June 09 / 13.57 Perth

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bet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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bet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: /4577-

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In the frame in his three bumpers; hurdle results have been going the wrong way (hooded last time, as on debut) but this is his handicap debut and it could be that he is of renewed interest; market may guide.
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1

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

13:57 Perth

Lemoine

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

In the frame in his three bumpers; hurdle results have been going the wrong way (hooded last time, as on debut) but this is his handicap debut and it could be that he is of renewed interest; market may guide.

8/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Musselburgh

Lemoine

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

raced wide, didn't jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 1st, never dangerous

16/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Musselburgh

Lemoine

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

In the frame in three bumpers and similar level of form in two hurdle races at Newcastle, last time fading late on after making the running; this sharper track may suit better.

16/1

Form: 7287-4 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in 2022; well beaten on handicap debut in February (2m4f, soft) for Mike Smith but straight back to form when fourth of ten at Bangor (2m3f, good; favourite) three weeks ago for new stable; considered.
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6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Marty McFly

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Prominent racer who made it 4-4 for 2026 (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft/good) at Carlisle last month; won by 3l last time and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 8yo, provided the forecast soft ground isn't an issue.

4/1

1st

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Marty McFly

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Improving chaser who has won his last three, the first two at 2m4f/2m3f but last time coping fine with the sharper test of 1m7f around Catterick (good); up in grade here with a 7lb rise to deal with but he's got major momentum behind him.

9/2

1st

1

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Marty McFly

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Won novice handicaps at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) and here (2m3f, good to soft) in January; down in trip (won over 2m over hurdles) and on a career-high mark (went up 6lb for last win) but a contender.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 52/PP-

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed in bumpers in 2022 and second at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in April 2023; however, pulled up last May on final outing for Fergal O'Brien and, after wind surgery in February, the same happened when 50-1 for new yard in April; cheekpieces (tried once) return and this is her handicap debut.
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8

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Blue Clover

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Pulled up on both starts for new stable this spring, latterly when 80-1 for handicap debut at Perth (2m, good to firm); moves back up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor here.

50/1

3

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

13:57 Perth

Blue Clover

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Placed in bumpers in 2022 and second at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in April 2023; however, pulled up last May on final outing for Fergal O'Brien and, after wind surgery in February, the same happened when 50-1 for new yard in April; cheekpieces (tried once) return and this is her handicap debut.

20/1

2

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Ayr

Blue Clover

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Placed in bumpers in 2022 and second at Stratford (2m, good to soft) in April 2023; pulled up last May on latest outing and has left Fergal O'Brien; had wind surgery in February; even on best form, this looks a stiff task.

33/1

Form: 78592-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Easily his closest finish since debut came when second of 13 over C&D (soft) in April latest, in his second handicap; had wind surgery one month ago; considered.
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4

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

13:57 Perth

Northern Cardinal

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Easily his closest finish since debut came when second of 13 over C&D (soft) in April latest, in his second handicap; had wind surgery one month ago; considered.

3/1

2nd

7

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:20 Perth

Northern Cardinal

11st 3lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Third in a Kelso bumper on debut last April (2m, good); fairly ordinary form over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Ayr last time (2m, good to soft); improvement needed.

15/2

2nd

7

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:20 Perth

Northern Cardinal

11st 3lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Third in a Kelso bumper on debut last April (2m, good); fairly ordinary form over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Ayr last time (2m, good to soft); improvement needed.

15/2

Form: 6P670-

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his three handicaps for Nicky Richards and tailed off on debut for new yard; had wind surgery before penultimate start; back down in trip and he's 11lb lower than on handicap debut.
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10

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:36 Perth

One Step Up

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

held up in rear

25/1

10

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:36 Perth

One Step Up

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

held up in rear

25/1

4

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

One Step Up

11st 3lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

led, not fluent 7th

15/2

Form: 6/7-22

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second last month in a seller at Hexham (2m, good to soft) and maiden hurdle at Bangor (2m, good); has what looks a competitive mark for handicap debut.
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2nd

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:50 Market Rasen

Dapper Gent

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

0-11; ran respectably when up against it in a maiden last time and has brighter prospects at this level; others still appeal more.

6/1

2nd

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:50 Market Rasen

Dapper Gent

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

0-11; ran respectably when up against it in a maiden last time and has brighter prospects at this level; others still appeal more.

6/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dapper Gent

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Made the frame four consecutive times over hurdles in early part of last season, once over C&D (good to firm) off his lowly handicap mark; absent since September and not favoured by the weights today but might collect another minor prize.

16/1

Form: 2777-0 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed in all three bumpers but soundly beaten in all four races over hurdles, despite being favourite for handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last time.
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9th

10

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Heart Above

10st 9lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Dianne Sayer

Bounced back to form with narrow win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in May but that seems to be his favourite track and he ran poorly here (2m6f) last month; this drop back in trip is not ideal; not the percentage call.

25/1

7

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Heart Above

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Made the frame in his only two races at Cartmel; short-head win at Kelso (2m5f, good) five weeks ago, which seems his favourite track but he needs respect with that return to form.

8/1

Form: 5437-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
1-19 on Flat and 0-11 over hurdles; down the weights (should have better chance than in a maiden on latest start) but has not looked like taking advantage.
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8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

Form: 97453-

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a bumper on debut; has not achieved much in his seven runs since but did finish closer when sent handicapping on last two starts; needs to build on that; 174 days off and has first-time headgear.
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13

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Foxwood

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: George Bewley

0-12 over hurdles; ran well when fourth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month but was not seen to same effect over 2m7f there a fortnight later; drops back in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

14/1

6

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:18 Hexham

Foxwood

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: George Bewley

Remains winless but cheekpieces back on when a good fourth of 15 in 2m4f handicap here 15 days ago; shortlisted with the headgear again sported.

11/1

16

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Foxwood

10st 5lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: George Bewley

Placed off 1lb higher here (2m, good) last June and might have needed last month's reappearance run (tailed off before last-flight fall) but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and and others appeal more; cheekpieces refitted.

16/1

Form: /P/P-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Low-level maiden who has not accomplished much over the last year; 4lb out of the handicap.
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7

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Is 0-22 and she came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; others are much preferred.

66/1

4th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

0-44 under all codes (including three points); gave pretty good account when fourth of nine here (1m4f, good) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip but can't be recommended from 10lb out of the weights.

50/1

4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dapper Gent

POSTDATA:

Northern Cardinal

D Express:

Lemoine

THE NORTH:

Marty McFly

RP RATINGS:

Don't Look Back

The Times:

Dapper Gent

Telegraph:

Dapper Gent

Daily Mirror:

Dapper Gent

The Sun:

Dapper Gent

The Star:

Dapper Gent

Daily Record:

Dapper Gent