May 16 / 16.50 Perth

16.50

Good To Soft

Edinburgh Cannonball Handicap Chase

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 957-

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three novice hurdles at around 2m4f; workable mark for his chase debut and related to several chase winners; may be able to do better but has that to prove; hood now accompanies tongue-tie.
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1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Imperial Rule

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Led close home to cause 25-1 surprise over C&D (good) in May, form that has been very well advertised by the placed horses (one was Kingofthegame) since; not in same form over hurdles last month but still strongly considered; wears first-time cheekpieces.

5/1

5th

5

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Imperial Rule

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

This track (2m5f, good) last month saw him land his fourth race over fences, following a short break; resumes over hurdles where he is 10lb lower but yet to make the frame in this sphere; claims if he can transfer his chase form.

8/1

1st

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Imperial Rule

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Triple scorer over just shy of this trip during 2024 (good and good to soft), and now back below his last winning mark; needs forgiving a pair of weakening efforts around Sedgefield most recently, however.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0345-9 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner, including twice over C&D; recent efforts, including here (2m, soft) on his penultimate start, leave him a fair bit to prove.
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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: P424P-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.
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3rd

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Claret Dabbler

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.

16/1

3rd

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Claret Dabbler

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.

16/1

13

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Claret Dabbler

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Best effort this season when second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; only a modest fourth in lower grade since, taking record to 0-16; others have stronger claims.

14/1

Form: 77826- BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
2m hurdle winner (good); took a step back in the right direction when 3l second in a Musselburgh chase (2m4f, soft; first-time tongue-tie and visor) two starts ago; well below that level when favourite at Kelso (2m1f, soft) latest; hard to predict.
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3rd

2

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

16:12 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Only one win from 18 runs over fences but he tends to run his race and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par when third off this mark over C&D last month and now wears a refitted tongue-tie; could quickly return to form.

7/4

3rd

3

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

19:50 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Won this race for Alison Thorpe a year ago (good ground; visored) and returned from layoff with close second for new stable at Southwell (3m, good; first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago; strong claims.

6/4

2nd

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Limerick Leader

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

In good form for Alison Thorpe in early part of last season, notably when winning at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); yet fully to convince stamina-wise at around 3m and has fitness to prove on this stable debut (same owners) but Sean Bowen (who has won on him before) is booked; swaps visor for first-time blinkers.

7/2

Form: 36P26-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Triple chase winner at around 2m1f; 2lb lower than the most recent of those wins, at Sedgefield (soft) last November; well below that level since, albeit finishing second at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in March; bit to prove over this far; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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5th

7

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Perth

Contre Ordre

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, left in second 1st, not fluent 4 out, lost position gradually after 2 out, weakening when hit last

7/1

3rd

7

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Contre Ordre

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-French 6yo who came good for Micky Hammond at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in November; has very mixed record since but is 4lb lower now and didn't run badly when fifth (behind Sword Of Fate) in first-time blinkers at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month.

8/1

Form: 54243- BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability at up to 2m7f over hurdles; had only two handicap starts in that sphere and now switches to chasing with potential; interesting.
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4th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Wal Bucks

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Easily made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Kelso (3m2f, heavy) last month and again ran well when fourth of five at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft) since; looked at home over 3m6f earlier in the season; chance.

4/1

4th

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

14:45 Haydock

Wal Bucks

10st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Course scorer who resumed winning ways (in a first-time visor) in 3m2f Kelso handicap chase 20 days ago, making all and pulling right away from last as runner-up tired badly; up just 4lb here so big shout with headgear again sported.

5/4

1st

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

16:10 Kelso

Wal Bucks

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

He's run well in defeat on his last two starts, finishing fourth of nine at Newcastle (3m6f, good to soft) in November and second of 14 at Ayr (3m, soft) last time; he may well be in the mix in a first-time visor.

4/1

Form: 02PPP- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual 2m4f hurdle winner (all on good); 7lb lower than when a close second over hurdles at Hexham last September but badly out of sorts in both disciplines since.
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12

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Fennas Loss

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Stephen Allen

Might be glad to see the back of fences but it's been a long time since he showed his true form over hurdles.

50/1

7

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Worcester

Fennas Loss

10st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Stephen Allen

Started off for current stable with three heavy defeats over hurdles last summer (2m-2m4f) and was again well beaten when reappearing in a recent 2m chase here; big leap of faith required to support him.

33/1

4

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:40 Worcester

Fennas Loss

11st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Stephen Allen

Started off for current stable with three heavy defeats over hurdles last summer; reverts to chasing after 284-day absence; big leap of faith required to support him.

25/1

Form: 87342- D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
2m6f hurdle winner who has a 2m4f chase win to his name; slipped in the handicap last season; arrested the slump when supported and keeping on to be 1l second at Kelso (2m5f, soft) last month; back up 2lb but he's a player if holding that form.
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6th

10

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Grand Voyage

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

9/1

3rd

12

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Grand Voyage

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Stuart Coltherd

Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions.

33/1

Form: 32/09-

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred.
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9th

9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Fourth Of July

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred.

20/1

9th

9

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Fourth Of July

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: R Mike Smith

Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred.

20/1

9th

8

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:20 Perth

Fourth Of July

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

14-race maiden over hurdles, but has won two chases, both over 2m1f on good to soft at Kelso; effective on soft ground, is 3lb lower over hurdles but may need the run after 345-day break.

8/1

Non-runners

Leitrim Chief

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £130.20
Straight Forecast £157.42
Tricast £1914.85
Trifecta £1832.30

Selections

The Times:

Wal Buck's

SPOTLIGHT:

Leitrim Chief

RP RATINGS:

Grand Voyage

POSTDATA:

Contre Ordre

D Express:

Limerick Leader

TOPSPEED:

Sword Of Fate

The Guardian:

Wal Buck's

Daily Mail:

Wal Buck's

The Star:

Wal Buck's

Telegraph:

Leitrim Chief

The Sun:

Leitrim Chief

Daily Mirror:

Grand Voyage

Daily Record:

Grand Voyage