Perth Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-26

There were 286 Races on across 34 meetings. There was 8 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 10 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 9 races at Chantilly first race 12:11, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 7 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:40, 8 races at Geelong first race 04:30, 7 races at Goulburn first race 04:35, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 04:15, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 18 races at Hipo Chile first race 16:45, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 8 races at Ipswich first race 03:47, 10 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:50, 8 races at Laval first race 15:35, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:20, 9 races at Louisiana Downs first race 19:45, 8 races at Marseille-borely first race 10:51, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Newmarket first race 13:35, 7 races at Northam first race 06:55, 8 races at Perth first race 13:20, 7 races at Pontefract first race 14:00, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 2 races at Remington Park first race 00:30, 12 races at Saga first race 06:25, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 9 races at Southwell first race 16:25, 9 races at Taif first race 14:05, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:25, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 13:20 Perth Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow EBF Mares' National Hunt Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) GB 2m 4f 35y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
5th (6) Mobile Mamma	5	Jamie Hamilton	Ruth Jefferson	Didn't show much in her first two points but won the third comfortably enough (3m, good) and later changed hands for £32,000; should have a future under rules.
4th (5) Golden Point	5	Derek Fox	Lucinda Russell	Ran to an ordinary level in her three bumpers, posting RPRs in the 80s; has an excellent jumps pedigree so entitled to improve with racing.
2nd (1) Cabra Lady	5	Mr N McParlan	S McParlan	In a first-time hood when an idling winner of a good-ground bumper at Uttoxeter and followed up on the same ground here in a maiden hurdle (ridden more patiently); bred to approve of this longer trip; chance.
3rd (3) Bishop Hill	5	Patrick Wadge	Lucinda Russell	The form of her second over C&D two runs back gives her a similar chance to Cabra Lady and this mare was travelling well when falling three out in a handicap back here last month; solid chance.
1st (2) Scarlet O'Tara	6	Charlie Hammond	Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	Easy winner of a Bangor maiden and then pushed a good prospect close over this far at Worcester (good) with the pair clear; could be the one they have to beat.

It's a matter of time before Bishop Hill gets her head in front but the frustration may continue. She's second choice ahead of Cabra Lady but SCARLET O'TARA pushed a good mare close at Worcester and that entitles her to the vote.[Alistair Jones]

Race 2: 13:52 Perth Remembering Tim Hardie Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) GB 2m 4f 20y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
1st (5) Autumn Return	7	Jamie Hamilton	Ruth Jefferson	Consistent hurdler who won four times and the last of those was off this very mark; pointing background points to further progress as a chaser and she's not ruled out.
(2) Watergrange Jack	8	Richie McLernon	Neil Mulholland	It was a very ordinary handicap by Class 2 standards that he won at Worcester (2m4f, good) but that was all very straightforward as he jumped well out in front; not well-in under a penalty (down 2lb in future) but if in the same form as last time he won't be far away.
(3) Whistle Stop Tour	6	Patrick Wadge	Lucinda Russell	Point winner; added two novice hurdles (2m/2m4f) and was a close third of 16 in a 3m Ayr handicap the final time when that trip perhaps stretched him on the soft ground; nice prospect for chasing, though Derek Fox seemingly prefers Cadell on this occasion.
3rd (4) Cadell	6	Derek Fox	Lucinda Russell	Beat Dripsey Moon by just under 4l in a 2m5f novice hurdle at Kelso nearly a year ago, after which he contested a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (well held) in between two seconds in further novices; failed to give his running in a handicap the final time; wasn't the most fluent of hurdlers but fences could be the making of him.
2nd (1) Dripsey Moon	7	Brian Hughes	Donald McCain	Sent straight chasing by Donald McCain and has finished first or second in all four starts from 2m4f to 3m2f; jumped well out in front to win over C&D 17 days ago off just 2lb lower; might be vulnerable to something better handicapped but has a solid chance.

