There were 221 Races on across 28 meetings. There was 10 races at Bairnsdale first race 03:30, 7 races at Beaumont-De-Lomagne first race 11:00, 7 races at Brighton first race 14:20, 7 races at Caen first race 15:14, 17 races at Club Hipico first race 16:30, 4 races at Del Mar first race 01:02, 1 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:14, 2 races at Ferndale first race 01:17, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 6 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 8 races at Galway first race 15:20, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Grafton first race 03:50, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Hyderabad first race 09:25, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 6 races at Newton Abbot first race 14:05, 10 races at Oi first race 07:25, 13 races at Palermo first race 17:30, 8 races at Perth first race 13:55, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Saint-Cloud first race 14:57, 8 races at Salon-De-Provence first race 10:10 Salon De Pr', 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 13:55 Perth Auto Services Perth Limited 24Hour Recovery Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) GB 2m 47y
6th (10) Inoue | | | | | | 4 | Edward Austin | Paul Robson | Struggled to get competitive in his first two hurdle races and makes no appeal here. |
(9) Thunder Gap | | | | | | 7 | Joe Williamson | Maurice Barnes | Placed in low-grade AW handicap in autumn 2022 but a well-beaten outsider on all three hurdling attempts. |
7th (8) The Dipper | | | | | | 5 | Sean Quinlan | Nicky Richards | Unable to land a significant blow when 25-1 for soft-ground Ayr bumper on debut in April; stable has much more obvious chance with Luckie Seven. |
5th (5) Dapper Gent | | | | | | 7 | Conor Rabbitt | Maurice Barnes | In the frame all four hurdling starts this season, the last twice off his lowly handicap mark, but faces very tough assignment on today's terms. |
(11) Spanish Saint | | | | | | 4 | Callum Bewley | Nicky Richards | Lowly rated Flat maiden who was pulled up (albeit having lost his action) when 50-1 for C&D maiden on stable/hurdle debut in May. |
4th (7) Sunninghill | | | | | | 5 | Micheal Nolan | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | Showed fair form when making the frame in two AW novice races for Sean Woods in autumn 2022 (1m/1m2f) but this stable/hurdle debut comes after a long absence and he has a fairly good standard to reach. |
(3) Auld Toon Loon | | | | | | 5 | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell | Developed into a useful Flat racer last year but has not shown a great deal on his two hurdling starts this season; hood fitted in bid to help him settle better than last time; others have much less to prove. |
3rd (12) Spit Spot | | | | | | 5 | Patrick Wadge | Lucinda Russell | Showed some fair form over hurdles last season and has claims at these weights if judged on her best efforts but was pulled up (bled from the nose) on latest outing in May and is not the percentage call. |
2nd (4) Byron Hill | | | | | | 7 | Gavin Sheehan | Patrick Neville | Three-time Flat winner; placed on four of his seven hurdling starts, most recently when second in C&D (good) handicap last month; can give another good account today but takes on some promising rivals; tongue-tie fitted. |
1st (2) Luckie Seven | | | | | | 6 | Danny McMenamin | Nicky Richards | Looked very promising in bumpers in early 2023 and, following a long absence, kept on well to make winning hurdle debut here (2m4f, good) in July; drops back in trip today; likely to make his presence felt. |
(6) Gers Gigi | | | | | | 5 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Bumper winner who went very close on hurdling debut at Wexford (2m4f, good to yielding) in July and kept on strongly to justify odds-on favouritism at Sligo (2m1f, soft) last month; leading contender. |
Luckie Seven made a bright start to his hurdling career and has plenty of scope for improvement but he may find it tough to concede 7lb to Gordon Elliott's mare GERS GIGI, who comes here after a clearcut success against her own sex at Sligo.[Chris Wilson]
Race 2: 14:30 Perth Auto Services Perth Support Dundee Bairns Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) GB 2m 4f 20y
