Perth Race 1 - Bet365 Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
Irish raider EMILY LOVE (2) arrives on the back of a comfortable 8L success in a 3800m maiden hurdle at Limerick. Leading contender representing a prominent yard. LATE NIGHT DRAMA (3) rates the main danger in view of a facile 6L victory over 4000m at Hexham. BLAZING COURT (1) registered a solid third when last seen attempting 4200m at Kelso. Not discounted. MOONBOW (4) can fill fourth spot.

Jockey: Mr John Dixon
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished third in a small field at Carlisle on March 23 over 3400m, 9 len behind Bel Amigo with 72kg at $6. Second-up finished third in a small field at Kelso on May 7 over 4200m, 11 len behind Lucky Manifest carrying 67kg at $4.30. Racing well. Gets chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 07/05/2025 | 45 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | John Dixon | 67kg | 5:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |
3/6 | 23/03/2025 | 130 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | John Dixon | 72kg | 4:22.56 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 13/11/2024 | 86 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Good | John Dixon | 71.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
1/11 | 19/08/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
2/13 | 08/07/2024 | 25 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 13/06/2024 | 51 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Best | 75.5kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
99/14 | 23/04/2024 | 170 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 05/11/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 67kg | 4:52.76 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
5/11 | 03/10/2023 | 76 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Harry Atkins | 72.5kg | 6:21.22 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $9.50 |
2/11 | 19/07/2023 | 34 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 15/06/2023 | 157 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:49.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Last outing favourite; won by 8 len Limerick on May 29 over 3800m defeating Regards To Rose with 73kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. The run before finished second of 16 runners at Cork on May 10 over 3800m, 5.5 len behind Cameletta Vega carrying 73kg at $5.50. Ideally placed to win again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/15 | 29/05/2025 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Good | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.57 |
2/16 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | HDLE MDN M 5U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 3822m | Good | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
2/22 | 20/04/2025 | 10 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Sam Ewing | 72kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
3/14 | 10/04/2025 | 28 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Limerick | 3922m | Good | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
3/12 | 13/03/2025 | 116 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | J M Halford | 70kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
3/5 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | W2 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $1.00 |
1/2 | 27/10/2024 | 231 | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
3/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing won by 6 len Hexham on May 20 over 4000m defeating Pike Road carrying 67.5kg at $51 in a hurdle. Before that finished fifth of 7 starters at this track on April 24 over 4000m, 100 len behind Mongibello with 70kg at $81. Rates well. Tough to stop again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 20/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 67.5kg | 5:05.63 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 24/04/2025 | 39 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 100.8L | $81.00 |
4/11 | 16/03/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
3/5 | 19/01/2025 | 8 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Y | A Harney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $1.00 |
3/5 | 11/01/2025 | 34 | P2P MDN M 6U | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Soft | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $1.00 |
4/9 | 08/12/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
99/8 | 24/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 57 days. First-up after four months finished ninth of 10 runners at Ayr on April 12 over 3200m, 100 len behind Dysart Dolomite carrying 73kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len Catterick on December 17 over 3160m defeating Ballynoe Boy carrying 71kg at $3 in a flat. Others rate better so prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 12/04/2025 | 116 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $30,440.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 73kg | 3:47.64 | - | 0 |
| 100.5L | $26.00 |
1/6 | 17/12/2024 | 21 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 3:42.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 26/11/2024 | 195 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:06.45 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 15/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Joshua Newman | 71.5kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation 10 of 18 runners at Cork December 13 over 3200m, 42 len behind Relieved Of Duties carrying 75.5kg at $67. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Navan in the G3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle November 17 over 4000m. Has placed when fresh but happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/18 | 13/12/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Jody McGarvey | 75.5kg | 4:03.02 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $67.00 |
16/25 | 30/11/2024 | 13 | MHDLE 4U | $22,250.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | C P McNamara | 75.5kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $126.00 |
