Perth

18:00

Runners: 5 Distance: 2m 4f Hurdle Going: GOOD

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Green Sky was just ahead of LETS MINGLE over 2m last month but the latter can reserve those placings over today's longer trip.

Lets Mingle

Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: Lucinda Russell Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 6833- OR: 107

2 tips

1/3

Comment: Irish point winner who bettered her low-key hurdle debut when close third of five (1l behind Green Sky) at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last month; meets the rival on the same terms here but this move back up in trip ought to suit her very well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	3	3 / 5	7/1	-
03/02/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	3 / 5	16/1	-
31/12/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / HF	5	8 / 13	15/2	-
27/10/24	Aintree / Unknown / HF	2	6 / 12	16/1	-
20/04/24	Loughanmore / / P	-	1 / 8	3/1	-

Getaway Frankie

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: Nicky Richards Age/Wt: 6/11-4 F: 934P-

11/2

Comment: Lost action and was pulled up after jumping error in early stages of last month's hurdling debut but made the frame in two good-ground bumpers last summer and should have a future over jumps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	P / 7	12/1	-
18/09/24	Kelso / Unknown / HF	4	4 / 7	15/2	-
07/07/24	Market Rasen / Unknown / HF	5	3 / 9	20/1	-
11/05/24	Hexham / Unknown / HF	4	9 / 11	4/1	-

Tamlaght Eyes

Jockey: Mr N McParlan Trainer: Gerald Stephen Quinn Age/Wt: 9/11-4 F: 83/79-

8/1

Comment: Not seen under rules since finishing down the field in 2m maiden here last summer; 2-4 in Irish points since but needs to bounce back quickly from a poor performance nine days ago and others in this line-up look stronger anyway.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Toomebridge / / P	-	P / 7	3/1	-
21/04/25	Loughanmore / / P	-	1 / 5	5/4	-
08/02/25	Kirkistown / / P	-	2 / 3	13/8	-
12/10/24	Portrush / / P	-	1 / 5	7/1	-
17/08/24	Perth / Unknown / H	4	9 / 11	6/1	-
23/06/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	7 / 9	11/1	-

Theatre Light

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett Age/Wt: 7/11-4 F: 27-

8/1

Comment: Irish point winner; kept on for second of six on last month's rules debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good) but that was a modest race and she was well beaten over C&D a fortnight later.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Unknown / H	4	7 / 10	33/1	-
08/04/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	2 / 6	13/2	-
26/11/23	Lingstown / / P	-	1 / 6	9/4	-
12/11/23	Dromahane / / P	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
23/04/23	Dromahane / / P	-	P / 14	4/1	-
09/04/23	Curraghmore / / P	-	B / 11	4/1	-

Lunar Rocks

Jockey: Danny McMenamin Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: P66P- OR: 80

28/1

Comment: Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	66/1	45
09/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	P / 8	80/1	88
13/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	400/1	-
20/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	6 / 9	400/1	-
28/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	P / 8	125/1	-
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	100/1	45

Green Sky

Jockey: J J Slevin Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 492- OR: 110

11 tips

Comment: 0-9 over hurdles but showed some fair form last year and put two disappointing runs behind her when close second to a next-time-out winner at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last month; tries a new trip today; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	3	2 / 5	11/8	111
22/03/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	2	9 / 12	25/1	113
13/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	4 / 9	9/4	113
17/11/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	3 / 21	13/2	108
02/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	4 / 5	14/1	113
24/04/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / H	-	F / 7	7/2	108

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Perth

18:30

Runners: 5 Distance: 2m HCap Chase Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Ready preference is for GARDE DES CHAMPS, who looked as good as ever when going close at Kelso last month.

