August 17 / 18.35 Perth

18.35

Good

Scone Estates Stone Of Destiny Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13007.5
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Scone Estates Stone Of Destiny Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £5.60

Form: 9216-P D

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Bossed things when scoring at Carlisle (2m1f novices') last December; soft ground given as the reason for a tame effort next time, and was pulled up on chasing debut at Hexham in May; back with a point to prove and, as of yet, untested in handicap company; tough task.
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3rd

1

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Here Comes Georgie

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Close second at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in November and bounced back from Ascot blip when third at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) recently, albeit soundly beaten by the first two; the step back up in trip might help and he's a possible player if conditions suit; unproven on soft ground.

9/2

3rd

2

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Here Comes Georgie

11st 13lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Unproven on soft ground and tailed off at Ascot last time, although that was in a hot Class 2; went close in Class 3 at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and not ruled out now back down in grade.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3-1111 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Seeks a five-timer following victories at Warwick, Newton Abbot (twice), and Market Rasen; has risen 19lb in the handicap since the winning spell began, and now enters a much more competitive pool (into a Class 2); ventures up from Somerset, with trainer Jeremy Scott 2-5 (40%) career at Perth.
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4th

6

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

16:55 Ffos Las

Kings Castle

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Thoroughly exposed eight-time winner and a 9yo now; however, positives to take from three of his last four runs and no reason why he won't be involved.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Newmarket (July)

Kings Castle

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Retains plenty of ability aged nine, having finished a close second in two of his three outings this term, latest at Sandown; was still capable of winning races last summer and can't be ruled out.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:15 Sandown

Kings Castle

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Eight wins divided between hurdling and the Flat; off the same mark as when narrowly beating Mrembo in this 12 months ago and returns off the same mark; penultimate run was on a par with that performance.

100/30

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15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 251-B3 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Stuck on determinedly when winning at Huntingdon (2m, good; from 8lb lower) in April; threw down the main challenge, only losing second late on, to today's rival at Enthused at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month; 2lb higher, renewing rivalry on similar terms when factoring in riding arrangements.
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12th

9

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Oslo

10st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie since the summer, most notably when keeping on well to score at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; also suited by 2m but recent 5lb rise might leave him vulnerable in this competitive race.

9/1

3

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Oslo

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Posted sound effort when second at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month but has modest strike-rate in recent years and probably won't be favoured by the forecast rain here; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

2

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Oslo

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't threatened on the Flat on last two starts but this course winner didn't run badly when mid-division in a higher grade than this over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month and today's step back up in trip is well worth a go for one who stays 1m6f on the Flat; interesting.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 75-417 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Got the better of Quaresome (who runs in the 5.35pm) and Castel Gandolfo when scoring at Market Rasen (2m, good) in June; however, the tables were turned (weakened into seventh, beaten over 10l) in the valuable Summer Handicap Hurdle the following month; yet to taste success from this mark.
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4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:51 Market Rasen

Chaos Control

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Dangerous off this mark on peak hurdle form but finished last on the Flat only recently after a long absence; trip/ground fine but has some questions to answer.

13/2

7

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Chaos Control

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won a 1m6f AW handicap off 1lb higher on his yard debut in November 2022; better known as a quite useful handicap hurdler since but he hasn't been seen since finishing a creditable third at Perth in August 2024; chance he'll be using this as a prep ahead of a return to hurdles but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations.

20/1

3rd

4

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Chaos Control

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Got the better of Quaresome (who runs in the 5.35pm) and Castel Gandolfo when scoring at Market Rasen (2m, good) in June; however, the tables were turned (weakened into seventh, beaten over 10l) in the valuable Summer Handicap Hurdle the following month; yet to taste success from this mark.

16/1

Form: 11P-91 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Produced a career best when winning in a newly applied visor at Uttoxeter (2m, Class 4, good; from 4lb lower, with Oslo a close third) last month; ran well on the Flat (runner-up) at Newmarket last week, simply bumping into an improving 3yo; Alex Chadwick's 5lb claim is helpful.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

Form: 96-831 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Back on the sheet in the valuable Summer Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month; more on his plate from this 5lb higher mark, although was a close third (Well Planted second) from an even higher mark (125) in this last year; stablemate of Oslo.
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11th

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Castel Gandolfo

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won small-field C&D event in June and was not beaten far in Summer Hurdle (a race he won in 2024) here in July; needs to up his game after two lesser efforts elsewhere but the return to this track is sure to suit.

33/1

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Castel Gandolfo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Had a win and two placings from three starts here (2m) in his younger days; won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D in July; form took a dip at Cartmel last time, though, and he's untried at this trip.

10/1

1

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:30 Cartmel

Castel Gandolfo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D last month; ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel (in 2023); could have a say.

12/1

Form: 3342-3 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Back over hurdles for the first time since finishing third to Mack The Man over C&D (good to soft) in May; hasn't been at his best on the Flat lately, weakening quickly when only fifth of six to stablemate Rory The Cat at Musselburgh (1m6f) last week; risky.
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5th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Stuck in a bit of a rut right now and he's at his best with some give underfoot; others preferred from 2lb out of the weights.

12/1

5th

2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 3lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Regressive 7yo who never really got competitive when sixth over C&D (good) last month; far too well handicapped to rule out but needs to stage a revival.

5/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 2lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Not really firing on all cylinders since the winter but has slipped to a very tempting mark and, with blinkers refitted, was not beaten far when fifth in recent C&D handicap fought out by Just Dottie and Mack The Man.

12/1

Form: 587-31 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Northern Irish challenger; travelled strongly, finding plenty when making a winning handicap debut over C&D (Class 4, good to firm; 8-1) in June; presumably kept fresh with this in mind, and remains open to improvement; may well make the grade from a 6lb higher mark.
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6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Kinbara Firstdraft

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

0-6 over fences and has yet to click for this yard; had little chance from out of the handicap last time, however, and this represents his easiest task for a while; watch for market support.

25/1

4th

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:15 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Stuart Crawford, latterly at Ayr (2m4f) in November 2024; has gone the wrong way and competes from 14lb out of the handicap on this fourth run for current trainer, having had wind surgery since latest; by far the least likely candidate.

33/1

5th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:41 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won two handicap hurdles for Stuart Crawford but he's not looking as good over fences and was behind Garde Des Champs here last time.

14/1

Form: 21-2 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Down Royal juvenile winner (2m1f, good to yielding); gave a good account of herself on handicap debut over C&D (good) last month, splitting Simple Star and Well Planted; 2lb higher with the promise of more to come; noteworthy stablemate of Cirque Royal.
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2nd

10

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Sole win came in a juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f) in September 2023; runner-up over 2m here (handicap debut) in July 2024, but all downhill since; soundly beaten when last seen three months ago; needs the added cheekpieces to spark a major revival; focus elsewhere.

7/1

10th

8

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Annie Agnew

10st 13lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Juvenile hurdle winner in 2023 has run well in defeat at times since; well beaten on return at Perth last time so will have to do a lot better.

20/1

Form: 01-404 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won going away when beating Cuban Cigar over C&D (soft; from 2lb lower) in April; reasonably solid since, even though he has some ground to make up on Enthused and Oslo from Uttoxeter (2m, Class 4, good; fourth); Brian Hughes rides for the first time, which is a positive.
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5th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Scots Poet

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Has progressed well with blinkers since his latest C&D win in April (good), scoring at Kelso and Perth (both over 2m on good) and finishing good second off a pound lower than today at Cartmel last month; chance.

5/1

2nd

1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Scots Poet

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home at Perth (2m, good) last month and has now won three times since April; unlucky to come to grief when back at Perth last week and remains of strong interest, albeit he was well beaten over C&D on his only previous start here.

3/1

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Scots Poet

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home over C&D (good) last month and has now won three of his last four; probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 5lb rise but must be considered in current mood.

4/1

Form: 3/74-8 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner (May 2022); has raced just once since fourth to Well Planted over C&D (Class 3, good; beaten over 11l) last August; entitled to strip fitter for that Uttoxeter comeback run, but will need to improve to be positively involved; stablemate of Annie Agnew.
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11th

7

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Cirque Royal

11st 5lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

C&D maiden winner (May 2022); has raced just once since fourth to Well Planted over C&D (Class 3, good; beaten over 11l) last August; entitled to strip fitter for that Uttoxeter comeback run, but will need to improve to be positively involved; stablemate of Annie Agnew.

10/1

8th

3

26th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:20 Uttoxeter

Cirque Royal

11st 10lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Northern Irish raider having his first outing since fourth at Perth (2m, good) last August; steps up in trip and any market move should be noted.

16/1

4th

1

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:30 Perth

Cirque Royal

12st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Came good with ready win in C&D maiden in May 2022 and followed up in Kelso novice later that month; made low-key seasonal debut in June but might have needed that outing and can't be ruled out; would probably prefer good ground but has won on good to soft.

8/1

25/1

Form: 65-439 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Headed close home (Castel Gandolfo third) in this race last year; doesn't arrive in anywhere near the same kind of form this time around after finishing tailed off (beaten 50l) over 2m4f here last month; easing mark isn't enough to make a viable threat.
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12th

15

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Well Planted

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins have come over hurdles, but his last three efforts in that sphere have been moderate; look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

5

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Well Planted

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of 12 over C&D 23 days ago; he needs to bounce back.

20/1

12th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Well Planted

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

Headed close home (Castel Gandolfo third) in this race last year; doesn't arrive in anywhere near the same kind of form this time around after finishing tailed off (beaten 50l) over 2m4f here last month; easing mark isn't enough to make a viable threat.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £555.50
Straight Forecast £364.04
Tricast £1946.44
Trifecta £1676.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Annie Agnew

SPOTLIGHT:

Kinbara Firstdraft

Telegraph:

Enthused

TOPSPEED:

Cuban Cigar

The Star:

King's Castle

D Express:

Oslo

The Times:

Castel Gandolfo

The Guardian:

Annie Agnew

Daily Mail:

Annie Agnew

Daily Mirror:

Annie Agnew

Daily Record:

Kinbara Firstdraft

The Sun:

Enthused

POSTDATA:

Cuban Cigar