October 21 / 13.15 Perth

13.15

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Perth & Kinross Foodbank Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Perth & Kinross Foodbank Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £142.90
  • Place: £10.90

Form: 5P-

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when fifth of seven in Musselburgh bumper (good to soft) won by Chanonry Point in March but pulled up when 33-1 for Hexham junior hurdle the following month.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Just An Artist

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won a 2m maiden hurdle here on soft last October; mainly creditable efforts since, including when third in mares' handicap at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, good to soft; fourth has won since); chance.

11/2

3rd

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Just An Artist

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Up and down in novice hurdles and tailed off last time; however, she was a winner at 125-1 at Perth (2m, soft) in October and ran well in third at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; she might not be far away on this handicap debut if she's back on song.

9/1

6th

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:35 Kelso

Just An Artist

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

125-1 win in maiden hurdle at Perth (2m, soft) in October; hasn't really kicked on since but ran okay when third at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) last time and she's an each-way player today.

10/1

Form: 13-

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who was far too good for Centurion's Sister when winning Musselburgh bumper (good to soft) on rules debut in March; rather disappointing when well-held third at Kelso (good) the following month but was given a wind op during the summer and remains a good hurdling prospect; tongue-tie added.
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9th

3

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:37 Musselburgh

Chanonry Point

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Both wins have come here and she made all in maiden over C&D (good to soft) in November; possibly failed to stay 2m4f on handicap debut last time; needs to bounce back but it's possible.

7/1

2nd

2

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:15 Perth

Chanonry Point

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Irish point winner who was far too good for Centurion's Sister when winning Musselburgh bumper (good to soft) on rules debut in March; rather disappointing when well-held third at Kelso (good) the following month but was given a wind op during the summer and remains a good hurdling prospect; tongue-tie added.

5/1

3rd

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:20 Kelso

Chanonry Point

11st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Joined Lucinda Russell after clearcut win on Irish point debut (soft ground) in January and maintained unbeaten record with fairly comfortable success in mares' race at Musselburgh (good to soft) last month; carries a penalty and takes on males here but still commands respect.

6/4

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9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 822-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to stable's useful and very prolific jumper Caius Marcius; runner-up in the last two of her three bumpers last season (latterly behind Chanonry Point) and shaped well when third on last month's hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m, good); has another significant role to play here.
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3rd

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Centurions Sister

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Nicky Richards

In the frame all six hurdling starts, most recently when clear second of four on last month's handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good); competes off unchanged mark here and features prominently in calculations.

11/4

2nd

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

20:18 Bangor-on-Dee

Centurions Sister

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

In the frame all five hurdling starts, most recently when second in Cartmel novice (2m1f, good) last month, after a break; ought to be very competitive again on this handicap debut.

5/1

2nd

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:38 Cartmel

Centurions Sister

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Made the frame in four consecutive maiden hurdles (1m7f-2m3f) towards the end of last year but didn't appear to be making any progress and her form isn't anything to get too excited about; returns from five-month break with improvement required.

11/2

Form: 132- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won five-runner Newcastle bumper (good) on debut in November and wasn't beaten far in small-field bumpers on next two outings; should have a future over hurdles but others in this line-up have more compelling form.
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4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:00 Perth

Hunters Spring

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Newcastle bumper winner in November 2024 (2m1f, good); fair form at up to 2m2f over hurdles; may improve up in trip, but more exposed than most.

16/1

1

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Hunters Spring

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Good-ground bumper winner who has made the frame on all of her three starts over hurdles; steps up in trip on her handicap debut and should give a good account provided she shows improvement.

8/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:35 Kelso

Hunters Spring

11st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Good-ground bumper winner who has run okay when fourth on first two hurdle starts (2m/2m1f, soft/good to soft); her form is significantly inferior to that of A Path To Ronda but she's certainly a place contender.

8/1

Form: 654

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on last month's bumper debut but both subsequent hurdle runs were much more encouraging; ran well for a long way before weakening into fourth of 16 at Downpatrick (2m1f, yielding) on latter occasion and goes on the shortlist here.
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5th

7

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:20 Wexford

Tropical Twist

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Hasn't completed in two handicap attempts, last-flight faller (beaten) at Navan and pulled up after not handling track at Bellewstown; possibly best watched for now.

12/1

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Tropical Twist

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Not beaten far at times in maidens; was held when falling on h'cap debut at Navan but can do better and shortlisted for a top combination.

11/2

11

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Tropical Twist

10st 1lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

No major progression in her three maiden outings; however, she does not look over-burdened for her handicap debut with Josh Williamson's claim an asset.

11/2

Form: 2063-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in good-ground Doncaster bumper last November and bettered low-key hurdling debut when third of 12 at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in March; not seen again since, though, and needs another step forward here.
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6th

3

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Roses Dart

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well beaten in first two handicaps (2m4f, soft/heavy) but combination of better ground and first-time tongue-tie enabled significant improvement at Market Rasen (2m2f, good to soft) last month, where she kept on too strongly for the odds-on favourite; further progress is possible.

7/2

1st

1

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:32 Market Rasen

Roses Dart

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has struggled badly in three starts on soft/heavy since finishing third of 12 in a mares' maiden hurdle at Wetherby (1m4f, good) a year ago; could be interesting if the ground dries out with a tongue-tie given a go.

14/1

7th

5

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Roses Dart

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

Signs of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdle; still early days but she was tailed off on handicap debut at Carlisle in November (2m4f, soft; 12-1) and needs to be an entirely different proposition this afternoon.

25/1

Form: 655

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in two good-ground bumpers this summer and also when fifth over C&D (good to soft; ride attracted stewards' attention) on last month's hurdling debut; can improve in due course but has quite a bit to find with the principals today.
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5th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Safely held when sixth over C&D (good) on both recent outings and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; not written off just yet but clearly needs to take a step forward.

16/1

6th

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Tigress Lilly

10st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Seven-race maiden; no real improvement for wind surgery, beaten 13.5l over C&D latest; in good hands but still has plenty of work to do to reverse placings with Ravenscraig Castle (third) and Just Dottie (fifth); best to focus elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In a good yard and returns from wind surgery, but she was 50-1 for her handicap debut here in April and performed accordingly.

40/1

Form: 058-08

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well beaten off a lowly handicap mark over C&D last month and now 0-11 over hurdles; can't be recommended.
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8th

3

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:15 Perth

Solway Staree

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Well beaten off a lowly handicap mark over C&D last month and now 0-11 over hurdles; can't be recommended.

66/1

8th

9

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Solway Staree

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in four handicaps towards end of last year (2m-2m3f) and struggled when back in action this month (2m4f); 8lb out of the weights here; look elsewhere.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £693.20
Straight Forecast £373.03
Trifecta £1598.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Centurion's Sister

Telegraph:

Chanonry Point

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropical Twist

Daily Record:

Hunters Spring

Daily Mail:

Tropical Twist

D Express:

Chanonry Point

Daily Mirror:

Chanonry Point

POSTDATA:

Centurion's Sister

The Times:

Centurion's Sister

The Guardian:

Centurion's Sister

The Star:

Centurion's Sister