Schmilsson

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy Age/Wt: 6/11-11 F: 34543- OR: 112

3 tips

10/11

Comment: Dual hurdle winner who ended last season with creditable third off today's mark in valuable series final at Haydock (1m7f, good); not bred for chasing but can make his presence felt if he jumps soundly; cheekpieces removed after one use.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / H	2	3 / 7	13/2	112
10/03/25	Stratford / Handicap / H	3	4 / 7	10/1	114
18/02/25	Taunton / Handicap / H	3	5 / 6	12/1	116
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	8/1	77
07/12/24	Wetherby / Handicap / H	4	4 / 8	2/1	117
07/11/24	Newbury / Handicap / H	3	3 / 7	5/2	117

Garde Des Champs

Jockey: Jack Power Trainer: Lucinda Russell Age/Wt: 9/12-0 F: 343F2- OR: 115

8 tips

23/10

Comment: Largely consistent in early part of last season and lost out only by a short head at Kelso (2m4f, good) last month, after a break; still on a workable mark after subsequent 2lb nudge and also very well suited by this C&D; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	4	2 / 9	14/1	113
16/10/24	Wetherby / Handicap / C	3	F / 8	11/1	114
18/09/24	Kelso / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	10/3	112
09/09/24	Perth / Handicap / C	3	4 / 6	12/1	116
17/08/24	Perth / Handicap / C	3	3 / 6	17/2	117
14/07/24	Perth / Handicap / C	4	2 / 7	5/1	109

Disco Annie

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 7/11-8 F: 6250- OR: 109

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Won twice over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft/soft) in November and ran well in defeat there (2m, soft) on chasing debut the following month; struggled to get competitive in good-quality Cheltenham hurdle last month but is back in calmer waters for this return to chasing and should be fine on the forecast good ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Cheltenham / Handicap / H	2	11 / 14	33/1	111
23/01/25	Wetherby / Handicap / C	4	5 / 9	9/1	112
15/12/24	Carlisle / Handicap / C	4	2 / 7	11/2	111
30/11/24	Newbury / Listed / H	1	6 / 9	33/1	109
19/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	1 / 9	5/2	106
11/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	1 / 10	12/1	99

Nathan Wells

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Andrew Hamilton Age/Wt: 6/10-11 F: 4524P- OR: 98

18/1

Comment: Ex-Irish maiden; runner-up on stable debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in March but two lesser efforts have follow; pulled up when tried over 3m here three weeks ago and now drops back in trip for chasing debut; others have much less to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	28/1	102
03/04/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	4 / 8	11/1	105
13/03/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	2 / 7	9/1	-
24/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	5 / 8	22/1	110
09/02/25	Navan / Handicap / H	-	4 / 12	33/1	106
27/12/24	Limerick / Handicap / H	-	P / 13	20/1	107

Darkest Day

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: William Young Jnr Age/Wt: 10/10-2 F: 880P5- OR: 79

18/1

Comment: Four-time winner over hurdles but not seen September 2023; had excuse when well held on chase debut in the autumn (bled from nose) but this year's pointing form is not inspiring and he's 10lb wrong for this rules return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Pusk / / P	-	3 / 3	5/2	-
13/04/25	Overton / / P	-	2 / 4	3/1	-
22/03/25	Overton / / P	-	5 / 5	3/1	-
14/11/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	5 / 7	11/1	82
06/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	22/1	86
18/09/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	12 / 14	28/1	91

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Perth

19:00

Runners: 7 Distance: 3m 2 1/2f HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Maggies Boy and HAPPY INDEX were placed in two different divisions of a 3m handicap here three weeks ago and can fight this out.

Happy Index

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy Age/Wt: 7/11-5 F: 21123- OR: 96

12 tips

10/11

Comment: 2-5 for Olly Murphy since September; gave good account when clear third here (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago and ought to be better suited by today's forecast faster ground; must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	3 / 11	11/4	96
12/12/24	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	2 / 15	4/1	91
14/11/24	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	1 / 9	11/8	85
25/09/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	1 / 11	4/1	76
08/09/24	Fontwell / Handicap / H	5	2 / 9	1/1	73
19/04/24	Fontwell / Handicap / H	5	5 / 8	5/1	75

Maggies Boy

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish Age/Wt: 6/11-10 F: 5292- OR: 101

4/1

Comment: Low-mileage 6yo who looked suited by the step up to 3m when keeping-on second here (good to soft) last month, his third handicap; moves up in trip again today and will be fine on the faster ground; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	2 / 11	12/1	98
29/03/25	Stratford / Handicap / H	5	9 / 12	9/2	98
11/03/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	2 / 5	9/2	98
20/02/25	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	5 / 12	50/1	-
26/01/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	5 / 9	40/1	-
19/11/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	8 / 11	33/1	-

