April 27 / 16.40 Perth

16.40

Good To Soft

BetVictor Gamble Responsibly Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetVictor Gamble Responsibly Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4342

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-6 on Flat in France; second of 13 at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) five weeks ago on handicap hurdle debut, so he enters each-way calculations, but probably needs to improve again.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:25 Perth

Duyfken

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders

15/2

7th

6

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:25 Perth

Duyfken

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 0-PP61 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
532 days off before this season; took a step back in the right direction when tongue-tied first joined cheekpieces on penultimate start (they've been kept since) and he built on that when making all over 2m at Wetherby on latest, both under Dylan Johnston; back up 4lb but his old form was a fair bit better and there was more in the tank last time; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Darkest Day

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Hasn't the best of win records (4-43 over hurdles), last win coming over 2m2f here in September 2023; good fourth over 2m5f here last month, but tailed off last time; 10lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12th

16

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Darkest Day

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: William Young Jnr

Returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 behind Looking Splendid at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; however, it's over two years since this 10yo last won and he's even further out of the handicap this afternoon.

20/1

10th

11

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Darkest Day

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won twice here (including over C&D) in 2023 but this year's pointing form is uninspiring and he has struggled back over fences and hurdles in last three starts; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove.

40/1

Form: 0-5U55

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability last four starts (all under William Shanahan; hooded last three) but more was needed to make an impact on handicap debut at Wetherby last time and it was not forthcoming.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Just Dottie

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Four wins over hurdles; had few chances on the Flat but she won at Ayr in September (1m5f, soft) and showed better form when third over 1m7f 11 days later; still has some potential in this sphere and a hurdle run last month should have sharpened her up; might need more of a stamina test than this though.

6/1

6th

11

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Easy winner off a 10lb lower mark after a break at this meeting last year (fifth over 2m here in April 2024); won another race over C&D off a pound lower than here in May (good) and also on the Flat at Ayr in September (soft); interesting.

14/1

Form: 534533

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole win was debut (AW Flat) and he's now 0-22 over hurdles; last five starts all point to a place chance, however; usual cheekpieces are replaced by blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable.

10/1

10th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

My Macho Man

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.

20/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:05 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off.

20/1

Form: 877P87

Last run: 114 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Going handicapping on last three starts has not greatly boosted his fortunes; hooded on last two starts; 3lb out of the weights proper.
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5th

10

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

More To Follow

10st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Daragh Bourke

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd

5/1

3rd

7

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

18:40 Market Rasen

More To Follow

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

held up in last

7/2

2nd

11

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle

More To Follow

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

Unplaced all starts but hasn't been beaten that far in handicaps, the latest when sixth at Perth last month; 3lb out of the weights but could play a part if only he would learn to settle in his races.

8/1

Form: 484639 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well treated on past Irish exploits but went the wrong way on his final few runs for Henry De Bromhead and no revival on his six starts for this stable; well down the weights but still needs to raise his game.
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10th

12

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Ingleby Mackenzie

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

prominent, weakened before 3 out

7/1

5th

12

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

Ingleby Mackenzie

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

Regressive 10yo who ended 2023 with two disappointing chase runs for Ewan Whillans; might have been refreshed by combination of subsequent 172-day break and change of scenery, though, and market support will bring him into the equation; 2lb wrong; cheekpieces/tongue-tie removed.

10/1

8th

11

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Ingleby Mackenzie

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

Some respectable efforts at around 2m this autumn but he took his losing run to 23 when well held at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) 20 days ago; bit to prove again after that and he goes into unknown territory at this trip.

12/1

Form: -7235P

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His sole win (32 races) was on the Flat in 2019 but he went very close on Flat at Redcar (1m6f) last August; pulled up early on chase debut in October when last seen but place chance judged on hurdles form last summer.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Jack Yeats

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Coltherd

pressed leader

25/1

5th

8

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Jack Yeats

10st 4lb

J: Mr Oscar Palmer

T: Stuart Coltherd

Came from poor position for very respectable fifth behind Pateen at Hexham (2m, good) in May but is yet to add to his Flat maiden win in 2019 and comes here after a poor Flat run three weeks ago; cheekpieces refitted today; should cope if the ground softens but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

12

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Jack Yeats

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Stuart Coltherd

Sole success in Ireland during 2019 and the majority of his form over the last 12 months suggests he is high in the weights for a competitive race like this.

25/1

Form: 44

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Fourth in 2m novice hurdles in the mud at Kelso (held up) in January and Wetherby (raced prominently) in March; tongue tied for this handicap debut, with 5lb claimer recruited; at such an early stage of his career, should bring potential.
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0

12

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

14:00 Exeter

Thistlebuffs

11st 0lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: David Pipe

Reverts back to hurdles after two defeats over fences but he was tailed off in his previous handicap hurdle; now blinkered.

20/1

0

7

12th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Worcester

Thistlebuffs

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Capable of better than his Perth chasing debut fifth (2m, good) once he settles better and jumping more fluently; big hike in trip asks a question starting out for David Pipe.

7/1

5th

6

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Perth

Thistlebuffs

10st 6lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pecked on landing and slightly hampered 1st

9/1

Form: -17486 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race last year, before scoring again here and on Flat last May; has shown his form only once (over hurdles three starts back, in October) in seven starts since, albeit with latest assignment coming when 66-1 in a warm race after four months off; needs a second look given that 2-3 course record.
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Verdict Starting price

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -23336 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Finished lame in February on latest start; that was itself after three months off and ended a solid sequence; there's been a little help from the handicapper but he may again prove vulnerable for the win.
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6

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Lord Caprio

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Back to form to win over C&D this month (good); creditable second on the Flat since; obvious contender.

Evs

2nd

2

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Ripon

Lord Caprio

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

1m6f course winner who arrives on the back of a 2m4f handicap hurdle win on Saturday; went close over C&D when 2lb lower last September (career best RPR) and good claims if back at that level.

9/4

1st

1

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Lord Caprio

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual course winner over 2m and shaped as though well worth a crack at today's trip when keeping-on fourth here 11 days ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

Form: -1265P

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-29 over hurdles, with latest win last June over 2m4f off 4lb lower; pulled up on chase debut in September and this is her first run since sold out of Fergal O'Brien's for £4,000 in October; not the percentage call.
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5th

5

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Jessica Rabbit

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Susan Corbett

Won over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien a year ago but was sold for £4,000 after running poorly in a chase in October and today's stable debut comes after a 263-day layoff; not the percentage call.

16/1

6

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Jessica Rabbit

11st 5lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

2-29 over hurdles, with latest win last June over 2m4f off 4lb lower; pulled up on chase debut in September and this is her first run since sold out of Fergal O'Brien's for £4,000 in October; not the percentage call.

20/1

2

27th Sep 2022

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:10 Sedgefield

Jessica Rabbit

11st 11lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear, pecked on landing 9th, pushed along before 2 out, mistake 2 out, soon outpaced and beaten, pulled up approaching last

3/1

Form: 909774 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Lord Caprio, Jessica Rabbit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.30
Straight Forecast £40.19
Tricast £169.89
Trifecta £258.70

Selections

D Express:

Duyfken

POSTDATA:

Thistlebuffs

RP Ratings:

My Macho Man

The Times:

Just Dottie

SPOTLIGHT:

Darkest Day

Telegraph:

Lord Caprio

The Guardian:

Thistlebuffs

Daily Mail:

Thistlebuffs

The Sun:

Duyfken

The Star:

Duyfken

Daily Record:

Duyfken

Daily Mirror:

My Macho Man