We are delighted to welcome you back to Perth Racecourse as we get Day 2 of the 2026 Perth Festival underway, one of three thrilling days that launch our season in spectacular style.
The Festival continues to bring together leading trainers and jockeys from across the UK and Ireland, delivering top-class National Hunt racing alongside a fantastic social atmosphere here at Scone Palace.
Today promises another superb afternoon of competitive racing, set against the vibrant and sociable spirit of Tweed & Tartan Day, making it a truly special occasion both on and off the track. Make sure you stay for the ceilidh in The Barn after racing – live music from Ragin’ Ceilidh!
We are extremely grateful for the support of all of today’s sponsors, including Stonepack, Racing TV and Scone Palace International Horse Trials. Their continued backing plays a vital role in helping us deliver racing of the highest quality
A special mention goes to Scone Palace International Horse Trials, Scotland’s newest equestrian event, taking place later this summer for the second year at Scone Palace and Perth Racecourse -tickets are available now at sconehorsetrials.com.
Our thanks also go to all the owners, trainers, jockeys, and stable staff for bringing such exciting talent to the track today and for choosing to race at Perth during our Festival.
Finally, a very warm welcome to all of our racegoers, whether you are joining us for the first time or returning once again, we are delighted to have you here. Enjoy the racing, soak up the atmosphere, and we wish you the very best of luck throughout the day.
Raceday Team
Steve Horlick Event Safety Officer
MoragConnaghan Director Of Operations
Donald Gow Head Groundsman
Matthew Taylor Director of Racing and Clerk of The Course
Derek Halley Assistant Head Groundsman
Kacey Halford
Tanya
26 CORACH
RAMBLER (IRE) (34) 10-P544
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Heart N Hope (IRE)
O The Ramblers
B P. Hillis
TIMEFORM VIEW Leaped into favouritism
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
HANDICAPS
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
Star Ratings Explained
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.
HURDLE RACES
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.
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.
STEEPLE CHASES
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 4ft 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 bigger test for the horse and rider 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.
WEIGHT FOR AGE RACES
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
Important Information
Abandonment Policy
In the event of racing being abandoned before the first race has been run, all ticket holders should retain tickets. Information regarding refunds or transfers will be posted to pre-paid tickets holders within seven days of the abandonment; all other applications should be made to the racecourse office within the same period. In the event of racing being abandoned after the first race has been run, all badge holders should retain their passes. Refunds will not be made unless at the discretion of the management.
Admission Policy
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or expel any person from, the racecourse without assigning a reason for doing so, and does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to persons or to their property
Cash Machines
A cash machine is available within the Grandstand Enclosure by the Main Entrance and The Barn.
Horse Welfare
Racing’s top priority is the safety and welfare of horse and rider People join the racing industry because they share a genuine love for horses. Like most sports, racing carries risks, however, we work to ensure that no death or injury occurs which could have been prevented. Horses have the right to a decent and fulfilling life, both during their racing career and afterwards. We are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected round any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect the severity of the injury but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery Please therefore do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse
No Smoking
Smoking or vaping is not permitted in any enclosed public places within Perth Racecourse It is an offence to smoke or knowingly to permit smoking in any enclosed areas of the Racecourse and where you see the no smoking sign.
New Claiming Procedures
The procedures for Claiming and Selling Races have changed No Claims will be accepted on the racecourse. No additional period is allowed for Friendly Claims. Registered Owners, Licensed and Permitted trainers may claim by telephone, to Weatherbys on 01933 303080
Such claims must be made within 15 minutes of the start of the race A BHA Security Code is required (to apply, contact Weatherbys on 01933 440077). No premium will be payable in the event of unopposed Friendly Claims. For more information, please ask the Director of Racing.
Photography
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication. Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved. You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the grandstand enclosure and particularly near the winner’s enclosure.
Racecourse Safety Message
In the event of an emergency at the racecourse, all racegoers will be notified via safety messages over the racecourse PA System. Please follow the instructions of the messages and also of the racecourse staff and police In the event of evacuation, please remain calm and assist the racecourse by leaving your area in a safe and orderly manner
If you feel you require extra assistance, please notify the nearest member of the racecourse staff It is also forbidden to cross the course when the horses are out on it. Thank you for your assistance in this matter
Radios and Mobile Telephones
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse Further details are available from the racecourse office.
Stable Staff Liaison
At Perth, as at the other racecourses in Scotland, the enjoyment and welfare of stable staff is very important to us. To help ensure that any ideas for improvements or any complaints can be addressed at a suitable time, Matthew Taylor
Please contact Matthew on racedays in the Raceday Office or telephone 07521 517495.
FIRST RACE 1.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
THE STONEPACK MARES’
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (41 wins from 140 runners, 29%) runs CELTIC ALLIANCE & DUNSY ROCK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (8 wins from 29 runners, 28%) runs VISCOUNTESS NELSON
Longest Travellers: CELTIC ALLIANCE & DUNSY ROCK trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 1
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DUNSY ROCK (IRE) (79) 41 5 11-7
Br B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Inishanier (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr A. Dunlop Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Alan and Bill Dunlop Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on debut promise to land 15-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (2m) in February Strong at the finish there so this Poet’s Word mare is the one to beat stepping back up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA120
2 ARISTELLE (GB) (19) 0300
Br B m Dartmouth - Milan Athlete (IRE)
O Mills Racing Syndicate THREE
5 11-0
Leah Noreci (10) J
James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr W. Kinsey Mills Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when third in a Carlisle bumper in December but she came in a well-held eighth on her hurdling debut at Carlisle (19f) 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 BRACING BROOK (GB) (162)
P 7 11-0
Br B m Dartmouth - Bracing Dominic Hislop (7) J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Bissett Racing Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little when pulled up in novice hurdle at Ayr (2m, soft) on her debut in November Lots more is required. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 FRANKIES FORTUNE (IRE)
(164) 150 6 11-0
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dear Frankie (IRE)
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Burnside Racing Ltd Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Gareth Adair Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune mare won an Irish point but only modest form shown since in a pair of bumpers at Carlisle before Christmas. Hurdling debutante TFRHHHII BHA-
5 OOR WISH (IRE) (33)
446
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Ladies Pride (IRE)
O Geoff and Elspeth Adam
6 11-0
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander Kinneston T
B W. B. Mactaggart Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at promise in 3 bumpers, a patiently-ridden sixth at Kelso last month. Goes over hurdles now. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SAGONIGE (GB) (54) 12/-60
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Oleohneh (IRE)
O The Switched On Club
B N. Ruth Jefferson
7 11-0
Jamie Hamilton J
Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on her debut in 2023/24 but well held in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles at Ayr and Kelso this season after a near 2-year absence.
