Braes Of Doune shines at Carlisle 16:50 - tips, betting, and predictions

First up, let's chat about Braes Of Doune, a 7-year-old gelding stepping out at Carlisle for the 6f 195y Andersons race at 16:50. With conditions looking to be Good to soft-soft in places, Braes Of Doune will be ridden by P Mulrennan and trained by J S Goldie. Coming off a so-so form with no wins from several recent outings, his long-term strike rate over similar distances isn't too shabby, showing one win from about six races. At a live price of 7 (value odds), there's a hint of potential that could shine through if the stars align today, particularly under Mulrennan, who has a modest record at Carlisle. With a trainer like Goldie, who's had a fair bit of activity and success over the past month at other courses, it's clear they're aiming to capture that elusive win here. Saisons D'or, an experienced 10-year-old, is another interesting runner. Jockey Billy Garritty teams up with trainer Jedd O'Keeffe, bringing into the fray another horse with a mixed bag of recent results. However, the standout feature for Saisons D'or is a recent win, which pumps up his statistics nicely. He also carries an 8 live price, indicating that bettors and bookies see him as a potential threat. His compatibility with this distance is proven by a win in his only race over this trip in the last 30 days, adding confidence to his chances today. Golden Goose, aged 5, and priced at short odds of 3, rolls out with Connor Beasley in the saddle, a jockey with a decent shot of success at Carlisle. Trained by Miss T L Cogan, Golden Goose hasn't been the most consistent but scored a win in his last 180 days over a similar distance. The combination might find success if they can tap into that performance again. With a proven ability at distance though not specifically at Carlisle, there's a sliver of opportunity that could either pan out well or see him just off the pace. With a watchful eye on Braes Of Doune who's our top pick, based on the combined success rates and despite the tough competition from horses like Golden Goose, it certainly appears like he could have the edge in this race. Good luck to all punters, and remember — bet smart and enjoy the race!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 30th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
NR	6. Braes Of Doune	6⁵	16⁸	13³	21⁶	14¹
NR	3. Saisons D'or	7⁶	12⁰	11⁴	19⁸	12⁵
6^th	5. Golden Goose	7⁵	11⁸	14⁰	18⁵	12³
1^st	4. Original Thinker	6⁷	12³	12¹	19⁴	12²
NR	8. Bowman	5⁷	12¹	12⁹	18³	11⁴
5^th	2. Highfield Viking	6⁷	12⁰	10⁷	16¹	11³
4^th	1. Blufferonthebus	6⁴	11³	14²	17³	11³
3^rd	9. Angel Of The Bay	6⁰	11²	12⁴	18⁵	11²
2^nd	7. Naval Academy	6²	11⁹	12⁰	15⁸	11⁰

Carlisle 16:50

Race 7 Andersons (6f 195y)

30th May 25