15:12 carlisle Sunday 2nd November 2025

VAL DANCER (3) returns from a 260-day lay-off. Concluded previous campaign with a creditable 12L third behind a noted performer at Haydock Park. Finds a significantly easier task. Leading contender. O'CONNELL (4) most recently raced nine months ago. Last seen finishing 16L adrift in second attempting the 4m1 1/4f marathon Eider Chase at Newcastle. Warrants serious consideration eased in distance. INIS OIRR (8) wasn't far away when resuming from a layoff last start defeated a neck second contesting a 3m1/2f chase at this venue. Makes appeal. GALIA DES LITEAUX (2) cannot be discounted representing a prominent yard.