April 27 / 13.30 Perth

13.30

Good To Soft

Follow @betvictor On Twitter Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Follow @betvictor On Twitter Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -13210 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Outclassed in the 2m1f Grade 2 for mares at Cheltenham but was having a pleasing first season over hurdles before that and looks a major player at this lower level.
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7th

1

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

11:55 Aintree

Poetic Music

12st 0lb

J: Daire Davis

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent

13/2

6th

2

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:40 Ludlow

Poetic Music

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Listed bumper winner who was 3-6 in novice hurdles last season; makes chase/handicap debut after six-month absence but is unexposed over this sort of trip and could have a good future over fences.

7/2

1st

2

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Poetic Music

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Outclassed in the 2m1f Grade 2 for mares at Cheltenham but was having a pleasing first season over hurdles before that and looks a major player at this lower level.

Evs

Form: -11951 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Back on song when quickening away over 2m at Ludlow (soft) this month; non-runner there yesterday; one of the stronger form contenders.
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3

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Magical Maggie

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Very closely matched with Masked Dance on their two Ludlow encounters in February, over 2m5f (soft) and 3m (good to soft); she's fine after a break and should have a part to play.

7/1

3rd

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Magical Maggie

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time course winner, most recently when fending off Masked Dance over 2m5f (soft) three weeks ago; unraced beyond that trip but remains well handicapped on older form; will be a tough nut to crack if her stamina holds out.

3/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Magical Maggie

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual 2m course winner in 2023 (both times on soft); returned from long absence with quite encouraging run over that trip here (good to soft) two months ago and has slipped to a good mark but her stamina for 2m5f must be taken on trust.

10/1

Form: 384

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Winning pointer who perked up for the hood when fourth in a Kelso novice (2m2f, good); can hopefully build on that but looks vulnerable here.
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1

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Beauty To Behold

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Irish point winner but he's 0-10 over hurdles and has finished tailed off at Perth (2m4f/2m) in last two runs; went close off this mark three runs back but he needs a major revival on this switch to chasing; all runs have been on good or slower.

8/1

9th

2

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:50 Perth

Beauty To Behold

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Perth regular (form figures 323327); narrowly beaten over 2m4f (soft) here last September but fluffed her lines next time (trainer was unable to offer an explanation); runner-up in this race last year, so no major surprise if she bounces back to form after a 232-day absence.

13/2

9th

2

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:50 Perth

Beauty To Behold

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Perth regular (form figures 323327); narrowly beaten over 2m4f (soft) here last September but fluffed her lines next time (trainer was unable to offer an explanation); runner-up in this race last year, so no major surprise if she bounces back to form after a 232-day absence.

13/2

Form: -52142 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Well-bred mare who ran her best race yet to finish runner-up in a valuable handicap for mares at Kelso (2m, soft), finishing behind a stablemate of Poetic Music; perhaps relying on Fergal O'Brien's mare not being at her best but should be in the shake up.
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3rd

3

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Midnight Shuffle

11st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent

11/2

Form: 456U3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was looking quite ordinary but she showed marked improvement to finish third at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) and that effort entitles her to each-way consideration.
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4th

2

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Donso Star

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Consistent since her sole win (2m5f) and was a close third at Perth (2m4f) most recently; shapes as if she'll be suited by this new trip; solid.

4/1

3rd

2

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Donso Star

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

5/1

3rd

2

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Donso Star

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

5/1

Form: 677

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Has failed to finish within 20l of the principals in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; one for handicaps further down the line.
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2nd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Bollin Matilda

11st 6lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent mare who got off the mark for the season in a valuable race at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); chance off this 4lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

14

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Bollin Matilda

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

She's 3lb out of the handicap but has been running well since December, twice going close over C&D (good to soft/soft); each-way possible.

10/1

2nd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Bollin Matilda

10st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald Whillans

Made the frame on last three appearances, most recently when close/clear second to unexposed rival at Musselburgh (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2b for that; might be the answer.

