April 24 / 17.05 Perth

17.05

Good To Soft

Scone International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Scone International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

Form: 1551P CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Debut hurdles winner over C&D for Lucinda Russell but he's proved rather hit and miss since for his current yard, scoring at Huntingdon in February before being pulled up at Exeter last month; others are preferred.
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2nd

1

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:15 Taunton

Imaginarium

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Came good for Olly Murphy with two wins (both on good to soft) towards end of last season; finished last on last month's reappearance outing, having dropped out tamely in the straight, but might have needed that run and further progress remains possible if he copes with the ground here.

11/2

1st

7

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Imaginarium

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

prominent

9/1

1st

7

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Imaginarium

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Debut hurdles winner over C&D for Lucinda Russell but he's proved rather hit and miss since for his current yard, scoring at Huntingdon in February before being pulled up at Exeter last month; others are preferred.

9/1

Form: 4U2243

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Still to get his head in front but he posted a good third of six in 2m1f handicap at Musselburgh 34 days ago; one for the shortlist.
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6th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Maple

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Jefferson

In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations.

8/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maple

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and also ran well on the Flat three weeks ago; likely to give another good account here but might find others better handicapped.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Maple

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

Solid record this year comprises a couple of second-places finishes at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) then success at Sedgefield (2m1f) returned to hurdles; 0-7 on Flat but has possibilities in current form.

7/2

Form: 171168 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D scorer in the autumn; won twice over fences since and he posted a good eighth of 18 back hurdling in 2m Kelso handicap last month when chasing a strong gallop; a likely player off a 4lb lower mark here.
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3rd

1

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Here Comes Georgie

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Close second at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in November and bounced back from Ascot blip when third at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) recently, albeit soundly beaten by the first two; the step back up in trip might help and he's a possible player if conditions suit; unproven on soft ground.

9/2

3rd

2

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Carlisle

Here Comes Georgie

11st 13lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Unproven on soft ground and tailed off at Ascot last time, although that was in a hot Class 2; went close in Class 3 at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and not ruled out now back down in grade.

7/1

Form: 1-2253 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who comes here in good nick, fading late when third of 12 in 2m5f Warwick handicap last month; this free-going sort can go well with the drop back in trip a likely plus.
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2nd

8

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Highlands Legacy

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won on chase debut at Worcester (2m, good) in October and runner-up on next two starts (including C&D) before narrow win at Windsor (2m, soft) in January; he's 6lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but this progressive 7yo may be able to find the necessary further improvement.

13/2

1st

7

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:50 Windsor

Highlands Legacy

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Solid record (122) switched to fences this term and his penultimate effort has worked out particularly well; ran creditably when favourite at Newbury (2m, good to soft) latest; may be capable of better still; strong contender.

9/4

1st

5

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Highlands Legacy

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Competitive off this sort of mark over hurdles and seems to go well after a break; however, lacks chasing experience and probably wants further than this trip.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-3303 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
A fair winning 2m hurdler who shaped encouragingly on his chasing debut when third in 2m4f Ludlow handicap last month; he must enter calculations now reverting to this sphere.
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2

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Uttoxeter

Rock House

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Can jump right; two fair efforts over fences since the spring, including at 2m4f (good), with another one over hurdles in between; not obviously ahead of his mark but adding a tongue-tie could help.

7/1

4th

3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:36 Huntingdon

Rock House

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Only beaten about 1l when third of four on chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in March, despite a tendency to jump right, and reverts to fences after perfectly respectable 2m hurdle run last month; still unexposed in this sphere and current mark is workable; must be considered.

11/4

4th

3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:36 Huntingdon

Rock House

11st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Only beaten about 1l when third of four on chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) in March, despite a tendency to jump right, and reverts to fences after perfectly respectable 2m hurdle run last month; still unexposed in this sphere and current mark is workable; must be considered.

11/4

Form: 855112 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Bashful

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

8/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders

5/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.

5/1

Form: 474874 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and he beat only one in 2m1f handicap at Newcastle 19 days ago; others are preferred.
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5th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Stuck in a bit of a rut right now and he's at his best with some give underfoot; others preferred from 2lb out of the weights.

12/1

5th

2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 3lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Regressive 7yo who never really got competitive when sixth over C&D (good) last month; far too well handicapped to rule out but needs to stage a revival.

5/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 2lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Not really firing on all cylinders since the winter but has slipped to a very tempting mark and, with blinkers refitted, was not beaten far when fifth in recent C&D handicap fought out by Just Dottie and Mack The Man.

12/1

Form: 340P3P CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but this veteran has been pulled up on two of his last three runs, last time in 2m1f Musselburgh handicap last month; blinkers replace his usual visor with something to prove.
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4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Mack The Man

11st 3lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Regressive and inconsistent veteran; seemingly perked up by change of headgear when close second in refitted visor at Perth (2m, good) last month and remains on a very good mark but it's not easy to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again here.

