April 23 / 16.10 Perth

16.10

Good To Soft

Scone International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Scone International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4221 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Confirmed previous promise over hurdles when an easy winner of a maiden at Fakenham last time; stiffer task here but looks the stable's number one and he's a possible player.
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3rd

1

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

13:42 Newton Abbot

Mister Ursus

12st 0lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Showed marked improvement towards end of last season, winning Fakenham maiden (2m, good to soft) before cruising clear on handicap debut at Perth (2m, good); resumes on 13lb higher mark but with a 10lb claimer enlisted; obvious contender if still in similar form.

6/4

1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Mister Ursus

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Confirmed previous promise over hurdles when an easy winner of a maiden at Fakenham last time; stiffer task here but looks the stable's number one and he's a possible player.

7/2

1st

3

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:35 Fakenham

Mister Ursus

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Won twice on the Flat in Poland in 2024 and once in France last year; has shaped with promise on his three hurdle starts and this looks an ideal opportunity for him to get off the mark.

Evs

33/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 115560 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the 2m4f mares' handicap here last April when rated 13lb lower; won twice over 2m at Kelso in the autumn (good/soft) but hasn't done as well since; bit to prove now.
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3rd

6

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Magnolia

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith

Won two in a row at Kelso (2m, good/soft) last autumn and returned from a four-month break with a good third over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; she's the only one of these with the benefit of a recent outing and that may prove to be a major positive.

5/1

3rd

5

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Magnolia

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith

Dual Kelso winner (2m); twice placed (from higher marks) over C&D during the spring, and also a creditable fourth to My Chiquita at Cartmel (2m1f, good); returns from a 123-day break as the first runner for Becky Smith (now joint-trainer with Micky Hammond).

6/1

4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Magnolia

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

A dual 2m hurdles winner at Kelso last winter and back in good nick of late, finishing third of six at Perth (2m) nine days ago; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark.

16/1

Form: 06-352

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; 11-race maiden over hurdles; placed in two of his three runs for current yard, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent easy winner in a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft); interesting.
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5th

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Scriabin

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Off mark over hurdles at 15th attempt, battling well to fend off Try Them in C&D (good) maiden in July, but found things tougher (albeit in a good race) when back in a handicap here last month and still needs to prove he can handle a mark this high.

10/1

8th

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

16:05 Perth

Scriabin

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt, with hard-fought success in C&D (good) maiden six weeks ago; has more on his plate in this good-quality handicap, though, and needs to kick on again.

10/1

1st

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Scriabin

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed 14-race maiden over hurdles (placed on seven occasions) who has some fair form to his credit, including when second in a C&D handicap last month (good); likely to find a couple too good.

7/2

Form: F241 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper on the Flat for George Boughey; off the mark on fourth hurdle start when taking Ludlow handicap in good style last time; drying ground suits; should go well despite 9lb rise.
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18

(19)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Fouroneohfever

9st 5lb

T: George Boughey

Second reserve; after a stint over hurdles (1-5) he's back with his former trainer for whom he finished fourth in the 1m4f 3yo handicap here two years ago (off 3lb lower); seems to retain all his ability and would have each-way prospects if getting a run; well beaten on the Flat in sole attempt in cheekpieces.

25/1

4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicapper on the Flat for George Boughey; off the mark on fourth hurdle start when taking Ludlow handicap in good style last time; drying ground suits; should go well despite 9lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Four wins for George Boughey at 1m2f/1m4f and useful in that scene; wouldn't have won but displayed some ability until falling at Sandown on hurdles debut in January; also offered something to work on in two starts the following month; Flat form makes this opening hurdle mark look dangerous.

6/5

Form: 1211F7 CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has won three races this season, the second over this C&D in September; up in the ratings and off since November; may be better for the run.
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6th

9

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Last year's winner (from 7lb lower); form figures here (2m-2m4f) this year read 544343; finished in front of two of these rivals (Try Them and Nobotheratall) when a keeping-on third to Inappropriate over C&D latest; eased 1lb, and is back on her last winning mark (Hexham).

7/1

3rd

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who was placed off 1lb higher in a bunch-finish here (2m4f, good) in July and was respectable fourth in Class 2 C&D contest last month; each-way claims at least.

7/1

4th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

16:05 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who was seemingly back in good form when close third in bunch-finish here (2m4f, good) five weeks ago; up in grade today but remains on a good mark; no surprise if she features.