99/8 | 17/11/2024 | 373 | G3 OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Jody McGarvey | 70kg | 4:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $201.00 |
3/5 | 10/11/2023 | 56 | FLAT 4U | $20,590.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | O McGill | 73kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
1/4 | 15/09/2023 | 44 | FLAT 4U | $16,790.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Soft | O McGill | 72kg | 4:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 02/08/2023 | 80 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,080.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 69.5kg | 3:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
2/15 | 14/05/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | O McGill | 71kg | 4:07.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 9 starters at Kelso on April 22 over 3200m, 40 len behind Double Digits carrying 67.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell finished fourth in a small field at Kelso on May 7 over 4200m, 16 len behind Lucky Manifest with 65.5kg at $51. Needs to do more to be a threat this line-up.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 07/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 65.5kg | 5:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 22/04/2025 | 81 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 67.5kg | 3:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $201.00 |
8/8 | 31/01/2025 | 103 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 69kg | 3:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 56.8L | $251.00 |
0/5 | 20/10/2024 | 245 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 69.5kg | 4:06.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
6/6 | 18/02/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $27,220.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Carson | 56kg | 2:35.07 | - | 5 |
| 41.8L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 21/01/2024 | 25 | NOV 3 | $29,040.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | William Carson | 60.5kg | 2:05.94 | - | 2 |
| 30.8L | $201.00 |
8/9 | 27/12/2023 | 13 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | William Carson | 58.5kg | 1:49.58 | - | 2 |
| 22.5L | $151.00 |
13/14 | 14/12/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | William Carson | 59.5kg | 2:09.60 | - | 12 |
| 13.5L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after nine months. Finished off last preparation 3 of 8 runners at Market Rasen September 28 over 3300m, 21 len behind Listentoyourheart carrying 71kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 8 of 12 runners at Newton Abbot June 14 over 3400m, 25 len behind Dame Sarra with 66kg at $41. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 28/09/2024 | 8 | MHDLE M 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:07.64 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 20/09/2024 | 30 | HDLE M 4U | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Adam Wedge | 69kg | 4:03.21 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 21/08/2024 | 26 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 70.5kg | 3:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 26/07/2024 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 66kg | 3:54.03 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 10/07/2024 | 16 | SELL HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 64.5kg | 2:35.42 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 24/06/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Finley Marsh | 64kg | 2:07.52 | - | 4 |
| 25.3L | $51.00 |
8/12 | 14/06/2024 | 167 | HDLE M 4U | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Philip Armson | 66kg | 4:00.53 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 30/12/2023 | 75 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 63.5kg | 4:12.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $81.00 |
13/14 | 16/10/2023 | 47 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 2:18.90 | - | 1 |
| 42.0L | $29.00 |
6/6 | 30/08/2023 | 26 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | Slow | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | 2:35.06 | - | 5 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
4/7 | 04/08/2023 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good | J P Spencer | 59kg | 2:35.72 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Aaron Anderson
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 8 runners at Cartmel on May 26 over 3400m, 33 len behind Belle Le Grand with 68.5kg at $41. Before that finished sixth of 7 starters at Nottingham on May 9 over 3200m, 33 len behind Queen Of Steel carrying 58kg at $19. Expect she will only battle again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $12,890.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Aaron Anderson | 68.5kg | 4:12.30 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 09/05/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Good | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 3:28.54 | - | 4 |
| 33.3L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 23/04/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 2:36.79 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
8/9 | 22/03/2025 | 91 | HCP APP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Shay Farmer | 61kg | 3:06.68 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 21/12/2024 | 53 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 3:50.23 | - | 5 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 29/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 3:43.29 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
7/8 | 29/09/2024 | 105 | HCP 3U | $15,610.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 63kg | 2:23.77 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
11/12 | 16/06/2024 | 10 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 62kg | 2:37.66 | - | 4 |
| 20.8L | $201.00 |
12/13 | 06/06/2024 | 39 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Tom Eaves | 64kg | 2:11.93 | - | 14 |
| 13.5L | $301.00 |
4/7 | 28/04/2024 | - | NOV F 3U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 2011m | Soft | David Nolan | 64.5kg | 2:17.73 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $151.00 |