Perth Races & Results Tomform Thursday 25th April 2024
There were 43 Races on Thursday 25th April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Wexford, 8 races at Huntingdon, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 25th April 2024
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(4) Fox's Fancy 3/1, Closely related to 3 winners, including Grand National hero One For Arthur and useful hurdler/chaser Forza Milan. Showed ability in a trio of bumpers last season and same story on hurdles bow, second of 6 in a 2m novice at Hexham. More to come, particularly over this sort of trip. Closely related to One For Arthur; could relish the step up in trip on second hurdle start.
1
2nd (1) (13/2 -30%) Bishop Hill
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Bishop Hill 13/2, Caught the eye on hurdles debut over 2m (not knocked about) and better effort when runner-up at Newcastle (20f) later in November. That form isn't great but she seems sure to improve again. Bred to stay well. A couple of others have better form but she took step forward last November; not ruled out.
7
3rd (7) (11/4 +31%) Queshi Bridge
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(7) Queshi Bridge 11/4, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who improved further on first run since leaving Edmond Kent when second of 13 in a maiden at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) in February. Ran to a similar level back down in trip on handicap debut there last month before unseating at the first 11 days ago. 0-6 over hurdles but running well for new yard this year and has solid form claims.
9
4th (9) (2/1 +43%) Time In The Sun
2
2/1(+43%)
(9) Time In The Sun 2/1, Promise in bumpers and left previous hurdles efforts behind when second of 14 in a 21f Wincanton novice in February. Held in share of fifth when falling 3 out at Ludlow switched to a handicap but she's a big danger on the figures. Perhaps soft ground didn't suit on handicap debut; good case can be made on earlier form.
8
5th (8) (22/1 -83%) Somebody's Fortune
22
22/1(-83%)
(8) Somebody's Fortune 22/1, Placed in points and, after 9 months off, showed a bit when mid-field at Kelso (22.7f) on her hurdling bow in January. Wasn't able to build on that effort when fifth at Musselburgh and wasn't set to trouble the principals when falling at Ayr. Cheekpieces on. Point runner-up; hint of something better last time; others have more substance to claims.
5
6th (5) (150/1 -650%) Hey Mama Rock Me
150
150/1(-650%)
(5) Hey Mama Rock Me 150/1, Sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Notachance, but tailed off in a bumper and looks a handicap project over hurdles. Soundly beaten when fourth of seven at Ayr and others have achieved considerably more.
10
7th (10) (12/1 -33%) Wrappedinrubies
12
12/1(-33%)
(10) Wrappedinrubies 12/1, Placed in a point but hasn't achieved much in 3 outings under Rules, finishing a well-held third in 2m Haydock maiden hurdle last month. This longer trip should suit, though. Fair 3rd at Haydock (1m7f) latest; step up in trip could be a plus for 3m point runner-up.
6
|F| (6) (28/1 -250%) Love That
28
28/1(-250%)
(6) Love That 28/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Princess Tara. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to useful staying chasers Openide and Ballybough Gorta. Point winner at the fourth attempt and exceeded market expectations when third on hurdles bow at Ayr. British maiden point winner who was encouraging 3rd at Ayr on hurdle debut; not discounted.
3
|PU| (3) (250/1 -150%) Born To Sparkle
250
250/1(-150%)
(3) Born To Sparkle 250/1, Looked a hard ride when well held in a Newcastle bumper on debut and has been pulled up all 3 starts over hurdles. Tongue tie fitted. Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts.
2
|RR| (2) (66/1 -100%) Bluebell Glen
66
66/1(-100%)
(2) Bluebell Glen 66/1, Best effort in bumpers last season when runner-up on heavy at Hexham but off best part of a year and well held both hurdles starts. Hood fitted. Second of five in a modest Hexham bumper; tailed off/pulled up on her two hurdle starts.
13:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FOX'S FANCY pushed an improver all the way at Hexham last month and this looks to be an excellent opportunity for Lucinda Russell's charge to go one better. Stablemate Bishop Hill also occupied the runner-up berth on her latest outing and she might be the main danger, although Queshi Bridge, who had shown a decent level of form prior to unseating last time out, will not be far away given a clean round of jumping.
FOX'S FANCY made a next-time-out winner work hard for it on hurdles bow at Hexham last month and sure to relish this test of stamina, she is preferred to the more established Time In The Sun. Bishop Hill, a stablemate of the selection, is also open to progress so needs considering.
