October 21 / 17.15 Perth

17.15

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  • 2m 7f 207y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1-3331 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Evidently well suited by step to 3m when comfortably beating Artic Mann by over 6l over C&D (good) last month; 7lb higher now but still unexposed over this trip and won't mind if the ground is slower; major player.
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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

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Spit Spot

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice over 3m here last autumn (good/soft); hasn't been in such good form since but may fare better back here with cheekpieces now tried.

11/1

7th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

11st 11lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Course maiden winner who won two in a row at Perth (3m, good/soft) in the autumn before lesser show at Ascot (2m7f, good) in November; again soundly beaten at Haydock (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago following a break but she may have needed that run and is not written off.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4364-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Raced rather lazily before keeping on for fourth over 2m4f here in April and made a low-key reappearance over that trip last month; looks interesting on first attempt at 3m but stablemate Spit Spot has much less to prove.
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3rd

13

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

I Wish You

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form to get off the mark over fences at the third attempt at Wetherby (3m, soft) in February; hit with a 7lb rise but the short-head runner-up Diamond Dealer went one better next time and this 6yo is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

I Wish You

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close over hurdles at Perth (3m, soft) in October before promising fourth on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in a race that worked out well; looked short of pace on ground that was good to soft, good in places at Haydock (3m1f) last time, finishing soundly beaten in third (Ski Lodge second); could be in the mix if today's conditions place greater emphasis on stamina.

7/1

Form: 29-158

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles but hasn't been with Gordon Elliott all that long and won a modest beginners' chase (2m3f, good) in May; below form in a recent 3m handicap chase but still considered on this return to hurdling.
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7th

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Coffeys Forge

11st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Good ground winning chaser is 0-19 over hurdles; ran well off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) in January when a 0.5l runner-up; brought down at the third at Tramore in a first-time tongue tie (discarded) last time; others preferred.

14/1

5

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

Coffeys Forge

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Won Downpatrick beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-18 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proving costly when runner-up at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy), made respiratory noise when pulled up at Limerick last time; tongue-tie now tried.

12/1

3

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:25 Limerick

Coffeys Forge

11st 10lb

J: Brian Barry

T: Sean Aherne

Point-to-point winner; won beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last May; off-putting 0-17 record over hurdles, mistake at the last proved costly when runner-up to The Little Yank at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy); found 2m inadequate when fifth at Gowran last time.

10/1

11/4

Form: 715411 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2-2 since returned to staying trips last month, darting clear at Worcester (2m7f, good to soft) before defying 7lb penalty over C&D (good) a few days later; up another 6lb since last time but still makes obvious appeal.
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5th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Versatile sort who won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's been well held in his last three runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

16/1

9th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Stiletto

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Did well for new stable in early part of season, winning three times under Sean Bowen (2m2f-3m, good/good to soft); returned from break with low-key run last month but has the champion jockey back on board today.

12/1

12th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Stiletto

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Sophie Leech

Did well for new stable in early part of season, winning three times (2m2f-3m, good/good to soft); absent since below-par run in the autumn but can play a significant role if fully tuned up.

9/2

Form: 354554 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Scored off 1lb lower over C&D (good) in July and returns here after two good runs this month, the latter a keeping-on fourth of 15 at Carlisle (2m4f, good) on Thursday; probably won't be far away.
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7th

12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Dalileo

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Record of 4-56, latest win coming off this mark over 3m here last July (good) on second run after a break; hasn't been out since November; should come on for the run.

20/1

Form: 71534- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last season (3m2f/3m); absent since C&D fourth in April, though, and remains on fairly tough mark; cheekpieces removed after one use; others appeal more.
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5th

11

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Thorough stayer whose last win was at Ayr in February 2025 (3m, soft); several good runs since, including when second at Carlisle last month; each-way chance.

12/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Maura Jeanne

11st 6lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Strike-rate of 2-30; has a chance on her second at Carlisle last time (3m1f, good to soft) having also finished runner-up at Ayr in January (3m, heavy); each-way chance.

9/2

2nd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Maura Jeanne

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over 3m-plus last season, the first time over 3m2f on good to soft at Kelso; has run a couple of fair races this term and has a chance on her best form with a visor replacing cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: 5581-2 BF

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Improved to record 33-1 win at Hexham (2m4f) in April, his second handicap, and bettered that form when second to progressive rival over that C&D (also good) in May; has fitness to prove after 164-day break and may encounter slower ground here but could easily have more to offer over 3m.
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15

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Blakey Boy

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Took a sizeable step forward when winning over C&D (soft) in February and he followed up at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's 5lb higher than last time and is in much more competitive race today, but this progressive 6yo could still have more left in the tank.

11/1

1st

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Blakey Boy

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Has made steady progress in the cheekpieces and would have won anyway last time at Ayr after being left clear late on (3m, soft); 4lb out of the weights so he's 9lb higher this time and in a stronger race to boot.

5/2

Form: 56579- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner; signed off with two disappointing runs in April but is now 5lb lower than when winning after a break at Hexham (2m7f, soft) last autumn and will be a danger to all if back on song here.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Shoeshine Boy

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Two wins on soft/heavy over 3m at Ayr last January; some fair efforts since; return to this trip should suit but best form on softer ground.

9/1

5th

17

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Shoeshine Boy

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Donald Whillans

Course specialist who won two in a row over C&D (heavy/soft) in January; he's better than he showed when 15l third over C&D (soft) in February and the subsequent break may have helped, but this 10yo may still be vulnerable back up in grade.

20/1

Form: 4P537- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Placed off 1lb higher at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January but the rest of last season's form was disappointing and this is first start since February; others have much stronger claims.
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9th

1

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Champ Royal

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Placed off 1lb higher at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January but the rest of last season's form was disappointing and this is first start since February; others have much stronger claims.

33/1

7th

5

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Champ Royal

11st 8lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

taken down early, in touch with leaders on inner

10/1

3rd

6

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:35 Catterick

Champ Royal

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

led, headed and not fluent 2 out, lost second and no extra run-in

16/1

Non-runners

Asa, Artic Mann

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £13.68
Tricast £54.54

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spit Spot

Daily Mail:

Stiletto

The Times:

Blakey Boy

TOPSPEED:

Maura Jeanne

The Guardian:

Artic Mann

RP RATINGS:

Spit Spot

POSTDATA:

Spit Spot

Telegraph:

Spit Spot

D Express:

Spit Spot

Daily Mirror:

Spit Spot

Daily Record:

Spit Spot

The Sun:

Stiletto

The Star:

Stiletto