7
VISCOUNTESS NELSON (IRE) (38) 1-42
Br B m Mount Nelson - Taws
O Old Gold Racing with Francesca Cumani
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-0
James Bowen J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Barry Moorhead Francesca Cumani, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points and she shaped well on her hurdling bow when second of 8 in novice at Plumpton (21f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Seems sure to progress for leading yard
8 CELTIC ALLIANCE (IRE) (21)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
1 4 10-11
Br B f Order of St George (IRE) - Colleen Donnoige (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Judith Matthews/Mrs Sheila O’Ryan
B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George filly who made a winning start in 7-runner juvenile hurdle at Clonmel recently Capable of building on it and a likely player. Stablemate of Dunsy Rock. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B f Jet Away - Luna Lovegood (IRE)
Toby Wynne J O The Wilson Family R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Mr Eamon McCann
TIMEFORM VIEW €6,000 3-y-o, Jet Away filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Lone Wolf and bumper winner/fair hurdler Love At Sea. Dam dual winning pointer. The market can guide for this newcomer TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: MONGIBELLO 7 11 7 J J Slevin 6-4 (S R B Crawford) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Irish challenger DUNSY ROCK has to concede weight all round but still looks the way to go on the back of an emphatic Fairyhouse success with this longer trip also a plus. Nicky Henderson’s Viscountess Nelson made a promising start in this sphere when runner-up at Plumpton and rates the main danger ahead of the selection’s stablemate Celtic Alliance.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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SECOND RACE 2.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m) THE DOWNLOAD THE FREE RACING TV APP NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (DIV I)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (43 wins from 141 runners, 30%) runs KING JON OLIVER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs KING JON OLIVER
Fancy That: O Murphy won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs KING JON OLIVER today.
Longest Traveller: A KING OF MAGIC trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 451 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 A KING OF MAGIC (FR) (35)
Br B g Desinvolte (FR) - Kisis de La Pree (FR)
3-4512 BF 5 12-2
Jay Tidball (5) J
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Magic Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Dr V Roger-Yves Simon & Nicolas Simon & Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left first hurdle start well behind (in first-time tongue strap) when staying on strongly from an unlikely position to land 2m maiden at Taunton (heavy). Ran at least as well in defeat under a penalty at Sedgefield and remains with potential on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 KING JON OLIVER (FR) (26)
Br B or Br g Karaktar (IRE) - Firenza Bella (FR)
O He’s a Karaktar
3-021P4 D BF 6 12-1
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr E. Dibatista & Mr P. Dibatista Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Turned over an odds-on Willie Mullins rival to make a winning start for Olly Murphy at Fakenham and got back on track when fourth in 23f handicap at Uttoxeter last month. Still unexposed for yard which has an excellent record at this track. TFRHHHHI BHA116
3 KINGSTON NARCISSUS (FR) (33)
Br Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia
O Mr John Johnson
F-33100 D 7 12-0
William Maggs (3) J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr Richard Hains Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways (tongue tied) at Sedgefield on Boxing Day but below form both outings subsequently, including in a first-time visor on latest start. TFRHHIII BHA115
4 MONACO RULES (IRE) (150)
533P-42 6 11-11
Br B g Ruler of The World (IRE) - Marie de Medicis
James Bowen J
O Mr John Burnett Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Claudio Marzocco J & J Burnett Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles for Francois Nicolle in October 2024. Yet to match that for his current yard but he stepped up on his reappearance when runner-up in 2 1/2m Sedgefield handicap in November Remains low mileage. TFRHHHII BHA112
5 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (81)
Br Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR)
156-560 7 11-9
Patrick Wadge J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lost his way over fences and again ran poorly reverting to hurdling at Musselburgh (2 1/2m, good to soft) in February Plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA110
6
JOEYBOTTLES (IRE) (33)
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Feabhra (IRE)
3-0451 D 5 11-8
Toby Wynne J
O The Pipeline Crew Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B E. Phelan Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Put his tame finishes behind him following a breathing operation when winning 10-runner handicap at Bangor (2 1/2m, good) last month, readily. More to come and a 10lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA109
7
LA VISH (FR)
(28)
0331
Br B g Desinvolte (FR) - Conter Fleurette (FR)
O David, Ben & Thomas Lockwood
B Mr Patrick Greffier & Mr Vincent Challer
5 11-7
Paul O’Brien J
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to get off the mark in 3-runner novice hurdle (20/1) at Warwick (21f, good to soft) 28 days ago, readily. That form isn’t the easiest to pin down and further progress possible now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA108
8 BEL OMBRE (IRE) (96)
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Slani (IRE)
65-0041
6 11-7
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mrs Sarah Keys Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mrs Margaret Slattery
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and matched that level sent handicapping when landing a gamble in 13-runner event at Taunton (19f, soft) in January, pushed out. Open to further improvement. TFRHHHHI BHA108
9 PLATIN MOON (FR) (48) 465131
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alsusha (FR)
O Turcan, McIntosh,Coltman, Douglas Miller
5 11-3
Bruce Lynn J
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr R. Shaykhutdinov Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally in hard-fought fashion in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (2m, soft) in March, all out. Step back up in trip not guaranteed to suit though given his free-going tendencies. TFRHHHII BHA104
10 LARGY MEADOW (IRE) (12) 2046F2
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Star (IRE)
O Mr R. Michael Smith
6 10-11
Danny McMenamin J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Largy Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who improved a chunk on his second handicap start when runner-up in 12-runner event at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) 12 days ago. Task is to now back that up in a stronger race here. TFRHHHII BHA98
