August 15 / 15.32 Perth

15.32

Good

Malcolm Group Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 7f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Malcolm Group Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 4480-0

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fourth to Newport at Musselburgh (2m, soft; beaten 4l) last November; disappointing since, with no obvious uptick for wind surgery; handicap mark is in freefall and point win came over 3m, so there are some positives.
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Distance / Class
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5th

6

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Magic Gloves

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Irish point winner (3m, good); proved suited by the first attempt at 3m under rules when second over C&D last time (good); should give another good account.

15/2

2nd

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Magic Gloves

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fourth to Newport at Musselburgh (2m, soft; beaten 4l) last November; disappointing since, with no obvious uptick for wind surgery; handicap mark is in freefall and point win came over 3m, so there are some positives.

14/1

10th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Magic Gloves

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Promising fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in December but suffered heavy defeats on final two starts last season, the latter over C&D, and needs subsequent wind op to have made a big difference.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 44-850 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Pounced late, ending barren spell, in this last year (neck winner off 102); didn't relish the Banks course at Punchestown in May, and nothing spectacular since over hurdles (2m1f-2m2f); returning to 3m is a positive, but he couldn't rate as the confident pick.
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2nd

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:34 Perth

Broken Ice

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; not one to rely upon heavily but won over C&D last summer and was placed over C&D (also on good) last month; didn't run badly in a subsequent chase; major player if on a going day.

7/2

5th

4

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Broken Ice

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Ended a barren spell when pouncing late at Perth in 2025 over hurdles (3m, good); best run of the season came in the same race last time when a 1.75l third of 11; 1-27 in chases, but this is just his second attempt in this low grade.

11/2

3rd

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Broken Ice

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Pounced late, ending barren spell, in this last year (neck winner off 102); didn't relish the Banks course at Punchestown in May, and nothing spectacular since over hurdles (2m1f-2m2f); returning to 3m is a positive, but he couldn't rate as the confident pick.

9/1

Form: 23-1B2

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Cosy Ffos Las winner (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower); it isn't easy to quantify that form, but she ran as well (if not slightly better based on RPRs) when runner-up in returning cheekpieces at Uttoxeter latest; back up in trip with Rian Corcoran's services retained; chance.
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6th

8

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

October Hill

11st 6lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Only hurdle win was a five-runner Ffos Las handicap in May (2m4f, good); decent second over C&D (good to soft) in July; each-way chance.

8/1

5th

2

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

October Hill

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Cosy Ffos Las winner (2m4f, good to soft; from 2lb lower); it isn't easy to quantify that form, but she ran as well (if not slightly better based on RPRs) when runner-up in returning cheekpieces at Uttoxeter latest; back up in trip with Rian Corcoran's services retained; chance.

7/2

2nd

3

26th Jul 2026

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:42 Uttoxeter

October Hill

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Breakthrough winner in five-runner handicap at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) in May and she was in contention when brought down three out at Worcester (extended 2m4f, good) last month; both were under Rian Corcoran; cheekpieces (tried three runs back) return; one to consider.

7/2

Form: 6/59-1

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers; low key over hurdles until showing fine attitude when scoring at Cartmel (2m6f, good; 14-1) four weeks ago; that breakthrough win came after a year off so there's potentially more to come; 4lb rise seems fair so should be thereabouts.
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6th

7

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Drumlee Myth

10st 11lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Promise in bumpers; low key over hurdles until showing fine attitude when scoring at Cartmel (2m6f, good; 14-1) four weeks ago; that breakthrough win came after a year off so there's potentially more to come; 4lb rise seems fair so should be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Drumlee Myth

10st 12lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Placed in all three bumpers last year in 2024; did not show a great deal over hurdles last year but had soft ground as a plausible excuse when tailed off here (2m1f) on handicap debut a year ago; tries a new trip on this first start since; worth a glance in the betting.

10/1

7

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Drumlee Myth

11st 0lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Placed in all three bumpers last year; did not get competitive in first three hurdle races but his fifth at Perth (2m, good) in May was more encouraging and he's open to significant further progress in handicaps.

