May 16 / 16.20 Perth

16.20

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 83343-

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdle winner at up to 2m2f when trained in France; placed in 3-5 starts since joining current trainer and again has each-way claims.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Singapore Trip

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a hat-trick having won for today's rider at Wetherby in March (1m7f, good) and at Market Rasen in April (2m3f, good); has gone up 10lb, but these conditions suit and he could go well again.

3/1

1st

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Singapore Trip

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time hurdle winner who has returned to chasing in recent weeks and was a clearcut winner at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on his latest outing; features prominently in calculations.

11/2

1st

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Singapore Trip

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Somewhat similar to Zero Tolerance, being an exposed sort whose chase record is 0-8; the difference is that he's a five-time hurdles winner, most recently off 5lb higher at Wetherby (2m3f) in October; recent form suggests this drop in trip is worth exploring; interesting back here.

4/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1331- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won two soft-ground hurdle races at up to 2m4f last season, the latest being an improved 6l C&D success in a similar race; up 9lb since but there should be more to come from him; contender.
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10

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:07 Sandown

What A Johnny

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Unraced on heavy under rules; given wind surgery in September and has had three races since, creditable third on soft over 2m7f/3m on last two occasions and he passed four rivals in the closing stages at Cheltenham latest (finished just behind Idefix De Ciergues); tongue tied that day and now tries cheekpieces as well; they need to prompt a career best.

7/1

10

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:07 Sandown

What A Johnny

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

Unraced on heavy under rules; given wind surgery in September and has had three races since, creditable third on soft over 2m7f/3m on last two occasions and he passed four rivals in the closing stages at Cheltenham latest (finished just behind Idefix De Ciergues); tongue tied that day and now tries cheekpieces as well; they need to prompt a career best.

7/1

3rd

7

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

14:40 Cheltenham

What A Johnny

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Had wind surgery before penultimate start; due to have this tongue-tie first time at Market Rasen (near 3m, soft) five weeks ago but ran without it and was back to form in a close third of seven; in the mix.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 62132-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2m5f hurdle winner (good) at Ayr in March when 6lb lower; has improved both starts since, going close off a hold-up ride over C&D (soft) last month when St John's Road was close up in third; up 1lb; player.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Donso Star

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Consistent since her sole win (2m5f) and was a close third at Perth (2m4f) most recently; shapes as if she'll be suited by this new trip; solid.

4/1

3rd

2

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Donso Star

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

5/1

3rd

2

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Donso Star

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr (2m5f, good) last March and went close over this C&D (soft) last April; returned from absence with fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago and could build on that run; interesting.

5/1

Form: 00/PP- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m3f when with Gavin Cromwell; form tailed off for that trainer and he now has plenty to prove after failing to complete on his last two starts; tongue tied first time.
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Verdict Starting price

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Shantou Lucky

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win.

100/30

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Shantou Lucky

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time.

Evs

1st

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Shantou Lucky

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty.

8/15

Form: 49P83- D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Grade 1 chase winner when trained by Willie Mullins; dual hurdle winner at up to 2m4f since; best on a sound surface; mostly out of sorts in the past year but is slipping to a dangerous mark.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Voix Du Reve

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Grade 1 chase winner when trained by Willie Mullins; dual hurdle winner at up to 2m4f since; best on a sound surface; mostly out of sorts in the past year but is slipping to a dangerous mark.

16/1

5th

6

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Voix Du Reve

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Grade 1 chase winner when trained by Willie Mullins; dual hurdle winner at up to 2m4f since; best on a sound surface; mostly out of sorts in the past year but is slipping to a dangerous mark.

16/1

3rd

5

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Voix Du Reve

11st 6lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Won this last year and now 8lb lower; market check advised but this 12yo has been below par on his last few runs; needs to turn things around.

25/1

16/1

Form: P4184- CD

Last run: 168 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seven-time course winner at up to 3m (good or slower), the most recent win coming from this mark last September; none of those wins were when she was fresh but she has to be respected at this venue.
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10th

13

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

19:05 Perth

Pammi

10st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple C&D winner; fourth (beaten 16l, with Dailileo third) in this race last year, and it's fair to say that she's yet to really fire in 2024; weakened (eighth of ten) over C&D last time, which leaves her work to do with Diamond State.

16/1

8th

5

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Pammi

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple C&D scorer who also took this in 2021 and 2022; came in last on the Flat at Hamilton recently but she had shaped well when a C&D third last month so rates a player once more for yard among the winners.

7/2

7th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Pammi

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 43145-

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Two-time staying hurdle winner (good/heavy); disappointed at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on latest start and likely to find a few too good over this shorter trip.
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7

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Not Staying Long

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Confined to Catterick for her three runs over fences, winning two Class 5s before finishing second in a three-runner Class 3 handicap; has no apparent ground preferences but this is a rise in class for her.

10/1

7

17th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Not Staying Long

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Confined to Catterick for her three runs over fences, winning two Class 5s before finishing second in a three-runner Class 3 handicap; has no apparent ground preferences but this is a rise in class for her.

10/1

2nd

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Catterick

Not Staying Long

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

led

6/4

Form: 454P5-

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner (heavy) who has so far been unable to kick on over hurdles; slipping to a more competitive mark but plenty to prove.
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5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering.

6/1

3rd

10

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend.

8/1

Form: 143-9 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point winner; scored on rules debut at Market Rasen last June (2m4f, good); inconsistent since then on slower ground; trainer's string in good form and this one is not written off going back up to a more suitable trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 22373-

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed in 4-5 starts, including over C&D (soft) last month when on the heels of Donso Star; unexposed and likely to be in the mix again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

St Johns Road

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed in 4-5 starts, including over C&D (soft) last month when on the heels of Donso Star; unexposed and likely to be in the mix again.

13/2

8

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

St Johns Road

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed in 4-5 starts, including over C&D (soft) last month when on the heels of Donso Star; unexposed and likely to be in the mix again.

13/2

3rd

4

24th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:25 Perth

St Johns Road

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Unexposed mare; placed in two 2m novices but well beaten when stepped up to 2m3f on handicap debut last time (soft, jumped left on occasions); others look stronger.

8/1

Non-runners

Better Getalong, Wasdell Dundalk, Dalileo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £18.83
Tricast £62.01
Trifecta £75.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

What A Johnny

RP RATINGS:

Donso Star

TOPSPEED:

Singapore Trip

The Times:

St John's Road

POSTDATA:

What A Johnny

The Guardian:

What A Johnny

Daily Mail:

What A Johnny

The Sun:

What A Johnny

The Star:

What A Johnny

D Express:

Donso Star

Daily Mirror:

Donso Star

Daily Record:

Donso Star

Telegraph:

Singapore Trip