Dripsey Moon is hard to knock and is preferred of the two winning chasers, but CADELL is well-in with the topweight on a previous clash over hurdles and the selection is bred for this discipline. All five are feasible winners, however.[Alistair Jones]

Race 3: 14:27 Perth Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (Go North Monet's Garden Series Qualifier) (0-120) (4) 4yo+ GB 2m 4f 20y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (4) Step Above	7	Patrick Wadge	Lucinda Russell	0-6 last season (0-3 over fences) and up and down; however, he reappears having had wind surgery and is on a competitive mark; not discounted.
7th (1) Give Me A Moment	9	Harry Bannister	Richard J Bandey	Not the force of old and the step back up in trip isn't sure to suit; however, after a wind op he returned to form with a close second off his reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, and is entitled to respect.
5th (3) Chapel Green	7	Derek Fox	Lucinda Russell	Inconsistent during seven-race chase career but returned to form for 6l win at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in May when last seen, and this 8lb higher mark may not stop him if he's again on song; unproven on good ground.
6th (6) Cardamon Hill	7	Conor O'Farrell	Dianne Sayer	Disappointing at Cartmel in July last time (3m1f, soft; lost his cheekpieces) but in good form here previously with a win (3m, good to firm) and a second placing (3m, good); could play a leading role now back here.
1st (2) Peejaybee	8	James Bowen	Peter & Michael Bowen	This year's form has been mixed and a longer trip may be preferable; however, he runs off the same mark as when winning at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March and is also effective on good ground; not ruled out back from break.
2nd (7) Post No Bills	9	Sean Bowen	Ryan Potter	Three-time chase winner on good ground in 2023 (2m1f-2m5f); had been out of form this year but dropped to a dangerous mark and took second over C&D yesterday, which puts him firmly in the mix again.
4th (5) Mr Mackay	5	Sam Twiston-Davies	Nigel Twiston-Davies	2m3f maiden hurdle winner (good) who was third on recent chase/seasonal debut at Bangor (2m1f, good); high on the list after that promising start.

The return to Perth is a positive for CARDAMON HILLS and he earns the vote ahead of the 5yo Mr Mackay, who was a promising third on his recent chase debut. Chapel Green won at Kelso in May when last seen and is another to consider, while Post No Bills was back to form here yesterday.[Ben Hutton]

Race 4: 15:02 Perth Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers' Hurdle Series Qualifier) (0-140) (3) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 207y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
6th (7) Coventry	7	Peter Kavanagh	Lisa Harrison	Ex-Ballydoyle horse who has just a maiden hurdle win to show from 27 starts; regressed in Ireland and has had nearly a year off.
(6) Wasdell Dundalk	9	Danny McMenamin	Lisa Harrison	His fourth win over fences at this track came 17 days ago when comfortably beating four rivals over 3m (good); disappointing over fences here on Wednesday, however; lower in the weights over hurdles but has an inferior strike-rate in this discipline.
5th (4) Caius Marcius	13	Brian Hughes	Nicky Richards	Multiple winner but the signs are that age is catching up as he's been well held this season.
3rd (5) City Derby	8	Sean Quinlan	Lizzie Quinlan	Has won away from Cartmel (including here) but he's brought up his four-timer at the Lakes venue, latterly in workmanlike fashion; today's 8lb higher mark at a different track might just find him out.
4th (2) La Renommee	6	Charlie Hammond	Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	Better than ever last season over fences, culminating with 3m1f handicap success at Cheltenham in April on her favoured good ground; returns to hurdling off 2lb lower so has to be of interest; won first time back last season.
1st (1) Building Bridges	8	Mr O McGill	Gary McGill	Had a lot of racing but he returned from a break to win on the Flat (1m4f handicap) and then finished a 7l sixth of 18 in a 2m6f Listed handicap at the Galway festival; this is easier than that.
2nd (3) Idem	6	Patrick Wadge	Lucinda Russell	Won after a summer break last September and signed off in May with victory in a well-contested 2m6f handicap at Kelso (good; 6lb lower); won that with a bit in hand and should progress further this campaign.

A tight handicap. Irish raider BUILDING BRIDGES (nap) moved well for a long way when sixth at the Galway festival and that was a deep race. City Derby is up in the ratings away from his beloved Cartmel so second choice goes to Idem who appeals as 6yo with more to offer. Le Renommee is handicapped to go close on this return to hurdling.[Alistair Jones]