Artic Mann

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N. W. Alexander Age/Wt: 11/12-0 F: 135P-3 OR: 105

6/1

Comment: Battled gamely to win this race a year ago (good to soft) and returned to form with good third here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but handles good ground and can make his presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	3 / 9	25/1	104
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	P / 9	8/1	104
04/12/24	Haydock / Handicap / H	4	5 / 10	7/1	104
26/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	3 / 6	10/3	104
15/05/24	Perth / Handicap / H	4	1 / 9	4/1	101
15/04/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	3 / 10	4/1	101

No Rematch

Jockey: Miss Imogen Mathias Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater Age/Wt: 11/11-1 F: 44F03- OR: 92

15/2

Comment: Stayed on for third at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) for John and Rhys Flint in December but was safely held in both points for owner-trainer this year; now back in the care of Samuel Drinkwater; would appeal more on slower ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Kingston Blount / / P	-	3 / 7	10/1	-
09/03/25	Bangor-On-Dee P-T-P Course / / P	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
31/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	3 / 14	22/1	94
12/12/24	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	10 / 15	40/1	96
27/11/24	Hereford / Handicap / C	4	F / 10	28/1	98
25/07/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	5	4 / 13	10/1	99

See A Stride

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett Age/Wt: 8/12-0 F: 4726- OR: 105

17/2

Comment: 0-12 over hurdles but went close in Carlisle maiden (2m3f, good to soft) in February and didn't run badly in a handicap over that C&D (good) last month; placed over 3m1f when based in Ireland and could plausibly still have untapped potential as a stayer; enters calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	6 / 8	8/1	107
17/02/25	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	2 / 8	9/2	102
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	7 / 13	16/1	103
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	4 / 10	40/1	105
12/10/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	4 / 10	9/1	110
19/04/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / H	-	P / 13	33/1	104

Burgundy Man

Jockey: Danny McMenamin Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 8/10-3 F: 5684-0 OR: 80

16/1

Comment: 0-14 over hurdles; seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when fourth at Ayr (2m3f, good to soft) in October but returned from break with heavy defeat here (2m; raced too freely) last month; now ventures beyond 2m4f for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	10 / 15	20/1	82
28/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	4 / 14	20/1	83
26/09/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	8 / 12	14/1	85
09/09/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 10	11/2	87
20/07/24	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	5 / 9	9/1	91
04/07/24	Perth / Handicap / H	4	5 / 8	28/1	95

Dalileo

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Lisa Harrison Age/Wt: 10/11-3 F: 61796- OR: 94

18/1

Comment: Ended 2024 with some below-par efforts but returned from break with 3m course win (good to firm; probably a shade forunate) just under a year ago and is back on a workable mark for this reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/12/24	Haydock / Handicap / H	4	6 / 7	12/1	96
14/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	9 / 16	28/1	98
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	7 / 11	7/1	98
13/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	15/2	92
28/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	6 / 10	10/1	93
17/10/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	5 / 11	17/2	95

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Perth

19:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 3m HCap Chase Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Chase debutante BAYONETTA is only 1lb higher than when going close in a big-field hurdle here last summer and has pointing experience.

Colonel Whizz

Jockey: S Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy Age/Wt: 7/11-7 F: 73/4P- OR: 93

4 tips

11/4

Comment: 0-7 over hurdles but suffered an overreach when pulled up on heavy ground last month, and his previous defeat (also on heavy ground) came after a layoff; unraced on good ground since bumper debut in 2023 but moves up in trip for this chasing debut and current mark is workable if all goes to plan; cheekpieces/tongue-tie removed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Newton Abbot / Handicap / H	5	P / 9	9/2	93
27/02/25	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	4 / 12	17/2	94
17/03/24	Huntingdon / Handicap / H	5	3 / 7	7/2	96
25/01/24	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	7 / 10	6/1	98
17/12/23	Southwell / Unknown / H	4	3 / 13	6/5	-
13/11/23	Fakenham / Unknown / H	4	2 / 9	4/1	-

Master Bricklayer

Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N. W. Alexander Age/Wt: 7/11-6 F: 4/P3P- OR: 92

