October 21 / 16.10 Perth

16.10

Good

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 16217- C BF

Last run: 180 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in novice company last season (2m/2m4f); weakened tamely when made favourite for handicap debut over C&D in April and not seen again since but may still have potential.
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4

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Yet to score in this sphere but has made the frame on both starts since fitted with blinkers, albeit remote when third of six in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase 36 days ago; possibilities.

13/2

3rd

6

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Two novice hurdle wins last term (2m/2m4f, good) and he returned to form in first-time blinkers when going close here (2m3f, soft) last month on third chase start; kept on well last time so this step up in trip is worth a go; could have a part to play if the blinkers maintain their effect.

13/2

2nd

3

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:40 Catterick

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Two-time novice hurdle winner (2m/2m4f, good), the latest last March; however, he's struggled since, including on both chase starts; the first-time blinkers need to prompt a major turnaround.

11/2

Form: /P442- BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-4 over hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season but signed off for him with pretty good second in Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, soft) in April and might have more to offer in handicaps for Olly Murphy this term (same owner).
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5th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Kap Boy

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Won a bumper for Paul Nicholls and added a 2m4f handicap at Perth in October (soft) on his first run for Olly Murphy; ran well afterwards over 2m5f, and 3m was perhaps too far when last seen three months ago; he could be handicapped on the high side but capable of having some say.

7/1

9th

13

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Kap Boy

10st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Solid record (over 2m4f/2m5f) since joining new stable and switched to handicaps, winning at Perth then placed at Cheltenham and Kempton; has given the impression this new trip is worth exploring; in the mix.

9/1

2

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Kap Boy

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

0-4 over hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season but signed off for him with pretty good second in Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, soft) in April and might have more to offer in handicaps for Olly Murphy this term (same owner).

3/1

Form: 114

Last run: 129 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat stayer who launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in May; slightly disappointing when only fourth at Hexham in June and also below par on the Flat last month but remains unexposed over jumps; upped in trip for handicap debut; a possible.
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1st

2

10th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:02 Ludlow

Pergamon

11st 13lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Seems a spring type and he prevailed at Huntingdon (2m) last month on return from break, adding to his wins last May and taking hurdles record to 3-6 (3-3 on good ground in this sphere); respected with further improvement plausible.

11/10

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Pergamon

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Got his hurdling career off to a perfect start when winning two in a row at Plumpton and Kelso last May; hasn't really gone on from that promise in handicaps and resumes following a five-month break.

16/1

3

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Pergamon

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair Flat stayer who launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in May; slightly disappointing when only fourth at Hexham in June and also below par on the Flat last month but remains unexposed over jumps; upped in trip for handicap debut; a possible.

8/1

Form: 411-31 CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, and the second of her three wins was gained over C&D; further improvement is possible if she's fully tuned up after five-month break.
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4th

6

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Feach Amach

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft; including C&D) and followed a break by returning to winning ways with a career best at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, albeit with half the hurdles omitted; could still have more to offer and she's respected up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Feach Amach

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last spring (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft); ran okay when fourth of seven over C&D (good to soft) in November when last seen (lost a shoe); each-way claims if fully tuned up after a break.

5/1

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Feach Amach

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, and the second of her three wins was gained over C&D; further improvement is possible if she's fully tuned up after five-month break.

9/2

Form: -43613 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Quite lightly raced for his age and followed last month's C&D (good) win with a creditable third at Kelso (2m5f, good); will have something to prove if the ground ends up slower than good to soft but, otherwise, has pretty solid each-way claims.
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9th

10

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Fostered Phil

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: William Young Jnr

Veteran who won twice in 2025, the second by 7l over C&D (soft) in December; now 5lb higher in a stronger race.

14/1

7th

9

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Fostered Phil

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: William Young Jnr

11yo who is lightly raced for his age and won at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before 2l third at Kelso (2m5f, good); well-beaten third at Perth (2m4f) since when the soft ground may not have been ideal, and a similar surface is expected today.

