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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

1st

13

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Scots Poet

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

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.

6/1

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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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

4th

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Scriabin

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ex-Irish; 12-race maiden over hurdles but placed in three of his four for current yard, last time finishing third of 12 in C&D handicap (good) 21 days ago; each-way claims again.

11/2

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

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Won over C&D (Class 5, good; same mark) last July; has mixed hurdling with Flat racing this year and wasn't beaten far when third over C&D (good; 7-1, Just Dottie fifth) 25 days ago; highly likely to give his running, even though he isn't a frequent winner.

7/2

3rd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

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.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Mr Lincoln

10st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win from 22 starts came at Cork in April 2023; went very close over hurdles here in March and was second of ten behind an improving filly at Ayr (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; can go well after 1lb nudge.

5/1

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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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

5th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

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.

20/1

4th

6

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Just Dottie

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Four wins over hurdles; had few chances on the Flat but she won at Ayr in September (1m5f, soft) and showed better form when third over 1m7f 11 days later; still has some potential in this sphere and a hurdle run last month should have sharpened her up; might need more of a stamina test than this though.

6/1

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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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

4th

6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won two handicap hurdles for Stuart Crawford (2m/2m4f, good/good to firm) but yet to prove he is as effective over fences.

10/1

7th

1

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

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.

20/1

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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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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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

1st

3

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Cosmic Soul

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Kickstarted 2026 with a Flat success at Southwell and he's bagged back-to-back handicaps here since, readily landing the odds over C&D 13 days ago; hiked up 10lb now but thriving and still the one to beat.

11/8

Non-runners

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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