Race 5: 15:37 Perth Perth Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (0-95) (5) 3yo+ GB 2m 47y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(11) Solway Staree	6	Peter Kavanagh	Lisa Harrison	Eight-race maiden who has offered little in her three handicaps and she's hard to warm to.
(6) Bingo Little	5	Conor Ring	Ryan Potter	Didn't show much for Ben Pauling last season and no better in handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces now added.
(7) Brora Breeze	4	Nathan Moscrop	Adam Nicol	1m2f novice winner for Andrew Balding last year but well held since then under both codes; others have more going for them.
(10) High Yield	7	Harry Bannister	Sara Ender	Once placed over hurdles but beaten about 15l in 2m/2m4f handicaps on either side of wind surgery; has to step up.
(12) National Question	4	Derek Fox	Adam Nicol	1m4f Flat winner this summer at a lowly level; nothing so far over hurdles, including a handicap.
2nd (8) Grifter	5	Sean Quinlan	Jennie Candlish	Out of form on the Flat but has not had a lot of jumps racing and was a keeping-on 8l third at Bangor 20 days ago (2m, good); that run offers hope here.
(5) Burgundy Man	7	Ben Smith	R Mike Smith	12-race maiden on his fourth trainer; beaten nearly 20l over 2m4f here recently; claims aren't solid.
(1) Chancer Dancer	7	Mr O McGill	Noel C Kelly	Third in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle last September but not a lot to shout about in her three runs since; enough to prove.
(2) Purple Gown	5	Joshua Thompson	Adam Nicol	First and second in four Flat starts this summer, the latest over 1m6f; therefore in fair form and was beaten only 4l in her final handicap over hurdles (0-4 in this discipline); considered.
3rd (3) Winds Of Winter	6	Brian Hughes	Iain Jardine	0-6 in Ireland but ran a positive first race for this yard over 2m4f here, for all that she didn't see which way the winner went; has to prove her worth over this shorter trip but good claims otherwise.
(4) Call Blue	7	Sam Twiston-Davies	Nigel Twiston-Davies	Maiden; back from a long absence with two seconds and a late mistake proved costly last time at Newton Abbot; chance.
1st (9) Heart Above	6	Conor O'Farrell	Dianne Sayer	Has a race in him but now 0-12 and he couldn't finish the job off after looking the most likeliest winner last time at Kelso (2m2f, good), having hung late on; needs respecting despite those reservations.

Although back in distance today, WINDS OF WINTER ran a nice first race for her new yard here recently and Brian Hughes rides again. Call Blue rates a solid alternative after back-to-back seconds and Purple Gown could be interesting back over jumps after running well on the Flat this summer.[Alistair Jones]

Race 6: 16:12 Perth Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Div I) (0-105) (5) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 207y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (6) Ithaka	8	Conor Ring	Ryan Potter	Mostly well beaten since landing a gamble at Wincanton in March 2023; showed some spark when 50-1 third at Taunton this March but weakened badly in the closing stages here yesterday.
(9) Norse Reiver	5	Jamie Hamilton	Gillian Boanas	Her dam was a 2m4f-3m1f hurdle winner (RPR 117) and she goes up in trip off a lowly mark for her handicap debut; however, she hasn't shown enough across her five starts to have compelling claims.
5th (1) Petrastar	9	Kielan Woods	D J Jeffreys	Three-time course winner who ran okay when fifth here two starts ago and is worth a second look now back here; however, it's been a substandard year and he was tailed off at Market Rasen last month; others preferred.
(5) Malangen	9	Peter Kavanagh	Lisa Harrison	Four-time course winner (2m/2m4f) who has run some good races here this season but he was well held over 2m4f here yesterday; tends to be kept to shorter but ran pretty well over C&D last August.
6th (3) Cusack Park	5	Jack Power	Lucinda Russell	Kept on well for second on hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in May and also showed staying potential when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; this lightly raced 5yo is open to improvement now upped further in trip in first-time cheekpieces; one of two handicap newcomers for yard.
4th (8) Reagrove Lord	6	Edward Austin	George Bewley	0-9 but he's been a fair third over C&D (good to firm/good) the last twice and he might be the type who will be sharper for the first-time cheekpieces; could have a part to play.
2nd (4) Walk On Quest	5	Derek Fox	Lucinda Russell	3m point runner-up who also finished second on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, heavy) last December; two lesser runs have followed (2m3f/2m, soft/good to soft) but he could relish the step up in trip on today's handicap debut; one of two unexposed 5yos for the stable.
1st (7) Size Five	6	Mr O McGill	Noel C Kelly	Made late headway when 15l sixth of 16 on handicap debut at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in December 2022; absent since but there's stamina in his pedigree and he's an interesting candidate now up in distance on his return.
7th (2) Belle Of Annandale	5	Brian Hughes	Adrian Paul Keatley	Won a maiden hurdle here (2m, good) last August and she kept on for fourth when upped to 2m7f at Market Rasen (good) last month; another fair run on the Flat at Ayr last Friday and she's one to consider.

