September 08 / 16.44 Perth

16.44

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ASP Fiat And Vauxhall Commercial Aftersales Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 2m 7f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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ASP Fiat And Vauxhall Commercial Aftersales Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: P7-852 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins over 2m4f/3m here two summers ago; well below that level this season and his latest second was remote.
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6th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

Themanintheboots

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in four starts since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

3rd

4

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

15:52 Naas

Themanintheboots

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in three starts since (one over fences); needs to bounce back to his best and others better treated.

8/1

7th

2

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Themanintheboots

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m4f here in November (heavy), his third career win over hurdles; pulled up off 10lb higher back here next time (3m1f, sft-hvy) and then well beaten in a beginners' chase at Punchestown latest; needs to bounce back.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -11206 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a second earlier this year in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps but has dropped his guard the last twice; on a recovery mission.
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7th

12

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three-time C&D winner, most recently in May; needs to bounce back from below-par run here three weeks ago but probably still on a workable mark; dangerous to ignore.

14/1

6th

11

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Yard also runs Rauzan but this one has three C&D wins from six visits here; latest win was last month and he went close under 7lb penalty over 3m1f here two days later; those were his only two runs since latest wind surgery; raised another 4lb today but he has to be on the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

7

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won the 2m6f handicap on this card 12 months ago and returned to form with a 2l success over that same trip on Monday (following a wind operation); did that comfortably and must have every chance under a penalty.

9/4

Form: 35P3-4 C

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
An 11yo now and remains high enough in the weights, but was close up over 2m4f here in April and it was a muddling race in which he finished last over 3m2f on final start in May (beaten about 6l); couldn't put a line through him.
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3rd

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Artic Mann

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Long in the tooth now but looked as good as ever last year and was very respectable third over C&D (soft) in December; needs to rebound from a below-par run here on New Year's Day but recent 2lb drop helps, and he has gone well for 10lb claimer Dominic Hislop before.

7/1

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Artic Mann

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Doesn't have many miles on the clock for a veteran (2-26) and was just ahead of Evenwood Sonofagun and Dalileo when all three were no match for an improver over C&D 17 days ago; can run well again with 10lb claimer Dominic Hislop retaining the ride.

11/2

Form: 31-333

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Her last five runs were all positive and she was never nearer than at the finish when stepped up to 2m4f here recently; easy to see the reasoning behind going even further this time; strong contender off 2lb higher.
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4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Spit Spot

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual C&D winner last autumn (good/soft); ended last season with some disappointing efforts, though, and looked badly out of sorts on both Flat appearances this spring; leap of faith required to support her today.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won two 3m hurdles last autumn but has lost her way over jumps this year and was well beaten here (1m4f) when back on the Flat a fortnight ago, after a wind op; this longer trip ought to suit better but it still takes a leap of faith to support her.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

9st 9lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around.

20/1

Form: 268-74

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1-25 over hurdles and 1-33 overall; needs to step up on this season's efforts but returning to about 3m could be a positive.
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9

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:40 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and remains without a win since 2021; others have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

12

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

Form: -61335 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 135 over C&D in recent weeks and the other third was at Uttoxeter over 2m4f which was an insufficient test; running well and has each-way claims.
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1st

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Dalileo

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Course regular who looked as good as ever when keeping on strongly from off the pace for clearcut C&D (good) win ten days ago; 6lb higher in a stronger race today but can make his presence felt again.

4/1

1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Dalileo

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Perth regular, with three course wins, including from 3lb higher in this last year; plugged on from an impossible position to finish a modest third over C&D (Creadan Grace fifth) 25 days ago; he's into the twilight of his career, so others make more appeal.

12/1

3rd

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Dalileo

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

This race in 2024 is among his three Perth wins from 23 visits; latest win was last July over C&D again from 2lb higher than today and that was his second run after a break, the same scenario which presents itself today; needs a second look but others are preferred for the win.

16/1

Form: 57-133

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Back from a break for her last three races and has followed her narrow Downpatrick win with close thirds back there (2m6f) and at Down Royal (3m); has to enter the reckoning.
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9

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 180y

20:17 Kilbeggan

Georgia Celena

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Her single win and all three places have come at Downpatrick; put in a pleasing effort when third there last month; however, overall form indicates she is not guaranteed to reproduce her best form elsewhere.

10/1

3rd

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Georgia Celena

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over C&D last July (good), back from a break off 81 and good placed runs back here twice and at Down Royal; off since below her best over an extended 3m here in October (good to yielding); player if ready.

10/1

10th

9

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Georgia Celena

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark over 2m6f at Downpatrick in July (good) and ran well in similar contest earlier this month when second; in between reportedly hung left throughout when decent C&D third, having been keen; place claims.

8/1

Form: 8000-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Offered little in four hurdling runs for Tom Dreaper in Ireland last season; 66-1 for stable debut at Hexham (2m4f handicap) and ran accordingly; now in cheekpieces.
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10

3rd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:37 Hexham

Kitty Ooru

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Martin Todhunter

Struggled in four runs over hurdles in Ireland last season and same story in two starts for new yard this summer; still lightly raced but she needs improvement on this switch to chasing; cheekpieces removed after one use.

25/1

9

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:44 Perth

Kitty Ooru

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Martin Todhunter

Offered little in four hurdling runs for Tom Dreaper in Ireland last season; 66-1 for stable debut at Hexham (2m4f handicap) and ran accordingly; now in cheekpieces.

66/1

10

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kitty Ooru

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Offered little in four hurdling runs for Tom Dreaper in Ireland last season; needs this yard switch to spark major improvement after nine months off.

25/1

Form: P55-20

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Questionable what she achieved when second of six behind an easy winner at Southwell (3m, good) before finishing tailed off at Cartmel (tried tongue-tie/cheekpieces); others safer.
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5th

11

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle

Myfavouritesister

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

10,000euros 3yo; sixth foal; closely related to stable's high-class chaser The Real Whacker; dam hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to bumper/useful hurdle winner Onefitzall; yard not known for bumper winners.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £28.82
Tricast £352.20
Trifecta £237.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spit Spot

POSTDATA:

Themanintheboots

Daily Mail:

Georgia Celena

Daily Record:

Georgia Celena

RP RATINGS:

Spit Spot

TOPSPEED:

Spit Spot

Telegraph:

Spit Spot

Daily Mirror:

Spit Spot

The Sun:

Spit Spot

The Star:

Spit Spot

The Times:

Themanintheboots

The Guardian:

Themanintheboots

D Express:

Themanintheboots