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: KAPAL LAYAR (IRE) 6 12 0 Sean Bowen 6-4 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 8, 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 A King of Magic (FR), 4-1 Joeybottles (IRE), 6-1 Bel Ombre (IRE), 15-2 King Jon Oliver (FR), 10-1 Monaco Rules (IRE), 12-1 La Vish (FR), 14-1 Platin Moon (FR), 16-1 Largy Meadow (IRE), 28-1 Kingston Narcissus (FR), 50-1 Bois Guillbert (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
JOEYBOTTLES put some tame finishes behind him when scoring convincingly on his handicap debut at Bangor last month and is fancied to defy a 10lb rise in the weights. A King of Magic, Bel Ombre and King Jon Oliver all retain plenty of upside and should be taken very seriously.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JOEYBOTTLES (IRE) 2.A
THE RESULT 1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
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after racing
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THIRD RACE 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 35YDS) (4,000m)
(CLASS 4) (DIV II)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (43 wins from 141 runners, 30%) runs HEARD THAT AND KARTON PLEIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs STONER’S CHOICE
Longest Traveller: LETTERSTON LILY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) (33)
353F05 8 12-2
Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Snow Water (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Bill’s a Gent Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Fionan O’Driscoll Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual 2m hurdles winner who made a good start over fences at Aintree in October before losing his way over the larger obstacles. Fared no better back hurdling latest and his hopes are pinned on new headgear (blinkers for cheekpieces) sparking a revival. TFRHHIII BHA117
2 STONER’S CHOICE (GB) (35) 560506
Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - High Benefit (IRE)
C D BF 11 12-1
Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B John R. Hales BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful in his prime but at the veteran stage now and recent efforts haven’t been obviously encouraging, despite attracting market support last time. Refitted cheekpieces rejoin his regular tongue tie. TFRHHHII BHA116
3 TIMEFORTOM (IRE) (98)
451-22P 6 11-11
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Bell Walks Day (IRE)
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Burnside Racing Ltd Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Robert O’Callaghan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner last spring. Fair form when second in maiden/novice hurdles over 2 1/2m towards the end of 2025. Found have to bled when pulled up at Newcastle in January Off for 98 days ahead of handicap debut from a mark which demands improvement. TFRHHIII BHA112
4 LETTERSTON LILY (GB) (524)
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Whenskiesareblue (IRE)
O Peter Bowen Racing Group
B Peel Bloodstock
213U40- D 6 11-11
James Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual hurdle winner but absent since finishing well held in a 2m Cheltenham handicap in November 2024. Betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a long absence. TFRHHIII BHA112
5 LETS MINGLE (IRE)
(100) 33-1243 CD 6 11-8
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Thessalienne (FR)
Jack Power (5) J
O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B James Luttrell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account in C&D maiden last May. Lightly raced since and not disgraced when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Ayr (20.5f heavy) in January Likely to be competitive back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA109
6 BUY SOME TIME (IRE) (21)
2-16056 C 8 11-7
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Send To War Ryan Mania J
O Carnaby, Thomson & Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Eamonn Bracken Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below par since winning a valuable contest at the Punchestown Festival last April, although he might have needed a recent outing at Kelso after 8 months off TFRHHIII BHA108
O Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Patrick Day Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over fences at up to 3m last term, including here. Failed to fire on first 4 outings this season but step back in right direction when second of 10 in 2 1/2m Southwell handicap last month. Player if he can build on that. TFRHHHHI BHA108
8 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (26) 3-11552
6 11-5
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou Miss Gina Andrews J
O Mrs I. Hodge Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B A. H. B. Hodge
TIMEFORM VIEW Retuned to win handicaps at Stratford (19f good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in the autumn. Last month’s second back at Stratford shows he’s still very much at the top of his game. Should go well. TFRHHHHH BHA106
9 KARTON PLEIN (FR) (30) 1-62P3P
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Porta Romana (FR)
O Always Dreaming, Ever Hopeful
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Philippe Thriet, Michel Larobe, Vincent Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third at Lingfield (19.5f soft) in January but has pulled up on both starts either side. Hard to be confident about but leading stable has won this race twice in recent years.
TFRHHHII BHA103
10 SO MANY ROADS (GB) (29) U-03154 D 9 10-8
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe
O The Wellfed Boys
B Mr A. D. Sansome
Theo Gillard J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a 3-year losing run in handicap at Ayr (20.5f, soft) in January Better effort since when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Hexham (2 1/2m, heavy) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt again.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHHHI BHA95
2025:(See Div 1)
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note: TIMEFORTOM: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. KARTON PLEIN: Following its run on 24/3/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 7-1 Heard That (IRE), 8-1 Stoner’s Choice (GB), Karton Plein (FR), 17-2 Lets Mingle (IRE), 10-1 Gentleman Bill (IRE), Letterston Lily (GB), So Many Roads (GB), 14-1 Timefortom (IRE), 18-1 Buy Some Time (IRE)
SOLDIER’S LEAP’s latest Stratford second was a career best and he’s taken to build on that and strike for Tom Ellis. So Many Roads was fourth in a competitive race at Hexham last time and could go well again. Olly Murphy’s good recent record in this also earns Heard That and Karton Plein a place on the shortlist.
THE RESULT
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. B - Brought Down. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner F - Fell. P - Pulled Up R - Refused. S - Slipped Up U - Unseated. d - Disqualified. r - Ran Out.
FIGURES IN BRACKETS
Figures in brackets after the horse’s name indicates days since last ran.
RETAIN TICKETS
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FOURTH RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 20YDS) (4,000m)
THE RIVER TAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (43 wins from 141 runners, 30%) runs WESTERNINTHEPARK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (7 wins from 47 runners, 15%) runs SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR
Weightwatcher: TOMMY’S OSCAR won off a handicap mark of 152, his rating is now down 8lb to 144.
