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Calverts Carpets Hambleton Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Thirsk · 16:25 · Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 1m4f8y · Good To Soft · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

Wardlaw emerges as the most compelling contender, having consistently shown strong late-running ability and a solid RPR of 85 with a recent 2nd at Sandown under headgear, where he demonstrated resilience in the closing stages. His draw of 7 and 129lbs place him in a position to challenge from the back, with a 2026-08-13 win at Beverley suggesting he can hold his own under pressure, while his 2026-06-26 third at Doncaster in a similar going shows he can maintain tempo over the 1m4f8y. High Storm, despite a longer gap and a 135lb weight, presents a notable danger with a strong RPR of 86 and a 2026-03-28 win at Doncaster over Good To Soft, where he made virtually all and hung right — a pattern that could reappear in softer ground. Knightsail, with a 128lb carry and a 2026-07-24 fourth at Sandown, may offer each-way value due to a headgear change and a recent showing in a competitive field, while Kisiyra’s 2026-06-04 seventh at Hamilton, though underweight, hints at a potential late surge in a less competitive shape.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1High Storm (GB) Pierre-Louis Jamin4.50
2Wardlaw (USA) Kevin Stott2.38
3Spirit Of Acklam (GB) Joanna Mason7.50
4Bay Of Myths (IRE) Ashley Lewis21
5Whats The Plan (GB) Harry Davies3.50
6Kisiyra (IRE) Ethan Tindall151

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Whats The Plan
🥈High Storm
🥉Spirit Of Acklam

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