9/1

Form: /43PP-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Started off over hurdles with two quite promising runs last autumn (2m/2m1f) but was pulled up in both subsequent handicaps (2m3f/2m4f); still has plenty of time to get career back on track but it takes a leap of faith to support him on this first start since March.
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4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Bridge Court

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up at Catterick in December on first two chase starts (2m3f, good to soft/good) and bounced back from lesser show at Haydock to win at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) last month; hit with 8lb rise for last time but he had plenty in hand and could still be well treated.

13/2

1st

7

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Bridge Court

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sandy Thomson

Still not fully exposed over fences but his second-place finishes in December were achieved over 2m3f in Class 5 at Catterick; bit to prove in this scenario/grade.

4/1

5th

7

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

12:15 Haydock

Bridge Court

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Sandy Thomson

Point runner-up who improved for the switch to fences when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and got even closer to a first win when beaten a nose there (2m3f, good) 12 days later; could be bang there.

11/2

Form: 234P-4 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her win in a junior hurdle in April 2024 but made quite encouraging seasonal debut when fourth (albeit well held in the end) at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month and has slipped to a good mark; big player if that recent outing brought her on.
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2nd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Shes Notjoeking

11st 9lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won from the front at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; front pair clear) in February and was third under much more patient ride at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; may not want the ground to dry out here but otherwise she's likely to be on the premises again.

5/1

3rd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Shes Notjoeking

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Belatedly regained the winning thread at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but was able to dictate the pace; chance of following up may depend on whether she gets another easy lead.

7/2

1st

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Shes Notjoeking

11st 8lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Usually gives her running but just 1-12 over hurdles and she lost two places late on when fourth at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) just after Christmas; more required.

6/1

Form: 544/

Last run: 663 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in February 2023; showed no more than minor promise in three novice hurdles (2m-2m3f) towards end of that year and makes handicap debut after 663-day absence; considered only if lively in betting.
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8

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Brief Statement

10st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Irish point winner in February 2023; showed no more than minor promise in three novice hurdles (2m-2m3f) towards end of that year and makes handicap debut after 663-day absence; considered only if lively in betting.

12/1

4th

2

28th Dec 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:15 Catterick

Brief Statement

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bought for £45,000 after winning a 3m Irish point; has achieved just poor form in two 2m3f hurdle races; retains potential but today's drop in distance is uncertain to suit.

10/1

Form: 210-69

Last run: 136 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by cheekpieces when winning twice in early part of this year (2m/2m2f) but had gone off the boil by the spring; needs to have been refreshed by 136-day break.
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1st

7

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Tread Softly Now

10st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding.

4/1

2nd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Tread Softly Now

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces.

14/1

4th

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Tread Softly Now

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood.

3/1

Form: 472883 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gained four of his ten hurdling wins at this track and can sometimes be difficult to reel in when he blasts off in front but this year's record is very mixed and he was remote when third at Hexham this month.
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3rd

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Malangen

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Returned to form at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) on Wednesday, when he was reeled in after blasting off in front but kept on gamely for second; also suited by this C&D and a recent 2lb drop has now taken effect but he had a hard race at Perth and has become inconsistent.

5/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Malangen

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran; 12-94, four of those wins coming at his beloved Perth; showed up well for much of the contest at Hexham (2m, soft; third, beaten 33l) on Saturday evening, before tiring markedly on the uphill climb; the better ground is in his favour here but this is a quick turnaround.

11/1

3rd

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Malangen

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Has won ten of his 82 races, including over this C&D in June 2024 (good); should be all the better for last month's reappearance run at Perth; interesting.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.80
Straight Forecast £38.22
Tricast £184.13
Trifecta £250.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Feach Amach

The Guardian:

Kap Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Notjoeking

TOPSPEED:

Malangen

The Times:

Pergamon

D Express:

Ailt An Chorrain

RP RATINGS:

She's Notjoeking

Daily Mail:

Kap Boy

The Sun:

Kap Boy

Daily Mirror:

Feach Amach

The Star:

Feach Amach

Daily Record:

Feach Amach

POSTDATA:

Malangen