11/2

Form: 4-7311 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to make it course win number five last month, brushing off a 6lb rise for his previous C&D win; the handicapper has taken another swipe (further 6lb rise) and this is the highest mark that he has competed from in over three years; a hat-trick is a possibility nevertheless.
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9th

6

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:34 Perth

Dalileo

11st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who enjoyed a revival in July, winning twice over C&D (good); seems quickly to have gone off the boil since though, and was tailed off here 17 days ago.

20/1

8th

4

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Dalileo

11st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Resurgent 11yo who twice came from off the pace to win over C&D (good) in July; not in same form when midfield here last month, though, and remains on a fairly tough mark.

6/1

7th

4

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Dalileo

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Lisa Harrison

Came from off the pace to make it course win number five last month, brushing off a 6lb rise for his previous C&D win; the handicapper has taken another swipe (further 6lb rise) and this is the highest mark that he has competed from in over three years; a hat-trick is a possibility nevertheless.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57-412

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 34/28-

Last run: 427 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; beaten favourite, no match for the winner, at Kelso (2m5f novice) in May 2025, before reportedly running flat on handicap debut at Hexham the following month; off since (for 427 days) so safest to let the market guide.
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3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Just Oot

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Six-race maiden; beaten favourite, no match for the winner, at Kelso (2m5f novice) in May 2025, before reportedly running flat on handicap debut at Hexham the following month; off since (for 427 days) so safest to let the market guide.

14/1

2

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

16:20 Hexham

Just Oot

11st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Lightly raced hurdler comes here on the back of a good second of six in 2m5f Kelso novice 38 days ago; very much one to consider now going handicapping reverted in trip.

9/2

2nd

3

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Just Oot

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Susan Corbett

Half-brother to 3m2f chase winner Belle Jour; struggled in two bumpers but he's shown promise with his two frame efforts over hurdles at Hexham (2m, good to soft/good) this spring; has leading claims on his latest form and he's open to more progress on this step up in trip.

5/4

Form: 0/P-4P

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; first run for this trainer was respectable but pulled up in the 2m4f 0-120 won by Lets Mingle (runs earlier) here latest; this is an easier option, and he's 5lb lower, but with plenty to prove for the time being, not least stamina.
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6

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

15:32 Perth

Ceol Draiochta

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish; first run for this trainer was respectable but pulled up in the 2m4f 0-120 won by Lets Mingle (runs earlier) here latest; this is an easier option, and he's 5lb lower, but with plenty to prove for the time being, not least stamina.

9/1

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Ceol Draiochta

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Regressed in Ireland, including in two handicaps, after finishing runner-up in a maiden hurdle; could have needed the run when beaten 9l in a 2m novice at Kelso (good) in May but it's hard to make a compelling case.

7/1

4th

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Ceol Draiochta

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish; runner-up in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle on debut (2m1f, yielding to soft) in August 2024; chance on that form but hasn't run as well since; bit to prove on stable debut after 298-day break.

13/2

Form: 793

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 56-P9P C

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles (0-21); nothing positive to draw upon since scoring over fences here (3m, soft; 7-2) last October; tailed off post wind surgery here (chase) 44 days ago; a risky proposition.
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5th

9

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:32 Perth

Burgundy Man

10st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Won a 3m chase here in October last year (soft); below par all seven runs this year (six of them here); best watched for now.

25/1

6th

8

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Burgundy Man

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Pulled up on both starts since his wind op in June, latterly when reverting to hurdling over C&D; 1lb wrong today and urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

25/1

Form: P-P8

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £79.70
Straight Forecast £87.71
Tricast £331.16
Trifecta £553.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

October Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

Drumlee Myth

The Guardian:

Broken Ice

The Times:

Dalileo

Telegraph:

Dolly Dior

WEST COUNTRY:

October Hill

Daily Mirror:

October Hill

The Sun:

October Hill

RP RATINGS:

Drumlee Myth

The Star:

Drumlee Myth

Daily Record:

Drumlee Myth

D Express:

Broken Ice

Daily Mail:

Dalileo