Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)
O The Ramblers
B P. Hillis
TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped
1. Form
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA Rating
3. Timeform View & TFR Rating
4. Saddlecloth number
5. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
6. Horse’s name
7. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
8. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
9. Days since the horse last run
10 Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. Jockey
13. Horses Trainer & Their Location
14. Horse’s owner 15. Horse’s breeder
16. Sponsor
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
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Once a horse’s ability has been assessed by the Official BHA Handicapper it is given an official rating This is an assessment that determines how much weight it shall carry compared to the other runners. In simple terms a horse rated 100 carries 2lbs less than a horse rated 102. A rating over 130 is well above average and the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is normally rated over 160 Most handicap races have an upper rating limit to encourage runners of similar ability to take part and make a competitive race e.g 0-110, and a 28lb weight-range
One Fit Padded Hurdle: The ‘One Fit’ design is a modified hurdle frame with a custom fitting close-cell foam pad replacing the traditional birch. The hurdle was developed with the objective of reducing both the faller rate and the risk of injury as the result of a fall. They are 3ft high and placed in the ground at an attractive angle to encourage horses to jump them fluently At Perth there are five flights of Hurdles on the course Eight are jumped in a two mile race, nine in a race over two miles and five furlongs and eleven in a race over three miles.
Steeplechase fences are made from hardwood frames stuffed tightly with birch. When making a fence the birch is packed in at a height of approximately 6ft, then cut down to a maximum height of 3ft 6” There are five ‘plain fences’ on the course at Perth and two ‘open ditches’. An Open Ditch is the same height as a plain fence but has a small ditch in front of the fence to make them a
At Perth there are two open ditches on the course, the first fence in the straight and the first down the back straight. Perth is one of the last remaining racecourses to have a Water Jump, this is situated in front of the main Grandstand and is much smaller than the other fences, with a 6ft wide water jump behind a small birch fence. There are eight steeplechase fences on the course. Twelve are jumped in a race over two miles, fifteen over two miles and four furlongs and nineteen in races over three miles.
These races are designed to provide a fair and competitive contest before a horse is allocated a weight, according to his ability, to run in a Handicap These races are therefore normally for young horses aged from 3 to 5-y-o. As a 5-y-o is deemed to be stronger than a 3-y-o he/she will be made a to carry a little more weight. Once a horse has won a weight for age race he/she will be asked to carry a ‘penalty’; this is normally an additional 7lbs. Once a horse has won or run three times in a Weight for Age race he can be assessed and given a weight in a Handicap Race.
into favouritism for this with a second successive win in the Ultima Handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, idling late having quickened smartly to lead. 10lb well-in and Scottish yard won this with One For Arthur in 2017 Obvious chance if he doesn’t get too far back. TFRHHHHI BHA146
Points scoring: Points are awarded to the first, second and third in all races run at Perth throughout the season. 1st = 10 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 3 points. Winning Champions of each category will be presented with a prize provided by Edinburgh Gin.
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (55 wins from 162 runners, 34%) runs PINYON JAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs PINYON JAY
Longest Travellers: PINYON JAY trained by G Elliott & I LOVE MY BAIE trained by S R B Crawfordboth Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 I LOVE MY BAIE (FR) (84) 1-31 CD
5 11-7
Br B g Crillon (FR) - Ludmika (FR) Daryl Jacob J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B Mr Andre-Jean Belloir
S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEWBredtoexceloverhurdles(brothertothe2022FrenchChampionHurdlewinner)andhavingwonabumperhereondebutinJune2022 he made a fine start in this sphere 12 weeks ago, impressing as he pulled clear easily Down in trip and more to come
2 PINYON JAY (FR) (27) 031
TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 11-5
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Queen’s Theatre (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Call It What You Like Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Perfect start over hurdles when landing 20f Down Royal maiden earlier this month, not taking long to settle it when asked. Cheekpieces go on down in trip and he should have more to offer
3 C THE BUNNY RUN (IRE) (16) P
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Anaglogs Pistol (IRE)
O Miss Lucinda V. Russell
B Mr Pat Lynch
TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 11-0
Stephen Mulqueen J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, little promise in Kelso maiden hurdle over further recently Tongue strap quickly reached for.
