April 23 / 14.10 Perth

14.10

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-4512 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Taunton (2m, heavy) in February on second hurdle start and went close at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; he's shaped as though he'll be suited by the step up in trip and there's lots to like on his handicap debut.
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1st

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

A King Of Magic

12st 2lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Won in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Taunton (2m, heavy) in February on second hurdle start and went close at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; he's shaped as though he'll be suited by the step up in trip and there's lots to like on his handicap debut.

4/1

2nd

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

A King Of Magic

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Won by a neck in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Taunton (2m, heavy) last month on his second hurdle start and the runner-up has since gone one better; showed promise on good to soft in a bumper (unraced on good); strong claims for top trainer who is 5-7 here in the last five seasons.

13/8

1st

1

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:05 Taunton

A King Of Magic

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Showed ability when reaching the frame in two bumpers (trained by Tom Weston on debut) but beaten 30l when fifth on 2m Exeter hurdle debut (good to soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tied on the back of that; Harry Cobden is on stablemate Babyken.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-7941

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Well backed into 85-40 when winning by 3l on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January; 10lb higher for this first run since but the form has worked out well and he could have plenty more left in the tank.
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3rd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Bel Ombre

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

No match for winner when second at Perth (2m4f, good; raced too freely) last month, after a break, but appeared to have quite a bit in hand when winning on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January and can be dangerous if new hood helps him to relax.

11/2

2nd

8

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Bel Ombre

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Well backed into 85-40 when winning by 3l on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January; 10lb higher for this first run since but the form has worked out well and he could have plenty more left in the tank.

4/1

1st

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Bel Ombre

11st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Showed promise in all three bumpers last season; unable to land a significant blow in three maiden/novice hurdles this term but caught the eye when keeping on steadily for modest fourth at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) last month and is open to improvement in handicaps.

11/2

Form: 56-560

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who has dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when winning on his chase debut last February; he may stage a revival at some stage but has struggled over fences/hurdles on his three runs this season.
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4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Bois Guillbert

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time hurdle winner who has dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when winning on his chase debut last February; he may stage a revival at some stage but has struggled over fences/hurdles on his three runs this season.

50/1

10th

5

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Bois Guillbert

11st 12lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Returns to hurdles off a workable mark but, judged on his chase efforts this term, has a doubt over current form.

25/1

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Bois Guillbert

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Jumped okay when winning at Newcastle (chase debut) but lacked fluency when disappointing at Wetherby since; not sure what to expect.

10/1

Form: 3-7451 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a bumper here last April on debut (good to soft) and, having had wind surgery, he made a winning handicap debut at 9-2 at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month; did it easily and a 10lb rise may not stop him.
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5th

6

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Joeybottles

11st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ran well in a bumper here last April on debut (good to soft) and, having had wind surgery, he made a winning handicap debut at 9-2 at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month; did it easily and a 10lb rise may not stop him.

3/1

1st

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Joeybottles

11st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

All runs on good to soft or soft; third in a bumper and has been showing enough to believe he'll pay his way in handicaps, last time finishing just ahead of Titanium Ring at Ludlow; likely contender after wind surgery.

100/30

5th

4

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:00 Ludlow

Joeybottles

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

All runs on good to soft; third in a Perth bumper and left his first run over hurdles behind when fourth in a 2m maiden at Southwell (fitted in a first-time tongue-tie); doesn't have compelling claims.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: -021P4 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won on stable debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good to soft) in January and bounced back from heavy-ground flop on handicap debut at Hereford when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; shaped last time as though this shorter trip would help and trainer has a good record in this race.
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2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

King Jon Oliver

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won on stable debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good to soft) in January and bounced back from heavy-ground flop on handicap debut at Hereford when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; shaped last time as though this shorter trip would help and trainer has a good record in this race.

7/1

4th

6

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Uttoxeter

King Jon Oliver

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Clear promise in both hurdle starts for Lorna Fowler in Ireland prior to £54,000 sale; won a Fakenham maiden (2m4f, good to soft) on stable debut in January but he flopped on his handicap debut at Hereford last month; still early days but that was a laboured effort last time and he needs to bounce back at this new trip.

13/2

Form: 8331 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

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Form: 465131

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January before solid third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), and he won again at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; further improvement is necessary today, but possible.
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9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Platin Moon

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Front-runner who won at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January before solid third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), and he won again at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; further improvement is necessary today, but possible.

6/1

1st

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Platin Moon

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

In-form contender who registered an account-opening success over C&D (heavy) on penultimate start and ran creditably at Musselburgh (good to soft) latest, both in Class 4 events; solid claims returned to Ayr and dropped back in grade.

5/2

3rd

8

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:37 Musselburgh

Platin Moon

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Ayr (2m, heavy) 18 days ago, making the running and rallying; up 5lb but may have more in the tank and has to be respected.

9/2

Form: 2846F2

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Improved form when 16-1 runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good) 12 days ago on second handicap start; needs to back up that latest performance but he's unexposed on good ground and drying conditions would aid his cause.
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9th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Largy Meadow

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: R Mike Smith

Runner-up in the two handicaps he has completed and could have done with a truer pace when chasing home the market leader over 2m4f here last time; he's highly likely to get one here and he's one to consider.

9/1

2nd

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Largy Meadow

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Patiently ridden and bustled up the winner (Camarrate) at Newcastle (2m4f, good; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; pulled up over C&D subsequently; still low mileage, so isn't a forlorn hope if bouncing back from that blip.

12/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Largy Meadow

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Improved form when 16-1 runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good) 12 days ago on second handicap start; needs to back up that latest performance but he's unexposed on good ground and drying conditions would aid his cause.

12/1

Non-runners

Kingston Narcissus, Monaco Rules

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £16.08
Tricast £184.22
Trifecta £123.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A King Of Magic

POSTDATA:

Joeybottles

TOPSPEED:

Platin Moon

The Star:

Monaco Rules

Telegraph:

Joeybottles

D Express:

Joeybottles

RP RATINGS:

A King Of Magic

The Times:

A King Of Magic

Daily Mail:

A King Of Magic

Daily Mirror:

A King Of Magic

The Sun:

A King Of Magic

Daily Record:

A King Of Magic

The Guardian:

Platin Moon