September 27 / 14.55 Perth

14.55

Soft

Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Lord Mansfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2241P-

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Found Grade 1 novice far too hot at Aintree festival in April but won Warwick maiden (2m, soft) in good style in March and is back in much calmer waters for this handicap debut; proven over 2m4f; must be considered.
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7th

12

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Uncle Bert

11st 6lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

1-6 over fences, the success at Aintree (2m4f) on seasonal debut; seemed a non-stayer in the Welsh National before eventually falling, then ran below form at Cheltenham (2m4f); return to this venue may have a positive effect but he ideally needs assistance from the weather, having gained all wins on soft ground.

20/1

7th

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:15 Cheltenham

Uncle Bert

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Made much of the running when winning in dominant style at Aintree (2m4f, soft) in December; beaten when falling late on in the Welsh National three weeks later, lack of stamina a possible factor; back to a more suitable trip here but now off a career-high mark and others appeal more.

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5-2243 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Still 8lb higher than when winning at Wetherby (2m5f, good to soft) in April but has remained in good form since, most recently when placed at Hexham (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; likely to give this another good shot.
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2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won four on the bounce here last summer (2m6f-3m1f; soft/good) but has looked a little out of sorts this season, for all that he shaped a bit better last time after further wind surgery.

14/1

5th

11

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

City Derby

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft); lurks on a good mark but looked out of sorts here on both appearances this season and needs recent wind op to have made a difference; tongue-tie refitted.

16/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft), including this race a year ago; needs to rebound from a disappointing run here (3m1f) last month but is back on a workable mark and can't be ruled out.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 7043-5 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on old form but became rather disappointing last season and has been off since moderate fifth over C&D in May; needs 132-day break to have done her good.
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7th

4

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Aurora Thunder

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 8th

8/1

3rd

10

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

13:50 Ayr

Aurora Thunder

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

9yo whose form has gone the wrong way and she needs to produce more than she's managed the last twice; however, she's dropped to a dangerous mark and has plenty of good form at Ayr; not written off.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-2495

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Below form when tried in cheekpieces last month but quickly back on track with keeping-on fifth at Hexham (2m4f, good; behind City Derby) three weeks ago; versatile regarding ground and recent 2lb drop helps; no surprise if he features.
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1st

2

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

12:05 Catterick

Onward Route

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in rear, steady headway on outer from 8th, not fluent last (usual 2 out), ridden and stayed on run-in, led towards finish, won going away

12/1

4th

3

27th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:55 Perth

Onward Route

11st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Below form when tried in cheekpieces last month but quickly back on track with keeping-on fifth at Hexham (2m4f, good; behind City Derby) three weeks ago; versatile regarding ground and recent 2lb drop helps; no surprise if he features.

10/1

Form: /07-33

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any further progress since winning 15-runner Downpatrick handicap (2m3f, good) in March and still needs to prove he's fully effective on soft ground but was placed on his last two appearances (2m7f/2m4f) and his trainer has a very good strike-rate in Britain.
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6th

7

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Andys Flame

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ran only twice in 2025, won at Kelso on the first occasion, poor at Cartmel on the second; suited by good ground; may need the run.

10/1

4th

4

27th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:43 Cartmel

Andys Flame

11st 10lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: John C McConnell

His fifth at Cheltenham in October (2m4f, good) reads well and he responded well for pressure to lead late on at Kelso when last seen in early April (2m4f, good); that was after an even longer break; respected off 3lb higher, though good ground seems ideal for him.

5/1

1st

4

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

Andys Flame

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: John C McConnell

1-18 overall but it's still early days over fences and his fifth at Cheltenham in October (2m4f, good) reads well, with that race won by Topham runner-up Lisnamult Lad; respected back on good ground after a break with cheekpieces refitted.

6/1

Form: P42234 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for current stable but was placed three times in a row over 3m here this summer (good-soft) and stayed on for fourth over 2m here 16 days ago, so it's reasonable to expect another good effort over today's trip.
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7th

12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Dalileo

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Record of 4-56, latest win coming off this mark over 3m here last July (good) on second run after a break; hasn't been out since November; should come on for the run.

20/1

Form: 3-2332 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but has made the frame here five consecutive times since April, the last twice for new stable in C&D handicaps; raised 4lb for her close second 16 days ago but and moves up from Class 5 today but at least that recent run proved she handles soft ground.
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1

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Beauty To Behold

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Irish point winner but he's 0-10 over hurdles and has finished tailed off at Perth (2m4f/2m) in last two runs; went close off this mark three runs back but he needs a major revival on this switch to chasing; all runs have been on good or slower.

8/1

9th

2

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:50 Perth

Beauty To Behold

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Perth regular (form figures 323327); narrowly beaten over 2m4f (soft) here last September but fluffed her lines next time (trainer was unable to offer an explanation); runner-up in this race last year, so no major surprise if she bounces back to form after a 232-day absence.

13/2

9th

2

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:50 Perth

Beauty To Behold

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Perth regular (form figures 323327); narrowly beaten over 2m4f (soft) here last September but fluffed her lines next time (trainer was unable to offer an explanation); runner-up in this race last year, so no major surprise if she bounces back to form after a 232-day absence.

13/2

Form: 5622-2 BF

Last run: 133 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but was second twice over C&D in the spring; reeled in only in last few strides after kicking clear off home turn on latter occasion (front pair well clear) and only 1lb higher today; handles soft ground; strong claims if still in same form after four-month break.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £17.86
Tricast £144.47
Trifecta £153.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Sanosuke

POSTDATA:

Beauty To Behold

Telegraph:

Andys Flame

SPOTLIGHT:

Uncle Bert

RP RATINGS:

Onward Route

WEST COUNTRY:

Uncle Bert

The Times:

Beauty To Behold

The Star:

Beauty To Behold

Daily Mail:

Andys Flame

Daily Record:

Andys Flame

The Guardian:

Sanosuke

D Express:

Sanosuke

Daily Mirror:

Sanosuke

The Sun:

Sanosuke