4 WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE) (186) 51-
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-0
Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Denis Cusack Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW £115,000 5-y-o from family of fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Atholl Street. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Mar 26). Interesting Rules newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MEKBAT (FR) (51)
4 10-12
Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Al Markhiya (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Girsonfield Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Al Shaqab Racing Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m), well below form last 2 starts. Stiff task on hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: OUR MARTY (FR) 4 10 12 Derek Fox 11-2 (Lucinda Russell) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2.
Stewards Note:
MEKBAT: Following its run on 8/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: EVENS I Love My Baie (FR), 11-4 Pinyon Jay (FR), 7-2 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE), 66-1 C The Bunny Run (IRE), Mekbat (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
I LOVE MY BAIE looks a useful hurdler in the making and can make it 2-2 in this sphere 12 weeks on from his impressive victory over further at this venue Down Royal-winner Pinyon Jay is the obvious danger, although Whistle Stop Tour makes some appeal on his first go hurdling having won a point in Ireland when last seen.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.I LOVE MY BAIE (FR)
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Change is afoot in 2024 with significant changes to the fixture list, predominantly due to Premierisation and an extended Jump Jockeys summer break. We will be hosting 13 fixtures from April to October with the loss of June Saturday and the two-day meeting at the beginning of August and in return a new afternoon raceday on Tuesday 22 October will instead close off Perth’s racing calendar for the year
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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £17000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6866, 2nd £3432, 3rd £1717, 4th £859.
Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (55 wins from 162 runners, 34%) runs PATS CHOICE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs PATS CHOICE
Longest Traveller: PATS CHOICE trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
(Penalty Value £8977.70) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (160) 1/13PP5- D
5 11-10
Br Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner in the mud on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) last October and improved when third upped to Grade 1 level in the Challow. Thatgruellingracemayhaveleftamarkgiventhathestruggledsubsequently,butheremainswithpotentialmakinghischase/handicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA127
2 SNAKE ROLL (IRE) (154) 131532- D
6 11-9
Br B g Jet Away - Cuddle Ina Drizzle (IRE) Derek Fox J
O The Ormello Way Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mrs Anne Tector Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWWide-margin winner of 2 of first 3 starts over hurdles and back on the up on his final 2 outings last season. Still in need of the experience but shaped well when runner-up at this course (20.1f) in April and he appeals as the type to make a better chaser Leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA126
3 PATS CHOICE (IRE) (53) 2-25143
6 11-5
Br B g Getaway (GER) - La Scala Diva (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Pat Sloan Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B John and Dr Carlos McDowell Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdler who has performed to a similar level over fences, fortunate when winning handicap chase at Wexford (17f) in June having been left clear at the last. Respectable efforts both starts since and can give his running once again. TFRHHHII BHA122
4 ATTITASH (IRE) (13) D00355
8 10-5
Br B g Mahler - Indian Legend (IRE) Caragh Monaghan (7) J
O Mr C. Monaghan Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland T
B R. McCarthy
TIMEFORM VIEWTwelve runs since his sole win (over hurdles) back in 2021. On his second chase start, ran up to his recent best when third in handicap at Downpatrick (17.7f) in August and not discredited back hurdling next 2 outings. Looks up against it, though. TFRHHIII BHA92
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: STATUARIO 7 10 6 James Bowen 13-8 (Peter Bowen) 3 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Snake Roll (IRE), 15-8 Idalko Bihoue (FR), 10-3 Pats Choice (IRE), 14-1 Attitash (IRE)
SNAKE ROLL had an encouraging first season over hurdles, shaping well amidst inexperience when edged out on the line in a handicap at this course in April, and he looks a useful prospect to go chasing (made the frame all 3 starts in Irish points). He is taken to get the better of fellow chase debutante Idalko Bihoue, who remains with potential. TIMEFORM
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TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.
Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (55 wins from 162 runners, 34%) runs ARCTIC AMBITION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs ARCTIC AMBITION
Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs ARCTIC AMBITION today. Longest Traveller: ARCTIC AMBITION trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
(Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE) (36) 211233
8 12-0
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds Sean Bowen J
O Go Go Go Partnership Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a quick-fire double over hurdles at Limerick and Ballinrobe in May and hasn’t been out of the placings in 3 starts since, 2 of those coming over fences. Should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA119
2 READYSTEADYBEAU (FR) (153) 3451F1- C
7 11-9
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - La Ville Aux Dames (FR) Patrick Wadge (5) J
O Mrs Joanne Bilsland & Russell
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Pierre Julienne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame mistakes to get off at the fourth attempt over fences at Ayr (21.5f) in February and bounced back from a fall to run out a dominant winner here at this course (23.8f, soft, 11/4) 153 days ago Player again if jumping holds up TFRHHHHI BHA114
3 NETYWELL (FR) (186) 460142-
6 11-6
Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR) Stephen Mulqueen J
O County Set Five & K Hunter
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWMuch improved when making all in 5-runner handicap at Ayr (16.5f) in January Stepped up on that form when close second at Carlisle when last seen in March and he’s respected stepping up in trip after a summer break.
4 PETRASTAR (GB) (17) 36-U103 CD
8 11-5
Br B g Passing Glance - Petrarchick (USA) Tom Bellamy J
O Mr Mark E. Smith
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B P. G. Horrocks Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWIncontentionwhenunseatingatthelastonhischasebowinMaybeforemakingamendstolandanovicehandicap(23.9f)hereonhisnextstart. Not helped by a loose horse when third in another contest at this track earlier in the month and he’s another to consider
5 UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (186) 235/551- C D
9 11-1
Br B or Br g Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Fresh Start Partnership Jane Walton, Otterburn T
B Ms M. Russell Dunns Houses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden positively and took full advantage of a drop in the weights when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, soft, 12/1) in March. 3lb rise looks manageable and he’s a player again after 6-month break.
6 BROWNSTONE (IRE) (20) 00-0005
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shuil Away (IRE)
O Brownstone Cowboys Syndicate
B Mr Nelius O’Keeffe
TFRHHHII BHA106
7 10-2
Robert Dunne J
Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEWPointrunner-upwithsomeencouragementwhenfifthof16inhandicaphurdleatKilbeggan(24.4f,good,4/1)onyarddebut20daysago Hood goes back on but will probably need to step forward on chase debut to land a blow from out of the weights.
TFRHHHII BHA88
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: THE GREEK (IRE) 6 12 2 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Gordon Elliott) 4 ran Visor worn by No 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Readysteadybeau (FR), 7-2 Arctic Ambition (IRE), 4-1 Uptown Harry (IRE), 11-2 Netywell (FR), 7-1 Petrastar (GB), 20-1 Brownstone (IRE)
There’s something to like about each of the sextet in this tricky handicap, but ARCTIC AMBITION has remained in form since landing a brace of handicap hurdles in May and Gordon Elliott’s gelding is fancied to make the quick switch back to fences a successful one Readysteadybeau’s jumping still leaves some cause for concern but he’s run out an impressive winner on both of his last 2 completed outings, whilst Petrastar has also made a bright start to his chase career and merits consideration
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.ARCTIC AMBITION (IRE)
2.READYSTEADYBEAU (FR) 3.PETRASTAR
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)
(Go North Brindisi Breeze
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227.
(Penalty Value £4752.90)
Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (31 wins from 310 runners, 10%) runs RETURN FIRE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs PAMMI
Weightwatcher: PAMMI won off a handicap mark of 113, her rating is now down 16lb to 97
Longest Travellers: IVANE trained by C Murphy & TANGO THEATRE trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 TANGO THEATRE (IRE) (20) 3033B2 D BF
8 12-0
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Tango Moll (IRE) Ben Harvey (3) J
O Rockview Racing Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland T
B M. C. McDaniel-Stone
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 runs but she posted a respectable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 20 days ago Place claims once more.
2 IMPERIAL B G (IRE) (138) 436P2-0
6 12-0
Br Gr g Getaway (GER) - Milan Pride (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Imperial Racing Partnership Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
B William Neville Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner but he’s struggled to match that form consistently over hurdles, off the track since beating only one at Warwick in May. Needs to hit the ground running.