Preference is for FOX'S FANCY, who is a close relation to Grand National winner One For Arthur and goes up in trip today.
(7) What A Johnny 9/4, Debut Stratford hurdles winner and he progressed again when third of 7 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 33 days ago. Up in trip and firmly in the picture. Point/novice winner; today's step up in trip could be just what this unexposed 6yo needs.
12
2nd (12) (12/1 +14%) Euchan Falls
12
12/1(+14%)
(12) Euchan Falls 12/1, Winless since last spring and he came in only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, heavy) 30 days ago. Back over hurdles now with more required. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces. On a feasible mark now back over hurdles with Gavin Sheehan booked; wears first-time visor.
2
3rd (2) (5/1 +0%) Final Edgar
5
5/1(+0%)
(2) Final Edgar 5/1, Got off the mark at Sedgefield in February and posted a solid fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago when ideally needing a stronger gallop. Player now tackling 2m4f. Novice who has run some good races this year; the step back up in trip could bear fruit.
11
4th (11) (9/1 +44%) City Derby
9
9/1(+44%)
(11) City Derby 9/1, Course winner but he arrives out of sorts, only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Others appeal more. Has struggled this year but is on a reduced mark and the reapplied tongue-tie could help.
4
5th (4) (50/1 -213%) Western Run
50
50/1(-213%)
(4) Western Run 50/1, Twenty four runs since his last win in 2020 and he's been off 8 months since a below par fourth of 7 in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, good). Others appeal more. Didn't really threaten over fences last summer and this is his first run since.
5
6th (5) (80/1 -567%) Jelski
80
80/1(-567%)
(5) Jelski 80/1, A dual chase winner at Cartmel last summer but he's been off for 8 months since coming in last of 6 in handicap chase there (21.2f, soft). Reverts to hurdles with his fitness to prove. Returns from absence but trainer's horses often go well fresh; runs off last winning mark.
6
7th (6) (4/1 +50%) Duyfken
4
4/1(+50%)
(6) Duyfken 4/1, Course winner who posted a respectable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Merits consideration eased 1 lb. Musselburgh win in January; return to form needed but this course winner isn't written off.
3
8th (3) (66/1 -313%) Vernon Subutex
66
66/1(-313%)
(3) Vernon Subutex 66/1, A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner at up to 23f but he was pulled up on his yard debut in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 48 days ago. More is needed. Market check advised on second run back from long layoff, but showed very little last time.
9
|F| (9) (7/2 +30%) Beaumesnil
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(9) Beaumesnil 7/2, Unreliable type but he scored at Wetherby in February. Posted another solid effort when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago so possibilities. Has done well in these blinkers, including a win at Wetherby, and firmly in calculations.
1
|PU| (1) (18/1 -157%) Garde Des Champs
18
18/1(-157%)
(1) Garde Des Champs 18/1, Course winner who was running creditably when fell 4 out in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) 111 days ago. Much respected back over hurdles. Course hurdles winner who was making headway when falling four out over fences last time.
8
|PU| (8) (40/1 -186%) Big Bad Bear
40
40/1(-186%)
(8) Big Bad Bear 40/1, C&D winner but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 111 days ago on his final run for Nicky Richards. Needs to bounce back for his new handler. Has tumbled down the weights but a long time since he's been competitive; stable debut.
14:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The vote goes to WHAT A JOHNNY, who posted a promising third over an extended 2m on his handicap bow last month. The son of Yeats is open to further progress, especially at this longer distance, and that could hold the key to him. Beaumesnil reached the frame in a warm heat at Musselburgh 20 days ago and he merits respect despite a further 2lb hike in the ratings, while others to note include Final Edgar and Maillot Blanc.
FINAL EDGAR shaped as if this trip would suit when fifth at Musselburgh last time so edges the vote in this competitive handicap. Course winner Duyfken heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for What A Johnny, Maillot Blanc and Beaumesnil.
The step up in trip could prove ideal for the lightly raced 3m point runner-up WHAT A JOHNNY (nap) and he earns the vote.
(4) Event Of Sivola 11/2, Won around 3m at Hexham and Catterick this winter. Another solid Hexham effort when third (Destiny Is All neck back in fourth) over 4m 6 weeks ago. Two wins already this season; 7lb higher than latest success but should go well again..
