Cartmel 3:15 Result

Secret Secret tops the weights on OR97 but is a stone or more clear of most on ratings and has to prove stamina for 3m1f at that mark; he's likely to be short and offers little value carrying top weight. Frisky Whiskey (OR95) is only 2lb behind him effectively once weight-for-age/allowances are considered, is a lightly-raced 5yo mare improving with racing (6643 - been running consistently, third last time), and is stepping up in trip which should suit given her pedigree (Doyen/Desert King is a strong stamina cross). Trainer Brian Ellison targets these northern hurdle handicaps well, and Nathan Moscrop has been booked to continue the partnership. She looks to be on an upward curve with fewer racecourse miles than most of these older, more exposed rivals, and the extended trip plus decent ground should bring out more improvement. Larkfield Lusive (76-310) is also interesting with a recent win figure and looks another in-form type, but carries a big weight and has more questions over the step back up in trip having won at a shorter one recently. Dusky Days and Getaway Master both look held on recent form. Killybegs Jet Lady has an interesting profile with Lucinda Russell but is unproven and has a P in the form figures, a risk on a stiff test like Cartmel. On balance, Frisky Whiskey offers the best combination of upward trajectory, stamina pedigree, and fair match against the topweight — she looks the value alternative to a short-priced favourite in a competitive but not top-class handicap.