April 28 / 17.00 Perth

17.00

Good To Soft

Heidsieck Monopole Party Has Started Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Heidsieck Monopole Party Has Started Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-5536

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden; claims on his Market Rasen third (final start for Richard Newland) and wasn't beaten too far on stable debut this month (3m1f) at Carlisle; tends to race freely so hood could help; not ruled out.
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2nd

3

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

15:05 Perth

Haribo Collonges

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Patrick Neville

prominent, hit and outpaced 5 out, rallied and went second 4 out, outpaced and no chance with winner after 3 out

12/1

3rd

1

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:50 Perth

Haribo Collonges

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Patrick Neville

Won off a reduced mark over C&D (soft) in April when in a new headgear combination (tongue-tie/hood) that was retained when he finished third off this 7lb higher mark the following month (good); just the tongue-tie worn this time but he has had wind surgery and this mark might yet be okay.

11/4

3rd

4

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Haribo Collonges

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Made his breakthrough at the eighth attempt when scoring off a reduced mark over C&D (soft; first-time hood) three weeks ago; 7lb higher here but he pulled clear with the runner-up last time and his confidence should be boosted after that success; respected.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 357562

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed four times over hurdles but hasn't been competitive in handicaps and was beaten 24l when runner-up last month; tongue-strap will have to offer some help if he's to figure.
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7th

3

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

17:45 Cartmel

Sanosuke

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: N W Alexander

raced lazily, prominent when slow jump 1st

14/1

7th

3

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

17:45 Cartmel

Sanosuke

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: N W Alexander

raced lazily, prominent when slow jump 1st

14/1

7th

1

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Sanosuke

12st 0lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Musselburgh winner off 5lb lower in November and fair efforts since; could go well but has his quirks (refused to line up and was withdrawn at Musselburgh last time).

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3P95P1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Didn't have much to show for first five starts over hurdles but recorded an unlikely success at Southwell this month, coming from a long way off the pace to score readily; up 7lb and hard to discount now he's found form.
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4th

6

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

The Bandit

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

No improvement since winning at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in April on third handicap start; kept plugging away last time at Fakenham (2m4f, good) but was only fifth of seven runners.

8/1

5th

5

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Fakenham

The Bandit

10st 8lb

J: Ms Laura Ward

T: Neil King

Won at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in April on third handicap start; of interest on that form but he's failed to replicate it the next twice.

12/1

10th

11

6th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Uttoxeter

The Bandit

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 234505

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden; not beaten far at Ayr last month, after wind surgery; 3lb lower but likely to need another step forward to beat a few of these.
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8th

15

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Ginger Pointe

10st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Danny Brooke

midfield

9/1

8th

15

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Ginger Pointe

10st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Danny Brooke

midfield

9/1

5th

9

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:00 Sedgefield

Ginger Pointe

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Danny Brooke

Scored over fences on stable debut in August and has remained in good form since (albeit suffered early mishap last time); likely to give another good account off his lower hurdle mark here.

10/1

Form: 261146 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has benefited from cheekpieces and forcing tactics in winning at Musselburgh and Ayr this year; unable to lead at the latter track latest and ran modestly; down in class and lively claims if bouncing back.
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16

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Euchan Falls

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

0-18 over fences and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent; 10lb out of the handicap today and hard to fancy.

50/1

7th

11

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Euchan Falls

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

0-19 over fences; ended a sequence failing to finish when a well-beaten fourth on first run back after a wind op at Ayr last time (3m, soft); 9lb out of the handicap and plenty to prove.

25/1

4th

6

6th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:53 Ayr

Euchan Falls

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over hurdles here back in 2023 but he remains winless over fences and was tongue tied when pulled up over C&D in January; needs a subsequent wind operation to spark major improvement.

25/1

Form: 425224

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when behind Balranald at Carlisle this month, on return to hurdling; that took his record under rules to 0-22 and, although able to race off 6lb lower, makes limited appeal for win purposes.
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4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Record of 2-17 around Hexham includes one C&D chase win two years ago (good); hasn't hit the line strongly on any of his three most recent visits, losing second to Killybegs Jet Lady in the middle one of these, and surprising if nothing is going better at the end here.

10/1

4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Veteran without a win since November 2024 but showed there was still fire in the tank when third over C&D 17 days ago; younger rivals may have his measure here, however.

12/1

3rd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Has won four chases, including over C&D in May 2024 (good); best recent form has been at Musselburgh and he was below par over C&D last time (good).