4th (6) Garde Des Champs | | | | | | 8 | Derek Fox | Lucinda Russell | As when third behind Dripsey Moon and Parisencore here three weeks ago he's 4lb out of the weights; may be vulnerable once more. |
(1) Mahons Glory | | | | | | 8 | Gavin Sheehan | Patrick Neville | Beaten about 13l in Dripsey Moon's race here last month but he did make mistakes and returned with a wound to his leg; this could pan out more favourably and a tongue-tie is added. |
2nd (5) Valsorpresa | | | | | | 6 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner who failed to offer all that much in two handicaps in that discipline; however, as a brother to top chaser Presenting Percy, he could do better in this sphere. |
(4) Jerrash | | | | | | 7 | James Bowen | Peter & Michael Bowen | Good-ground wins at Bangor (2m4f) and Market Rasen (2m5f) this summer and ran well last time at Cartmel as heavy ground was probably not ideal; edging up the weights but should be in the thick of it. |
3rd (3) Parisencore | | | | | | 8 | Danny McMenamin | Nicky Richards | Prefers these smaller fields than the 15 rivals he took on at Market Rasen two starts back and he duly pushed Dripsey Moon all the way over C&D last time; they're very closely matched again. |
1st (2) Dripsey Moon | | | | | | 7 | Brian Hughes | Donald McCain | Made it 2-2 at Perth when making all to beat a few of these here 23 days ago, fending off Parisencore by just under a length; had nothing in hand but he's only 2lb higher. |
It's hard to split Dripsey Moon (second choice) and Parisencore after last month's close encounter here so a chance is taken on chasing debutant VALSORPRESA who is a brother to Presenting Percy. However, all six are entitled to have some say.[Alistair Jones]
Race 3: 15:05 Perth Stellantis At Auto Services Perth Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (0-120) (4) 4yo+ GB 2m 47y
(5) Well Planted | | | | | | 7 | Derek Fox | R Mike Smith | C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of 12 over C&D 23 days ago; he needs to bounce back. |
3rd (6) Ravenscraig Castle | | | | | | 6 | Brian Hughes | Iain Jardine | A fair 1m5f Flat winner who posted a solid second of six in 2m1f Catterick novice hurdle 16 days ago; he may do better still now handicapping so needs considering. |
4th (1) Matchless | | | | | | 6 | Sean Quinlan | Jennie Candlish | A fair 2m hurdles winner who looked rusty after five months off when last of 13 on the AW in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle 18 days ago; no forlorn hope with that run under his belt. |
2nd (2) Cuban Cigar | | | | | | 6 | Conner McCann | Lucinda Russell | Consistent sort in this sphere who wasn't disgraced when seventh over C&D 23 days ago; possibilities with visor replacing usual blinkers. |
(7) Just Dottie | | | | | | 6 | Ben Smith | R Mike Smith | C&D winner in May but she turned in a rare below-par effort when sixth over C&D in July; she's the sort to bounce back after a break though. |
(8) Malangen | | | | | | 9 | Peter Kavanagh | Lisa Harrison | Multiple course winner who took this prize 12 months ago; posted a good third of 15 here (2m4f) 23 days ago so must enter calculations. |
1st (3) Here Comes Georgie | | | | | | 6 | Gavin Sheehan | Patrick Neville | Resumed winning ways after four months off in C&D handicap 23 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. |
(4) Leading Lion | | | | | | 4 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Tongue tied and vastly improved on his handicap debut when an impressive winner at Bellewstown (2m4f) 12 days ago; hiked up 13lb but he has more to offer and holds leading claims. |
Last year's victor Malangen seems sure to be on the premises again while recent C&D scorer Here Comes Georgie and handicap debutant Ravenscraig Castle command plenty of respect. Gordon Elliott's LEADING LION looked well ahead of his mark when an easy Bellewstown winner though and can defy a 13lb hike in the weights.[Peter Entwistle]
Race 4: 15:40 Perth Peugeot And Citroen Commercial At AutoServicesPerth Handicap Chase (0-130) (3) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 180y
3rd (3) Universal Folly | | | | | | 9 | Sam Coltherd | Stuart Coltherd | Well handicapped on his winning form for Nicky Richards but has yet to recapture that for his current yard; best watched until showing signs of a revival. |