1
2nd (1) (11/4 -10%) Destiny Is All
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(1) Destiny Is All 11/4, Partnered by Patrick Wadge when scoring on Kelso reappearance. Bit hit and miss since but his latest Hexham fourth (Event of Sivola neck ahead in third) was creditable. 2lb lower than when winning in October; some fair efforts since; worth considering..
2
3rd (2) (4/1 -33%) Mister Bells
4
4/1(-33%)
(2) Mister Bells 4/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark having his first start in veterans' company at Catterick (25f, soft) in February. Respectable third back there since. Catterick winner in January, but now 6lb higher; fair run last time; a possible.
5
4th (5) (4/1 +33%) Skyhill
4
4/1(+33%)
(5) Skyhill 4/1, Veteran who added to his tally at Catterick on New Year's Day. Has found things tougher since but has now returned to the mark he defied at Catterick. No surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang. Beat Event Of Sivola at Catterick in January but not been in quite the same form since.
3
|PU| (3) (11/4 +31%) Hold The Note
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(3) Hold The Note 11/4, Pulled up in 2 comeback runs in March but stopped the slide when third of 11 over 3m at Carlisle (heavy) 18 days ago. On a decent mark but no good thing to be in the same form again. Mixed efforts this season, best run when third in first-time visor last time; contender.
15:00 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Event Of Sivola (third) and Destiny Is All (fourth) reoppose having met in the Hexham marathon 42 days ago, and the latter could reverse that form down in trip. Preference is for MISTER BELLS, though. Micky Hammond's charge has been running well in recent starts and would appear to hold solid claims now tackling a veterans' contest. Hold The Note should not be underestimated either.
DESTINY IS ALL is hardly one for maximum faith but is more than capable off this mark if on a going day and might be worth siding with to turn around last month's Hexham placings with Event of Sivola.
In a tricky handicap HOLD THE NOTE, who ran his best race of the season at Carlisle last time, is taken to beat Event Of Sivola.
(1) Rambo T 3/1, Second success of the season when seeing off Irish Hill at Newbury (20.5f, soft) over Christmas. Respectable efforts since, eighth in the Coral Cup on latest, and should give a good account back down in grade. Went up 8lb for Newbury win in December; eighth in Coral Cup last time; worth considering.
7
2nd (7) (7/2 +42%) Choose A Copper
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(7) Choose A Copper 7/2, Placed in his completed start in Irish points and readily made all at Hexham on Rules debut in October. Has done enough to think he's still in form since and drops back in grade after a wind op here, so one to consider. Hexham winner in October; fair efforts next twice; back after wind op for h'cap debut.
5
3rd (5) (11/2 +31%) Bingoo
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(5) Bingoo 11/2, Four-time 2m Hexham winner who showed he can do it at other venues when winning 2½m Aintree handicap (heavy) on Boxing Day reappearance. Hasn't fired since but this is easier than the race he contested at Cheltenham last time. Three wins last year, latest at Aintree (2m4f, soft) in December; not run as well since.
6
4th (6) (9/1 -64%) Champagnesuperover
9
9/1(-64%)
(6) Champagnesuperover 9/1, Useful sort who won a pair of small-field novice chases around 3m in the spring of 2022. Has a big absence to overcome returned to hurdling, though. Last win was in a 3m novice chase here; useful novice hurdler; back after long break.
3
5th (3) (6/1 -50%) Rafferty's Return
6
6/1(-50%)
(3) Rafferty's Return 6/1, Scored at Carlisle in February and quickly back on the up when landing a 6-runner event at Newcastle last time. Likeable type who should put up another solid showing from the front. Two wins since headgear tried, latest over 2m4f in a visor (retained); up 7lb; a possible.
2
|F| (2) (16/5 -28%) Milo Lises
3.2
16/5(-28%)
(2) Milo Lises 16/5, Looked promising in a bumper and belatedly got the idea over hurdles when landing a 16-runner novice at Punchestown a couple of months ago. BHA handicapper has taken no chances but there's more to come and he's likely to be primed for a big run. Improved to win a 2m maiden hurdle latest; should improve for this trip on handicap debut.
4
|PU| (4) (66/1 -450%) Accidental Rebel
66
66/1(-450%)
(4) Accidental Rebel 66/1, Useful and prolific hurdler for Fergal O'Brien, last seen running poorly in the Premier Novices' Hurdle at Kelso over a year ago. Hard to know how much of that ability he retains starting out for a new yard. Four from six for Fergal O'Brien last term; bought for £7,000; soft ground not ideal.