9/2

Comment: 0-8 over hurdles; placed off today's mark at Ayr (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in February but pulled up both runs either side; not yet proven over 3m or on good ground; tricky to predict on chase debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	P / 16	9/2	92
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	3 / 10	8/1	92
14/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	P / 16	17/2	94
26/04/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	4 / 12	14/1	95
08/03/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	2 / 12	25/1	93
14/01/24	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	9 / 12	50/1	-

Watchoutitscookie

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh Trainer: Nigel Hawke Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 165F0- OR: 73

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Made all for clearcut chase win at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December but has not come close to matching that form this year; well beaten when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) over hurdles last month and now switches back to fences with a point to prove; 1lb wrong.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Chepstow / Handicap / H	5	11 / 15	12/1	75
15/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	F / 6	11/2	76
20/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / C	5	5 / 8	9/2	77
31/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / C	5	6 / 11	5/1	78
14/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	1 / 7	3/1	72
25/11/24	Ludlow / Handicap / C	5	5 / 7	11/1	74

Bayonetta

Jockey: B S Hughes Trainer: Gerald Stephen Quinn Age/Wt: 7/12-0 F: 8/5420- OR: 100

3 tips

5/1

Comment: Went close in 15-runner handicap hurdle here (3m, good) last summer and subsequently won a good-ground Irish point; returned from break with good effort in another point last month and looks interesting on chase debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Loughanmore / / P	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
27/10/24	Tinahely / / P	-	P / 5	2/1	-
12/10/24	Portrush / / P	-	1 / 5	10/11	-
05/10/24	Toomebridge / / P	-	2 / 5	6/4	-
30/08/24	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	16 / 19	7/1	95
17/08/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	2 / 15	6/1	99

Fathers Advice

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 8/10-2 F: 5444- OR: 72

6/1

Comment: Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	4 / 16	12/1	74
25/02/25	Catterick / Handicap / C	5	4 / 7	9/2	73
20/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	4 / 12	13/2	74
06/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	5	5 / 7	14/1	76
23/06/24	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	7 / 15	11/1	81
29/05/24	Cartmel / Handicap / C	5	4 / 8	4/1	77

Wotsmyname

Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Leonard Kerr Age/Wt: 8/10-3 F: 2P5P4- OR: 75

3 tips

13/2

Comment: 0-23 under all codes and not very reliable but gave very good account when fourth from out of the weights at Kelso (2m7f, good) three weeks ago and is effectively 9lb lower from correct mark here; contender if in the right mood again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / C	4	4 / 8	16/1	84
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / C	2	P / 14	50/1	92
13/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / C	5	5 / 12	16/1	78
24/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	4	P / 8	8/1	84
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / C	5	2 / 13	12/1	75
16/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / C	5	3 / 9	14/1	74

Carnet De Stage

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Andrew Hamilton Age/Wt: 10/11-1 F: 25P05- OR: 87

16/1

Comment: Yet to add to his Irish chase win in summer 2022 and looked out of sorts on all three starts for Andrew Hamilton towards end of last season; might be aided by refitted tongue-tie here but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	4	5 / 5	33/1	90
07/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	10 / 10	40/1	92
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	P / 8	28/1	93
08/07/24	Worcester / Handicap / C	5	5 / 13	11/1	93
19/06/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	5	2 / 11	16/1	90
19/05/24	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	4 / 5	28/1	94

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Perth

20:00

Runners: 4 Distance: 3m Chase Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: He's patently not the force of old but SOMPTUEUX looked in pretty good nick when bagging two small-field points this spring.

Somptueux

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Tommy Morgan Age/Wt: 10/11-12 F: 4/30P- OR: 121

13 tips

4/7

Comment: Very useful chaser in Ireland in his prime; pulled up in soft-ground hunter chase on stable debut in January but 2-3 in points on a sound surface since, with both wins gained in small-field affairs; sports refitted cheekpieces for this rules return; might be the answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Garthorpe / / P	-	1 / 4	4/5	-
12/04/25	Hornby Castle / / P	-	2 / 4	7/4	-
30/03/25	Askham Bryan College / / P	-	1 / 3	5/4	-
08/01/25	Taunton / Unknown / HC	5	P / 9	33/1	125
15/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	16/1	114
15/08/24	Tramore / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	9/1	-

Glen Cannel

Jockey: Mr Joe Wright Trainer: L J Morgan Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 335/5- OR: 110

