April 23 / 14.40 Perth

14.40

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 13U40- D

Last run: 524 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
This is her first run since November 2024 and she needs to prove how much ability she retains; however, this lightly raced 6yo is on a competitive judged on her handicap form in autumn 2024 and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the betting on her return to action.
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11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Letterston Lily

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Back from a long absence to justify favouritism at Perth in April (2m4f, good) where she came from off the pace to hit the front when left clear at the last; up 6lb but consistent in the main and wouldn't be exposed just yet.

9/1

1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Letterston Lily

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

This is her first run since November 2024 and she needs to prove how much ability she retains; however, this lightly raced 6yo is on a competitive judged on her handicap form in autumn 2024 and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the betting on her return to action.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -11552

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the autumn (2m2f/2m, good to soft/soft) and, after a couple of respectable fifth placings, he was a close second at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; in the mix if seeing out this longer trip; the hood worn on his last four starts is left off.
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2nd

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Soldiers Leap

11st 5lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won two in a row in the autumn (2m2f/2m, good to soft/soft) and, after a couple of respectable fifth placings, he was a close second at Stratford (2m2f, good) last month; in the mix if seeing out this longer trip; the hood worn on his last four starts is left off.

7/2

2nd

6

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Soldiers Leap

11st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: T Ellis

Scored twice in the autumn, including over C&D, and comes here after a respectable fifth of 14 in 2m1f Carisle handicap last month; in the mix off a 3lb lower mark.

9/2

5th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Soldiers Leap

11st 9lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Has progressed since wind surgery early last year, winning handicaps at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter before decent fifth at Newbury (2m, good to soft) latest; 10lb higher than last winning mark but solid chance.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -16756 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Kelso three weeks ago but may have needed that first run since last July; won a big-field handicap at 50-1 at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) last April and is on a handy mark on that form; not ruled out.
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2nd

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

16:15 Cartmel

Buy Some Time

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Won three over hurdles and got off the mark as chaser on resuming over fences at Perth (3m, good) three weeks ago; while a 7lb rise is not too harsh, he will need to show more improvement in this higher grade.

5/2

1st

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Buy Some Time

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Raced exclusively over hurdles since finishing second in Cartmel hunter chase on rules debut in spring 2024; caused 50-1 shock at 2025 Punchestown festival and has been placed twice in today's headgear combination here this spring (2m4f/3m2f); contender if able to transfer that form to fences.

13/2

2nd

1

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Buy Some Time

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-pointer; dual winner over 3m here in 2024 (good); sound run when third over 2m4f here last time; interesting contender.

12/1

Form: 353F85

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Promising over hurdles last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form from the end of last year; however, he's finished down the field over fences/hurdles on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Gentleman Bill

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Promising over hurdles last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form from the end of last year; however, he's finished down the field over fences/hurdles on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

13:37 Bangor-on-Dee

Gentleman Bill

11st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual 2m hurdle winner (once here) last season who showed considerable promise over fences towards end of last year; suffered a fall and a heavy defeat last month but now reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark; completely unexposed over this sort of trip under rules; interesting.

5/1

8th

10

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Gentleman Bill

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fairly useful bumper/hurdles scorer who shaped well on his chasing debut when third in 2m Aintree handicap in October; has failed to build on it though in three subsequent outings, falling at the ninth fence at Doncaster (2m4f) nine days ago; has something to prove now.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22P

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was runner-up this season on his first two hurdle starts (2m5f/2m4f, good/soft); pulled up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January but has had a break since and he has potential off his opening mark if tapping back into his earlier promise.
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5th

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Timefortom

11st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Point winner who was runner-up this season on his first two hurdle starts (2m5f/2m4f, good/soft); pulled up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January but has had a break since and he has potential off his opening mark if tapping back into his earlier promise.

9/2

12

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:25 Newcastle

Timefortom

11st 10lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Point winner (3m, yielding) who has bumped into useful prospects when runner-up on first two hurdle starts (2m5f/2m4f, good/soft); strong claims.