8/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

15:53 Perth

Mack The Man

11st 4lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Exposed; goes well on testing ground but latest win (off 10lb higher) was on good ground at Ayr in November (2m) when returning from a break; beaten 20l when eighth over C&D last month (good to soft; blinkers replaced regular visor); visor back on today; well handicapped, but a bit to prove.

33/1

Form: 2008/1 CD

Last run: 294 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Not seen over hurdles since bagging a C&D handicap last July but he arrives in good nick from the Flat so must enter calculations.
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5th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Simple Star

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Not seen over hurdles since scoring at Perth (2m) last July but he comes here fit from the Flat and was also a good second on this card 12 months ago; considered.

5/1

6th

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dianne Sayer

Plentiful form at Musselburgh with three C&D wins, including last August for his only Flat win last year (4lb higher today); never dangerous when 50-1 for reappearance here two weeks ago but showed promise from out the back and could be a lot more potent this time.

14/1

Form: 5-5441 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Had the hood left off when gaining his first success for his current yard in 2m Sedgefield handicap 35 days ago; up 5lb but he can't be discounted with the headgear again left off.
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1st

3

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Klitschko

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lucinda Hughes

Won this last year when 2lb higher (good); ran well in fifth of 15 at Catterick in January, when not quite seeing out the 2m3f trip, and he unseated mid-race there last time; could have a big part to play.

4/1

5

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Klitschko

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

All three wins on good ground but some useful form on soft; first win for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f; off 2lb higher) last March but he's needed some excuses since; should be suited by the return to a shorter trip but will need to be right on his game to win today.

8/1

5th

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Klitschko

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Hughes

Beaten upwards of 12l in four starts since winning in a tongue-tie at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in March; stays this trip and he's back down to that winning mark, though; hood (reapplied last time) comes off again.

16/1

25/1

Form: 341-PP D

Last run: 189 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 2m winner but he's been pulled up on his last two starts in handicaps at Southwell and Carlisle and has a six-month absence to overcome too.
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1st

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Wolfburg

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Readily drew clear to win valuable series final by 9l at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 2-5 over fences; went up 11lb for that but could have untapped potential over this longer trip; respected.

6/4

1st

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Wolfburg

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Record of 132 since wearing tongue-tie and cheekpieces, beaten only narrowly by Trac over C&D most recently; raced just four times over fences and may do better still; possibilities in the retained headgear.

6/1

Form: 763776 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 and he comes here on the back of a below-form sixth in 2m Wetherby handicap on Boxing Day; he has gone well fresh though so is no forlorn hope off a falling mark.
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3rd

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

Vocal Duke

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Regressive 9yo but ran okay in this new headgear combination last time when rallying into fifth, finishing behind Mojo Ego and Heart Above; that's something to build on; Alan Doyle claimed 5lb that day but can't now.

8/1

9

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Vocal Duke

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Regressive 9yo who is yet to add to his C&D win in June 2022; ran well for a long way when placed at Hexham (2m, good to soft) last month but was soundly beaten here a fortnight later; cheekpieces refitted today.

16/1

Form: 614 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on just his second run at Wincanton (2m) in January but he trailed in last of four in 2m2f Fontwell novice following month; he could be worth another chance now going handicapping after a break.
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22th

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Champagne Chic

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

The last of his three wins in UK came in a Haydock Pertemps qualifier in February; ran respectably in the final of that series at Cheltenham but has to do more to score today.

14/1

12th

18

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Champagne Chic

10st 7lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Made debut in January last year and has won three of eight starts, including over about 3m at Wincanton (heavy) and Haydock (good to soft) on last two; 7lb rise since latest demands better still but he keeps finding for pressure and ended up just over 5l ahead last time, stretching on further from Minella Emperor on the run-in; better still could easily be on its way.

20/1

1st

11

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Champagne Chic

10st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Has improved for the step up to about 3m and cheekpieces this season, building on his Chepstow second when going one better at Wincanton (heavy) last month; pulled clear with a progressive sort and a 6lb rise may underestimate this low-mileage 6yo.

7/1

Form: 1-8706 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
A five-time winner (at up to 2m3f) last season but he's yet to fire in four runs this term despite a falling mark, only sixth at Ayr (2m4f) last month; others appeal more.
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Payout
Straight Forecast £62.78
Tricast £380.16

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Highlands Legacy

The Times:

Simple Star

Daily Mail:

Bashful

RP RATINGS:

Cuban Cigar

The Star:

Wolfburg

SPOTLIGHT:

Here Comes Georgie

TOPSPEED:

Vocal Duke

Telegraph:

Highlands Legacy

The Guardian:

Highlands Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Simple Star

Daily Record:

Simple Star

D Express:

Bashful

The Sun:

Bashful

POSTDATA:

Cuban Cigar