15:35 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
MILO LISES is an obvious choice given his powerful connections and, having improved markedly when breaking his maiden at Punchestown in February, the five-year-old has to be of interest now he debuts in a handicap, especially as the runner-up from that race was successful next time out. Rafferty's Return has won two of his last three races and looks set for another big run, while Champagnesuperover appeals back over hurdles with ground conditions to suit.
MILO LISES upped his game to readily get off the mark at Punchestown and he's likely to be well prepared to make a successful British/handicap debut. Rafferty's Return should put up another bold showing and Choose A Copper is worthy of interest dropping back in grade.
Although not obviously well treated for his handicap debut MILO LISES is progressive and may improve again for this step up in trip.
(4) Sure Touch 11/8, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and better form when off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Uttoxeter before Christmas. Improved again when taking Taunton handicap chase (23f, good to soft) in decisive fashion last time and is not taken lightly. Form of his two chase wins has worked out well; career-high mark but progressive; chance.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 -80%) Feu Du Bresil
4.5
9/2(-80%)
(3) Feu Du Bresil 9/2, Irish raider who hasn't built on his promising chase debut at Fairyhouse in November. Yard is firing in winners, however, and dangerous to rule out. Progressive novice last season; disappointing over fences since good debut; now tries 2m4f.
2
3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Cepage
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Cepage 11/1, Back to winning ways in Veterans' Chase at Cheltenham in December but not been in same form since and yard is going through a quiet spell at present. Better run in blinkers last week having been disappointing since 2m4f win in December.
5
4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Statuario
14
14/1(-40%)
(5) Statuario 14/1, Dual C&D winner (on quicker ground) in 2022 and likely needed run, back from 18 months off, when pulled up at Kempton 40 days ago. Others more appealing. though. Two C&D wins on good in 2022; missed last year and pulled up on return; bit to prove.
1
5th (1) (15/8 +16%) A Different Kind
1.875
15/8(+16%)
(1) A Different Kind 15/8, Multiple winner over hurdles and better with each start over fences, completing 4-timer when scoring over C&D in September. May be capable of better yet and holds strong claims. Completed four-timer when winning a handicap over C&D in September; career-high mark now.
16:10 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The class-dropping Feu Du Bresil must be respected but the Willie Mullins-trained gelding may still be worth taking on given he is yet to win a race over fences. That's certainly not the case with A DIFFERENT KIND, who is highly progressive and can complete a five-timer off just 3lb higher than his latest success. Furthermore, the selection has won twice over this C&D, which can give him an edge over the hat-trick seeking Sure Touch.
Dual C&D winner A DIFFERENT KIND may well have been aimed at this prize and remains on a workable mark. He can extend his winning run. The hat-trick seeking Sure Touch is feared most.
This can go to SURE TOUCH who is progressing well over fences having won his last two races, both of which have worked out well.
(8) Gypsey's Secret 22/1, Got off the mark aged 9 despite being 5 lb out of the handicap at Carlisle (25f, soft) last month. Needed the emphasis more on stamina when only fourth at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago so unsurprisingly heads back up in trip. 11 lb out of the weights here, however. Won over 3m1f at Carlisle in March; could go well despite being 11lb out of the handicap.
6
1st (6) (7/2 +46%) Fortuna Ligna
3.5
7/2(+46%)
(6) Fortuna Ligna 7/2, Signed off last season by landing short odds in a mares' maiden at Chepstow (19.5f). Ran respectably in first-time visor but typically didn't go about the job straightforwardly when fourth at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) last month (jumped tentatively) and the cheekpieces quickly go back on. Won over 2m3f last April and fair form in handicaps at around 3m this season; bit to find.
4
2nd (4) (15/2 -150%) Champ Royal
7.5
15/2(-150%)
(4) Champ Royal 15/2, Made it 4 wins in first 6 starts for this yard when easily disposing of his 2 rivals over 25 at Catterick last month. Left the impression he isn't done with yet when finishing runner-up at Musselburgh (23.8f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago and he's one to consider heading back up in trip. Completed hat-trick at Catterick in March; good run next time; career-high mark; chance.
