Congratulations to trainer Nigel Hawke & owner Jeff Hall on the success of Lord Ballim in the 14h30 at Carlisle.

We sold him after he had run a few times in France, he is a half brother to Sainte ladylime, a three times winner we sold to Paul & Clare Rooney.

Lord Ballim has often shown promise, notably when falling at the last in a novice chase when having the race won & then last time out being beaten on the nod at Towcester.

Nigel Hawke has been very patient with the horse, as he has been a bit slow to get the message & has had confidence issues following a few falls.

The fitting of a hood & waiting tactics seems to have done the trick, he can go on from here.