Longest Traveller: SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
colours no horse age st-lb
1 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (8) 554214
11 12-0
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton S
TIMEFORMVIEW Readily ended a long losing run in small-field veterans handicap at Carlisle (3m) last month. Found life tougher stepping back out ofveterans company at Haydock (2 1/2m) last week but should give a good account here despite the suggestion being he’ll be better off around 3m. TFRHHHHI BHA144 (-1)
2 SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR (IRE) (25) P61320
Br B g Beat Hollow - Shadow Dearg (IRE)
8 11-1
Harry Cobden J
O Mr John P. McManus Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Sean Reilly Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his chase account at Down Royal in December Rather snatched defeat from the jaws ofvictory on his next couple of starts (traded short in-running) and shaped like a non-stayer in Ulster National last month. Leading claims dropped back in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA131
3 WHISTLEINTHEDARK (IRE) (19)
Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE)
14610P CD 11 11-0
Miss Ellie Callwood (7) J
O The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Mrs Kathleen McKeever Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner here last spring and struck again when proving 8 lengths too strong for The Widdow Maker back from a break at Carlisle in November Has failed to fire the last twice, his latest effort in refitted cheekpieces after a 4-month break. Visor now the headgear of choice. TFRHHIII BHA130
4 CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (47)
Br B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE)
3-U62P3 8 10-13
Luke Scott (3) J
O Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B G. T. Morrow Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fine strike rate over hurdles (5-10) and notched second success in this sphere when making all in a small-field Leicester handicap in February 2025. More miss than hit since, running creditably just once this season, but is back down to his last winning mark as a result. TFRHHHII BHA129
5 KING ROLY
(GB) (194) P41214 CD BF
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Roll On Ruby (IRE)
O KIT and ROLY partnership
7 10-8
James Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B John Bryan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to chasing in the first half of the season, including 2 C&D wins. Been off for 6 months but hasn’t finished out of the first 2 in his 5 visits to Perth. Engaged 2.10 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA124
6 TOOTHLESS (FR) (47) 2/1-5122 D
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sandside (FR)
8 10-7
Freddie Gingell J
O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Et al Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWAll the better for belated return (missed 19 months) when accounting for 6 rivals atWindsor (2 1/2m) on NewYear’s Day. Finished runner-up for the fifth time in 8 starts in this sphere at Sandown last month and no surprise should he be in the shake up again. TFRHHHHI BHA123
7 INOX ALLEN (FR) (82) 001-P00
Br Br g Masked Marvel - Bienvenue Allen (FR)
CD
8 10-7
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Thunder Holdings, Milne & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Bruno Vagne Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved with a visor added and returned to positive tactics when a dominant winner (jumped superbly) of a course handicap last spring. However, he has completely misfired in 3 subsequent starts and now finds himself with a point to prove Cheekpieces replace the visor TFRHHIII BHA123
8 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) (53)
0-40PU4 D 8 10-5
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O The Box 8 Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut at Stratford in October 2024 but has become bitterly disappointing this season, the drop back to this sort of trip failing to work the oracle at Huntingdon last time. Handicapper drops him another chunk, but he requires a leap of faith. TFRHHIII BHA121
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), 11-2 Toothless (FR), 6-1 Classic Maestro (IRE), King Roly (GB), 10-1 Slanagaibhgoleir (IRE), 12-1 Westerninthepark (IRE), 40-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE), Inox Allen (FR)
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Having shaped like a non-stayer in the Ulster National last month, SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR is fancied to continue his good work over fences with Cobden taking over returned to a more suitable trip. He can double his tally at the expense of Tommy’s Oscar, who has been in good order of late and can have his latest effort in Grade 2 company ignored. Toothless has found one too strong in 5 of his 8 starts over fences and can add another placing to his CV here.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SLANAGAIBHGOLEIR (IRE) 2.TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) 3.TOOTHLESS (FR) THE
RESULT
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FIFTH RACE 3.40
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (43 wins from 141 runners, 30%) runs AMERICAN MIKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs MINELLA DRAMA Weightwatcher: MINELLA DRAMA won off a handicap mark of 149, his rating is now down 7lb to 142. Fancy That: O Murphy won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs AMERICAN MIKE today. Longest Traveller: STATUARIO trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) (27)
Br B g Mahler - American Jennie (IRE)
40-0302 D 9 12-2
Sean Bowen J
O Bective Stud Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Louis Murray & Colm Moran
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart Grade 2-winning chaser at his best for Gordon Elliott and, though yet to show the same level for current connections, his 1 3/4 lengths second to Kent de Thaix in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time was clearly a step back in the right direction. Obvious claims if on song. TFRHHHHH BHA142
2 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (19) P-3P42P
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
11 12-2
Theo Gillard J
O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B R. McCarthy Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Although smart at his peak, he has become hard to predict of late His second to the long odds-on Protektorat in a 4-runner Listed race at Kelso in February was a solid effort in the context of this race but poor effort at Haydock last time and may be best caught fresh. TFRHHIII BHA142
3 STATUARIO (GB) (132)
2-10160 CD 11 11-3
Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Cat Hunter James Bowen J
O Mrs N. Unsworth Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mr David Cohen Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 chase wins have come in small fields at this track, most recently in September Not at that level in 2 starts since but not disgraced in a cross-country event at Cheltenham when last seen in December and now back on his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA129
4 DELLA CASA LUNGA
(IRE) (62) 0-03423 D 8 11-1
Br B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents Ned Fox (3) J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWAlthough she has yet to cut much ice in 2 runs over fences, she was a usefuland successful3m hurdler and now looks welltreated on that form entering handicap company in this sphere. The return of cheekpieces, in which she has done most of her winning, is a positive. TFRHHHII BHA127
5 IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) (19)
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE)
3U4310 CD 11 10-5
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr T. Carruthers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winnerwho has won and been placed in the Highland National at this meeting in the last 2 seasons, and showed plenty of ability remains with a bold front-running success at Doncaster in February Caught out by a rare jumping lapse last time but others preferred in this particular scenario. TFRHHHII BHA117
6 MOUNTAIN MIKE (IRE) (22) 221-32F BF
Br B g Mount Nelson - First Katoune (FR)
7 10-5
Luke Scott (3) J
O Off The Clock Partners & Partner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Paddy Kennedy Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A Ffos Las novice hurdle winner on heavy ground last season, he matched that level of form when 5 lengths second of 4 to Bective Abbey in a novice chase at Hereford in March. He fell early at Sedgefield last time, but remains unexposed and could easily have more to offer over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA117
7 NED TANNER (IRE) (29) 033P4P
Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE)
O Hands and Heels
10 10-2
Sean Quinlan J
N. W. Alexander Kinneston T
B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season but largely well below par this term and likely to find this too competitive. Races from 3lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA111
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: COCO MADEMOISELLE (IRE) 7 11 1 Harry Skelton 6-5 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7. Stewards Note: MINELLA DRAMA: Following its run on 4/4/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled. IF NOT FOR DYLAN: Following its run on 4/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Mountain Mike (IRE), 7-2 American Mike (IRE), 5-1 Statuario (GB), 13-2 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), 8-1 If Not For Dylan (IRE), 10-1 Minella Drama (IRE), 20-1 Ned Tanner (IRE)
AMERICAN MIKE has not gone on as might have been expected after the promise he showed as a novice chaser but the handicapper has given him a chance and he is taken to open his account for Olly Murphy. The unexposed Mountain Mike rates a major threat if able to step forward on just his fourth chase start, while course specialist Statuario can never be ruled out at this venue.