7
3rd (7) (13/2 +54%) Guernesey
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(7) Guernesey 13/2, Good first outing for this yard when second at Kelso in November but beaten double digits on all 5 subsequent starts, running what is a typical race for him these days at Carlisle (25f, soft) last month. First-time headgear applied and that needs to sharpen him up (on long losing run). Second over 3m2f on stable debut; not run as well since; well treated; headgear tried.
2
4th (2) (5/2 +9%) Secret Trix
2.5
5/2(+9%)
(2) Secret Trix 5/2, Thrived with cheekpieces applied in the first half of the season, completing a hat-trick at Uttoxeter in July. Found only one too good on his next 2 starts but improved (when tongue tied) on his first run since the autumn when scoring at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) last month. Big shout up 7 lb. Having a good season, fourth win coming at Haydock last time (soft); one with a chance.
5
5th (5) (5/2 +17%) Lady In The Park
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(5) Lady In The Park 5/2, Irish point winner who has made a positive start over hurdles, winning a 2½m Wetherby novice on Boxing Day and progressing again when narrowly denied on both subsequent starts at Ayr. Step up in trip promises to suit and she shouldn't be long in going one better in a handicap. Progressive novice who has won over 2m4f and been a good second over 3m; a possible.
3
|U| (3) (16/1 -146%) Bridge North
16
16/1(-146%)
(3) Bridge North 16/1, Went off the rails over fences but went with much more zest after the fitting of a visor/return to hurdling before taking a late fall at Doncaster in February (looked set to win). Ran respectably without fully confirming that form at Huntingdon since but may build on that. Unlucky when falling 2 out with a visor tried in February; today's conditions ideal.
1
|PU| (1) (28/1 -56%) Floueur
28
28/1(-56%)
(1) Floueur 28/1, Useful winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott and, after a quiet spell for both Gary Hanmer and this yard, bounced back when going close at Doncaster in March. However, he's failed to repeat that level on both subsequent starts (bled last time) but this is at least a drop in grade. Fine run on return to hurdles three runs ago; bled from the nose last time; best watched.
16:45 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 27f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Champ Royal remains in great form after a hat-trick of wins was followed by a good second in a class 2 event at Musselburgh last time, and he should be competitive off 2lb higher. However, preference is for SECRET TRIX, who returned from a 153-day break to score by just over a length in a hot handicap at Haydock last month, and he is only 7lb higher. The seven-year-old looks well placed to record a double, while Lady In The Park rates best of the rest.
Plenty in with a squeak but LADY IN THE PARK continued the theme of gradual run-to-run progression when finding just one too good at Ayr last month and, with this extra distance sure to play to her strengths, Lucinda Russell's lightly-raced 6-y-o gets the nod to double her tally at the expense of Secret Trix, who made a winning return sporting a first-time tongue tie at Haydock recently. Fortuna Ligna and Champ Royal can fight out third.
The selection is SECRET TRIX despite a 7lb rise for his win at Haydock last time. Bridge North may prove his main danger.
(1) Serious Ego 11/2, Veteran who won back-to-back handicaps at Hexham in November. Hasn't been seen to best effect on his last couple of starts, unsuited by way the race developed when eighth of 13 at Market Rasen (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt back down in grade. Two wins at Hexham in November; some fair runs since, but below-par latest; a possible.
7
2nd (7) (13/2 +7%) Northern Cardinal
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(7) Northern Cardinal 13/2, Promise when placed in a Kelso bumper on debut a year ago but hasn't gone on from that effort since, faring no better sent handicapping over hurdles when well held at Ayr last month. Remains early days but he has something to find. Third in a bumper last April; modest efforts over hurdles, including on h'cap debut.
12
3rd (12) (25/1 -56%) Iolani
25
25/1(-56%)
(12) Iolani 25/1, Veteran whose last victory came back in September 2021. Form has been going the wrong way this season, again finishing down the field after 3 months off at Ayr in March. Looks to be up against it. Veteran; has won six times over hurdles but below-par last few runs; a bit to prove.
2
4th (2) (15/2 +38%) Kellie's Dream
7.5
15/2(+38%)
(2) Kellie's Dream 15/2, Dual handicap hurdle winner for Andrew Slattery in Ireland and showed a bit when making the frame at Carlisle on her stable debut in February. Wasn't able to build on that effort at Ayr next time, though she's eased in the weights as a result so she's not written off. Ex-Irish; won over 2m2f last July; below-par for current yard; bit to prove now.