5/2

Comment: Became rather disappointing after launching hurdling career with two wins in 2022-23 season and was well beaten on chasing debut a year ago; returned from break with three good-ground point seconds this spring, though, and ought to play a significant role here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Dingley / / P	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
12/04/25	Hornby Castle / / P	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
22/03/25	Garthorpe / / P	-	2 / 2	6/4	-
11/05/24	Warwick / Handicap / C	4	5 / 5	16/1	115
19/04/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	5 / 8	5/2	116
20/03/24	Haydock / Handicap / H	4	3 / 8	9/2	117

Deerstalker

Jockey: Miss Isobel Mactaggart Trainer: Mrs K. B. Mactaggart Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 44U- OR: 106

7/1

Comment: Fair hurdler/chaser when with Ben Pauling and a good-ground point winner for new connections this year; unseated rider at sixth fence on last month's hunter chase debut but was clear second in open point at Witton Castle (good to firm) nine days ago and has a fighting chance in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Witton Castle / / P	-	2 / 6	7/1	-
07/04/25	Kelso / Unknown / HC	4	U / 8	6/1	106
22/03/25	Overton / / P	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
08/03/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	4 / 10	4/1	-
09/02/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
19/01/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	U / 10	7/2	-

Shantou Moon

Jockey: Mr Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: William Young Jnr Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 268PP- OR: 84

20/1

Comment: Not seen under rules since pulled up in two low-grade handicap hurdles last summer; seemingly in much better nick in small-field points this spring but has more on his plate today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Pusk / / P	-	3 / 3	11/4	-
13/04/25	Overton / / P	-	2 / 4	3/1	-
22/03/25	Overton / / P	-	2 / 3	2/1	-
09/02/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	P / 5	3/1	-
19/01/25	Friars Haugh / / P	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
15/12/24	Alnwick / / P	-	6 / 14	7/1	-

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Perth

20:30

Runners: 8 Distance: 2m 4f HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for DONSO STAR (nap), who showed some good form last spring and is taken to build on last month's reappearance 4th here.

Larkfield Lusive

Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: L J Morgan Age/Wt: 6/10-10 F: 7F342- OR: 81

5 tips

9/5

Comment: 19-race maiden but he's been in pretty good heart this spring and finished second at Hexham (2m4f, good) last time; might not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	2 / 12	11/2	78
27/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / H	5	4 / 6	9/2	79
13/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	3 / 13	10/3	80
20/01/25	Warwick / Handicap / H	5	F / 16	9/1	80
14/07/24	Stratford / Handicap / H	5	7 / 10	11/1	82
04/07/24	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 10	13/2	84

Rickety Gate

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: Nicky Richards Age/Wt: 10/11-8 F: 84641- OR: 93

4 tips

4/1

Comment: 10yo who won at Kelso (2m5f, good) last October and back on the scoresheet at Carlisle (2m3f, good) last month; had 2l to spare last time and could give another good account back up 4lb; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	1 / 8	6/1	89
18/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	4 / 9	17/2	90
01/01/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	6 / 8	9/2	93
29/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / H	4	4 / 9	20/1	93
28/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	8 / 14	9/1	94
06/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	1 / 11	16/5	89

Donso Star

Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 7/11-12 F: 32/34- OR: 97

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	4	4 / 12	18/1	98
16/05/24	Perth / Handicap / H	4	3 / 10	11/2	99
24/04/24	Perth / Handicap / H	4	2 / 6	5/1	98
05/04/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	3 / 12	8/1	97
09/03/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	1 / 7	10/1	93
18/02/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	2 / 11	25/1	88

Beat The Retreat

Jockey: Dominic Hislop Trainer: N. W. Alexander Age/Wt: 6/11-1 F: 88175- OR: 86

6/1

Comment: Won in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh in February and is now just 1lb higher; well beaten the next twice, but a first-time visor replaces the cheekpieces and there could be a positive reaction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	5 / 11	22/1	88
21/03/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	7 / 9	5/1	89
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	1 / 10	5/1	85
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	8 / 13	12/1	86
02/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	8 / 18	15/2	88
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	3 / 11	5/1	88

Millyupdahilly

Jockey: Jack Hogan Trainer: Gerald Stephen Quinn Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 5/7255- OR: 99

