July 12 / 17.01 Perth

17.01

Good

Scone Palace International Horse Trials Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Scone Palace International Horse Trials Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 2494-4 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has slipped to a tempting mark but needs to up his game after some below-par recent efforts; gained all four wins at about 2m4f and is probably better suited by ground slower than good; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Won for the third time at this track, getting the better of Annie Agnew over 2m4f (good; 7-2 favourite) on penultimate start; however, had no answers to that reopposing rival (on revised terms) back here latest; dropping back to 2m is no real concern; highest on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Follow Charlie

12st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Back in prime form here this summer, winning twice (2m/2m4f, good) under Murray Dodd; ought to make his presence felt again, despite career-high mark.

5/2

1st

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Back in trip, and readily resumed winning ways here (2m, good; 14-1) five weeks ago; that was in a Class 5 (0-105) so he has more on his plate in a 0-120 from this 6lb higher mark; one of two for Mike Smith, with Murray Dodd able to claim his full 5lb allowance this time.

7/2

Form: 9442-5

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat racer who kept on from the rear for second of 14 over C&D (good) on handicap debut in April; didn't really build on that run when fifth of 12 here last month but still considered; tongue-tie added.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer who kept on from the rear for second of 14 over C&D (good) on handicap debut in April; didn't really build on that run when fifth of 12 here last month but still considered; tongue-tie added.

8/1

5th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer (albeit a maiden) who kept on from the rear for clear second behind Breadalbane Lass over C&D (good) on handicap hurdle debut in April; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Storm The Dug

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who is yet to threaten across his three hurdle starts but last time was better and he has potential off his opening jumps mark based on the ability he has shown on the Flat; could be involved.

9/1

Form: 323-22 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
In the frame all six hurdling starts, most recently when clear second of four on last month's handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good); competes off unchanged mark here and features prominently in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:30 Market Rasen

Centurions Sister

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

0-3 in bumpers and 0-7 as a hurdler; however, she's consistent and has each-way claims on peak form; tries cheekpieces.

7/1

3rd

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Centurions Sister

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Nicky Richards

In the frame all six hurdling starts, most recently when clear second of four on last month's handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good); competes off unchanged mark here and features prominently in calculations.

11/4

2nd

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

20:18 Bangor-on-Dee

Centurions Sister

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

In the frame all five hurdling starts, most recently when second in Cartmel novice (2m1f, good) last month, after a break; ought to be very competitive again on this handicap debut.

5/1

Form: 232U28 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has gained four of his ten hurdle wins at this track and often builds up a big lead; needs to rebound from a disappointing effort here (2m4f) ten days ago but was in a consistent vein of form beforehand and is still on a workable mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:40 Kelso

Malangen

10st 11lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Lisa Harrison

11yo whose losing sequence is up to 18 races and his form has been mixed this season; however, there have been some bright performances this term; he might not be far away off another career-low mark if he's on a going day.

10/1

8th

15

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Malangen

10st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who sometimes builds up a big lead and is a ten-time hurdle winner; placed a few times this season (once over C&D) and ran well for a long way at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month but others appeal more all the same.

16/1

4th

7

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Malangen

10st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who sometimes builds up a big lead and is a ten-time hurdle winner (good-soft); placed a few times this season but needs to better last couple of efforts and was safely held on both previous visits here.

20/1

Form: 700-66

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Safely held when sixth over C&D (good) on both recent outings and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; not written off just yet but clearly needs to take a step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles but looked suited by step up in trip when second over C&D (good) 17 days ago; obvious contender if able to build on that performance.

7/2

2nd

10

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Tigress Lilly

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-7 over hurdles, having been safely held over 2m here in all four handicaps; continues to slide down the weights and may yet burst into life but needs improvement over this new trip.

20/1

5th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Safely held when sixth over C&D (good) on both recent outings and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; not written off just yet but clearly needs to take a step forward.

16/1

Form: /7P60-

Last run: 300 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed on bumper debut in 2024 for Fergal O'Brien; struggled in four novice/maiden hurdles for Max Young last year but makes stable/handicap debut off a lowly mark and it will be very interesting to see what Ben Pauling can do with him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:07 Fontwell

Lucky In Taipan

10st 7lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Well beaten on two of his three stable starts but ran well when third at Worcester (2m4f, good) in between, where he was in front before a last-flight jumping error cost him momentum; sports a first-time visor here and could still come good for Ben Pauling.

7/2

12

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Lucky In Taipan

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

0-6 over hurdles but bettered disappointing stable debut when third at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month, where he was in front before a last-flight jumping error cost him momentum; effectively 2lb higher here but could still have a bigger run in him.

4/1

3rd

10

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:08 Worcester

Lucky In Taipan

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Struggled in four novice/maiden hurdles last year and was beaten nearly 33l when 9-4 second favourite for last month's stable/handicap debut; needs significant improvement over this new trip but it will be interesting to see whether he's strong in the betting again.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 31-211 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 10yo who led close home over C&D (good) last month and has now won three of his last four; probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 5lb rise but must be considered in current mood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Scots Poet

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

All seven wins over hurdles between 2m-2m1f, including one at this track (good) in May; followed up at Perth (2m, good) the following month and maintained his form when runner-up at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in July; produced one of his lesser efforts when fifth of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) last month but looks worth another chance here.

7/2

5th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Scots Poet

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Has progressed well with blinkers since his latest C&D win in April (good), scoring at Kelso and Perth (both over 2m on good) and finishing good second off a pound lower than today at Cartmel last month; chance.

5/1

2nd

1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Scots Poet

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home at Perth (2m, good) last month and has now won three times since April; unlucky to come to grief when back at Perth last week and remains of strong interest, albeit he was well beaten over C&D on his only previous start here.

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £97.10
Straight Forecast £108.26
Tricast £502.86
Trifecta £388.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Scots Poet

RP RATINGS:

Centurion's Sister

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky In Taipan

The Times:

Storm The Dug

Daily Record:

Centurion's Sister

D Express:

Lucky In Taipan

Telegraph:

Scots Poet

Daily Mirror:

Scots Poet

The Star:

Scots Poet