Perth Race 2 - Balnakeilly Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
BARLOVENTO (2) Ran well when 3rd last run in a chase at Kempton. In the placings on multiple occasions this preparation. Jockey Sean Bowen is very comfortable steering. Expected to fight out the finish. WALKING ON A DREAM (6) Kicked clear when winning by a margin of 9L last start in a chase at Ayr. Should come to hand quickly. In good order since coming back from a break. Goes very close. FIND A FORTUNE (5) Came in 5th last time in a chase at Downpatrick. Should improve from the last run. Winkers go on for the first time. Gains the services of jockey Harry Cobden. Looks set to run a place. KING ROLY (1) First run back from a 27 week spell. Was well beaten when 4th last start in a chase at Hexham. Has the ability to turn things around. Looks to have a good chance of placing.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 27 week break. Started $3.75 and couldn't stay in touch when 4th last start in a chase at Hexham. Has the ability to turn things around. Has claims.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Hexham | 4037m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.45L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Perth | 4041m | GOOD | James Bowen | 69.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,804.00 | Perth | 4041m | GOOD | James Bowen | 70.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Perth | 4041m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 66kg | - | 4-1-2-2-3-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 68.5kg | - | 6-7-6-6-5-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $3.75 |
| 99/6 | 18/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Ffos Las | 3898m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | - | Div 1 | $8,854.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Shane Fenelon | 73kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2025 | - | 5UP HDL | $14,501.00 | Wexford | 4928m | SOFT | Shane Fenelon | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 4114m | SOFT | Shane Fenelon | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 24/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 1-2-1-1-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.55L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | James Bowen | 73kg | - | 8-9-8-6-7-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 17/08/2024 | - | Conditionals/Amateurs | $4,917.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11L | $2.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71kg | - | 3-2-3-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $10.00 |
| 5/15 | 21/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $29.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last run in a chase at Kempton. Jockey Sean Bowen has been successful aboard previously. Racing consistently this preparation. Will be in the finish.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $59,022.00 | Kempton | 4123m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | - | 3-5-5-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-8-8 | 0 |
| 22.05L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Kempton | 4123m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Exeter | 3866m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Leicester | 4123m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | 1-2-3-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 30L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 20/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Warwick | 4224m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $2.75 |
| 1/14 | 24/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 7-6-6-7-4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Southwell | 3183m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Fergus Gregory | 71kg | - | 4-5-4-4-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. At $7.00 struggled with the pace when 4th last time in a chase at Aintree. Has the ability to turn things around. Commands respect.
Last Starts 137 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 | 06/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Aintree | 4005m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $7.00 |
| 10/16 | 08/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Sandown | 3980m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-2-5-10-10 | 0 |
| 42.55L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 49L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $10,526.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
At $4.33 clearly outclassed when 6th last start in a chase at Downpatrick. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. Rough chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | 5UP NOV CHASE | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 3323m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 4123m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-6-5-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |
| 9/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 67.5kg | - | 12-11-12-13-12-11-9-9 | 0 |
| 25.1L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Carlisle | 4022m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 73kg | - | 3-3-4-4-3-6-7 | 0 |
| 10.55L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/05/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Tipperary | 3337m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23L | $7.00 |
| 99/12 | 12/04/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $98,370.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 21/24 | 14/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | - | 6-6-7-8-18-20-19-21 | 0 |
| 54.85L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.25L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $100,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.25L | $11.00 |
| 1/18 | 03/12/2024 | - | Q.R. | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 3910m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/12/2023 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | SOFT | D Jacob | 69.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2023 | - | Poulains | $0.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SOFT | Tanguy Andrieux | 67kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/14 | 31/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Vittel | 2100m | GOOD | Jérôme Claudic | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.85L | $16.00 | |
| 11/16 | 13/12/2022 | - | 2Y C&G MDN | $27,000.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | GOOD | Frida Valle Skar | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.95L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/10/2022 | - | Flat | $18,000.00 | Strasbourg | 1999m | SOFT | Frida Valle Skar | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 17.7L | $15.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and ran 5th last time in a chase at Downpatrick. Should improve from the last run. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Definite contender.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 5UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Leopardstown | 4334m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL1 | $15,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32.25L | $15.00 |
| 14/20 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3986m | SOFT | D J Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/01/2025 | - | 5UP NOV HURDLE | $14,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | D J Gilligan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 27/05/2024 | - | Hurdle | $10,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 4545m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 11/05/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,499.00 | Cork | 4937m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 4828m | HEAVY | Jordan Colin Gainford | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.25L | $4.33 | |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 4747m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $4.33 | |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2024 | - | C & G | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Navan | 4023m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.25L | $13.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $9,998.00 | Clonmel | 3723m | HEAVY | J J Codd | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 67L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 9L last start in a chase at Ayr. Expecting to settle positively. In fine form this campaign. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 4123m | SOFT | Jack Power | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $2.62 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Newcastle | 4710m | GOOD | Jack Power | 77.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 43L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,443.00 | Hexham | 4037m | HEAVY | Derek Fox | 77kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 3319m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $5.50 |
| 99/7 | 18/01/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,213.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.26 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ayr | 3218m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Charlotte Jones
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a chase at Carlisle. Potential to run into a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 22/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3319m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 76kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 4123m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-5-6 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,297.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 99/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $12,542.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | GOOD | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $18,200.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |
| 99/6 | 24/04/2024 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Perth | 4816m | SOFT | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/10 | 17/02/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Haydock | 4881m | HEAVY | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | - | - | 3 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kelso | 4564m | HEAVY | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $1.95 |
| 1/13 | 10/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hexham | 4049m | HEAVY | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |