August 15 / 14.50 Perth

14.50

Good

IM Group Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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IM Group Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 494-41 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Back in trip, and readily resumed winning ways here (2m, good; 14-1) five weeks ago; that was in a Class 5 (0-105) so he has more on his plate in a 0-120 from this 6lb higher mark; one of two for Mike Smith, with Murray Dodd able to claim his full 5lb allowance this time.
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5th

4

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Won for the third time at this track, getting the better of Annie Agnew over 2m4f (good; 7-2 favourite) on penultimate start; however, had no answers to that reopposing rival (on revised terms) back here latest; dropping back to 2m is no real concern; highest on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Follow Charlie

12st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Back in prime form here this summer, winning twice (2m/2m4f, good) under Murray Dodd; ought to make his presence felt again, despite career-high mark.

5/2

1st

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 6lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Back in trip, and readily resumed winning ways here (2m, good; 14-1) five weeks ago; that was in a Class 5 (0-105) so he has more on his plate in a 0-120 from this 6lb higher mark; one of two for Mike Smith, with Murray Dodd able to claim his full 5lb allowance this time.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 55P-40

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f) in September 2023; runner-up over 2m here (handicap debut) in July 2024, but all downhill since; soundly beaten when last seen three months ago; needs the added cheekpieces to spark a major revival; focus elsewhere.
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4th

6

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Won for the first time in three years, turning the tables on Follow Charlie (on revised terms) over 2m4f here (good) over a fortnight ago; a subsequent 5lb rise should bring that pair even closer together, with this shorter trip perhaps a slightly better fit for Follow Charlie.

3/1

1st

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Yet to add to her juvenile hurdle win in 2023 but quite lightly raced in the meantime and was seemingly aided by first-time cheekpieces when second to Follow Charlie over C&D (good) last month; respected.

4/1

2nd

10

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Annie Agnew

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Sole win came in a juvenile hurdle at Down Royal (2m1f) in September 2023; runner-up over 2m here (handicap debut) in July 2024, but all downhill since; soundly beaten when last seen three months ago; needs the added cheekpieces to spark a major revival; focus elsewhere.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 25P-34 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this last year, and again chased home Moonbow the following month; close fourth to Lets Mingle over C&D five weeks ago; is 2lb better off with that reopposing rival, and the 10lb claimer Ella McGarry takes over in the saddle; merits respect.
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3rd

8

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Summergrounds

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Runner-up in this last year (good to soft) and he arrives in pretty good heart having made the frame over C&D (good) on his last two outings; this 10yo has an each-way shout once more.

9/1

3rd

3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Summergrounds

11st 10lb

J: Ella McGarry

T: Nicky Richards

Runner-up in this last year, and again chased home Moonbow the following month; close fourth to Lets Mingle over C&D five weeks ago; is 2lb better off with that reopposing rival, and the 10lb claimer Ella McGarry takes over in the saddle; merits respect.

7/1

4th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Hasn't had that much racing for a 10yo; enjoys this ground and has a solid record over C&D, so one to consider as he ran quite well last time at Bangor in a higher grade (finished last but weakened only late on).

5/1

Form: 2111-0 D BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 3U-351 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Said to have drawn benefit from the application of cheekpieces when game C&D winner (16-1; Summergrounds a close fourth) five weeks ago; boasts a solid C&D record (1U31) so a 2lb rise in the handicap could be manageable; one of three for Russell & Scudamore.
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7th

11

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:59 Perth

Lets Mingle

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Battled gamely for narrow 2m4f (good) course win in first-time cheekpieces in July but wasn't in same form over that trip on next two outings; up in grade today and not yet proven over this far under rules; not the percentage call.

20/1

7th

1

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Lets Mingle

12st 1lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Battled gamely for narrow C&D (good) win in first-time cheekpieces in July but wasn't quite in same form when fifth behind Follow Charlie here last month and will need to find something extra today.

8/1

5th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Lets Mingle

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Said to have drawn benefit from the application of cheekpieces when game C&D winner (16-1; Summergrounds a close fourth) five weeks ago; boasts a solid C&D record (1U31) so a 2lb rise in the handicap could be manageable; one of three for Russell & Scudamore.

11/2

Form: 55-666

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner for Charlie Johnston (8.5f-12.5f); yet to score over hurdles (0-7) but doesn't have a massive amount to find with Lets Mingle and Summergrounds based on their recent C&D clash; the task isn't an impossible one.
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5th

4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:49 Perth

Struth

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Given his useful Flat form for Charlie Johnston he's been disappointing over hurdles (0-9), and was again well held last week at Kelso; 3lb lower in future.

8/1

6th

3

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Struth

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual Flat winner for Charlie Johnston (8.5f-12.5f); yet to score over hurdles (0-8) but continues to fall in the weights.

7/1

6th

11

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Struth

10st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual Flat winner for Charlie Johnston (8.5f-12.5f); yet to score over hurdles (0-7) but doesn't have a massive amount to find with Lets Mingle and Summergrounds based on their recent C&D clash; the task isn't an impossible one.

13/2

Form: 546-53 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 8-4332 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (2-40); has plied his trade exclusively over fences since May 2024, lacking for fluency when runner-up to Conquer The Breeze here (2m) last month; monitor only, with Lets Mingle the pick of the Russell & Scudamore trio.
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3rd

3

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:25 Kelso

Garde Des Champs

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Best of the rest behind Conquer The Breeze at Perth (2m, good) in July; he's better than he showed back at Perth last month but this 10yo is hard to win with and takes on two rivals who have been in excellent form.

13/2

8th

6

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Garde Des Champs

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Infrequent winner (2-40); has plied his trade exclusively over fences since May 2024, lacking for fluency when runner-up to Conquer The Breeze here (2m) last month; monitor only, with Lets Mingle the pick of the Russell & Scudamore trio.

10/1

2nd

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:41 Perth

Garde Des Champs

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Better at this trip than the 2m4f over which he was third here ten days ago, but even when on a good day he's become extremely hard to win with (1-24 as a chaser and 2-39 overall); the clear plus is that he won this last year off 5lb higher.

7/1

Form: P1140- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Better over fences than hurdles, notching back-to-back Musselburgh chase wins (2m4f) last November/December; tough task in Carlisle Class 2 (beaten 38l) when last seen 146 days ago; this should bring her on with a return to fences (rated 5lb higher) likely.
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10th

12

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

OFaolains Glory

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won two chases in a row in late 2025 and she's 3lb below her last winning mark; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her three starts since and is just 1-24 over hurdles as opposed to 3-11 over fences.

33/1

9th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

OFaolains Glory

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Better over fences than hurdles, notching back-to-back Musselburgh chase wins (2m4f) last November/December; tough task in Carlisle Class 2 (beaten 38l) when last seen 146 days ago; this should bring her on with a return to fences (rated 5lb higher) likely.

25/1

Form: 25/711 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: -21218 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Harry, Dreams Ka

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £31.84
Tricast £140.25
Trifecta £233.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Summergrounds

The Sun:

Lets Mingle

The Guardian:

Follow Charlie

RP RATINGS:

Just Dottie

WEST COUNTRY:

Harry

TOPSPEED:

Dream's Ka

Telegraph:

Cosmic Soul

POSTDATA:

Struth

Daily Record:

Lets Mingle

The Star:

Follow Charlie

D Express:

Just Dottie

Daily Mail:

Harry

The Times:

Summergrounds

Daily Mirror:

Summergrounds