7/4

Form: 560576 C BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Course winner whose mark continues to fall and he's not been devoid of spark this season; however, this 11yo is without a win since April 2023 and was disappointing at Ludlow last month.
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6th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Stoners Choice

12st 1lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Course winner whose mark continues to fall and he's not been devoid of spark this season; however, this 11yo is without a win since April 2023 and was disappointing at Ludlow last month.

8/1

6th

4

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:20 Ludlow

Stoners Choice

11st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Second of 12 over 2m5f at Kempton just over a year ago but he hasn't posed a serious threat since, including at about 2m on his last four starts; wasn't disgraced in a valuable event at Windsor (strong handicap form) last time, however, and he's undoubtedly well handicapped these days.

9/1

7th

15

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Stoners Choice

10st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Well handicapped on form as recent as last February but this 11yo has been unable to pose a serious threat on his six starts since May.

50/1

Form: -PP362 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won off 7lb higher over fences here (3m, good to soft) last April; 0-9 over hurdles but runner-up in this discipline at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; one of two for trainer with a good record in the race; chance.
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4th

2

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Heard That

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Three-time chase winner (at up to 3m) who was runner-up over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) in March but he's inconsistent and made it 0-10 over hurdles when tailed off at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; needs to bounce back; non-runner when due to wear these blinkers for the first time 5:47 Southwell Monday.

5/1

7th

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Heard That

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Weaver

T: Olly Murphy

Won off 7lb higher over fences here (3m, good to soft) last April; 0-9 over hurdles but runner-up in this discipline at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; one of two for trainer with a good record in the race; chance.

13/2

Form: -62P3P BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last February and he returned to form when third at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; pulled up at Southwell (2m4f, good) since but not written off for a trainer who has a good recent record in this race; one of two for the yard.
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8th

9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Karton Plein

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last February and he returned to form when third at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; pulled up at Southwell (2m4f, good) since but not written off for a trainer who has a good recent record in this race; one of two for the yard.

11/2

11

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Karton Plein

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his maiden here 13 months ago when making all; twice placed in four subsequent handicaps but does look a tad high in the ratings.

5/1

3rd

8

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Lingfield

Karton Plein

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made all in Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft) last February but unable to build on that performance in three autumn handicaps (2m-2m4f), albeit his penultimate run was fairly good; reportedly not suited by soft, heavy in places ground when pulled up last time; has a point to prove.

8/1

Form: 3-1243 CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden (good) last May and runner-up on handicap debut at Kelso (2m6f, good) in October; below par on her next two runs but one was over 3m and the latest was on heavy going; this trip on drying ground could prove ideal and she's a possible contender.
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1st

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Lets Mingle

11st 4lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won her maiden over C&D on good ground last May (four ran); hasn't looked on that good a mark since sent into handicaps and has been ridden by Jack Power in all bar one of those; cheekpieces added.

12/1

5th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Lets Mingle

11st 9lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2m4f maiden hurdle winner at Perth (good) just over a year ago and has held his form respectably in handicaps since without looking especially well treated; faded late on his only previous attempt at 3m under rules, though he was a point winner at the trip on soft ground and has place claims.

11/2

3rd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Lets Mingle

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Short-odds C&D maiden winner (four ran) this time last year; form figures since introduced to handicapping read 243U, still bang there when unseating her rider at the last over C&D recently; good ground plays to strengths; possibilities despite going up 4lb.

9/2

Non-runners

So Many Roads

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £18.84
Tricast £140.87
Trifecta £202.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Soldier's Leap

RP RATINGS:

Stoner's Choice

Telegraph:

Gentleman Bill

SPOTLIGHT:

Timefortom

THE NORTH:

Buy Some Time

TOPSPEED:

So Many Roads

The Times:

Soldier's Leap

The Guardian:

Soldier's Leap

D Express:

Soldier's Leap

The Sun:

Soldier's Leap

Daily Record:

Soldier's Leap

Daily Mail:

Gentleman Bill

Daily Mirror:

Stoner's Choice

The Star:

Stoner's Choice