May 16 / 14.20 Perth

14.20

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Gin Classic Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Classic Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a solid start on the Flat for Ger Lyons, including winning a Curragh maiden (1m1f, soft/heavy) in October 2022; fared respectably, without kicking on, last year prior to changing hands for 48,000gns; tongue-tie applied; set to make hurdles debut at a realistic level; obvious chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:15 Taunton

Imaginarium

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Came good for Olly Murphy with two wins (both on good to soft) towards end of last season; finished last on last month's reappearance outing, having dropped out tamely in the straight, but might have needed that run and further progress remains possible if he copes with the ground here.

11/2

1st

7

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Imaginarium

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

prominent

9/1

1st

7

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Imaginarium

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Debut hurdles winner over C&D for Lucinda Russell but he's proved rather hit and miss since for his current yard, scoring at Huntingdon in February before being pulled up at Exeter last month; others are preferred.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related Mahler gelding; runner-up in an Irish point (3m, soft to heavy) before changing hands for £40,000; too keen in a Newcastle bumper (2m1f, heavy; beaten 19.5l by old foe Gentleman Bill) five weeks ago; potentially capable of better now switched to hurdles.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Traveling Soldier

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Sole success over fences came at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) last July off this mark; has been pulled up on his last two starts and a first-time visor replaces tongue-tie and cheekpieces; could have a say if the new headgear works.

7/2

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Traveling Soldier

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Didn't jump well when pulled up in first-time blinkers at Plumpton last November when last seen; however, he was in good form previously in cheekpieces and they go back on today; could have a big say.

7/2

3

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Traveling Soldier

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Four good runs over fences this season, the most notable a win at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D and good ground; leading contender.

5/2

Form: 5V3-

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth in a Kelso bumper in February (2m, soft) but bettered that at Hexham subsequently (2m, heavy; third, beaten 2l); travelled ominously well there before struggling to maintain his forward momentum late on; noteworthy now switched to hurdles (debut) at a suitable level.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Closely matched with Triple Crown Ted on February's Kelso clash and this 7yo was good value for his win back in a maiden here last time on soft ground; progressive and quite likely on fair terms with the handicapper.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Lance Les Des

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Three good runs this season, the latest a close second on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) three weeks ago; has another big role to play on this return to novice company.

3/1

2nd

9

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Lance Les Des

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Returned from absence to finish third to Triple Crown Ted in C&D novice (soft) in November and took a step forward when again third over C&D (good to soft) last time; this lightly raced 7yo is open to further improvement and could give a good account on handicap debut.

7/1

Form: 138- D

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a Hexham bumper (2m) on first start for Stuart Coltherd; ran okay under a penalty at Musselburgh (third) before being pitched in deep in a Grade 2 novices' hurdle at Kelso (beaten 70l); this promises to offer a better insight into his capabilities as a hurdler.
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Verdict Starting price

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

Will Knott

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Hexham bumper winner (2m, soft); off the mark on fourth hurdles start in a 2m1f maiden here last time (good; won by 17l); well beaten when set plenty to do on previous attempt at this trip; interesting contender.

11/10

2

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:10 Sedgefield

Will Knott

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

led, going easily and 2 lengths ahead when fell 2 out

11/10

1st

4

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Will Knott

11st 4lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Point runner-up and bumper winner whose stable is in good form; however, he's failed to threaten on his three hurdle starts and may need a longer trip in this discipline.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 65437- BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Flat winner (1m2f) for Lucinda Russell; placed at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; beaten 23l) in March, and ran to a broadly similar level over C&D (seventh) subsequently; doesn't appear poised to make the breakthrough over hurdles.
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8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in Irish point (3m, heavy; beaten 3.5l) in January; makes his rules and stable debut and could find a few of these rivals sharper.
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2nd

10

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Jewellers Pet

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won this last year (heavy) and, following an unsuccessful stint over fences, he returned to form when back over hurdles and third over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago, when short of room turning for home; contender.

13/2

3rd

1

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

The Jewellers Pet

12st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over C&D last February (soft, heavy); fair form over fences this season; on a good mark on his return to hurdling and an interesting contender.

10/1

4th

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

The Jewellers Pet

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Ian Duncan

Both hurdles wins at Ayr (2m4f); was in the process of showing best chase form when hampered and unseating rider soon after two out there (2m) last time; could go well off a handy mark, provided he takes to Sedgefield (first run here).

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three Flat winners and displayed a modicum of ability for Noel Meade (0-4); switches to Nicky Richards for hurdles debut; best watched off a 327-day absence and probably one for handicap company eventually.
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11

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Spanish Saint

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Lowly rated Flat maiden who was pulled up (albeit having lost his action) when 50-1 for C&D maiden on stable/hurdle debut in May.

66/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spanish Saint

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Nicky Richards

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

16/1

8th

6

(9)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Spanish Saint

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

12/1

Non-runners

Jony R, Presenting Max, Dance Floor Drama

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £8.52
Trifecta £30.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imaginarium

The Sun:

Lance Les Des

Daily Mail:

Presenting Max

POSTDATA:

Imaginarium

The Times:

Imaginarium

Telegraph:

Imaginarium

The Guardian:

Imaginarium

D Express:

Imaginarium

Daily Mirror:

Imaginarium

The Star:

Imaginarium

Daily Record:

Imaginarium