April 24 / 16.25 Perth

16.25

Good

One Place. Every Race. Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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One Place. Every Race. Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 38-404

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
No immediate improvement for a switch to handicap company when fourth of nine over 2m5f at Haydock (good to soft) seven weeks ago but it's still early days for a good stable with a very strong Perth record.
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1st

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Berkenshtaaap

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

No immediate improvement for a switch to handicap company when fourth of nine over 2m5f at Haydock (good to soft) seven weeks ago but it's still early days for a good stable with a very strong Perth record.

5/1

4th

2

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Berkenshtaaap

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Not seen since struggling in good-quality Newbury maiden in November but significant positives can be drawn from his first two hurdle runs (both 2m); up in trip for this handicap debut and open to improvement.

5/1

8th

3

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 3

18:15 Ffos Las

Berkenshtaaap

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Irish point winner (yielding) who bettered his disappointing bumper debut when third of six at Taunton (heavy) in February; probably needs to improve again to make a winning hurdle debut but riding arrangements suggest he's the pick of Olly Murphy's four runners.

4/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -65381

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Barely had to be nudged out to make a winning start to his handicap career at Exeter (2m2f, good) last Friday; the extra yardage here should help if anything and he'll take a bit of stopping under a 7lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.
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2nd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Mr Jukebox

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Barely had to be nudged out to make a winning start to his handicap career at Exeter (2m2f, good) last Friday; the extra yardage here should help if anything and he'll take a bit of stopping under a 7lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

13/8

1st

4

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Mr Jukebox

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Placed in a good-ground bumper on debut last year; not devoid of promise in three starts over hurdles; longer trip at this stiff track should help to bring his stamina into play, from what looks a fair mark on handicap debut; interesting.

6/1

8th

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Mr Jukebox

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Showed clear promise in both bumpers and on both hurdling starts, most recently when well-held third at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; needs to improve to threaten the principals here, though.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 55-P87

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his three runs this term, weakening into a well-held seventh back from a break at Sedgefield 23 days ago.
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1st

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Has shown bits of form that give him claims, such as when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in April, but pulled up at Hexham (2m7f, good) last month; his mark continues to fall but he needs to show more consistency.

20/1

9

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Seven-race maiden over hurdles but produced his best effort yet when third at Perth (2m4f, good) latest; 1lb lower now and he's one to consider if able to back that up.

13/2

Form: 6428-

Last run: 445 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Easily best effort in four maiden/novice hurdles last season when second at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); did manage back-to-back wins over 2m on the Flat at Catterick last May but more recent AW Flat efforts have been no more than respectable.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

Form: 642246

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 670215 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February; not in the same form when fifth over 2m back at Ayr since but the return to 2m4f may see him in a better light.
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7th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

The Coffey Boy

11st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February; not in the same form when fifth over 2m back at Ayr since but the return to 2m4f may see him in a better light.

9/1

5th

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

The Coffey Boy

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last time, opening his rules account; raised 4lb but William Maggs, who keeps the ride, can use his 5lb claim this time; open to further progress in any case and looks likely to be as effective back down in distance; respected.

7/2

1st

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

The Coffey Boy

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Irish point winner last February; best run over hurdles when 12l second to a progressive subsequent winner over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time (good to soft); interesting on that run.

13/2

Form: -734P9

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in maiden hurdles on his last two outings but showed a bit of promise in similar races prior to that and has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut; also refitted with the tongue-tie he wore in bumpers.
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4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Walk On Son

10st 11lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Remains winless and he has been well below form in handicaps at Perth (2m4f) and Hexham (2m) this spring since undergoing wind surgery; others appeal more.

16/1

4th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Walk On Son

11st 11lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ordinary form in bumpers; has improved since going hurdling, best run when third in a Carlisle novice in October (2m1f, good); bit disappointing this year, including on handicap debut on first run after a second wind op last time (2m4f, good); bit to prove now.

12/1

8th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Walk On Son

11st 8lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Disappointing in maiden hurdles on his last two outings but showed a bit of promise in similar races prior to that and has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut; also refitted with the tongue-tie he wore in bumpers.

9/1

Form: 0P0353

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved third in 2m1f Carlisle novice (soft) in February; well treated on that form but hasn't managed to reproduce it in two subsequent handicaps, although he probably pressed for home too far out when third back at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in refitted cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; remains one who could click from a lowly mark.
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5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

King Kodiak

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

0-11 over hurdles and prone to clumsy jumping; belied 33-1 odds when second at Perth (2m, good) last month and didn't run badly over 2m4f there 16 days ago but others look less risky.

12/1

7th

8

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

King Kodiak

10st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Ran one of his best races since going handicapping when second to Betteryouthanme (who's now 4lb worse off for just over 1l) over 2m at Hexham last time (good; 33-1); has run creditably at this trip; a possible.

8/1

2nd

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

King Kodiak

10st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Placed off 5lb higher at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in April but has very mixed record over hurdles and is sometimes a clumsy jumper; safely held on last two outings; others look much safer.

20/1

Form: 3643 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 4P5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: P68-86

Last run: 101 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on 3m course handicap debut last June (final start for Gary Rutherford) and fared little better for new yard at Ayr (3m again) seven months later; hopes are pinned on a shorter trip helping after a further 101 days off.
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5th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Nae Bother At A

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Poor form in seven outings over hurdles and needs to show significant improvement in a first-time hood.

66/1

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Nae Bother At A

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Well beaten on 3m course handicap debut last June (final start for Gary Rutherford) and fared little better for new yard at Ayr (3m again) seven months later; hopes are pinned on a shorter trip helping after a further 101 days off.

33/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Perth

Nae Bother At A

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Has poor claims on bumper and hurdles form; now qualified for a mark but appears to lack potential.

33/1

Non-runners

Pepite De Saphir, Ayyadieh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £5.91
Tricast £39.36
Trifecta £55.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Jukebox

The Star:

Berkenshtaaap

Telegraph:

Pepite De Saphir

TOPSPEED:

Velvet Vulcan

RP RATINGS:

Mr Jukebox

POSTDATA:

Mr Jukebox

The Times:

Mr Jukebox

The Guardian:

Mr Jukebox

Daily Mail:

Mr Jukebox

D Express:

Mr Jukebox

Daily Mirror:

Mr Jukebox

The Sun:

Mr Jukebox

Daily Record:

Mr Jukebox