May 18 / 17.06 Perth

17.06

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Navy Strength Cannonball Gin Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 4f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Edinburgh Navy Strength Cannonball Gin Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: /4142- CD BF

Last run: 253 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when scoring over C&D (first chase run for current trainer) last July and he ended last year with a fair second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); returns from 253 days off but he remains feasibly treated and needs a close look.
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4

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Friary Rock

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: L J Morgan

Four-time chaser winner; out of form when last in action last spring but resumes on a workable mark and with trip/ground suitable; market may guide.

12/1

4

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Friary Rock

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: L J Morgan

Four-time chaser winner; out of form when last in action last spring but resumes on a workable mark and with trip/ground suitable; market may guide.

12/1

5th

6

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

15:28 Market Rasen

Friary Rock

11st 2lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

All wins on good/good to soft (2m-2m5f); won at Musselburgh in November (2m); pulled up on soft ground in January but posted a better effort back on a more suitable surface when third to a 20l winner here (2m5f, good) this month after a four-month break; should be all the sharper for that and he's back on a good mark; each-way claims.

7/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 37412- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Eight-time chase winner who won this race (good to soft) last year; returned to form when making all at Wetherby (1m7f) last month and he backed that up with a creditable second in a Class 3 event here (2m); takes a big drop back in grade and another bold is expected back up in trip.
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5th

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Sword Of Fate

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Leonard Kerr

Veteran who gained four of his 14 wins here (one over C&D); ran much better than eventual 22l defeat might suggest on slower-than-ideal ground at Cartmel (2m1f good to soft) a fortnight ago; worth a second look here, even from 4lb out of the weights.

16/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:40 Cartmel

Sword Of Fate

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Leonard Kerr

Veteran who has won 14 races in his career including three over C&D; 13lb below his last winning mark but his efforts since last autumn leave plenty to be desired.

20/1

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:10 Cartmel

Sword Of Fate

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Leonard Kerr

Veteran with three C&D wins and seven other chase victories on his CV; lurks on a dangerous mark but has been out of form this spring (cheekpieces added last time) and the ground may turn against him today.

20/1

Form: 52432- D

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been gained at Musselburgh (2m/2m4f) and latest was 14 months ago but he's well treated on that form and was a good front-running second at Market Rasen on his return in March; looks interesting if he can back that up and he's versatile ground-wise; yard also runs Spark Of Madness.
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7

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Izzys Champion

10st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

10yo whose losing run goes back 12 races to March 2022, and pulled up here last month; however, he may have needed that first run since last August and all three wins have come here; not ruled out off reduced mark.

8/1

0

7

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:05 Musselburgh

Izzys Champion

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

in touch with leaders in centre of group, not fluent 5th

13/2

3rd

6

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Izzys Champion

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Gained all three wins at Musselburgh but his C&D third in May was a fairly good effort and he also ran quite well at Market Rasen in June; slightly out of the weights today but won't mind what the weather does; likely contender.

3/1

Form: 44144- C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 over fences with his narrow win off 1lb lower at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in November; respectable fourth at Ayr next time and he shaped as though he needed the run at Haydock on his return last month; still has potential in this sphere and he's respected on this drop back in grade.
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5th

4

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Perth

Spark Of Madness

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Two fair efforts since being stepped up to 3m on last two starts, last time finishing nearly 8l fourth over C&D to stable companion Castletown (6lb worse off); each-way chance.

5/1

4th

2

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Spark Of Madness

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Russell

Chase wins over 2m here and 2m4f at Newcastle; this longer trip wasn't an issue when runner-up at Hexham (good) a month ago and he may have more to offer as a stayer.

4/1

2nd

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

15:30 Hexham

Spark Of Madness

11st 8lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Collected two small-field chase wins last season, the latter off today's mark at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in November; comes here after respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; a possible if suited by today's step up in trip.

7/1

Form: 0P90P-

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Some early promise over hurdles but she's struggled in handicaps in that sphere and was pulled up at Down Royal (2m4f) in March; has not been with Gordon Elliott for long and this return to quicker ground could help but she needs a major revival on this switch to fences.
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1st

6

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:35 Perth

Mrs Paisley

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Safely held in handicap hurdles (2m4f-2m6f) on first three starts for Gordon Elliott but wasn't beaten far when fifth here (2m4f, good) on recent chasing debut and might build on that performance now back over hurdles and tried over 3m.

