April 25 / 15.52 Perth

15.52

Good To Soft

Campbell & Son Roofing Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 2f 127y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Campbell & Son Roofing Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 27P025 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four wins divided between hurdles and fences (2m4f-3m); made an encouraging stable debut when second at Market Rasen (2m4f) but Fakenham was thoroughly underwhelming and there are stamina doubts over this far; had a wind operation.
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5th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Wa Wa

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Olly Murphy

Veteran; mixes chasing with hurdling; sound run over hurdles when beaten a neck at Perth last time (3m2f, good); not out of it, but Sean Bowen rides stable companion Secret Trix.

8/1

2nd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Wa Wa

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging.

12/1

7th

6

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Wa Wa

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; won a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Perth last April (good to soft; 2lb lower) and one of his three recent chase runs was very respectable; exposed but has each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 3-614P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Looked really promising in winning by 11l at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) but ran as though something was amiss next time at Uttoxeter and was then pulled up in a Grade 1 at Aintree (3m); brings potential into handicaps but not sure what to expect.
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3

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

King Of Answers

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won two small-field handicaps at Kelso (soft/heavy) over the extended 2m7f, easily on penultimate start (made most) despite the odd jumping indiscretion; wore cheekpieces that day and again when an excellent second of 17, coming from out the back, in the NH Chase at Cheltenham (3m6f, good to soft); his jumping can be a bit sticky but he's a prime candidate for 4m.

11/2

2nd

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

King Of Answers

11st 10lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Twice successful in small-field handicaps at Kelso (soft/heavy) over the extended 2m7f, easily on latest start (made most) despite the odd jumping indiscretion; wore first-time cheekpieces that day, in response to his Windsor run (3m, soft) in which he got going a good deal later even than the winner Guard The Moon; up 10lb since last time but he now looks a prime candidate for serious stamina tests such as this if his jumping holds up.

12/1

1st

6

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

King Of Answers

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over C&D (soft) in December on second chase start; got detached before keeping on for fourth of five, beaten just over 5l, at Windsor (3m, soft) four weeks ago; this lightly raced 7yo might be just the type to benefit from the cheekpieces and he retains potential for his good yard.

5/2

Form: 3842P2 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdle winner who appreciated the return to this discipline when going down narrowly over nearly 3m at Hexham last month; this is a stronger race, however.
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3rd

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Jem In Em

10st 6lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Bumper/hurdle winner who appreciated the return to this discipline when going down narrowly over nearly 3m at Hexham last month; this is a stronger race, however.

7/1

3rd

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Jem In Em

10st 6lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent

7/1

2nd

1

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Jem In Em

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

jumped right on occasions, midfield

8/1

Form: /4-611

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced for a 10yo and has won her last two, both 3m handicaps on soft ground at Ludlow and Ffos Las; penalised for the latest only nine days ago (narrowly) and drying ground doesn't look favourable.
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2nd

1

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Felicie Du Maquis

12st 1lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

11yo who hasn't been at her best over fences on her two runs this term; however, she reverts to hurdles after a wind op, off the same mark as for her hurdle win at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last April; not ruled out.

10/1

4th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Felicie Du Maquis

11st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

towards rear

9/2

Form: -11127

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
His hat-trick included a walkover but career-best form when second over 3m at Haydock and dropped out too tamely in a Class 2 back there to believe that was his true running; will need to see out this longer trip but has to be of interest.
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3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Kilbarry Hill

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Completed a hat-trick in late 2024 (including a walkover) but has largely struggled off higher marks since and signed off for Olly Murphy with a couple of modest efforts, including in cheekpieces last time; 3lb lower than for his latest success but needs the change of scenery to spark a revival.

33/1

4th

5

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Kilbarry Hill

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Still to get his head in front in this sphere but he comes here on the back of a fair fifth of eight in 3m1f handicap at Wincanton last time; this three-time hurdles scorer is in the mix with cheekpieces fitted for the first time.

11/2

5th

3

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

Kilbarry Hill

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Career-best RPR but not at all fluent when third at Wetherby in December (3m, soft), and lasted just two fences on sole run since; has neither trip nor ground issues and mark remains competitive, so just a case of whether he returns more fleet of foot following two months out.

5/2

Form: 5/6-95

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his form from just over two years ago and was a fair fifth at Kelso in February on his second start back from a long absence; not ruled out.
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8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Theme Tune

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

11yo whose mark continues to fall but for good reason, having been well beaten on both outings this season; major turnaround required.