1st (4) Wasdell Dundalk | | | | | | 9 | Danny McMenamin | Lisa Harrison | His win in this 12 months ago was the middle leg of a hat-trick; has since shown that he can deal with this higher rating and he produced another good course run on his penultimate start; Cartmel last time was a new experience. |
4th (6) The Gypsy Davey | | | | | | 6 | Adam Wedge | Evan Williams | Third or second in all his five chases and didn't appear to do much wrong when upped to 3m at Market Rasen last time; handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere. |
(2) Sea Aster | | | | | | 6 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Won a beginners' chase at Clonmel in June and then finished second in a 3m1f handicap at Wexford; beaten when falling there the last time; doesn't look strikingly well handicapped. |
2nd (1) Olivers Travels | | | | | | 6 | James Bowen | Peter & Michael Bowen | Bumper/hurdle winner and has won his two chases since fitted with cheekpieces, both 2m7f handicaps on good ground at Worcester; up 8lb but he had a bit in hand last time. |
Universal Folly is opposable at the minute but the other four are entitled to be hopeful. OLIVERS TRAVELS is up another 8lb since last time but looks progressive and he can score again, from The Gypsy Davey.[Alistair Jones]
Race 5: 16:15 Perth Isuzu Pick Up At ASP Commercial Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (0-100) (5) 3yo+ GB 2m 4f 35y
3rd (2) Right Now | | | | | | 4 | Nathan Moscrop | Rebecca Menzies | Only 4lb higher than for June's Market Rasen win over 2m; everything was happening too quickly around Stratford last time (2m) but kept on and today's longer trip could work. |
(11) Don't Look Back | | | | | | 6 | Derek Fox | William Young Jnr | 15-race maiden hurdler who is 1-34 overall; well held last time at Cartmel and he's unconvincing. |
1st (8) Shantou Lucky | | | | | | 7 | Aaron Anderson | Jessica Bedi | Ex-Irish gelding with a modest strike-rate of 3-31; handicap mark continues to fall but has yet to be closer than 10l in six runs for this yard; cheekpieces added. |
4th (7) Sassified | | | | | | 6 | Micheal Nolan | Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | Won three good-ground handicap hurdles last year and he'd be well handicapped if rediscovering that form; the signs were more encouraging 18 days ago and 2m4f is worth a go. |
(10) League Clash | | | | | | 5 | Rex Dingle | Robbie Llewellyn | Hasn't had a lot of racing and ran a positive first race for this yard with the tongue-tie added at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); didn't quite last home and he's down in distance; respected. |
(5) Solway Molly | | | | | | 9 | Peter Kavanagh | Lisa Harrison | Capable when on song as she showed when going down narrowly under a positive ride at Cartmel (2m6f, good); up just 3lb and she can follow one good run with another. |
(3) Yakaleo | | | | | | 5 | Danny McMenamin | Nicky Richards | Down the field in his three hurdles but the bumper runs were promising and perhaps handicaps can see him in a better light. |
(9) Gavin | | | | | | 6 | James Bowen | Peter & Michael Bowen | Four-time 2m winner on good ground but this year hasn't been going well under either code. |
(4) Nakassama | | | | | | 4 | Gavin Sheehan | Noel C Kelly | Well beaten in three Irish maiden hurdles but ran quite well in a Galway maiden on the Flat last time and he could be interesting on handicap debut. |
2nd (6) Winds Of Winter | | | | | | 6 | Brian Hughes | Iain Jardine | 0-6 in Ireland, beaten about 11l and 9l in her two handicaps (2m3f/3m); now with Iain Jardine and there are races in her. |
(1) Gina Moon | | | | | | 5 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Hasn't been carrying much confidence in Ireland but last two maiden efforts offered some promise with a view to handicaps; hard to dismiss. |
Southern raider SASSIFIED has brighter prospects than his form figures may imply. Again well handicapped, the signs were more encouraging last time and this longer trip is well worth exploring. League Clash is second choice after an encouraging stable debut, while handicap newcomers Gina Moon, Yakaleo and Nakassama need checking in the market.[Alistair Jones]
