June 07 / 15.17 Perth

15.17

Good To Soft

Scone Palace International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Scone Palace International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 331-21 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Exposed multiple winner; he would have found the ground too soft when beaten by King Sacre at Hexham and then dug deep to win at Kelso (2m, good; 5lb lower); entitled to have some say.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Scots Poet

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Has progressed well with blinkers since his latest C&D win in April (good), scoring at Kelso and Perth (both over 2m on good) and finishing good second off a pound lower than today at Cartmel last month; chance.

5/1

2nd

1

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Scots Poet

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home at Perth (2m, good) last month and has now won three times since April; unlucky to come to grief when back at Perth last week and remains of strong interest, albeit he was well beaten over C&D on his only previous start here.

3/1

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Scots Poet

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Resurgent 10yo who led close home over C&D (good) last month and has now won three of his last four; probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 5lb rise but must be considered in current mood.

4/1

Form: 3523-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
0-3 on the Flat and 0-13 over hurdles, having had a few chances now in maidens and handicaps; has to raise his game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

2nd

8

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Scriabin

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-3 on the Flat and 0-13 over hurdles, having had a few chances now in maidens and handicaps; has to raise his game.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 53549- CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Good fourth at Musselburgh in March but tailed off in his last run over hurdles and down the field on the Flat last week; others look more likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Without a win on the Flat since 2021 and he came in only ninth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

7

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 8lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Overall record of 3-54 but he's been placed over hurdles in his last two runs and is well handicapped on his best Flat form in 2025; hard to rule out back in this sphere and he has won at this track.

12/1

Form: 8772-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but placed in his last two attempts and went very close at Carlisle in March (2m1f, good to soft); Thursday's Flat run when sixth wasn't too shoddy; can go well.
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7th

2

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Mr Lincoln

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Below form on the Flat three weeks ago and now 0-13 since joining Iain Jardine but was second to Alvesta over C&D (good) on latest hurdling start and is also suited by slower ground; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

2

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mr Lincoln

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Did well to finish third after stumbling at the start at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and has since run well over hurdles; no issue with track, trip or ground conditions and has possibilities for a trainer who has won this three times since 2021.

12/1

2nd

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Mr Lincoln

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Iain Jardine

0-10 over hurdles but made the frame on last three attempts, losing out only by a short head on one occasion; placed twice on the Flat lately will be suited by today's trip/ground; good chance.

7/2

Form: 13546- CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Fourth of six on the Flat last time out and beaten 22l here the time before that; a four-time winner in this discipline but reservations at the minute.
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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

7th

6

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Just Dottie

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Four-time hurdle winner who was a respectable third at Perth (2m, good) 25 days ago; still lightly raced on the Flat but she's 5lb higher than for her win here (1m5f, soft) last autumn and not sure this drop back to 1m2f will suit; others are more persuasive.

10/1

3rd

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Four C&D wins, the most recent when justifying favouritism from 2lb higher in May 2025; Flat winner since (last September); reportedly never travelling when only fifth of 12 (Ravenscraig Castle third) here on latest start.

9/2

Form: 55700-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
In a good yard and returns from wind surgery, but she was 50-1 for her handicap debut here in April and performed accordingly.
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5th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 6lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Safely held when sixth over C&D (good) on both recent outings and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; not written off just yet but clearly needs to take a step forward.

16/1

6th

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Tigress Lilly

10st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Seven-race maiden; no real improvement for wind surgery, beaten 13.5l over C&D latest; in good hands but still has plenty of work to do to reverse placings with Ravenscraig Castle (third) and Just Dottie (fifth); best to focus elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Tigress Lilly

11st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In a good yard and returns from wind surgery, but she was 50-1 for her handicap debut here in April and performed accordingly.

40/1

Form: 5874-5 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago and later added another handicap off this mark; however, he has rather lost his way and now kicks off for a new yard; enjoys good ground.
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6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Kinbara Firstdraft

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

0-6 over fences and has yet to click for this yard; had little chance from out of the handicap last time, however, and this represents his easiest task for a while; watch for market support.

25/1

4th

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:15 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Stuart Crawford, latterly at Ayr (2m4f) in November 2024; has gone the wrong way and competes from 14lb out of the handicap on this fourth run for current trainer, having had wind surgery since latest; by far the least likely candidate.

33/1

5th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:41 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won two handicap hurdles for Stuart Crawford but he's not looking as good over fences and was behind Garde Des Champs here last time.

14/1

Form: 8623P- CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-6 over hurdles, though neither win came in a handicap; only one effort of note in five runs over fences and blinkers are replaced by cheekpieces; the stable probably has brighter prospects with Cosmic Soul.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Ailt An Chorrain

11st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Record of 2-6 over hurdles, though neither win came in a handicap; only one effort of note in five runs over fences and blinkers are replaced by cheekpieces; the stable probably has brighter prospects with Cosmic Soul.

25/1

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

Form: 6F2P-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 5052-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his first handicap (on good) and then made all the running on soft ground at Hexham, beating Scots Poet by some 17l; raised 9lb for that but he's far from exposed.
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5

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

15:12 Uttoxeter

King Sacre

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Runner-up in his first handicap (on good) before making all the running on soft ground at Hexham; went up 9lb for that but failed to give his true running at Perth after racing freely; not yet exposed.

5/1

10th

2

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

King Sacre

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Runner-up in his first handicap (on good) and then made all the running on soft ground at Hexham, beating Scots Poet by some 17l; raised 9lb for that but he's far from exposed.

5/2

1st

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

King Sacre

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Unexposed; showed improved form on handicap debut when second at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good); further progress likely; a possible.

5/1

25/1

Form: 3P039-

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ex-French gelding; beaten 6l on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft) but failed to fire at Sedgefield in the new cheekpieces that are retained; others preferred.
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11th

9

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Alidam

11st 2lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Ex-French gelding; beaten 6l on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, soft) but failed to fire at Sedgefield in the new cheekpieces that are retained; others preferred.

25/1

9th

7

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Alidam

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Sophie Leech

Ex-French; fair third, despite not jumping well, on handicap debut at Huntingdon on latest start (2m, soft); may do better back up in trip with headgear tried.

14/1

3rd

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Alidam

11st 8lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Placed a few times in France but needs to rebound, having achieved little in two starts for new yard; handicap debut.

12/1

Form: /2111- D

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
His hat-trick (2m1f-2m4f; good) has come at a cost mark-wise but it was all very straightforward last time at Sedgefield; something has clicked big time and he could deal with another 6lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Cosmic Soul

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

In fine form earlier this year, notching a hurdles hat-trick at Sedgefield (2m1f-2m4f; rising 16lb); reportedly stopped quickly when beaten favourite over 2m here (last of 12, beaten 42l) in June; it's possible that we might see the best version of this 6yo off a ten-week absence.

13/2

12th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Cosmic Soul

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

His hat-trick (2m1f-2m4f; good) has come at a cost mark-wise but it was all very straightforward last time at Sedgefield; something has clicked big time and he could deal with another 6lb.

100/30

Non-runners

Pure Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.70
Straight Forecast £45.18
Tricast £284.09
Trifecta £323.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

King Sacre

TOPSPEED:

Ravenscraig Castle

SPOTLIGHT:

Largy Meadow

The Times:

Scriabin

Daily Record:

Cosmic Soul

D Express:

Mr Lincoln

The Sun:

Scots Poet

WEST COUNTRY:

King Sacre

Telegraph:

King Sacre

Daily Mirror:

King Sacre

The Star:

King Sacre

POSTDATA:

Ravenscraig Castle