A chance is taken on the fitness of the lightly raced 6yo SIZE FIVE, who has been absent since December 2022 but is bred to appreciate today's step up in trip. The Lucinda Russell-trained Cusack Park is another with staying potential and he may be the chief threat ahead of his stablemate and fellow handicap newcomer Walk On Quest. Reagrove Lord could benefit from the first-time cheekpieces.[Ben Hutton]

Race 7: 16:45 Perth Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) (Div II) (0-105) (5) 4yo+ GB 2m 7f 207y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
7th (9) Bilboa River	8	Edward Austin	Hannah McMahon	In front when unseating rider three out in three-runner chase at Kelso in May 2023; however, this maiden has been absent since and is probably best watched from 7lb out of the handicap on his return to action.
6th (4) Pure Sirloin	6	Conor O'Farrell	Sandy Forster	Won at Navan in January 2023 when trained by Gavin Cromwell; fair fourth at Hexham (2m7f, good) in June on second start for this yard and has each-way possibilities, especially if jumping with greater fluency.
(1) Iron Heart	7	Sean Bowen	Peter & Michael Bowen	In contention when pulled up before two out over C&D 17 days ago (jockey felt something was amiss); in good form previously, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July, and he could have a say.
5th (6) Indian Sunbird	7	Harry Bannister	Sara Ender	Sole win came at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July and he went close there 17 days later (2m7f, good); however, well beaten at Worcester (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago and needs to bounce back this afternoon.
(5) Dalileo	9	Peter Kavanagh	Lisa Harrison	Won over C&D (good to firm) in June and has remained in good form on his four subsequents visits here, runner-up over 2m4f here yesterday.
4th (8) Nastasiya	6	Derek Fox	Lucinda Russell	25-race maiden across both codes but she's often run well over hurdles (went very close over 2m4f here in August 2023) and she's shaped this season as though she'll be well suited by today's first crack at 3m.
3rd (3) Midnight Gold	7	James Bowen	Neil Mulholland	Flopped at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in May but has had a break since and can go well fresh; earlier in May she returned from an absence with a staying-on second at Warwick (2m5f, good) and she's on the shortlist.
2nd (7) Western Glen	5	Nathan Moscrop	Gillian Boanas	13-race maiden but she's improved for the step up in trip over C&D (good) the last twice, finishing third of 15 then runner-up most recently (albeit no match for the winner); can give another good account.
1st (2) Skyjack Hijack	6	Sean Quinlan	Jennie Candlish	Kept on for second on handicap debut at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) in July and made all there (3m1f, heavy) last time; has also shown promise on good ground; this unexposed 6yo is firmly in calculations up 6lb.

The mare MIDNIGHT GOLD goes well fresh and kept on well for second over 2m5f at Warwick in May. She is the selection ahead of Skyjack Hijack, who has shown progressive staying form at Cartmel the last twice. Western Glen can go well once more, while Nastasiya could improve for the step up in trip.[Ben Hutton]

Race 8: 17:15 Perth Follow @racingtv On Instagram Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB) GB 2m 47y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
5th (4) Cloudsareclearing	4	Ben Smith	R Mike Smith	First foal; dam point winner, sister to 2m5f chase winner Model Cloud; stable 0-35 in bumpers recent seasons.
1st (5) Hay Meadow	4	Conner McCann	Lucinda Russell	Bought for £42,000 after prevailing in a tight finish to a five-runner heavy-ground Irish point in March; that form has yet to be truly tested but this 4yo has joined a respected yard.
3rd (3) Kashchei	4	Robert Dunne	Samuel Drinkwater	£10,000 3yo; at 15-2, he momentarily threatened before weakening into a 13l third of nine at Southwell (good) in May; should improve second time out.
4th (1) Peace Motivator	4	Beau Morgan	Olly Murphy	£10,000 3yo; narrow winner of a good-ground bumper at Worcester and the third has won since; penalised and Beau Morgan claimed his 5lb last time, but an obvious contender.
2nd (2) Drumlee Myth	5	Mr N McParlan	S McParlan	Every chance when falling late on in point; sets the standard on his two bumper runs, chasing home one who was completing a hat-trick at Hexham (good) and again placed at Wexford (beaten 1l; good to yielding); every chance of making the breakthrough.

Peace Motivator might do well to defy a penalty against DRUMLEE MYTH who has posted superior Topspeed and RPR figures. Kashchei showed enough at Southwell to command respect.[Alistair Jones]