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SIXTH RACE 4.10
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE SCONE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (43 wins from 141 runners, 30%) runs ADONEDEAL & MISTER URSUS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (8 wins from 31 runners, 26%) runs A DIFFERENT KIND
Longest Traveller: SOMEONE’S WISH trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 FOURONEOHFEVER (IRE) (35) F241 D 5 12-0
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Daintily Done
Elliott England (7) J
O Maranto Manor 1 Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B E. Cantillon / Tinnakill / J. Cantillon Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat and opened hurdles account on handicap debut in this sphere at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) last month. 9lb rise fair given the ease with which he did the job and there should be more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA118
2 ADONEDEAL (IRE) (45) 11160 D 6 12-0
Br B g Califet (FR) - Shokalocka Baby (IRE)
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Adonedeal
B John Redmond
James Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who impressed on hurdles debut at Southwell in November However, he was forced to dig deep to land the odds in a Plumpton novice next time and his 2 subsequent efforts have lacked spark. Mister Ursus is presumably the stable first-string. TFRHHIII BHA118
3 A DIFFERENT KIND (IRE)
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ma Minx (IRE)
O Mr Dene Rowe
B G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim
(55) 00-0532 C D 9 12-0
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser earlier in his career and a winner of 2 of his 3 previous starts at this course. Latest success was back in September 2023 but clearly retains plenty of ability judged on efforts at Haydock and Doncaster the last twice. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 MISTER URSUS
(IRE) (41) 4221 D 5 11-11
Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Diamond (IRE)
O Owners Group 150
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Roundhill Stud Owners Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple Flat winner in France and has improved with each of his 4 starts switched to hurdles for present yard, most recently landing the odds in good style in a Fakenham (2m, good to soft) maiden. Mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he may well have more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA115
5 HOW ABOUT NO
(FR) (81) 351-54P D 6 11-11
Br B g Galiway - Feriadargent (FR)
Sean Quinlan J
O FoolsWhoDream Trading Products & Pollitt Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat for Joseph O’Brien and opened hurdles account at Catterick in January 2025. Respectable efforts in handicaps next 2 starts but pulled up after losing his action (later found to be lame) at Musselburgh when last seen in February Now tried in cheekpieces. TFRHIIII BHA115
6 THE HATCHET (IRE) (40) 0-13623 CD BF
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Kelloura (IRE)
6 11-11
Jack Power (5) J
O Fishwick, Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Miss Annmarie Burke Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in Irish point and made awinning hurdles debut over C&D in September Disappointing when turned over at odds on in a 4-runner Newcastle handicap last time but reproduction of his effort at the same course in February would give him a chance. Tongue strap enlisted. TFRHHHII BHA115
7 WINDS OF WINTER (IRE) (202) 11212P D 8 11-9
Br Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE)
Jonathon Bewley J
O Annett, Tunstall and Graham George Bewley, Colby T
B Mrs Breda Ryan Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in a strong Cartmel seller last May and subsequently transformed by new connections, winning twice and runner-up twice from first 4 starts for this yard Good run of form came to a halt in the Hexham handicap won by Pure Gold when last seen in October and needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA113
8
MAGNOLIA (FR) (34)
115560 D 7 11-8
Br B m Spider Flight (FR) - Ivresse du Berlais (FR)
O The Magnolia Partnership
B Ecurie Sagara
Joshua Thompson (5) J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW French import who bagged a pair of 2m handicaps at Kelso during the autumn. Has struggled off higher marks since, though, and the addition of cheekpieces (retained) failed to help initiate a revival at Musselburgh last time. TFRHIIII BHA112
9 PURE GOLD (GB) (160) 1211F0 CD
Br B m Golden Horn - Nathalie
O THP Racing & D A Harrison Racing
B Elmhurst Bloodstock Ltd
6 11-5
Peter Kavanagh J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed when winning 3 times between July and October last year including over this C&D in September Wasn’t disgraced at Cheltenham when last seen over 5 months ago but she will need to produce a personal best in order to get back on the scoresheet in this contest. TFRHHHII BHA109
10 SOMEONE’S WISH (IRE) (33) 4-10006
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Crystal Mountain (USA)
O Call It What You Like Syndicate
B Mr M. Dunphy & Mr E. Cantillon
6 11-4
Harry Cobden J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Downpatrick maiden chase in 2024 and struck over hurdles there in October Placed on a couple occasions on the Flat the following month but below par in this sphere and over fences since. TFRHHIII BHA108
11 JUST DOTTIE (GB) (205) 61-1354 CD
Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE)
8 11-2
William Maggs (3) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Blaise Chorus Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner, including twice last spring, and also scored on the Flat at Ayr in September Absent since finishing third at the same course later that month but she won here on the back of a similar absence 12 months ago and will have a chance if fully tuned-up. TFRHHHII BHA106
12 SCRIABIN (FR) (34) 206-352
Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Starlin (FR)
6 11-1
Patrick Wadge J
O D G Pryde & William Pryde Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Hans Peter Sorg Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat and similar form in this sphere, though latest second in a 17f Musselburgh novice was a creditable effort, for all that he was flattered by his proximity to the winner Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: IMAGINARIUM (IRE) 6 11 10 Sean Bowen 5-1 (Olly Murphy) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Stewards Note: HOW ABOUT NO: Following its run on 1/2/2026 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fouroneohfever (IRE), 7-2 Mister Ursus (IRE), 13-2 The Hatchet (IRE), 11-1 Scriabin (FR), 12-1 A Different Kind (IRE), 14-1 Pure Gold (GB), 18-1 Just Dottie (GB), 22-1 Someone’s Wish (IRE), 25-1 Adonedeal (IRE), 28-1 Winds of Winter (IRE), 40-1 How About No (FR), 50-1 Magnolia (FR)
Unexposed 5-y-os FOURONEOHFEVER and Mister Ursus stand out in this contest, with marginal preference for the former who had plenty in hand when striking on his handicap bow at Ludlow last month and, on that evidence, a 9lb rise looks manageable. Mister Ursus dotted up in a Fakenham maiden on his latest start and he should continue to progress. Best of the rest may prove to be Just Dottie, who likes it round here and she won on the back of a similar break over this C&D last April.
