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19.15

Good

Martin Perrins Memorial – Part 2 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Martin Perrins Memorial – Part 2 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 939222 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; 14-race maiden; competitive off higher marks for Ian Williams and has continued to run well for this yard; deserves a break.
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9th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Gordon Grey

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

In the form of his life when winning four in a row for Ben Brookhouse last summer, namely a maiden hurdle followed by three Flat handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f (twice) on good/good to firm; better effort in Bahrain for George Baker this year when third of seven over 1m2f (good to firm) five weeks ago; returns to Britain on a career-high mark and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

20/1

2

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) in June; completed a hat-trick (first leg was over hurdles) when defying penalty under Paul Hainey at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair; usually sets the pace and he's a big player again in his bid to make it 3-4 over C&D; cheekpieces added.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Gordon Grey

11st 7lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) one week ago; 2-3 under amateur riders and he's run respectably here before; 2lb well in under the penalty and rider Paul Hainey has already impressed this season.

6/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -20444

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hasn't run at all badly back on turf the last twice (1m6f, soft; 1m4f, good to firm) but without genuinely threatening; he's now 1-27 and others appeal more.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5322-7 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in Tapeta handicaps (1m2f and 1m4f) late last year and soft ground was perhaps against him when a disappointing favourite on his return at Beverley; has races in him off this mark.
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7th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

My Harrison George

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had the run of things up front when beating four rivals at Beverley (1m4f, good) and only sixth since then over 2m and 1m6f; this is probably a better trip but he's not the easiest to predict.

20/1

6

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

My Harrison George

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Allowed to dictate when winning a five-runner race at Beverley (1m4f) in May; ran respectably over 1m6f the time before but weakened out of it off this 4lb higher mark over 2m on latest; back to 1m6f but others are a little more persuasive.

16/1

3

(8)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

19:40 Catterick

My Harrison George

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No problem with 1m4f but is still to totally prove his stamina over this far; was allowed to dictate when beating a small field last time and a 4lb rise puts him on a career-high mark.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2316-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) last July but twice down the field on two visits to York since, latterly when tried in a hood; this is at least a welcome drop in grade.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

20/1

Form: 5045-9

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won only one of his 21 starts and his reappearance (after an absence) was forgettable; doesn't look the percentage call.
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9

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Mythical

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy.

50/1

10

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Mythical

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove.

66/1

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Mythical

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Won a 1m maiden for Aidan O'Brien back in 2019; hasn't shown a great deal since and probably best watched on stable debut after 341-day break.

25/1

33/1

Form: /864-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Regressed for the Johnstons after a promising start and things weren't looking up when tailed off on Doncaster reappearance (stable debut).
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1st

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Sea Master

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Made light of a six-month absence when landing 12-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly.

2/1

1st

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sea Master

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent first year with Ruth Carr included solid second over C&D (good to firm) and a win over 1m5f at Hamilton (good) in July; form tailed off markedly on final two starts of 2025 but no surprise if he resumes in better form following a break.

16/1

6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sea Master

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent first year with Ruth Carr, winning over 1m5f at Hamilton in July and reaching the frame on six other occasions; possible soft didn't suit when below par latest; had course form for previous yard; considered.

7/1

Form: 590

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has not shown much in three Flat runs but now goes handicapping off a low mark and there was promise in her bumpers.
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9

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Storm Spirit

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in AW bumpers but exposed as limited on the Flat and she unseated early on hurdling debut; others preferred.

33/1

8

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:45 Market Rasen

Storm Spirit

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Placed in two AW bumpers but she's exposed as limited on the Flat and can be taken on here; hood added.

50/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Storm Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, weakened over 2f out

25/1

Form: 34247- C

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Haydock and Pontefract on good to firm last summer and held his form until getting stuck in the mud on his final run; goes on good but any softer spells danger.
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6th

1

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Unplugged

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Boasts a good record at Pontefract, where he should have notched a fourth win early last month, and today's similarly stiff 1m2f should suit; not as consistent now, unsurprisingly given his age, but is still more than capable at this level.

8/1

2

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Unplugged

10st 13lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unraced here; goes particularly well at Pontefract where he just failed to catch Star Start over 1m2f last time; stays this far and should be on the scene.

11/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Unplugged

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

9yo who has an excellent record at Pontefract, most recently taking advantage of a reduced mark in a 1m2f amateurs' event in June under Serena Brotherton; back up 4lb and well beaten at Haydock latest but has to be of interest back here unless the ground is softer than good.

7/2

Form: 21/4-2 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three hurdles wins and two on the Flat; came from off the pace to finish second over this far at Catterick (heavy) latest but she's at her best on soft or heavy ground; recent rain has helped but doubt they've had enough for her.
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4th

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:27 Cartmel

Joie De Vivre

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Reliable 9yo who won at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November and ran respectably on most recent start when a 13l fourth of nine here (2m6f, good; reapplied visor, retained) in June, shaping as though she'd be worth a try over this longer trip; needs considering off 2lb lower.

7/1

4th

6

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:30 Cartmel

Joie De Vivre

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Did pretty well to score at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November, having been hampered by You Some Girl's penultimate-flight fall, and is only 2lb higher here; also suited by good ground but has a point to prove after last month's poor Flat run.

8/1

9th

3

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Pontefract

Joie De Vivre

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

dwelt start, in rear throughout

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £12.44
Tricast £45.82
Trifecta £57.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gordon Grey

SPOTLIGHT:

My Harrison George

THE NORTH:

Joie De Vivre

TOPSPEED:

Unplugged

Daily Mail:

Storm Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Gordon Grey

The Times:

Gordon Grey

The Guardian:

Gordon Grey

The Sun:

Gordon Grey

Daily Record:

Gordon Grey

RP RATINGS:

My Harrison George

D Express:

My Harrison George

The Star:

Unplugged

Telegraph:

Joie De Vivre

Daily Mirror:

Joie De Vivre