July 12 / 15.51 Perth

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Sport, Education & Wellbeing Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Sport, Education & Wellbeing Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 6P2-18 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won three-runner contest at Kelso (2m7f, good) in May and is still on a workable mark but never really got competitive in last month's Perth Gold Cup and needs to put that run behind him.
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2nd

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Walk On Quest

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won three-runner contest at Kelso (2m7f, good) in May and is still on a workable mark but never really got competitive in last month's Perth Gold Cup and needs to put that run behind him.

8/1

8th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:27 Perth

Walk On Quest

10st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made it 5-12 over fences when readily taking care of two rivals over a similar trip at Kelso a month ago (good; made most); only 3lb higher but without Jack Power's 5lb claim, so at this level he's probably in need of his best form yet.

10/1

1st

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:25 Kelso

Walk On Quest

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender.

6/5

Form: 591-22 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Exploited much-reduced mark over C&D (good) in April and finished second over C&D on both subsequent appearances (good to soft/good) but is no longer the force of old and others in this field have more appealing profiles.
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3rd

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Inis Oirr

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exploited much-reduced mark over C&D (good) in April and finished second over C&D on both subsequent appearances (good to soft/good) but is no longer the force of old and others in this field have more appealing profiles.

6/1

2nd

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Generally disappointing since winning valuable marathon in February 2024 but won off much-reduced mark over C&D (good) in April and also ran well when second behind a progressive rival here last month; considered.

9/2

2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4829-2

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Has modest 2-30 strike-rate under rules but kept on well for second at Aintree (2m4f, good) in May and has now filled that position twice since his wind operation in March; could plausibly still have untapped potential over 3m; no surprise if he features.
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4th

3

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Bleu Denfer

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has modest 2-30 strike-rate under rules but kept on well for second at Aintree (2m4f, good) in May and has now filled that position twice since his wind operation in March; could plausibly still have untapped potential over 3m; no surprise if he features.

5/1

4

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Bleu Denfer

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has a modest strike rate of 2-30 but ran his best race over fences when beaten a neck at Aintree (2m4f, good) five weeks ago (with Genois pulled up); holds claims if able to build on that run off 1lb higher.

9/2

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Bleu Denfer

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Back from wind surgery he bumped into one well handicapped at Bangor (2m4f, good) and it was a strong race in which he struggled at Haydock; he's no forlorn hope on that penultimate effort.

25/1

Form: 441-52 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Gained both chase wins over 2m4f (one here); no match for progressive rival when second at Hexham (1m7f, good; first run after wind surgery) last month but that was still a good effort; a possible if suited by this new trip.
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3rd

5

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:36 Stratford

Parisencore

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Gained both chase wins over 2m4f; bumped into progressive rival when second at Hexham (1m7f, good) two starts ago and travelled well until stamina ebbed away over 3m at Perth last month; remains on a workable mark; can make his presence felt.

6/1

5th

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Parisencore

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Gained both chase wins over 2m4f (one here); no match for progressive rival when second at Hexham (1m7f, good; first run after wind surgery) last month but that was still a good effort; a possible if suited by this new trip.

6/1

2nd

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 3

15:13 Hexham

Parisencore

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Weakened out of contention at Aintree last month but this race is a bit easier and he's now only 3lb higher than when keeping on well to beat Glory And Honour at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in April; also suited by 2m and might be aided by recent wind surgery; enters calculations.

10/1

Form: 1681-4 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Gained all seven chase wins at the track, the latest a dead-heat over this trip in April (good ground); on fairly tough mark now but last month's Perth Gold Cup fourth was respectable and he probably won't be far away.
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1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Statuario

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Gained all seven chase wins at the track, the latest a dead-heat over this trip in April (good ground); on fairly tough mark now but last month's Perth Gold Cup fourth was respectable and he probably won't be far away.

4/1

4th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:27 Perth

Statuario

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Seeking a hat-trick in this race and on the back of a seventh course success in April when he dead-heated over this trip; not handicapped out of it after just a 3lb rise, for all that he's never defied this high a mark in the past.

13/2

1st

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Statuario

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Six-time course winner who was runner-up in this race last year (good to soft); has since gained two C&D wins on good ground, latest in September; has plenty going for him; leading contender.

100/30

Form: 1-6124 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

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Form: 84-642 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner; returned from break with two low-key runs this spring (hurdle/chase) but may have been aided by refitted cheekpieces when running big race in defeat here (2m4f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but still on a good mark and this return to 3m is sure to suit.
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6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Lisa Harrison

Four-time C&D winner; returned from break with two low-key runs this spring (hurdle/chase) but may have been aided by refitted cheekpieces when running big race in defeat here (2m4f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but still on a good mark and this return to 3m is sure to suit.

11/2

2nd

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

12st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who has won six chases, three over C&D on good/heavy, all in September; has shaped as though needing the race when below par in two runs this year (first was over hurdles); could go well.

3/1

4th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who gained four of his six chase wins over C&D and is versatile regarding ground; well beaten when 50-1 for 2m4f hurdle here last month, after a layoff, but that was also the case before he bounced back to form and finished second in this race a year ago; can't be ignored.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.40
Straight Forecast £38.64
Trifecta £202.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Bleu d'Enfer

SPOTLIGHT:

Wasdell Dundalk

POSTDATA:

Statuario

The Times:

Inis Oirr

The Sun:

Grand Clermont

The Star:

Parisencore

D Express:

Bleu d'Enfer

Daily Mirror:

Bleu d'Enfer

RP RATINGS:

Wasdell Dundalk

TOPSPEED:

Wasdell Dundalk

Daily Record:

Statuario