August 19 / 14.45 Perth

14.45

Good

SPM Scotland Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 4f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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SPM Scotland Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84

Form: 4-3211 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Had Champ De Gane 13l behind when second to the prolific Al Zaraqaan (has won next three) at Cartmel in May, and has scored twice at Uttoxeter himself since (heavy, good), enjoying chasing the leader each time; still not entirely foot-perfect, but case strong despite another 4lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

A Different Kind

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Without a win since scoring over fences in September 2023 and he was 2-7 favourite on that occasion; however, hasn't had a lot of racing since and produced three fair runs during winter off his lower hurdle mark; last run was a backward step but he's no forlorn hope with cheekpieces added.

8/1

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

A Different Kind

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Hasn't won since scoring over fences here in September 2023 (2m4f, soft; 2-7 favourite); decent run after a wind op when second to a subsequent winner in a 2m handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; chance on that form.

10/1

2nd

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

A Different Kind

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

9yo who has returned from a long absence this season and hasn't recaptured his considerable 2023 promise, but he ran well when third off his reduced mark at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last month; has had wind surgery since and he could be in the mix.

12/1

Form: 62-322 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has set or equalled peak RPRs over both hurdles and fences in 2m4f Perth contests latterly, albeit his C&D chase second off this mark in July (good) featured jumping errors and a refusal to settle; weighted to reverse Cartmel form with A Different Kind, though 0-16 record is offputting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Champ De Gane

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Returned from long absence with quite encouraging hurdle run in May and ran well for a long way over C&D (good; race in which Salamanca Bay fell) last month; finished rather weakly on both occasions but might last longer if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today.

7/1

5th

5

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Perth

Champ De Gane

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Longstanding maiden but has form figures of 222 at Perth (fences/hurdles); runner-up eight times in total; could go well with Kelso reappearance under his belt.

8/1

Form: P64-22 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Easily dealt with by A Different Kind at Uttoxeter latest (2m4f, heavy), having ensured a solid test over a trip at the bottom end of his range; could do with jumping a bit better if he's to make the 11lb swing count, though the new headgear combination may help in that regard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:45 Perth

Silver Sheen

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Easily dealt with by A Different Kind at Uttoxeter latest (2m4f, heavy), having ensured a solid test over a trip at the bottom end of his range; could do with jumping a bit better if he's to make the 11lb swing count, though the new headgear combination may help in that regard.

3/1

2nd

2

11th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

17:35 Uttoxeter

Silver Sheen

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

led

7/4

2nd

3

15th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:50 Worcester

Silver Sheen

11st 1lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won three times over hurdles for Jessica Harrington including the 2020 Pertemps Qualifier at Warwick (3m, soft); not so good in three runs over fences, the latest on second outing for this yard at Leicester in December (2m4f, good); has since had wind surgery and now tried in a tongue tie.

4/1

Form: 5662-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Luckless second in a Punchestown hurdle series final in April, but strike-rate is basically disappointing for one of his ability and includes a 0-7 return over fences; drop back to 2m4f is a plus, at least.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Bread And Butter

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Cynthia Woods

Veteran who has been out of sorts for a while now and he's looking sharply regressive.

14/1

5th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Bread And Butter

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Cynthia Woods

Five-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m5f) but his last success was 16 months ago and this veteran has been out of sorts in his last four runs; opposable.

40/1

8th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Bread And Butter

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Cynthia Woods

Five-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m5f) but his last success was 16 months ago and this veteran has been out of sorts in his last three runs; opposable.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.70
Straight Forecast £4.20
Trifecta £6.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A Different Kind

Daily Mail:

Champ De Gane

POSTDATA:

Silver Sheen

RP RATINGS:

A Different Kind

TOPSPEED:

A Different Kind

The Times:

A Different Kind

The Guardian:

A Different Kind

Daily Mirror:

A Different Kind

The Sun:

A Different Kind

The Star:

A Different Kind

D Express:

Champ De Gane

Daily Record:

Champ De Gane

WEST COUNTRY:

Silver Sheen

Telegraph:

Silver Sheen