15/2

Comment: Front-runner; second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February and she's been a fair fifth in double-figure fields at Down Royal (2m4f, good) and Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) the next twice; it was a 0-120 last time and she's tackling a 0-100 today; could be involved back down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	5 / 13	9/1	100
17/03/25	Down Royal / Handicap / H	-	5 / 19	7/1	92
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	2 / 8	40/1	96
06/12/24	Sedgefield / Unknown / H	4	7 / 9	50/1	-
11/01/24	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	5 / 13	6/1	-
14/12/23	Naas / Unknown / H	-	6 / 17	100/1	-

Prince Nino

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan Age/Wt: 8/10-4 F: 26547- OR: 75

17/2

Comment: Went close at Newcastle in January, but hasn't performed to the same level on his four runs since and his losing sequence continues.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	7 / 12	14/1	77
28/03/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	4 / 8	16/1	78
15/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	5 / 8	15/2	79
12/02/25	Wetherby / Handicap / H	5	6 / 8	10/3	80
16/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	2 / 10	7/1	77
26/12/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	2 / 13	16/1	77

Malangen

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Lisa Harrison Age/Wt: 10/11-5 F: 37260- OR: 90

10/1

Comment: 10yo who lacks a recent run and was below par on his final two outings towards the end of last year; however, this four-time course winner ran well last June following a break and he's well treated on last year's best form; no surprise to see a good performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	10 / 16	25/1	92
28/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	6 / 7	11/2	93
13/11/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	2 / 8	4/1	92
03/11/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	7 / 10	18/1	93
28/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	3 / 13	14/1	93
17/10/24	Carlisle / Handicap / H	4	6 / 11	6/1	95

King Gold Boy

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Jean McGregor Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 777PP- OR: 63

40/1

Comment: Lightly raced 5yo who makes handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces off a basement mark; however, he's shown very little thus far.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Kelso / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	300/1	-
07/03/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	150/1	-
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	7 / 9	300/1	-
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / HF	4	7 / 7	250/1	-
09/11/24	Kelso / Unknown / HF	4	7 / 7	66/1	-

I'm Too Tired

Jockey: William Shanahan Trainer: Jennie Candlish Age/Wt: 5/11-11 F: 3184P- OR: 96

Comment: Something to prove regarding current form having struggled over fences on his last three starts; however, perhaps the return to hurdles will give him a boost and he's on a handy mark; not written off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	P / 6	6/1	98
05/02/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	4 / 6	13/2	100
22/01/25	Catterick / Handicap / C	5	8 / 10	9/2	100
26/12/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / C	5	1 / 4	5/4	97
28/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / C	5	3 / 8	11/2	99
14/11/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	3 / 8	20/1	100

Bleu Lagune

Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 8804- OR: 88

2 tips

Comment: Close fourth of 14 on handicap debut at Kelso three weeks ago (2m5f, good; against fellow mares); this 5yo has raced only five times and there can be hope she'll continue to progress; firmly in calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	4 / 14	28/1	87
25/01/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	12 / 13	50/1	-
04/07/24	Perth / Unknown / H	4	8 / 12	200/1	-
09/06/24	Perth / Unknown / H	4	8 / 9	100/1	-
15/05/24	Perth / Unknown / H	4	8 / 10	13/2	-

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Perth

21:00

Runners: 9 Distance: 2m 4f HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Back up in trip, SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN could well build on his latest effort and get off the mark. Golden Moonshake is second pick.

Follow Charlie

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 6/12-0 F: 65332- OR: 99

9 tips

9/4

Comment: Won twice at Ayr (2m4f) two seasons ago; back in form with three placed efforts this spring, runner-up at Perth (3m) latest; solid claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	2 / 11	5/1	97
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	3 / 9	4/1	98
07/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	3 / 10	8/1	98
11/02/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	5 / 10	22/1	99
21/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	6 / 7	10/3	101
08/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	8 / 10	17/2	103

Shadowfax Of Rohan

Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: Micky Hammond Age/Wt: 5/11-1 F: 4P95-3 OR: 86