6/4

100/1

Form: 78-P3P

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Beaten out of sight when third at Musselburgh and then pulled up at Wetherby; has no form claims; tongue-tie returns with a hood added.
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9

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:38 Perth

Tangiers

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Has not achieved much in her six starts, most recently when a remote seventh of 12 in a C&D novice (good to soft) last month; long way out of the weights on this handicap debut and can only be watched.

25/1

7th

12

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Tangiers

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Beaten out of sight when third at Musselburgh and then pulled up at Wetherby; has no form claims; tongue-tie returns with a hood added.

100/1

11

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Wetherby

Tangiers

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: N W Alexander

Third at Musselburgh on most recent start but she was beaten out of sight and doesn't have any solid form; others readily preferred.

33/1

Form: -U5637

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Low-level form so far and her third at Hexham was remote; has worn these aids separately but not combined.
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5

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

13:15 Sedgefield

Fllana Bay

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

13-race maiden; has failed to complete on his last three starts over hurdles and hard to fancy now going chasing.

50/1

5

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

13:15 Sedgefield

Fllana Bay

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

13-race maiden; has failed to complete on his last three starts over hurdles and hard to fancy now going chasing.

50/1

9

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Fllana Bay

10st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fell when 66-1 for low-grade Market Rasen handicap in June and now 0-12 over hurdles; can't be recommended on today's terms.

100/1

Form: 8P

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous when beaten 16l in a bumper and she failed to complete on her hurdling debut; now goes in a tongue-tie.
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9th

9

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Jean Armour

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Never dangerous when beaten 16l in a bumper and she failed to complete on her hurdling debut; now goes in a tongue-tie.

66/1

8

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Jean Armour

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten only about 16l when midfield in a course bumper last month (good to soft) but never looked dangerous; needs to take a big step forward on today's hurdling debut.

66/1

9th

8

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Ayr

Jean Armour

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Second foal; dam runner-up in 2m2f bumper, sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Load Up Time; stable 0-31 in bumpers during last five seasons.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
No more than minor promise in Irish points and makes very limited appeal.
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5th

1

22nd May 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

18:15 Market Rasen

Popatango

11st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

prominent, dropped to midfield before 3rd, ridden and struggling after 4 out

100/1

10th

11

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Popatango

11st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

No more than minor promise in Irish points and makes very limited appeal.

100/1

Form: 0-080

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in all four runs divided between bumpers and maiden hurdles.
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10

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

14:50 Hexham

Parelli Power

10st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jane Walton

jumped right on occasions, led, slow jump and hampered rival 1st

100/1

11th

10

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Parelli Power

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jane Walton

Tailed off in all four runs divided between bumpers and maiden hurdles.

100/1

10th

8

30th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:35 Hexham

Parelli Power

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jane Walton

Tailed off at big odds in both bumpers and same story on recent hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft).

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
28-1 when a weakener at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) and unlikely to be anywhere near good enough to trouble the best of these.
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7

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Elmley Lovett

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

28-1 when a weakener at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) and unlikely to be anywhere near good enough to trouble the best of these.

50/1

6th

4

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

13:40 Wetherby

Elmley Lovett

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

Third foal; dam point winner, half-sister to useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Deans Road; her rivals don't set a daunting standard for this debut run and her trainer can ready one first time; check the betting.

9/1

5

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Elmley Lovett

10st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

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Payout
Straight Forecast £3.97

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Poetic Music

The Guardian:

Midnight Shuffle

RP Ratings:

Poetic Music

TOPSPEED:

Poetic Music

POSTDATA:

Poetic Music

WEST COUNTRY:

Poetic Music

The Times:

Poetic Music

Telegraph:

Poetic Music

Daily Mail:

Poetic Music

D Express:

Poetic Music

Daily Mirror:

Poetic Music

The Sun:

Poetic Music

The Star:

Midnight Shuffle

Daily Record:

Midnight Shuffle