September 26 / 15.37 Perth

15.37

Good

Perth Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Perth Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 083723 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has a race in him but now 0-12 and he couldn't finish the job off after looking the most likeliest winner last time at Kelso (2m2f, good), having hung late on; needs respecting despite those reservations.
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1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Heart Above

12st 0lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Dianne Sayer

Won twice here in 2025 (2m/2m5f; good/good to soft) but hasn't run up to form on his last three starts, last time over 2m6f; others stronger.

10/1

7th

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Heart Above

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual course winner (2m2f/2m5f) in the autumn; not in same form lately and untested over this far but back on a good mark and can't be ruled out.

10/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Heart Above

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Runner-up in this last year and he won two in a row at Kelso (2m2f/2m5f, good/good to soft) in the autumn; patchy form since but when pulled up at Kelso last time he was contesting the very competitive Morebattle Hurdle; drying ground will aid his cause and it will be no surprise if he runs well.

16/1

Form: 03/P-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Out of form on the Flat but has not had a lot of jumps racing and was a keeping-on 8l third at Bangor 20 days ago (2m, good); that run offers hope here.
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6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

11th

12

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Grifter

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has improved over hurdles this season, finishing third in a novice handicap at Bangor (2m, good) and second in a similar event at Perth (2m, good) last month; contender.

5/1

Form: 00-662

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-6 in Ireland but ran a positive first race for this yard over 2m4f here, for all that she didn't see which way the winner went; has to prove her worth over this shorter trip but good claims otherwise.
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5th

9

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Dual C&D scorer in first half of 2025; lightly raced since but she took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Hexham (2m) three weeks ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

6/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Won a Cartmel seller and two handicap hurdles (one over this C&D) last summer; may have needed the run when pulled up at Perth last week; bit to prove.

14/1

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Winds Of Winter

11st 9lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Progressed well after winning a Cartmel seller last May (2m1f, good to soft) with two wins and two seconds, one of them over this C&D, and went up 25lb; hasn't been out since being pulled up at Hexham in October; interesting if fully wound up after her winter break.

14/1

Form: 43-607

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Third in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle last September but not a lot to shout about in her three runs since; enough to prove.
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6th

12

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:35 Sligo

Chancer Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Bolted up when losing her maiden tag at the 18th attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan last month; 11lb higher but that was a first start in 273 days so there's a chance she'll come on for the run; one to consider.

5/1

1st

16

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 160y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Chancer Dancer

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Long-standing maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-17 when last seen at Downpatrick last October; well-handicapped on some of her old form but a revival is needed.

8/1

6th

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 65y

15:20 Downpatrick

Chancer Dancer

10st 6lb

J: Mr M E McCrory

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three in the race for Noel Kelly; encouraging run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse on Monday; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3455-

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
First and second in four Flat starts this summer, the latest over 1m6f; therefore in fair form and was beaten only 4l in her final handicap over hurdles (0-4 in this discipline); considered.
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4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

10

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities.

14/1

Form: 323/22 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden; back from a long absence with two seconds and a late mistake proved costly last time at Newton Abbot; chance.
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3

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

14:14 Fakenham

Call Blue

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

raced in fourth

10/1

7th

10

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Call Blue

10st 7lb

J: Mr Charlie Bell

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Runner-up twice in a row last August/September and she's well treated on that form; however, four lesser performances have followed and she's now 0-16; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

7th

10

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Call Blue

10st 7lb

J: Mr Charlie Bell

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Runner-up twice in a row last August/September and she's well treated on that form; however, four lesser performances have followed and she's now 0-16; needs a boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 959-0

Last run: 139 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m4f Flat winner this summer at a lowly level; nothing so far over hurdles, including a handicap.
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6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

1st

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

National Question

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour.

13/2

Form: 4/7556

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden on his fourth trainer; beaten nearly 20l over 2m4f here recently; claims aren't solid.
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5

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Burgundy Man

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

0-20 hurdles but made winning chasing debut over C&D (soft; 7-2, from 2lb lower) last October; well beaten on both subsequent starts, dropping out tamely once headed, finishing well behind Sir Carnegie over C&D three weeks ago; needs to rediscover a spark.

10/1

6th

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Burgundy Man

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: R Mike Smith

Made a winning debut over fences over C&D in October (soft); bit disappointing when returning from a break when well beaten at Kelso last time (2m5f, good) but should come on for the run.

15/2

5th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Burgundy Man

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

Running well in defeat over hurdles at Perth last June-September (good/soft) prior to winning on his chase debut there (3m, soft) in October; absent since but he's unexposed over fences and could have more to offer.

7/1

Form: 60-7

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m2f novice winner for Andrew Balding last year but well held since then under both codes; others have more going for them.
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9th

7

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:37 Perth

Brora Breeze

11st 1lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Adam Nicol

1m2f novice winner for Andrew Balding last year but well held since then under both codes; others have more going for them.

20/1

6th

2

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brora Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

Won a Chepstow novice (1m2f, good) for Andrew Balding a year ago, but has shown nothing since; cheekpieces given a go but enough to prove, not least stamina.

33/1

9th

6

(7)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:45 Hamilton

Brora Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Adam Nicol

1m2f, good-ground winner for Andrew Balding last September but she's done little in three runs for Rebecca Menzies and two for current yard.

50/1

Form: 33P7P-

Last run: 365 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has offered little in her three handicaps and she's hard to warm to.
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8th

3

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:15 Perth

Solway Staree

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Well beaten off a lowly handicap mark over C&D last month and now 0-11 over hurdles; can't be recommended.

66/1

8th

9

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Solway Staree

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in four handicaps towards end of last year (2m-2m3f) and struggled when back in action this month (2m4f); 8lb out of the weights here; look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: P74-77

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Once placed over hurdles but beaten about 15l in 2m/2m4f handicaps on either side of wind surgery; has to step up.
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11th

10

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:37 Perth

High Yield

10st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Once placed over hurdles but beaten about 15l in 2m/2m4f handicaps on either side of wind surgery; has to step up.

16/1

7th

7

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

High Yield

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Sara Ender

towards rear, midfield when pecked on landing 4 out, outpaced before 2 out

8/1

7th

10

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

High Yield

10st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Gave it a pretty good shot from the front before weakening into fourth here (2m2f, good) in September but is 0-8 over hurdles now and has fitness to prove after 251-day absence.

16/1

Form: PP4-60

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much for Ben Pauling last season and no better in handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces now added.
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6

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:37 Perth

Bingo Little

11st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Didn't show much for Ben Pauling last season and no better in handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces now added.

20/1

13th

14

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Bingo Little

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Modest form in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season; beaten near 17l on handicap/stable debut (2m, soft) on this month's reappearance; needs to step up considerably for this much longer trip.

20/1

6th

5

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Bingo Little

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Did not show a great deal in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season and was sold for £3,000 in May; could be considered only if lively in the betting before this stable/handicap debut.

7/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £28.07
Tricast £111.92

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Call Blue

SPOTLIGHT:

Winds Of Winter

The Times:

Purple Gown

D Express:

Burgundy Man

The Sun:

Winds Of Winter

POSTDATA:

Call Blue

WEST COUNTRY:

Call Blue

Telegraph:

Call Blue

The Guardian:

Call Blue

Daily Mail:

Call Blue

Daily Mirror:

Call Blue

The Star:

Call Blue

Daily Record:

Call Blue