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SEVENTH RACE 4.40
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 47YDS) (3,200m)
THE ONE PLACE. EVERY RACE. RACING TV HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse
Leading course trainer (20-25): R M Smith (13 wins from 171 runners, 8%) runs BREADALBANE LASS & BREAKING GROUND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 40 runners, 8%) runs CANAVAN, MAGIC GLOVES, STORM THE DUG & TIGRESS LILLY
Weightwatcher: MALANGEN won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 10lb to 84.
Longest Traveller: SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 203 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 TIGRESS LILLY (GB) (146) 65500
5 12-0
Br Ch m Postponed (IRE) - Cosmic Tigress Jack Power (5) J
O Mr I. T. Buchanan Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr I. Buchanan & Mr G. McGladery Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mid-field in a pair of bumpers before showing more sent hurdling when fifth of 11 in a C&D novice in September Hasn’t built on that in 2 subsequent outings but now goes handicapping with tongue strap added. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 BEAT THE RETREAT (IRE) (67) 200101
7 11-6
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Lindy Lou Dominic Hislop (7) J
O Highland Hustlers N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B A. H. B. Hodge Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a 5-month absence with victory at Ayr in December Below form next outing, but in first-time visor he bounced back with a comfortable success in 5-runner conditionals handicap at Musselburgh (2 1/2m) in February Can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA92
3 JUSTUS (IRE) (37) P/-64P05
Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE)
D
8 11-6
Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Ryder and Alex Sugden Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B LNJ Foxwoods Partnership Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when recording back-to-back wins on the Flat a year ago. Fared better then previously in handicap hurdles when fifth of 11 at Wetherby last month and has eased further in the weights, so he’s not ruled out given his ability on the level. TFRHHHHI BHA92
4 GAME BEAAA (IRE) (184)
Br Br m Libertarian - Balla Brack (IRE)
110650
9 11-5
Callum Bewley J
O Cherrybank Crusaders Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B P. & T. Crotty A Henderson Roofing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back Market Rasen handicaps last summer and returned to form back at around 2m when 5 lengths fifth of 11 at Sedgefield in October Unsuited by testing conditions over this C&D when last seen 6 months ago and she has gone well fresh in the past. TFRHHHII BHA91
5 MAGIC GLOVES (IRE) (67)
Br Br m Jet Away - Shamrock Queen (IRE)
21-3440
5 11-4
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Richard Busher Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winnerwho showed improved form making a quick switch to handicaps over hurdles when fourth of 10 at Musselburgh (2m) in December However, in first-time tongue strap she failed to repeat that effort when tailed off at the same C&D 10 weeks later. TFRHHIII BHA90
6 SAO CARLOS (GB) (40) U5-P00P D
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls
8 11-4
Sean Quinlan J
O Mr A Balmer and Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Goldford Stud Siba Contracts S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler for Olly Murphy but little promise over fences on final 2 starts last season. Ran poorly back over hurdles on first 3 outings for current yard before pulled up in handicap chase at Newcastle last time. Has had a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA90
7 CANAVAN
(IRE) (67)
0666 4 11-1
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nordkappe (GER)
Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr J Scott Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Nordkappe Partnership Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat, but little impact in a trio of juvenile hurdles and made a couple of notable mistakes when sixth of 9 on handicap debut in this sphere at Musselburgh in February TFRHHIII BHA95
8 SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) (30) 00P121 D 6 11-0
Br Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J
O K Jardine R Griffiths W Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Kk Agri Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different model sent chasing for current yard after a breathing operation when making all in handicap at Catterick in February Made it 2 from 3 over fences at Southwell last time and can make a bold bid from his 3lb lower mark back hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA86
9 BREAKING GROUND (IRE) (34) 6350P5
Br B m Berkshire (IRE) - Peace And The City (FR)
5 10-13
Bruce Lynn J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Patrick Kelly
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in a couple of points and hasn’t fared much better in 4 starts over hurdles, fifth of 10 in steadily-run maiden at Musselburgh on latest outing. Has work to do on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA85
10 STORM THE DUG (FR) (34) 044
Br B g Wooded (IRE) - Hadrian’s Waltz (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing C & Partner
4 10-12
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Scuderia Micolo Snc Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat at up to 1m who looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind over hurdles, never on terms but not given a hard time when fourth of 10 in a Musselburgh maiden on third outing in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA92
11 MALANGEN (IRE) (184) 02003P CD
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing
11 10-12
Peter Kavanagh J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner who took advantage of a career-low mark at Market Rasen last summer However, he struggled for form in the autumn, pulled up over 2 1/2m here when last seen in October TFRHHIII BHA84
12 BUNKER BAY (IRE) (18) 556-332
Br B g Australia - Alf Guineas (IRE)
O The Golden Cuckoo
7 10-10
Miss Becky Smith J
Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Sun Bloodstock SARL Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat. Yet to score over hurdles, but produced best effort in this sphere when staying on for second in 9-runner handicap at Market Rasen 18 days ago. Can remain competitive from his current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA82
13 GONE WITH THE TIDE (IRE) (19) 604-PPP
Br Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Millicent Bridge (IRE)
7 10-7
Joe Williamson J
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