Race 6: 16:48 Perth Isuzu Pick Up At ASP Commercial Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (0-100) (5) 3yo+ GB 2m 4f 35y
1st (5) Pateen | | | | | | 12 | Aaron Anderson | Jessica Bedi | Sprung a 16-1 surprise at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in May but this veteran has struggled since; wouldn't be the percentage play. |
(6) Palm Beach | | | | | | 7 | Mr John Dixon | John Dixon | Finished with a rattle to snatch third over C&D but then tailed off at Cartmel and overall profile is not appealing. |
4th (1) Carrarea | | | | | | 7 | Edward Austin | Hannah McMahon | Well handicapped on old form and his latest fourth over C&D was a step in the right direction; whether he'll back that up remains to be seen. |
(3) Twoplacesatonetime | | | | | | 6 | Ross Chapman | Rebecca Menzies | Showed more when an 11l third over 2m here in April (soft) and today's longer trip heightens interest on handicap debut; possible improver. |
(8) I Doubt That | | | | | | 6 | Callum Bewley | Daragh Bourke | AW winner who made it 0-6 over hurdles when nowhere in a C&D handicap here in May; has since offered little on the Flat. |
(10) Jormungandr | | | | | | 5 | Adam Wedge | D J Jeffreys | Did well to be beaten 10l at Worcester (2m4f handicap debut; good) given he refused to settle and perhaps the ground was too soft at Uttoxeter; remains of interest. |
(7) Burgundy Man | | | | | | 7 | Ben Smith | R Mike Smith | 11-race maiden on his fourth trainer; only recently returned from a mammoth absence and hasn't run badly the last twice without threatening; had wind surgery. |
3rd (9) Prince Nino | | | | | | 7 | Peter Kavanagh | Lizzie Quinlan | Dual C&D winner last season but bitterly disappointing this term, including back here 67 days ago after wind surgery. |
2nd (2) Summergrounds | | | | | | 8 | Sean Quinlan | Nicky Richards | Game winner over this far at Market Rasen (good) in May and probably close to that form when third back there off this 2lb higher mark; lightly raced for an 8yo and has solid claims on those last two efforts. |
(4) Grain Of Hope | | | | | | 4 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Bought out of the Emma Lavelle yard for 3,800gns in July after finishing tailed off on the Flat in first-time cheekpieces; won a maiden hurdle last October and could go well if Gordon Elliott can get her back to that level of form. |
The suggestion is JORMUNGANDR who all things considered shaped well at Worcester before getting stuck in the mud at Uttoxeter. Summergrounds is as solid as any and he's next best. Twoplacesatonetime is a possible improver now raised in distance for his handicap debut.[Alistair Jones]
Race 7: 17:22 Perth Practical Car And Van Rental At asp.scot Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (0-105) (5) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 207y
(7) Shantou Moon | | | | | | 7 | Derek Fox | William Young Jnr | Twice runner-up for his current yard over 2m7f at Hexham this summer but his form has nosedived, pulled up at Cartmel two weeks ago; others are preferred. |
1st (3) Steps Match | | | | | | 9 | Callum Bewley | Daragh Bourke | Scored at Roscommon (3m) last summer but comes here below form, eighth in 3m Wexford handicap 46 days ago on his final run for Michael Butler; he needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence. |
8th (9) Castletown | | | | | | 12 | Patrick Wadge | Lucinda Russell | Not one to rely on and his recent form over fences is far from encouraging; handily weighted though if back on his A-game reverted to this sphere. |
2nd (2) Gino Drummer Boy | | | | | | 8 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | Arrives below par, only seventh of 12 in 2m4f Bellewstown claiming hurdle 12 days ago; this Irish challenger still needs considering though now going into handicaps. |
3rd (8) Reagrove Lord | | | | | | 6 | Edward Austin | George Bewley | Still a maiden but he recorded a solid third of 11 over C&D when last seen out in June; much respected after a break off a 2lb lower mark. |
4th (4) Lady Mendoza | | | | | | 7 | Nathan Moscrop | Rebecca Menzies | Still to score over hurdles but she arrives in decent nick, fourth of 12 in 2m4f novice here 57 days ago; she's not ruled out back in handicap company. |
