September 22 / 13.35 Perth

13.35

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Gin Owner Trainer Jockey Awards Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Owner Trainer Jockey Awards Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 236-

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two Doncaster bumpers last season (good to soft/good); seemed to have limitations exposed when well-held sixth in quite valuable event a Kelso (good) in March but ought to have a future over hurdles.
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0

13

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:14 Kelso

Our Marty

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

His profile has been patchy since he won a novice hurdle at Perth (2m, good) in September 2022 and he doesn't look straightforward, dropping away tamely with blinkers added (retained) over 2m5f here three weeks ago; the return to 2m will probably help but he's still hard to be confident about.

20/1

0

4

8th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Our Marty

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

led

10/1

6th

3

20th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

15:30 Kelso

Our Marty

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, slightly hampered 3rd

11/2

Form: 2-2

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second in two good-ground bumpers this spring; that form probably isn't anything to get too excited about but he's in good hands and it will be interesting to see what he can do over hurdles.
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17

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

The Kniphand

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Two small-field wins this term, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; rallied since for third at Uttoxeter (soft) and second at Doncaster (good), leaving the strong impression over 3m2f last time that he has stamina reserves; up 2lb but makes each-way appeal.

11/1

17

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

The Kniphand

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Two small-field wins this term, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; rallied since for third at Uttoxeter (soft) and second at Doncaster (good), leaving the strong impression over 3m2f last time that he has stamina reserves; up 2lb but makes each-way appeal.

11/1

2nd

14

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

The Kniphand

10st 7lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Won well under Finn Lambert over about 3m in small fields at Southwell (good) in October and Doncaster (good to soft) in December, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; up 4lb to this mark when a creditable, rallying third on soft at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; has more to give over this sort of trip and may well revert to winning ways.

10/1

4/7

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 521F1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Swerved around a bit and flashed her tailed repeatedly before winning Bellewstown bumper in July but looked a lot more straightforward when getting up close home to beat fairly useful rival in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; the one to beat.
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12

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Country Queen

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Both wins have been on good ground and trip-versatile on her ground; poor Bellewstown effort in first-time cheekpieces but headgear persisted with; won't want too much rain.

14/1

9th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Country Queen

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Both wins have been on good ground and on good to yielding she was a 6l third at Punchestown last month; first-time cheekpieces go on and respected granted suitable conditions.

8/1

3rd

7

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 140y

17:00 Punchestown

Country Queen

11st 0lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a bumper and Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on good ground last summer; both recent efforts have been on slower ground when well held in handicaps so this looks more suitable.

20/1

Form: 62-

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Gave 1-14 favourite a fright when staying on well for close second at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) in April, his second start over hurdles; could have more to offer if fully tuned up after 171-day break and is another with each-way claims.
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5th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

Jet Legs

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Has won three times over fences, the latest over 2m4f here in March last year (good to soft; visored first time); hasn't done quite as well since; stays 3m and on a good mark now.

8/1

4th

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Jet Legs

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won off today's mark at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; first-time visor) towards end of last season but is yet to build upon his pleasing reappearance run in October and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Jet Legs

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Not totally solid on form this season, having failed to back up reappearance effort; however, has slipped back to last winning mark and may prove resurgent.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in two heavy-ground bumpers for Ben Clarke last winter but was tailed off when last of four finishers on recent stable/hurdle debut at Cartmel (2m6f, good); drops back in trip.
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3rd

7

12th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:25 Southwell

Having A Barney

10st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

raced in second

11/4

3rd

7

24th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

20:50 Southwell

Having A Barney

10st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 1st, short of room home turn, pushed along before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on and went third run-in

4/1

6th

9

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Having A Barney

10st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

midfield

7/1

Form: 2323-8

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap debut in July and comes here with a point to prove but was placed in two bumpers before going close on last season's hurdle debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); each-way claims if back on song.
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1st

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Ceolwulf

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

Landed his second win over fences when prevailing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, after finishing runner-up twice; a 4lb rise is workable and he should be thereabouts.

15/8

1st

2

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Ceolwulf

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

Won a novice handicap off 4lb lower at Warwick last March (2m4f, good); two sound runs this time, notably when second to an in-form rival at Wetherby last month (2m3f, soft); contender.

100/30

2nd

8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Ceolwulf

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

10yo who is lightly raced for his age; progressive in these cheekpieces last season, finishing second at Leicester (2m4f, soft) then first at Warwick (2m4f, good); close second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November on sole outing this term; goes well fresh and entitled to respect.

13/2

Form: 70-6

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers last autumn and also struggled when 300-1 for hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May.
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9th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Mrindependant

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Nine-race maiden who has not finished closer than 24l to a winner and he dropped out in a low-grade handicap here (3m, good to firm) on his return last month; opposable.

50/1

7th

9

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:52 Perth

Mrindependant

10st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

in touch with leaders

33/1

10th

8

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

12:54 Kelso

Mrindependant

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

in rear

50/1

Form: 656

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in points/bumpers in Ireland but raced too freely and was well beaten on recent stable/hurdling debut at Kelso (2m5f, good); combination of first-time hood and drop to 2m might show him in a better light but others have much more obvious claims.
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2nd

7

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Magic Mike

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

took keen hold, led, headed 2nd, joined leader 5th, led again 4 out, rallied when headed run-in, no extra towards finish

9/2

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Huntingdon

Magic Mike

10st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Didn't jump great when winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but the hot favourite in second was even worse in that department; it could be dodgy form but they did at least pull clear; raised 5lb.

7/2

Form: 3-0

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

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6

22nd Sep 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:35 Perth

Masrur

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: S R B Crawford

7

5th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Masrur

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: S R B Crawford

Third in a bumper here but then off for 12 months before finishing tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon; trainer also runs Gold Cup Bailly.

16/1

14th

5

2nd Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 30y

19:30 Roscommon

Masrur

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

prominent, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, tailed off

20/1

Non-runners

Masrur

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £22.84
Trifecta £50.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Country Queen

WEST COUNTRY:

The Kniphand

Telegraph:

Jet Legs

RP Ratings:

Country Queen

TOPSPEED:

Country Queen

POSTDATA:

Country Queen

The Times:

Country Queen

The Guardian:

Country Queen

Daily Mail:

Country Queen

The Sun:

Country Queen

The Star:

Country Queen

Daily Express:

The Kniphand

Daily Mirror:

The Kniphand

Daily Record:

Jet Legs