5/1

5th

5

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

17:06 Perth

Mrs Paisley

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Some early promise over hurdles but she's struggled in handicaps in that sphere and was pulled up at Down Royal (2m4f) in March; has not been with Gordon Elliott for long and this return to quicker ground could help but she needs a major revival on this switch to fences.

8/1

4

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:30 Down Royal

Mrs Paisley

11st 8lb

J: Mr James Robottom

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear of midfield

7/1

Form: 1235P- CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won C&D handicap (good) last September but her form cooled during the winter and she was pulled up at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) on her return last month; chase record now stands at 1-9 and she needs to turn things around; cheekpieces added.
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6th

9

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

17:06 Perth

Shanbally Rose

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Won C&D handicap (good) last September but her form cooled during the winter and she was pulled up at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) on her return last month; chase record now stands at 1-9 and she needs to turn things around; cheekpieces added.

25/1

9

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Shanbally Rose

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Won a handicap at Perth (2m4f, good) last September and she went very close at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) next time but her form has cooled in last two runs; chase record now stands at 1-8 and she needs to get back near her best after a break.

12/1

5th

9

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:10 Musselburgh

Shanbally Rose

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Has taken well to chasing, winning at Perth in September (2m4f, good) and creditable runs both starts since; a contender.

5/1

Form: 47P97- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row over fences (2m1f/2m4f) towards the end on 2021 but he's drawn a blank since; on reduced mark and wasn't beaten far at Kelso last month but he has a very mixed record in last six starts and others are more convincing.
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4

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

17:06 Perth

Broadway Joe

11st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won three in a row over fences (2m1f/2m4f) towards the end on 2021 but he's drawn a blank since; on reduced mark and wasn't beaten far at Kelso last month but he has a very mixed record in last six starts and others are more convincing.

12/1

7th

5

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Broadway Joe

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent on outer

12/1

9th

4

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Carlisle

Broadway Joe

10st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Admirably consistent for vast majority of last season and has dropped below his last winning mark; reappeared with good third at Kelso last November but has struggled on his three starts since and a revival is needed.

16/1

Form: 8/0-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in his three hurdle runs, including at Hexham (2m, good to soft) 12 days ago, but he was an easy winner of an Irish point in March; looks a possible back up in trip on his handicap/chase debut and he needs watching in market.
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7

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 19y

Class 5

14:42 Carlisle

One For Dan

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won a point-to-point in Ireland in March 2023 but struggled back under rules subsequently last year, and returns from an absence today.

16/1

7

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 19y

Class 5

14:42 Carlisle

One For Dan

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won a point-to-point in Ireland in March 2023 but struggled back under rules subsequently last year, and returns from an absence today.

16/1

0

5

13th Dec 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:45 Hexham

One For Dan

10st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Point winner who is lightly raced and is one to watch in the betting on his second run back from a break; however, he was well beaten at 28-1 at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last time on his chase and handicap debut, and needs to leave that performance well behind.

16/1

Form: S8451-

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but he made it third-time lucky over fences when coming from off the pace to land a 14-runner handicap at Kelso (2m5f, good; 11-2) last month; that was in a tight finish but he's only 3lb higher here and is open to more progress; big player.
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10

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Azof Des Mottes

11st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Both wins over fences, the most recent at Ayr (3m, soft; 14-1) in November; pulled up twice since, with no obvious explanation; reverts to hurdles for the first time since November 2022 seeking a much needed revival.

16/1

11

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Azof Des Mottes

10st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Lightly raced since chase win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in spring 2023; little promise in two outings in May; enough to prove.

20/1

Non-runners

One For Dan, Azof Des Mottes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.80
Straight Forecast £25.51
Tricast £87.00
Trifecta £75.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Friary Rock

RP RATINGS:

Broadway Joe

SPOTLIGHT:

Sword Of Fate

The Sun:

Azof Des Mottes

The Star:

Spark Of Madness

The Guardian:

Izzy's Champion

Daily Record:

Azof Des Mottes

The Times:

Friary Rock

Telegraph:

Friary Rock

POSTDATA:

Broadway Joe

D Express:

Broadway Joe

Daily Mail:

Sword Of Fate

Daily Mirror:

Sword Of Fate