) ยท OR = official rating ยท PR = Sky Sports power rating ยท HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) ยท Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- โขProven course form at Cartmel for top pick Dusky Days.
- โขRecent winning form for Belvedere Bhoy, indicating current well-being.
- โขConsistent placing at Class 5 level for Path Of Stars.
- โขTrainer S England's hot form (36.36% win rate in last 14 days) with Suitably Surprised.
- โขPace setup at Cartmel can favour prominent runners.
Risk Assessment
- โขLarge field of 12 declared runners in a competitive handicap.
- โขGoing not yet published, which can significantly impact performance.
- โขSeveral horses returning from layoffs, raising fitness concerns.
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How These Predictions Work
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