3 AAZZA (IRE) (145) 42142-0 D
HHHII BHA105
7 11-13
Br B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR) Dylan Johnston (7) J
O Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay Rose Dobbin, Alnwick T
B Louis G. Vambeck
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 3m hurdles winner but off the track since a respectable ninth of 16 in handicap at Hexham (23.3f, good to soft) in May. Not ruled out if fully tuned up on her return. TFRHHHII BHA104
4 RETURN FIRE (IRE) (153) 144236- D
7 11-12
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - There On Time (IRE) Patrick Wadge (5) J
O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Barry Murphy Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Orion Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner around 3m last November who continued in good nick in the spring. Has gone well fresh so he’s very much one to consider back hurdling off a handy-looking mark. TFRHHHHH BHA103
5 PAMMI (GB) (17) 1-60P41 CD
8 11-6
Br B m Poet’s Voice - Bright Girl (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Ayrshire Racing & Partner Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Clive Dennett Kayfoam Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who gamely bagged a sixth C&D win in 6-runner handicap hurdle 17 days ago Up 3lb but seems sure to be on the premises once more. TFRHHHHI BHA97
6 IVANE (FR) (63) 500-006
5 11-2
Br B g Network (GER) - Uvanana (FR) E. Walsh (3) J
O Mr K Clarke Ciaran Murphy, Ireland T
B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 63 days ago. Difficult ask at these weights on what he’s shown. TFRHHIII BHA93
7 THE LONGEST DAY (IRE) (40) 2-32511 CD
7 10-13
Br B g Milan - Court Leader (IRE) Miss Roisin Leech (7) J
O New Gen Racing Group and Partner Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T
B K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t straightforward but he finally shed his maiden tag over C&D and followed it up back here 40 days ago Much respected in his hat-trick bid despite a 5lb rise
8 SEA PRINCE (FR) (22) 4P25UF
Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Sea Pearl (FR)
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr
B Nicolas Madamet & Ludovic Madamet
TFRHHHII BHA90
6 10-11
Derek Fox J
Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled to complete on both his starts over fences, though he was running with credit when falling at the last at Hexham (15.6f, good) 22 days ago on his final run for Mike Smith. Not discounted back in this sphere for his new yard
TFRHHHII BHA88
9 SOLWAY PRIMROSE (GB) (17) 6//402-4
9 10-2
Br B m Overbury (IRE) - Solway Rose Danny McMenamin J
O D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B D. A. Harrison Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler Off 10 months before fading fourth of 6 to Pammi in handicap over C&D 17 days ago Needs to build on it from 5lb out of the handicap though. TFRHHHII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: YOU NAME HIM 6 12 2 Brian Hughes 5-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Longest Day (IRE), 9-2 Tango Theatre (IRE), Pammi (GB), 6-1 Aazza (IRE), 9-1 Return Fire (IRE), 10-1 Imperial B G (IRE), 16-1 Sea Prince (FR), 33-1 Ivane (FR), Solway Primrose (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
RETURN FIRE proved a consistent sort over fences last term and has run well off a break too so is worth siding with to capitalise on a lenient-looking mark back over hurdles. Pammi has a superb record round here and rates a big threat, while in-form maiden Tango Theatre ought to be in the shake-up too in an open handicap
Figures in brackets after the horse’s name indicates days since last ran.
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ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 207YDS) (4,700m)
(CLASS 3)
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for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)
Leading course trainer (17-22): G Elliott (55 wins from 162 runners, 34%) runs STUZZIKINI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 58 runners, 12%) runs STUZZIKINI Longest Travellers: STUZZIKINI trained by G Elliott & ANDYS FLAME trained by J Mcconnell - both Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 STUZZIKINI (IRE) (34) 2P1-223
5 12-0
Br B g Champs Elysees - Cordially (AUS) Sean Bowen J
O Vcs Ltd & Francis Foran Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Dermot Kelly Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW WinnerofmaidenatKilbegganinApril.16/1 andblinkeredfirsttime,creditable thirdof6innovicehurdleatKillarney (23f, soft) 34 days ago Makes handicap hurdle debut. Yard’s runners here always respected. TFRHHHHI BHA128
2 BURBANK (IRE) (154) 5P/PPP1- C
11 11-7
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Spring Swoon (FR) Charlotte Jones (3) J
O D&Y Simpson,D.Blyth,B.B Syndicate James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Derrymore House Syndicate Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form out of the blue when springing a 33/1 surprise in 26.5f handicap hurdle here in April, benefiting from an enterprising ride Remains to be seen whether he’s allowed quite so much rope again.
