September 25 / 15.03 Perth

15.03

Good

Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow David Whitaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13202.5
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow David Whitaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 414-14 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Career-best performance when coming from behind to win going away at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July but managed only fourth when back there last month and has more on his plate in this higher grade.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 8y

Class 1

13:30 Ascot

Hidden Depths

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, ridden and went second just after last, kept on

50/1

2nd

5

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 8y

Class 1

13:30 Ascot

Hidden Depths

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, ridden and went second just after last, kept on

50/1

5th

11

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Hidden Depths

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, midfield 10th, outpaced from 2 out, stayed on run-in

12/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-PP11 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Suffered alarming dip in form in the spring but bounced back to win twice on good ground during the summer (3m2f/2m7f), and is now 8-16 over fences; doesn't often run on right-handed tracks but remains on a good mark after latest 3lb rise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:05 Doncaster

Kinondo Kwetu

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

He won two in a row in the summer (3m2f/2m7f, good) but was pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October and soundly beaten in the Rehearsal at Newcastle (2m7f, good) last time; needs to bounce back.

25/1

Form: 4251F- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Opened chasing account and took form to whole new level when upped to 3m7f and fitted with a visor at Musselburgh (good to soft) in February, winning valuable Edinburgh National easily by 21l; absent since mid-race fall in Scottish National in April and now drops back in trip but could easily improve again as a stayer this season.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Inis Oirr

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exploited much-reduced mark over C&D (good) in April and finished second over C&D on both subsequent appearances (good to soft/good) but is no longer the force of old and others in this field have more appealing profiles.

6/1

2nd

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Generally disappointing since winning valuable marathon in February 2024 but won off much-reduced mark over C&D (good) in April and also ran well when second behind a progressive rival here last month; considered.

9/2

2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

Form: 9-7361 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Completed C&D hat-trick when landing this prize in 2023 and was back in peak form here 16 days ago, winning a shade cosily by half a length; recent 3lb rise is not excessive; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Lisa Harrison

Four-time C&D winner; returned from break with two low-key runs this spring (hurdle/chase) but may have been aided by refitted cheekpieces when running big race in defeat here (2m4f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but still on a good mark and this return to 3m is sure to suit.

11/2

2nd

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

12st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who has won six chases, three over C&D on good/heavy, all in September; has shaped as though needing the race when below par in two runs this year (first was over hurdles); could go well.

3/1

4th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who gained four of his six chase wins over C&D and is versatile regarding ground; well beaten when 50-1 for 2m4f hurdle here last month, after a layoff, but that was also the case before he bounced back to form and finished second in this race a year ago; can't be ignored.

12/1

Form: 4-1139 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
In career-best form in spring/summer, winning twice over C&D (good to soft/good to firm) before very creditable third in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m6f, good); last month's trip to Galway did not pay dividends but he remains very much of interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Statuario

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Gained all seven chase wins at the track, the latest a dead-heat over this trip in April (good ground); on fairly tough mark now but last month's Perth Gold Cup fourth was respectable and he probably won't be far away.

4/1

4th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:27 Perth

Statuario

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Seeking a hat-trick in this race and on the back of a seventh course success in April when he dead-heated over this trip; not handicapped out of it after just a 3lb rise, for all that he's never defied this high a mark in the past.

13/2

1st

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Statuario

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Six-time course winner who was runner-up in this race last year (good to soft); has since gained two C&D wins on good ground, latest in September; has plenty going for him; leading contender.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £17.88
Trifecta £87.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Wasdell Dundalk

RP RATINGS:

Kinondo Kwetu

The Star:

Inis Oirr

POSTDATA:

Hidden Depths

Telegraph:

Kinondo Kwetu

Daily Mirror:

Wasdell Dundalk

Daily Record:

Wasdell Dundalk

The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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