August 17 / 16.30 Perth

16.30

Visit Perth Museum Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Visit Perth Museum Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 31 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two Irish points; improved on her rules debut effort to win a Uttoxeter bumper (2m, good; first-time hood) last month at 10-1; half-sister to a 2m4f hurdle winner; interesting newcomer to this sphere.
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2nd

1

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:20 Perth

Cabra Lady

11st 7lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

In a first-time hood when an idling winner of a good-ground bumper at Uttoxeter and followed up on the same ground here in a maiden hurdle (ridden more patiently); bred to approve of this longer trip; chance.

2/1

1st

10

17th Aug 2024

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:30 Perth

Cabra Lady

10st 11lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

towards rear, not fluent 1st, headway before 4 out

4/1

1st

2

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:30 Uttoxeter

Cabra Lady

11st 2lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Beaten about 18l when third on rules debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last month but was clear of the others with the winner for most of that race, only to tire from 2f out; major player here, provided that hard race has not left a mark; hooded for first time.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: U33/28

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed in 3-6 hurdles at up to 2m4f (all on good); has shown a reasonable level of form in some of those, in context, including when second at Sedgefield in May; well below that level on handicap debut at Hexham latest and now tries again in this sphere; likely player.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark.

10/1

4th

7

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Made the frame in two handicaps at Catterick (1m7f/2m3f, good/soft) in January before respectable third in claimer there (1m7f, good); continues to edge down weights and might not be far away; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: F25

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
1m2f-1m4f AW winner; fell when still in with a chance on hurdling debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in June; went close at Stratford (2m, good to firm) next time; not as good when back over that C&D latest, when jumping let him down late on; likely to be very competitive in this field.
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3rd

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Polling Day

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Looked rusty after seven months off when last of seven in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap last month; this course winner can build on that now.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Polling Day

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Soft-ground win last summer came off a 4lb lower mark and he's entitled to need this at his age back from seven months off; trainer also saddles Bulldog Spirit.

25/1

3

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Polling Day

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won over 1m4f here in June (soft) and got upset in the preliminaries before finishing tailed off on his return visit; was running well when falling back over hurdles; entitled to be involved.

25/1

Form: U32

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improving; creditable effort here (2m4f, good) when third on debut last month; stepped up on that when beating all but good winner in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m2f, good) latest; prominent style could suit this further drop in trip; player.
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4th

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:47 Hereford

Southey

11st 10lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Showed promise on five starts over hurdles, making the frame on three occasions, and took a clear step forward from chase debut when finishing a close second at Ayr (2m, soft) in January; has since left Stuart Crawford for 6,500gns and now returns to hurdles on a workable mark.

11/4

Form: 52

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW and turf Flat winner at up to 1m2f (AW RPR 110; turf 97); raced freely when beaten over 15l on hurdling debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May and again when over 9l second at Stratford (2m, good) since; latter effort was an improvement and if settling he looks a contender.
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6th

3

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:45 Market Rasen

United Front

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, went remote third 4th, prominent when ridden before 2 out, lost position approaching last, mistake and weakened last

3/1

2nd

4

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

United Front

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Not beaten far on any of his three hurdling starts for Fergal O'Brien this season and, given he was very useful on the Flat at his best, could quite plausibly turn out to be well treated for this handicap hurdle debut.

5/1

Form: 85-378

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
7f-7.5f Flat winner; placed just once from five attempts over hurdles and should get closer back in this sphere than he has in two recent handicaps; tongue-tie tried.
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3

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

18:57 Newton Abbot

Kentucky Bluegrass

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

0-9 over hurdles; not disgraced when fifth of 11 off his lowly handicap mark here (2m2f, good) last month but a minor role is probably his best hope on these terms.

20/1

8

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

Kentucky Bluegrass

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Underwhelming form in handicaps and behind Privilege at Ffos Las despite that rival making a bad mistake.

25/1

8

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

Kentucky Bluegrass

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Underwhelming form in handicaps and behind Privilege at Ffos Las despite that rival making a bad mistake.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner at around 1m2f (on good to firm/soft; RPR 91) when with David O'Meara; 10-1 and vet reported he showed signs of mild heat stress post-race after being beaten 24l at Hexham (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in June; should be capable of better.
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3rd

1

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Auld Toon Loon

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Ended his 2025 campaign with a half-length success in Class 2 event over C&D (good to firm) and is only 2lb higher back here; possibilities with Chester reappearance under his belt.

5/1

8th

4

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Auld Toon Loon

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

All four wins at around this trip including one here (soft) in the summer of 2023; looked unlucky when beaten a head in this race off 3lb lower on his reappearance a year ago; won't mind what the weather does, but stall 14 isn't ideal.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in both points; 33-1 and beaten 27l on rules debut here (2m4f, good) last month; has since left Stuart Crawford.
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8th

6

17th Aug 2024

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:30 Perth

Sheriff Haskell

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: R Mike Smith

always behind

50/1

10th

5

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Sheriff Haskell

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: S R B Crawford

Pulled up at 7-1 on slow ground in his two Irish points, most recently in February; out of a 2m3f hurdle winner but he needs a transformation with equipment added on this switch to rules.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished alone in a small-field Irish point in May; well beaten next time in that sphere, before a respectable effort here (2m4f, good), when fourth on his hurdling debut last month; likely to need significantly more than that to win; tongue-tie goes on.
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9th

4

17th Aug 2024

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:30 Perth

Kells And Connor

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

in touch with leaders, weakened after 3 out

7/1

4th

1

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Kells And Connor

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Won an Irish point (3m, good to yielding) in May but was the only runner-up to complete in that dramatic race and he finished tailed off in his follow-up bid; not sure what to expect on this switch to rules but he's out of a hurdle winner and needs watching in market.

9/2

Form: 000U-P

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well beaten or failed to complete at big prices in all six starts.
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3

17th Aug 2024

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:30 Perth

Golden Swift

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

always behind, pulled up before 4 out

100/1

1

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:18 Hexham

Golden Swift

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten 50l+ at huge odds in three slow-ground maiden hurdles during the winter and unseated rider on handicap debut in March; significant improvement required.

40/1

13

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Golden Swift

10st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider for three maiden hurdles (twice over C&D); has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap but still makes only limited appeal.

50/1

Form: 7P-U0

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Big prices and no worthwhile form in four starts.
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11

17th Aug 2024

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:30 Perth

Apples Destiny

10st 8lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: R Mike Smith

midfield, towards rear 4th

100/1

11th

12

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Apples Destiny

10st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

in rear

100/1

6

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:30 Cartmel

Apples Destiny

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off in a bumper (66-1) and pulled up on switch to hurdling (200-1).

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.10
Straight Forecast £39.80
Trifecta £358.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Southey

Daily Mail:

Cabra Lady

D Express:

United Front

Telegraph:

Kells And Connor

The Times:

Auld Toon Loon

RP RATINGS:

Southey

POSTDATA:

Southey

The Guardian:

Southey

Daily Mirror:

Southey

The Star:

Cabra Lady

Daily Record:

Cabra Lady

The Sun:

United Front