13/2

Form: 1-1354 CD

Last run: 227 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Easy winner off a 10lb lower mark after a break at this meeting last year (fifth over 2m here in April 2024); won another race over C&D off a pound lower than here in May (good) and also on the Flat at Ayr in September (soft); interesting.
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9th

9

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Just Dottie

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Her form has been mixed on the Flat and over hurdles this year and she's hasn't been at the top of her game over hurdles of late; however, she won this last year (soft) and shouldn't be discounted.

16/1

6th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Just Dottie

10st 9lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Gained all four hurdle wins over C&D; not at best this year and never really got competitive when tried over 2m4f here last month but wears a first-time tongue-tie and can't be ruled out off current mark.

10/1

7th

9

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Four course wins (all over 2m); lacked the pace to challenge when third over that trip here (good; 4-1) early last month; finished down the field back on the Flat (1m2f) since; stablemate Follow Charlie has more to recommend.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1160 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
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Form: 0-8532 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since scoring over fences here in September 2023 (2m4f, soft; 2-7 favourite); decent run after a wind op when second to a subsequent winner in a 2m handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; chance on that form.
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5th

2

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

A Different Kind

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Without a win since scoring over fences in September 2023 and he was 2-7 favourite on that occasion; however, hasn't had a lot of racing since and produced three fair runs during winter off his lower hurdle mark; last run was a backward step but he's no forlorn hope with cheekpieces added.

8/1

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

A Different Kind

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Hasn't won since scoring over fences here in September 2023 (2m4f, soft; 2-7 favourite); decent run after a wind op when second to a subsequent winner in a 2m handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; chance on that form.

10/1

2nd

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

A Different Kind

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

9yo who has returned from a long absence this season and hasn't recaptured his considerable 2023 promise, but he ran well when third off his reduced mark at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last month; has had wind surgery since and he could be in the mix.

12/1

Form: 51-54P D

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick novice hurdle in January 2025 (1m7f, soft); was then off for 305 days and hasn't run quite as well since; cheekpieces now tried.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

How About No

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a Catterick novice hurdle in January 2025 (1m7f, soft); was then off for 305 days and hasn't run quite as well since; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

How About No

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has largely consistent form but needs progress to land this competitive handicap and double his hurdles tally; steps back up in distance (placed over 2m4f in Ireland).

14/1

5th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

How About No

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won over 1m4f for Joseph O'Brien; added a five-runner novice hurdle on second run for this yard on New Year's Day; doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut and has an absence to overcome.

10/1

Form: -13623 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Winner of a C&D novice hurdle in September (good to soft); mainly fair form since, although only third of four at 1-2 in a Newcastle handicap last time (2m1f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; each-way chance.
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6

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

The Hatchet

11st 11lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Winner of a C&D novice hurdle in September (good to soft); mainly fair form since, although only third of four at 1-2 in a Newcastle handicap last time (2m1f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; each-way chance.

8/1

3rd

5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

The Hatchet

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made all to win novice at Perth (2m, good to soft) in September and resumed his progression when second over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; leading claims for yard in a rich vein of form.

9/4

2nd

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

The Hatchet

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In two 2m novices he won at Perth before a rallying third at Ayr; handicap debut was underwhelming but that was over 2m4f and perhaps this is his trip.

13/2

Form: 11212P D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Progressed well after winning a Cartmel seller last May (2m1f, good to soft) with two wins and two seconds, one of them over this C&D, and went up 25lb; hasn't been out since being pulled up at Hexham in October; interesting if fully wound up after her winter break.
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4th

5

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:48 Hexham

Winds Of Winter

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Won over C&D in early part of last season and looked as good as ever when going close in a quite valuable Cartmel handicap (2m1f, good) in July on latest outing; ought to make her presence felt.

7/2

2nd

9

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Winds Of Winter

10st 11lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: George Bewley

Not quite at his best this year but last month's Hexham third was respectable and she remains only 2lb higher than when beating Saligo Bay to win this race under Thomasina Eyston in 2025; can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form: -18886

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here.
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4th

3

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Ffos Las

Someones Wish

11st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over hurdles, fences and twice on the AW; ran second in a 1m4f AW classified race last month but flopped next time at Wolverhampton; his slow-ground form in Ireland was forgettable.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £90.40
Straight Forecast £60.69
Tricast £688.35
Trifecta £1219.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fouroneohfever

TOPSPEED:

Mister Ursus

The Times:

Mister Ursus

The Guardian:

Mister Ursus

Daily Mail:

Mister Ursus

The Sun:

Mister Ursus

RP RATINGS:

Fouroneohfever

POSTDATA:

Fouroneohfever

Telegraph:

Fouroneohfever

D Express:

Fouroneohfever

Daily Mirror:

Fouroneohfever

The Star:

Fouroneohfever

Daily Record:

Fouroneohfever