B Mr Kevin Talbot Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but no better than poor form over hurdles last season and pulled up all 3 starts in the current campaign (had a breathing operation prior to latest outing) Cheekpieces reached for. TFRHIIII BHA79
14 BREADALBANE LASS (GB) (32)
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Swift Getaway (IRE)
5-06664 6 10-2
Toby Wynne J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Andrew M. McDiarmid
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but benefited from the drop back in trip when fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (17f) a month ago, though showed her tendency to wander under pressure. Task is now to build on latest effort. TFRHHHII BHA74
15 DEFYING GRAVITY (GB) (23)
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Newt
4-F0005 6 10-2
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Richard Mathias
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame twice from 3 starts in points.After 4 months off (had breathing operation and fittedwith tongue strap), showed more than previously over hurdles when fifth of 13 on handicap debut at Newcastle 23 days ago, despite being 10lb out of the weights (now 3lb wrong). TFRHHHII BHA71
16 BRAY DALE (GB) (48) 3-05P0P
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE)
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9 10-2
William Maggs (3) J
O Bissett Racing Catch Bissett, Leslie T
B Wood Farm Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Third at Ayr on handicap debut but has gone the wrong way campaigned at the same course this season, in first-time cheekpieces when pulled up on latest outing. Visor now the choice of headgear TFRHIIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
2025: JUST DOTTIE 7 11 3 Ben Smith 10-1 (R Mike Smith) 15 ran
Visor worn first time by No 16. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 13. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Visor Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE), 11-2 Beat The Retreat (IRE), Bunker Bay (IRE), 9-1 Breadalbane Lass (GB), 11-1 Justus (IRE), 14-1 Storm The Dug (FR), 16-1 Defying Gravity (GB), 18-1 Game Beaaa (IRE), 22-1 Tigress Lilly (GB), Breaking Ground (IRE), 28-1 Magic Gloves (IRE), Canavan (IRE), Malangen (IRE), 40-1 Sao Carlos (GB), 66-1 Gone With The Tide (IRE), Bray Dale (GB) PLAY
SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN has shown much improved form over fences since joining Patrick Neville, winning twice from 3 starts, and he can take advantage of his lower mark reverted to hurdles. Heading the list of dangers is Bunker Bay, who arrives on the back of his best effort in this sphere, with Beat The Retreat and Justus also considered.
UPCOMING
FIXTURES:
Musselburgh: Sat 6th June - The Edinburgh Cup Raceday (Flat)
Perth: Sun 7th June - Perth Gold Cup Day
Ayr: Fri 19th & Sat 20th June (Flat)
Ayr: Sat 8th August - Sounds of Summer Racenight (Flat)
Perth: Sat 15th August - Stone of Destiny Raceday
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EIGHTH RACE 5.15
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 180YDS) (4,700m)
THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) colours no horse
Leading course trainer (20-25): R M Smith (13 wins from 171 runners, 8%) runs BURGUNDY MAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell & M Scudamore (3 wins from 40 runners, 8%) runs INIS OIRR & LADY IN THE PARK
Weightwatcher: WILLIAM OF YORK won off a handicap mark of 118, his rating is now down 13lb to 105.
Longest Traveller: SIR CARNEGIE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 447 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 CASUAL OBSERVER (IRE) (29)
Br B g Pillar Coral - Oulart Star (IRE)
55/51-23 BF 7 12-0
Toby McCain-Mitchell J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Casual Ob Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Paddy Fortune & Anna McCarthy OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winning hurdler who has shown promise in a pair of 2 1/2m handicaps since switching to fences and is open to progress now stepping up to 3m. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA110
2 LADY IN THE PARK (IRE) (21)
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily’s Flyer (IRE)
541-254 CD 8 11-13
Jack Power J
O Mrs Jennifer Sword Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B John & Mary Hayes Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to first-time blinkers when landing this race on soft ground 12 months ago. Reappeared with a respectable second at Carlisle in February Not in the same form twice since but has dipped to just 1lb above last year’s winning mark if a change of headgear (visored now) sparks a revival. TFRHHHII BHA109
3 LOULOU MADRIK (FR) (19) 423452
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Sunday Madrik (FR)
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
B Emmanuel-Julien Leclerc
5 11-11
Tom Midgley J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched his fair hurdles form when second of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (3m, good) on debut over fences 19 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA109
4 WILLIAM OF YORK (GB) (32)
Br B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne
O Mike and Eileen Newbould
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10 11-9
William Maggs J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in spring 2024 but has completed only once in 6 subsequent starts, pulling up again at Carlisle last time. TFRHHIII BHA105
5 INIS OIRR (IRE) (32) P50550
D
Br B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)
9 11-6
Gregor Walkingshaw (10) J
O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr M. Brennan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of the Edinburgh National just over 2 years ago but been more miss than hit since, labouring a long way out at Carlisle last time. A leap of faith is required.
6 SIR CARNEGIE (IRE) (23) 421144
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sainte Careigne (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA102
6 10-12
Shane Fenelon J
O Mr Mickey Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Michael Ennis
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Fairplay Exchange S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3m handicaps at Newcastle and Kelso in the autumn. Remote fourth back from a break at Newcastle last month but he may come on for the outing.
7 UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (32)
Br B or Br g Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)
O Fresh Start Partnership
TFRHHHII BHA94
621234 CD 12 10-10
Charlie Maggs J
Jane Walton, Otterburn T
B Ms M. Russell Dunns Houses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who snapped a losing run in good style at Newcastle (3m, goods to soft) in January Creditable in-frame efforts on all 3 outings since, the latest in a Go North final at Carlisle.
