September 09 / 16.48 Perth

16.48

Good To Soft

Isuzu Pick Up At ASP Commercial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Isuzu Pick Up At ASP Commercial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: -31840

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 16-1 surprise at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in May but this veteran has struggled since; wouldn't be the percentage play.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

12th

4

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:20 Ayr

Pateen

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

in rear, mistake 1st

11/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 445-13 D

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Game winner over this far at Market Rasen (good) in May and probably close to that form when third back there off this 2lb higher mark; lightly raced for an 8yo and has solid claims on those last two efforts.
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4th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Hasn't had that much racing for a 10yo; enjoys this ground and has a solid record over C&D, so one to consider as he ran quite well last time at Bangor in a higher grade (finished last but weakened only late on).

5/1

3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:43 Bangor-on-Dee

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Late-maturing 10yo who won twice last spring and maintained progress with some good runs in defeat in second half of last year; may not have been suited by soft ground when pulled up on latest outing; not out of this.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7P-8P0 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last season but bitterly disappointing this term, including back here 67 days ago after wind surgery.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Prince Nino

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Had tumbled down the weights, with no win since September 2023, until springing a 66-1 surprise over 2m4f here (good to soft) in May; retains handicapping scope from this mark (5lb higher) but it remains to be seen if he's in the same fettle over 3m; chance.

7/2

1st

10

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Prince Nino

10st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual C&D winner in 2023 and is considerably lower in the weights now; raced lazily, tailed off, in a division of this last year (good; 5-1); missing from action since so it's tough to know how he'll fare; market check advised.

25/1

Form: 79-974

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on old form and his latest fourth over C&D was a step in the right direction; whether he'll back that up remains to be seen.
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6

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Carrarea

11st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Posted a couple of reasonable fourths at Perth (2m4f, good) in August/September and continues to drop down the weights; however, he was soundly beaten at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

8

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Carrarea

10st 13lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Should be well handicapped and recent efforts a little better, going down by about 10l in two 2m4f handicaps at Perth (on good).

14/1

4th

1

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

Carrarea

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Well handicapped on old form and his latest fourth over C&D was a step in the right direction; whether he'll back that up remains to be seen.

6/1

Form: 55-739 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Finished with a rattle to snatch third over C&D but then tailed off at Cartmel and overall profile is not appealing.
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6th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Palm Beach

11st 6lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Victor Thompson

Has won over hurdles for three different yards, most recently at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July, but he's been pulled up in three starts for this stable and drops into a seller with masses to find at the weights.

100/1

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Palm Beach

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Victor Thompson

Worcester winner for Ben Pauling last July (2m7f, good) but has been pulled up on both starts for Victor Thompson since, the first in a point, the second in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle; bit to prove.

50/1

9

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Palm Beach

10st 3lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

With Ben Pauling when taking advantage of a light weight at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; changed hands soon after; pulled up on comeback at Friars Haugh (2m4f point; first time over fences); better to look elsewhere.

28/1

Form: 34/755

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden on his fourth trainer; only recently returned from a mammoth absence and hasn't run badly the last twice without threatening; had wind surgery.
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5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Burgundy Man

10st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Kept on to account for Thehairyfella over C&D (soft) last October; fortunes have dipped markedly since and he weakened quickly when beaten 45l over C&D (hurdle) latest; wind surgery and an added tongue-tie could prompt a revival from what is a workable mark; consult the market.

12/1

9th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Burgundy Man

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: R Mike Smith

0-20 over hurdles but won here (3m, soft) on chase debut last October; three major backward steps this spring prompt caution on this return to hurdling, with cheekpieces (tried often as hurdler last year) reinstated.

20/1

5

13th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:43 Perth

Burgundy Man

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

0-20 hurdles but made winning chasing debut over C&D (soft; 7-2, from 2lb lower) last October; well beaten on both subsequent starts, dropping out tamely once headed, finishing well behind Sir Carnegie over C&D three weeks ago; needs to rediscover a spark.

10/1

Form: 0P/6-7

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
AW winner who made it 0-6 over hurdles when nowhere in a C&D handicap here in May; has since offered little on the Flat.
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7th

8

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

I Doubt That

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

AW winner who made it 0-6 over hurdles when nowhere in a C&D handicap here in May; has since offered little on the Flat.

10/1

12th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

I Doubt That

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daragh Bourke

slowly away, always behind

14/1

7th

10

(3)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

I Doubt That

9st 1lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Daragh Bourke

C&D winner in 2022; had little racing for this yard since and although not beaten far over hurdles in February he was well beaten over an inadequate 1m2f on the Flat (turf) and back hurdling in May; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 7P3-

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed more when an 11l third over 2m here in April (soft) and today's longer trip heightens interest on handicap debut; possible improver.
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11

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-13 over hurdles, the win gained over C&D (good) in 2024; never really got going during fairly light campaign last season and looked held before coming to grief before home turn here last month (race won by Jeteye); others have less to prove.

33/1

8

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Unseated rider in March when last seen, but his form prior to that was underwhelming and he returns with plenty to prove at present.

25/1

12

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Twoplacesatonetime

10st 12lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

No stamina doubts having won over nearly 3m at Hexham but this season's efforts leave him with much to prove.

20/1

Form: 2126-9

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Bought out of the Emma Lavelle yard for 3,800gns in July after finishing tailed off on the Flat in first-time cheekpieces; won a maiden hurdle last October and could go well if Gordon Elliott can get her back to that level of form.
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4

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

Grain Of Hope

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Bought out of the Emma Lavelle yard for 3,800gns in July after finishing tailed off on the Flat in first-time cheekpieces; won a maiden hurdle last October and could go well if Gordon Elliott can get her back to that level of form.

5/2

11th

8

(10)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Nottingham

Grain Of Hope

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Emma Lavelle

prominent

16/1

5

12th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:18 Fontwell

Grain Of Hope

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Flat maiden despite threatening a couple of times; never finished out of the first two in first four hurdle runs and she had a stiff task from out the weights at Cheltenham in April, before a disappointing run back at this level at Warwick last month when appearing not to stay the 2m5f; remains with potential in this sphere and is one to consider back in distance.

7/1

Form: 70-658

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Did well to be beaten 10l at Worcester (2m4f handicap debut; good) given he refused to settle and perhaps the ground was too soft at Uttoxeter; remains of interest.
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10

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

Jormungandr

10st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: D J Jeffreys

Did well to be beaten 10l at Worcester (2m4f handicap debut; good) given he refused to settle and perhaps the ground was too soft at Uttoxeter; remains of interest.

8/1

8th

11

17th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:45 Uttoxeter

Jormungandr

10st 5lb

J: Cian Chester

T: D J Jeffreys

Happier for the step up to 2m4f on last month's Worcester handicap debut (good), keeping on late despite initial refusal to settle; grounds to expect better and 2lb drop is most welcome; remains of interest.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £78.60
Straight Forecast £66.18
Tricast £388.87
Trifecta £619.70

Selections

The Times:

Summergrounds

Telegraph:

Grain Of Hope

RP RATINGS:

Carrarea

SPOTLIGHT:

Jormungandr

D Express:

Twoplacesatonetime

Daily Record:

Grain Of Hope

The Guardian:

Summergrounds

Daily Mail:

Summergrounds

Daily Mirror:

Summergrounds

The Sun:

Summergrounds

The Star:

Summergrounds

POSTDATA:

Carrarea