3 ANDYS FLAME (GB) (29) 01/00-33 D
HHHII BHA121
6 11-3
Br Gr g Martaline - Marie Deja La (FR) Ben Harvey (3) J
O Mr D. Kierans John McConnell, Ireland T
B Miss Amanda Lysaght
TIMEFORM VIEWRan creditably In Ireland both starts during the summer, in first-time cheekpieces when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f) last month. Can figure if stamina holds now stepping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA117
4 MONOCHROMIX (FR) (193) 0332-
5 10-7
Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Lounamix (FR) Derek Fox J
O Mr Michael & Lady Jane Kaplan
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Az. Agr. Le Ferriere Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in maiden/novice hurdles last season and this unexposed sort appeals as one who could have more to offer now handicapping over further Interesting runner, even more so if the market vibes are strong on his return.
5 MALANGEN (IRE) (17) 213241 C
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
8 10-2
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well here, landing a fourth course win in 2m handicap 17 days ago. Ran well enough to think he stays 3m when third here in August.
6 DALILEO (IRE) (17) P42234 C
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
O THP RACING & D A HARRISON RACING
TFRHHHII BHA100
8 10-2
Danny McMenamin J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable 7 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Malangen in 2m here 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip This test more suitable but he’s 6lb wrong at the weights. TFRHHIII BHA96
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Malangen (IRE), 7-2 Burbank (IRE), 9-2 Stuzzikini (IRE), 11-2 Andys Flame (GB), 6-1 Monochromix (FR), 14-1 Dalileo (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A chance is taken on the unexposed Lucinda Russell handicap newcomer MONOCHROMIX, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong back from his break. Fellow handicap debutante Stuzzikini is feared most for the Gordon Elliott team.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MONOCHROMIX (FR) 2.STUZZIKINI (IRE) 3.BURBANK (IRE)
1st
3rd
2nd Distance
4th Time
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE EVENTS AND CONFERENCES AT PERTH RACECOURSE
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5)
(Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old ™ Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (31 wins from 310 runners, 10%) runs
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs
Longest Traveller: AL KALILA trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
BACKDOORFLUSH & TOMMYS LAW
BACKDOORFLUSH & TOMMYS LAW
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 AL KALILA (IRE) (57) 3
4 11-0
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Molly’s Affair (IRE) Daryl Jacob J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr Thomas Stanley
TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 7 in bumper (15/8) at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 57 days ago Should improve for that initial experience and looks a strong player.