33/1

Form: 945284

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps on the bounce last season, all over 2m4f at Newcastle; has become a bit inconsistent, though it was a very positive run over 2m3f last time (early February) and one of his runs over 3m was encouraging with a view to going this far.
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2

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

North Parade

12st 0lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Course winner; last three wins were over 2m4f at Newcastle in 2023/4; sound run when fourth at Haydock last time (2m3f, good to soft); now 2lb lower and interesting with cheekpieces tried.

9/1

Form: /1P12P C

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Following a long absence he delivered form figures of 112 in 2m7f handicap hurdles and he was flying too high when pulled up last time at Aintree (50-1) after another six months away; proven weight carrier and could go well in these calmer waters.
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4

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 3

16:20 Hexham

Dinons

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Beaten a nose in this race 12 months ago off a 16lb higher mark; has been in sharp decline since but there was more encouragement in his fifth of 11 at Uttoxeter last month; likes Hexham and too well treated to be ignored.

12/1

4

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Dinons

11st 12lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Brian Ellison

Veteran who gained his latest win in Class 2 C&D contest (good; has also won on heavy) last summer and is now 9lb below that mark; out of form this year, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

14/1

1

4th Sep 2025

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

18:00 Sedgefield

Dinons

12st 1lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Brian Ellison

Veteran who won off 4lb higher at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) just over a year ago and followed that up with nose defeat at Hexham in October; not in the same form since returning in April but mark reflects that and this is a drop in class.

16/1

Form: 135657 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles but hasn't been in the best of form since the last of those in October; always behind on his recent return from a break.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Shoeshine Boy

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Two wins on soft/heavy over 3m at Ayr last January; some fair efforts since; return to this trip should suit but best form on softer ground.

9/1

5th

17

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Shoeshine Boy

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Donald Whillans

Course specialist who won two in a row over C&D (heavy/soft) in January; he's better than he showed when 15l third over C&D (soft) in February and the subsequent break may have helped, but this 10yo may still be vulnerable back up in grade.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11228P

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Struggled in the Pertemps Final and his previous run was no better; however, he beat recent Cheltenham winner Long Draw at Warwick earlier this season and followed that with two excellent seconds at up to 3m; if back in that sort of form he'd be a live contender.
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7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Guard The Moon

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made a bad mistake at the fourth fence at Newbury in December and soon pulled up; clearcut winner of small-field novice handicaps at Aintree (2m4f, soft) and Windsor (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in his other two chases and he shaped in the latter as if stamina was a strong suit.

20/1

1st

2

16th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 3

13:15 Windsor

Guard The Moon

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made a bad mistake at the fourth fence and soon pulled up at Newbury last month; however, prior to that he won in good style on his chase debut at Aintree (2m4f, soft) and he should be fine now back up in trip; likely player if minimising the blunders in first-time cheekpieces.

11/2

3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Guard The Moon

11st 10lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Struggled in the Pertemps Final and his previous run was no better; however, he beat recent Cheltenham winner Long Draw at Warwick earlier this season and followed that with two excellent seconds at up to 3m; if back in that sort of form he'd be a live contender.

6/1

Form: P2/33- C

Last run: 460 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Competitive in points and hunter chases last season; has only won a maiden hurdle under rules but that was here and he returns from an absence with a realistic mark; one to be interested in should the market speak favourably.
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5th

6

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Wowsham

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: S R B Crawford

led, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out

7/1

5th

6

5th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Wowsham

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: S R B Crawford

led, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out

7/1

4

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Wowsham

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 4P-5PP

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Rated much higher back in the day but she was out of form last season and no sign of turning things around this campaign.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Flower Of Scotland

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Rated much higher back in the day but she was out of form last season and no sign of turning things around this campaign.

25/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Flower Of Scotland

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

in rear

25/1

7

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:00 Carlisle

Flower Of Scotland

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

never going well, always behind, pulled up after 9th

7/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £53.76
Tricast £212.24

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jem In Em

SPOTLIGHT:

Guard The Moon

The Star:

Felicie Du Maquis

Daily Mail:

Wa Wa

D Express:

North Parade

TOPSPEED:

Dinons

The Times:

Guard The Moon

POSTDATA:

Jem In Em

Telegraph:

Jem In Em

The Guardian:

Jem In Em

Daily Mirror:

Jem In Em

The Sun:

Jem In Em

Daily Record:

Felicie Du Maquis