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Promising third at Perth (2m) last month on handicap debut, shaping as if this return to 2m4f will suit; could well take another step forward; interesting contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	3 / 15	14/1	88
01/01/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	5 / 6	66/1	-
08/12/24	Kelso / Unknown / H	3	9 / 12	200/1	-
08/11/24	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	P / 10	22/1	-
17/08/24	Perth / Unknown / HF	5	4 / 11	8/1	-
02/07/24	Stratford / Unknown / HF	5	2 / 8	16/5	-

Maillot Blanc

Jockey: Dominic Hislop Trainer: N. W. Alexander Age/Wt: 8/11-8 F: 75546- OR: 93

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Record is only 1-21 and he fared a lot worse than Follow Charlie here three weeks ago; needs help from the new headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	6 / 11	10/1	95
25/03/25	Hexham / Handicap / H	5	4 / 10	9/1	97
07/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	4	5 / 10	11/1	98
20/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	5 / 12	15/2	99
09/12/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	7 / 10	6/1	100
09/11/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	3 / 11	3/1	100

Golden Moonshake

Jockey: Ben Bromley Trainer: Nigel Hawke Age/Wt: 5/10-6 F: 739P2- OR: 77

13/2

Comment: Southern raider; ran encouragingly at Hereford (2m3f; second handicap attempt) most recently, beating all bar the market leader; possibilities if building on that effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Hereford / Handicap / H	5	2 / 7	20/1	79
28/09/24	Market Rasen / Handicap / H	5	P / 9	50/1	82
14/07/24	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	9 / 12	66/1	-
18/06/24	Stratford / Unknown / H	4	3 / 9	40/1	-
21/05/24	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	7 / 11	100/1	-
26/03/24	Taunton / Unknown / HF	5	9 / 12	125/1	-

Tread Softly Now

Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Ian Duncan Age/Wt: 6/11-5 F: 9210- OR: 90

8/1

Comment: Record of 2-5 since wearing cheekpieces but gained the wins over 2m/2m2f; still needs to prove she's effective at this sort of trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	10 / 14	15/2	90
07/04/25	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	1 / 6	11/2	86
23/03/25	Carlisle / Handicap / H	5	2 / 9	14/1	86
13/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	9 / 13	25/1	86
20/01/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	1 / 12	40/1	74
06/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	P / 7	100/1	-

Theirshegoes

Jockey: Lewis Dobb Trainer: Sandy Thomson Age/Wt: 8/11-12 F: 6134F- OR: 97

9/1

Comment: Drops back to a more suitable grade but took a heavy fall last time and it remains to be seen whether her confidence is dented.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	F / 8	16/1	104
29/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	4 / 7	6/1	98
09/12/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	3 / 5	7/2	98
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	1 / 11	3/1	93
26/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	6 / 15	15/2	94
06/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	3 / 11	5/1	94

Intertwine

Jockey: Lewis Stones Trainer: Jennie Candlish Age/Wt: 7/11-6 F: 405- OR: 91

10/1

Comment: Ex-Irish maiden who has posted two unconvincing efforts for new stable; however, may improve now handicapping at an ordinary level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/01/25	Catterick / Unknown / H	4	5 / 7	250/1	-
20/12/24	Uttoxeter / Unknown / H	4	10 / 14	150/1	-
27/10/24	Wexford / Unknown / HF	-	4 / 7	10/1	-
04/09/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	P / 16	10/1	-
02/11/23	Thurles / Unknown / H	-	13 / 15	12/1	-
10/10/23	Punchestown / Unknown / HF	-	12 / 17	6/1	-

Not In Kansas

Jockey: Joe Williamson Trainer: N. W. Alexander Age/Wt: 8/11-1 F: 3764P- OR: 86

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	2	P / 8	18/1	104
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	4 / 10	4/1	86
02/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	4	6 / 13	18/1	87
29/12/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	4	7 / 7	9/1	89
29/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	3 / 9	28/1	90
28/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	9 / 10	14/1	90

Ivynator

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Jean McGregor Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: /50P7- OR: 70

40/1

Comment: Posted one of his better efforts when midfield last time (2m1f) but remains a maiden over hurdles and needs to raise his game.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	7 / 14	150/1	73
06/10/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	150/1	71
18/09/24	Kelso / Handicap / H	5	13 / 14	100/1	73
03/07/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	P / 7	200/1	58
27/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	125/1	57
08/06/24	Bangor-On-Dee / Handicap / H	5	5 / 8	125/1	79

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