5th (6) Bullion Boss | | | | | | 8 | Conor Rabbitt | Nicky Richards | Thriving of late and comes here on after handicap wins at Market Rasen (2m4f) and over C&D this summer; up another 4lb but has good chance for the hat-trick. |
7th (5) Our Zebo | | | | | | 5 | Gavin Sheehan | Noel C Kelly | Maiden hurdler/chaser who came in a well-held fifth in 25f Cartmel handicap chase 51 days ago; others appeal more. |
(1) Iron Heart | | | | | | 7 | James Bowen | Peter & Michael Bowen | Resumed winning ways at Worcester (2m7f) in July and backed it up with a solid third in 2m Nottingham handicap on the Flat last month; one for the shortlist. |
6th (10) Blended Stealth | | | | | | 7 | Sean Quinlan | Lizzie Quinlan | Is 0-28 but he comes here in good form, third of nine at Cartmel (3m1f) two weeks ago; he's in the mix again. |
This is not as competitive as the numbers suggest and it's hard to look past Nicky Richards' hat-trick seeking BULLION BOSS (nap) who arrives at the top of his game and is taken to make light of a 4lb weights rise. In-form maidens Lady Mendoza (second choice) and Blended Stealth can have a say along with Worcester scorer Iron Heart, while it would come as no surpirse to see Gordon Elliott's Gino Drummer take a step forward on his handicap debut.[Peter Entwistle]
Race 8: 17:55 Perth Practical Car And Van Rental At asp.scot Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (0-105) (5) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 207y
6th (10) Shoughall's Boy | | | | | | 8 | Bruce Lynn | Gary Rutherford | Comes here badly out of sorts, tried blinkered when pulled up (for the third start running) over C&D in July; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
5th (6) Upfordebate | | | | | | 5 | Joe Williamson | Patrick Neville | Son of Mount Nelson who has been brought along steadily, sixth of 11 in 2m novice hurdle here 23 days ago when hindered by a blunder four out; it would come as no surprise to see him take a step forward now handicapping with his stamina drawn out more; worth a market check. |
(1) Laxey | | | | | | 10 | Danny McMenamin | Iain Jardine | A fair maiden hurdler for Henry Daly but off for 56 months before being pulled up for his new yard in 2m6f Cartmel handicap hurdle two weeks ago; he's tongue tied now with something to prove. |
7th (2) Western Run | | | | | | 9 | Ben Smith | R Mike Smith | Arrives on a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced when seventh of 15 over C&D 23 days ago; he's one to consider off an easing mark. |
(5) Starlyte | | | | | | 7 | Patrick Wadge | Lucinda Russell | It's now 16 starts since her last success and she was pulled up over C&D 23 days ago; others are much preferred. |
3rd (4) Dalileo | | | | | | 9 | Peter Kavanagh | Lisa Harrison | C&D winner in June and he's continued in good form, set a bit to do when a staying-on fifth of 15 over C&D 23 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts. |
4th (3) Paddy Elvis | | | | | | 5 | Mr S Connor | S R B Crawford | Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more. |
2nd (8) Western Glen | | | | | | 5 | Jamie Hamilton | Gillian Boanas | Still to register a victory but she got back on track when third of 15 over C&D 23 days ago; she's one for the shortlist nudged up 1lb. |
1st (7) Jimli's Island | | | | | | 8 | Nathan Moscrop | Susan Corbett | Ex-Irish maiden hurdler/chaser who went in at the first time of asking for his new yard in 3m handicap chase here last month; up 5lb he travelled smoothly there so must enter calculations reverted to hurdles. |
(9) General Hubble | | | | | | 6 | Sean Bowen | Gordon Elliott | A fair 2m7f hurdles winner for Kim Bailey but he ended last season well out of sorts; changed hands for £3,500 and made a promising start for his new yard after six months off when third of 12 in 2m7f handicap chase at Killarney 18 days ago; big player back in this sphere off the same mark. |
A case can be made for a few of these, notably Susan Corbett's recent winner over fences here Jimli's Island (second choice) and in-form duo Dalileo and Paddy Elvis. Handicap debutant Upfordebate is another to consider but the vote goes to GENERAL HUBBLE who shaped well on his first start for Gordon Elliott over fences at Killarney and can resume winning ways.[Peter Entwistle]