September 26 / 16.12 Perth

16.12

Good

Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 7f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9906/

Last run: 640 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made late headway when 15l sixth of 16 on handicap debut at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in December 2022; absent since but there's stamina in his pedigree and he's an interesting candidate now up in distance on his return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Limerick

Size Five

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Made late headway when 15l sixth of 16 on handicap debut over 2m1f at Down Royal in December 2022; hacked up in a 3m handicap at Perth last month on return from 640-day absence; now 17lb higher than when originally assessed but has matured well during his layoff; leading chance.

7/2

1st

7

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:12 Perth

Size Five

11st 1lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

6th

15

26th Dec 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:48 Down Royal

Size Five

10st 13lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off in a trio of maiden hurdles at big prices; step up needed on handicap debut.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 25-4

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
3m point runner-up who also finished second on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) last December; two lesser runs have followed (2m3f/2m, soft/good to soft) but he could relish the step up in trip on today's handicap debut; one of two unexposed 5yos for the stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:25 Kelso

Walk On Quest

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender.

6/5

2nd

6

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Walk On Quest

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer.

12/1

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Walk On Quest

11st 13lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: PP39-7

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mostly well beaten since landing a gamble at Wincanton in March 2023; showed some spark when 50-1 third at Taunton this March but weakened badly in the closing stages here yesterday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Ithaka

11st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added.

14/1

4

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Ithaka

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Perhaps found out by the 3m6f trip at Exeter and heavy ground wasn't ideal when best efforts have been on good to soft or good; again reservations on that score here, but he was running well prior to last time.

10/1

8

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Ithaka

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

4l winner under Freddie Mitchell at Hereford (extended 3m1f) in January on latest outing but 8lb higher today, including 3lb out of the handicap; also not proven on worse than good to soft (had two attempts on soft) and this sort of trip is something new to him.

9/1

Form: 35-533

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he's been a fair third over C&D (good to firm/good) the last twice and he might be the type who will be sharper for the first-time cheekpieces; could have a part to play.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Reagrove Lord

10st 3lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: George Bewley

Has produced a couple of fair efforts in defeat, including a 10l third over C&D in this headgear combination in December 2024, but subsequent runs were disappointing; returns from a lengthy absence with major questions to answer.

33/1

9th

9

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:18 Hexham

Reagrove Lord

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

never going well, always behind

25/1

9th

9

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:18 Hexham

Reagrove Lord

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

never going well, always behind

25/1

Form: 34F-59 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner who ran okay when fifth here two starts ago and is worth a second look now back here; however, it's been a substandard year and he was tailed off at Market Rasen last month; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:12 Perth

Petrastar

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

led

12/1

9th

8

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Market Rasen

Petrastar

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Not in much form over fences before finishing tailed off on the Flat in May, but steadied the ship when running respectably from the front back hurdling at Perth (2m4f, good; beaten 7l); stays this far and if as good again he should make presence felt.

8/1

5th

1

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:48 Perth

Petrastar

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

C&D winner who was tongue tied when coming in last of eight on the Flat at Salisbury last month; lots more is required back in this sphere.

33/1

Form: 36-24

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for second on hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in May and also showed staying potential when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; this lightly raced 5yo is open to improvement now upped further in trip in first-time cheekpieces; one of two handicap newcomers for yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:47 Ayr

Cusack Park

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, mistake 5th, lost position 7th

14/1

7th

1

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:47 Ayr

Cusack Park

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, mistake 5th, lost position 7th

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: P0-344 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle here (2m, good) last August and she kept on for fourth when upped to 2m7f at Market Rasen (good) last month; another fair run on the Flat at Ayr last Friday and she's one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Belle Of Annandale

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R Mike Smith

Very well treated on some of last year's form for Adrian Keatley and seems versatile ground-wise but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months.

14/1

9

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Belle Of Annandale

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R Mike Smith

Very well treated on some of last year's form for Adrian Keatley and seems versatile ground-wise but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months.

14/1

8

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Belle Of Annandale

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a 2m maiden here and a 1m7f novice at Musselburgh in 2023; bit disappointing in handicaps at up to 3m last season but well handicapped as a result.

12/1

Form: 086-79

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Her dam was a 2m4f-3m1f hurdle winner (RPR 117) and she goes up in trip off a lowly mark for her handicap debut; however, she hasn't shown enough across her five starts to have compelling claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Norse Reiver

10st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield, reminder and lost position after 3rd, soon struggling, pulled up before 4 out

33/1

8

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Norse Reiver

10st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield, reminder and lost position after 3rd, soon struggling, pulled up before 4 out

33/1

8th

11

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Norse Reiver

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

led

25/1

Non-runners

Malangen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £14.79
Tricast £251.01
Trifecta £262.70

Selections

The Times:

Walk On Quest

RP RATINGS:

Belle Of Annandale

SPOTLIGHT:

Size Five

Telegraph:

Malangen

The Guardian:

Walk On Quest

The Sun:

Walk On Quest

The Star:

Walk On Quest

Daily Record:

Walk On Quest

POSTDATA:

Belle Of Annandale

Daily Mail:

Belle Of Annandale

D Express:

Belle Of Annandale

Daily Mirror:

Belle Of Annandale