14/1

Form: 46P707

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden under rules and unplaced in all six starts for this yard; up there for a long way at Wetherby latest (3m, first time in cheekpieces) but not a convincing profile overall.
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6th

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

17:00 Catterick

Velasco

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Three wins in early part of last year, including quite valuable final of this Brindisi Breeze series at Musselburgh (3m, soft); back on a good mark now but has largely been disappointing this season and needs to up his game.

25/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

5th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

Form: 475804

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Irish winner last July; not beaten far on first two starts for this yard but two heavy defeats at Ayr more recently; down in class but needs to leave those latest efforts well behind.
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1st

5

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

pressed leader, led 4 out, ridden and faced challenge from 2 out, clear with one other inside final 110yds, kept on well

6/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

Form: 469

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three hurdle starts but beaten less than 20l each time; pedigree suggests this trip will suit as he steps into handicap company; no shock if he was much more competitive and market watch required.
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2nd

2

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Uttoxeter

Pats Dream

11st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

held up in rear

15/8

2nd

2

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Uttoxeter

Pats Dream

11st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

held up in rear

15/8

1st

5

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Market Rasen

Pats Dream

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made it fourth-time lucky over fences when justifying favouritism on stable/seasonal debut at Ayr (2m5f, good) 25 days ago; up 7lb for that narrow win but he showed a good attitude to hold off the runner-up and this step back up in trip should be fine; key player.

7/4

Form: 9987P6

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden; pulled up on British debut in January and beaten a fair way behind Euchan Falls at Musselburgh the following month.
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5th

9

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle

Nights Of Doyen

10st 8lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Kate Leckenby

Unplaced all starts, the latest three in Britain; first-time blinkers need to effect major improvement; down in trip.

33/1

10th

10

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Nights Of Doyen

10st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Kate Leckenby

Maiden; pulled up on British debut in January and beaten a fair way behind Euchan Falls at Musselburgh the following month.

33/1

6th

2

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Nights Of Doyen

11st 7lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Kate Leckenby

prominent

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-1657

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
All three wins at Market Rasen (has run well elsewhere) but was tailed off at the Lincolnshire track this month; down 4lb and Brian Hughes takes the ride but unplaced in all handicaps and better needed.
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4th

3

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Rory And Me

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

pressed leader, not fluent and lost ground 5th

4/1

2nd

2

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:20 Market Rasen

Rory And Me

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

All three wins here, two in bumpers and a maiden hurdle (2m2f+) a year ago; best effort since when close fourth over C&D last month (in cheekpieces for first time, behind Magna Moralia) and each-way hopes.

7/1

4th

4

22nd May 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:45 Market Rasen

Rory And Me

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, pushed along and lost position last (usual 3 out)

3/1

Form: 5P10U

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Shock winner of a Musselburgh maiden event last November but that form is suspect and she's shown little either side of the success.
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4

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Silver Vision

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent, pushed along and pressed leader 2 out, going okay when fell last

5/1

5th

4

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:35 Sedgefield

Silver Vision

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader briefly 3rd

9/2

Form: -55892 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best effort for a long time when narrowly beaten at Carlisle this month (tongue-strap back on, retained); that took his record over hurdles to 0-21 but might have prospects and yard among the winners.
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11th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Balranald

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Won twice last season but has a modest overall strike-rate and has been below par of late; 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

Form: -05623

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden; steadily improving and only collared near the finish when third at Carlisle last month; tongue-strap worn then is retained and strong candidate off 2lb higher, with Sean Bowen booked.
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7th

9

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:10 Ayr

Eden Mill

10st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

in touch with leaders

7/1

7th

9

11th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:10 Ayr

Eden Mill

10st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Sole win came at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November 2023 off 3lb lower mark; pulled up when last seen in March last year but wind surgery and the subsequent break may have helped.

7/1

Non-runners

Rory And Me, Balranald

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.50
Straight Forecast £43.89
Tricast £279.00
Trifecta £213.10

Selections

D Express:

Haribo Collonges

RP Ratings:

Sanosuke

The Times:

Ginger Pointe

Telegraph:

Minella Youngy

Daily Mail:

Pats Dream

The Guardian:

Eden Mill

SPOTLIGHT:

Euchan Falls

POSTDATA:

Balranald

The Sun:

Haribo Collonges

The Star:

Haribo Collonges

Daily Record:

Haribo Collonges

TOPSPEED:

Sanosuke

Daily Mirror:

Sanosuke