4
5th (4) (7/1 +36%) Just Dottie
7
7/1(+36%)
(4) Just Dottie 7/1, Offered little in bumper/on Flat but has found her feet over hurdles for current stable, overcoming a slipping saddle when scoring over C&D (good) last May. Lesser efforts back here on her last 2 starts, but she could be thereabouts if ready to go after 7 months off. C&D winner in 2023; below par last 2 starts; back after a break on going softer than ideal.
6
6th (6) (18/1 -13%) Broadford Publican
18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Broadford Publican 18/1, Modest form at best over hurdles in Ireland but little encouragement in handicaps on first 3 starts for current yard. Reportedly bled when pulled up at Bangor on his chasing debut last time, so he has enough to prove reverted to the smaller obstacles. Ex-Irish; best form at 2m on soft back in 2022; below form for this yard; on a good mark.
10
7th (10) (9/2 +10%) Don't Look Back
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(10) Don't Look Back 9/2, Fair performer on the Flat for Lucinda Russell last year and has made the frame in handicap hurdles on his last 2 starts, albeit no match for a couple of improving types when third at Carlisle on his latest outing. Could yet do better in this sphere back down in grade. 1m2f Flat winner in 2023; two decent efforts in h'cap hurdles last month; one to consider.
13
8th (13) (25/1 -150%) Coeur Aimant
25
25/1(-150%)
(13) Coeur Aimant 25/1, Absent for a year prior to the current campaign, but showed that he retained his ability when runner-up at Uttoxeter on his return in July. Didn't take to chasing on his last 4 starts, so he's not discounted as he returns to hurdling. Second on return from a break last July, but hasn't run as well since, mainly over fences.
8
9th (8) (18/1 -80%) Fourth Of July
18
18/1(-80%)
(8) Fourth Of July 18/1, It's been a while since his last win but he ran well over fences when placed at Newcastle and Hexham on his final 2 starts last season. However, he wasn't in the same form at the former course when last seen in May. Switches back to hurdles after 11 months off. Winning chaser but 0-14 over hurdles; conditions fine but may need the run after a break.
11
|PU| (11) (6/1 +40%) Lifetime Adventure
6
6/1(+40%)
(11) Lifetime Adventure 6/1, Remains a maiden but ran one of his better races when fourth at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) at the end of February. Followed that with a below-par effort when tenth at Ayr 8 days later, but he's capable of getting involved if on a going day with blinkers applied. 0-10 over hurdles; behind a few of these at Ayr last month; blinkers now tried.
3
|PU| (3) (11/1 -175%) Agilulf
11
11/1(-175%)
(3) Agilulf 11/1, After 11 months off, returned to form when third of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 20 days ago, albeit having the run of the race. Remains without a win but he merits consideration from his current mark. 0-8 over jumps; fair third over 2m4f at Musselburgh last time; chance on that form.
9
|PU| (9) (25/1 -56%) Barley Breeze
25
25/1(-56%)
(9) Barley Breeze 25/1, Modest form in bumpers but completed only once from four outings over hurdles last season. After 7 months off, was again pulled up as he made his chase debut at Sedgefield (21.1f) in November. Back over hurdles on first run since leaving Philip Kirby. Ex-Phil Kirby; not consistent but has a good chance on his best novice run last year.
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(5) Road To Rosley 33/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in bumpers but has yet to finish better than mid-division in novice/maiden hurdles, soon off the bridle when pulled up at Hexham last month. Improvement required as he makes handicap debut with tongue strap reapplied. Unexposed 7yo; handicap debut; bit to prove having run moderately on both starts in 2024..
17:20 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SERIOUS EGO was well beaten into eighth in a class 2 event at Musselburgh on his latest outing, but he was dropped 2lb for that effort which puts him only 1lb higher than his last winning mark. With Brian Hughes back on board and given he drops in grade, he looks the one to side with. Agilulf finished a fair third over 2m4f last time and he is an interesting contender, while Lifetime Adventure is worth a second look sporting first-time blinkers.
SERIOUS EGO again shaped better than the result when eighth at Market Rasen on his latest outing, left poorly placed, so he could be ready to get his head back in front from only 1 lb above his last winning mark. Agilulf ran well after an absence when third at Musselbugh last time and can make another bold bid, with Don't Look Back completing the shortlist.
A chance is taken on BARLEY BREEZE who has been below-par on his last few runs, but is on a good mark on his best form.
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