8 BURGUNDY MAN (FR) (21)
Br B g Manduro (GER) - Kapirovska (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA92
233315 CD 9 10-9
Tom Broughton J
O Miss P. A. Carnaby R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mme Elza Petit & Mme Hannah Petit Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win in 20 attempts over hurdles but came good at the first time of asking over fences in C&D handicap (heavy) in October Probably needed a recent Kelso outing after 5 months off and could go well back here. TFRHHHII BHA91
9 NIGHTS IN VENICE (GB) (21) 034212 D
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Disguised (IRE)
O Legends In Disguise
B Al Duncan
Murray Dodd (3) J
Donald Whillans, Hawick T
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a 2-year losing run when seeing off 5 rivals at Ayr (3m, soft) last month. Creditable second of 10 in handicap chase at Kelso (2 3/4m, good to soft) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Likely to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHII BHA90
10 JAKANA (IRE) (63) 005PPP
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE)
O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr
B Mrs Juliet Brown
7 10-6
Conor Rabbitt J
Leonard Kerr, Irvine T
TIMEFORM VIEW Increasingly temperamental mare who’s shown very little over hurdles since last summer It remains to be seen whether a switch to fences makes any difference. TFRHIIII BHA88
11 JIRKO (FR) (48)
0-32333 BF
Br Bl g Balko (FR) - Belle du Luy (FR)
7 10-4
Dominic Hislop (10) J
O Gemmell, Horn, Morris & Morris N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal in bumpers/over hurdles but this 7-y-o has shown more when placed over fences this season. However, he was let down by his jumping at Ayr with cheekpieces added (retained) last time. TFRHHHII BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: LADY IN THE PARK (IRE) 7 11 8 Jack Power 3-1 (Lucinda Russell) 11 ran
Visor worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 5, 6, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Casual Observer (IRE), 9-2 Loulou Madrik (FR), 6-1 Nights In Venice (GB), 9-1 Uptown Harry (IRE), 12-1 Lady In The Park (IRE), Burgundy Man (FR), Jirko (FR), 14-1 Sir Carnegie (IRE), 18-1 Inis Oirr (IRE), 33-1 William of York (GB), 100-1 Jakana (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
CASUAL OBSERVER should have more to come over fences now stepping up to 3m and can see off fellow low-mileage sort Loulou Madrik, who made a sound start to his chase career at Carlisle recently Nights In Venice and last year’s winner Lady In The Park are others to consider
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NEXT MEETING - FRIDAY 24 APRIL
Perth Festival - Day Three
Friday is the most sociable day of the Festival, the perfect excuse to start your weekend early The seven-race card builds towards the feature contest: £30,000 QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Steeple Chase A stamina-testing highlight and a true crowd favourite, the Highland National regularly produces dramatic finishes and unforgettable moments on the track. After Racing – Live Music with Carbon Copy When the last horse crosses the finish line, the celebration continues! Join us in The Barn for live music from Carbon Copy, the perfect way to toast the Festival finale with friends, family, or colleagues Dance, sing along, and cap off the 2026 Perth Festival in style
Sponsors & Officials
Today’s Officials
Chief Steward
ADRIAN SHARPE
Stewards’ Panel Chair
PHILIP SPOTTISWOOD
Steward
LOUISE MOORE
Assistant Steward
BETH DOWSWELL
Raceday Assistant
LYNDSAY GLYNN
Starters
JASON CALLAGHAN
RYAN COLLEY
Judge
FRASER PERRATT
Clerk of the Scales
KARL CURRAN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
LINDA PORTER
JOHN KIDD
CYRIL JOHNSTONE
JAMES BONAR
MICHELLE MAUGHAN
Veterinary Officer
ARTHUR KIDD
Veterinary Surgeons
ANDREW HUMPHRIES
EUGENIO CILLIAN-GARCIA
WILLIAM MARSHALL
SUSIE ARMSTRONG
Medical Officers
DR ELLIOTT
DR MCCOY
DR RONALD
Nurse
ARLENE
Commentator
DARREN OWEN
Betting Ring Manager
DARREN IRVING
Conditions
First Race 1.40 - THE STONEPACK MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Stonepack has kindly sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £25. - ClosedApril17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.10 - THE DOWNLOAD THE FREE RACING TV APP NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 89 orhigher, or£5 stake if the horse is rated 88 orlowerwith £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by10.00 a.m.April21st. Penalties, afterApril11th, 2026, foreach hurdle racewon 7lb. RacingTVhas generouslysponsored this race and shallpresent mementos to thewinning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £28. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (PenaltyValue £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.40 -THE DOWNLOADTHE FREE RACINGTVAPPNOWHANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIVII) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lowerwith £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m.April21st. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £28. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (PenaltyValue £4901.40)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.10 - THE RIVER TAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 6lb. The Perth Executive has generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner Trainer and Jockey In addition a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shallonlybe qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance or having run in two such races, has been placed in the first fouron each occasion, in accordancewith paragraph 15 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 4 at £15 and 17 at £75. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (PenaltyValue £13202.50)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.40 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, afterApril 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Perth Executive has generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £45. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 - THE SCONE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Perth Executive has generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 22 entries at £40. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.40 - THE ONE PLACE. EVERY RACE. RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Equine Products has generously sponsored this race and shall present a memento to the winning Owner In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 33 entries at £25. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 5.15 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £5281 to thewinning horseThe second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. forfiveyrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £30 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lowerwith £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible underRule (B)42 and ProfessionalJockeys eligible to claim aweight allowance underparagraph 53 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 20th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 suchwinners 5lbJockeyswho have not ridden more than 5 suchwinners 7lb (Onlyone ofthese allowances maybe claimed andwins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Racing TVhas generously sponsored this race and shall present mementos to the winning Owner Trainer and Jockey In addition, a £50 prize will be awarded to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £30. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) A