2 BALLYSAX HANK (IRE) (-)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 11-0
Br Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE) Dillon Butler (7) J
O Liam Tougher Miss Katy Brown, Ireland T
B Liam Tougher
TIMEFORM VIEW Eliot gelding. Dam, modest maiden hurdler, 1 1/2m winner on Flat. Bred to have enough speed for this sort of test, so worthy of a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BOGLEYBURN (IRE) (-)
4 11-0
Br Br g Shirocco (GER) - Cheenys Venture Craig Nichol J
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Bruce Mactaggart Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding. Dam behind in bumpers/modest form over hurdles. Not all that interesting on paper
4 BORIS THE UNDERDOG (IRE) (159) 4-
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 11-0
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Whisht Lassie (IRE) Edward Austin (5) J
O Miss H. M. McMahon Hannah McMahon, Cousland T
B Mr S. Casey
TIMEFORM VIEW £1,000 4-y-o, Valirann gelding. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Buckers Bridge Last of 4 finishers sole outing in point (Apr 22). Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 TOMMYS LAW (IRE) (172) 22-
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Ciara’s Oscar (IRE)
O THE FALCON PARTNERSHIP
B Dr Brid Corkery
4 11-0
Patrick Wadge (5) J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, £75,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Roisins Ciara. Dam (h91) lightly raced in bumpers/ over hurdles. Runner-up both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 9). Worth a chance to make a successful Rules debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 BACKDOORFLUSH (GB) (-) 4 10-7
Br B f Mount Nelson - Twentytwo’s Taken (IRE) Conner McCann (7) J
O Mr K. Alexander Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr Kenneth Alexander Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEWMount Nelson filly Half-sister to bumper winner Finnthemagician. Bumper/2m/17f hurdle winner (stayed 21f). Notable newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 TANKARDSTOWN DIVA (IRE) (160) F- 4 10-7
Br Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Muy Bonita (IRE) Robert Dunne J
O Matthew Rogers Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland T
B M. Kavanagh
TIMEFORM VIEW €5,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly Dam, ran once over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (21f winner) Amrons Sage Fell sole start in Irish points (Apr 21). Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: JEM IN EM (IRE) 4 10 4 Conner McCann 13-2 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Al Kalila (IRE), 3-1 Tommys Law (IRE), 5-1 Backdoorflush (GB), 9-1 Ballysax Hank (IRE), 14-1 Tankardstown Diva (IRE), 16-1 Bogleyburn (IRE), 25-1 Boris The Underdog (IRE)
TOMMYS LAW was picked up for £75,000 after finishing runner-up on both point starts and he’s worth a chance to make a successful debut under Rules. His stablemate Backdoorflush makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and Al Kalila is an obvious player having finished third over C&D on debut a couple of months ago
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £98,150 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023.
Preses
Lord MANSFIELD
Chief Steward
LOUISE MOORE
Stewards’ Panel Chair
COLIN VICKERS
Steward
ADRIAN SMITH
Assistant Steward
DANIEL ANDREWS
Raceday Assistant
LYNDSAY ALLAN
Starters
MICHAEL REID RYAN COLLEY
Judge
DI CLARK
Clerk of the Scales
KARL CURRAN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
TRACEY HAMILTON
LINDA PORTER
JAMES BONAR
Handicapper
ANDREW MEALOR
Veterinary Officer
ARTHUR KIDD
Veterinary Surgeons
ANDREW HUMPHRIES
EUGENIO CILLIAN-GARCIA
WILLIAM MARSHALL
SUSIE ARMSTRONG
Medical Officers
DR TUT
DR JOHNSTON
DR HALL
Commentator
GARETH TOPHAM
Betting Ring Manager
JOHN CLARK
First Race 2.02 - THE EDINBURGH GIN OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY AWARDS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4356 to the winning horse
The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £19 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Edinburgh Gin have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £19 - Closed September 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.37 - THE REMEMBERING TIM HARDIE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065 and the fourth £1033. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £30 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Family and Friends of Tim Hardie shall kindly present a Silver Grouse Challenge Trophy to the winning Owner as well as mementoes to Owner Trainer and Jockey and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse 12 entries, 6 at £6 and 6 at £30 - Closed September 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £859. (Penalty Value £8977.70) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.12 - THE ROBERTSON - HOME TO MORE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430 the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 £25 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £20 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb Robertson Homes have kindly sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition they will present a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 7th April, 2024 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 14 entries at £25. - Closed September 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.47 - THE ELSTON SUPPORTS UK FINANCIAL ADVISERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £18 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Elston Consulting have kindly sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey and a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 5th April, 2024 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 21 entries at £18. - Closed September 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.22 - THE WATCH RACINGTV FREE racingtv.com/freetrial HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 £34 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th. Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Perth executive shall present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries, 1 at £7 and 10 at £34. - Closed September 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.55 - THE EVENTS AND CONFERENCES AT PERTH RACECOURSE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, September 22nd and pay £15 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 26th.
Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 2lb
Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race The Perth Executive shall present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey as well as £50 to the stable staff in charge of the best turned out horse This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 6th April, 2024 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 13 entries at £15. - Closed September 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
