Perth Race 5 - 125 Years Of Bruce Farms 'Grassroots' Hunters' Chase
POTTERS PARTY (1) sets the standard after a 7L win at Ludlow over 4783m three weeks ago and remains in form this season. PHANTOMS CAVE (4) is a key chance after a debut hunters’ chase 2nd at Kelso over 4714m, beaten 7L. DEERSTALKER (2) has prior hunters’ chase experience and was 2nd at Stratford over 3756m last year. FOXINTHEBOX (3) has older winning form but resumes off a long break. RULER OF THE RIVER (6) brings recent hurdle form, last seen 3rd at Taunton over 3313m.

Jockey: Miss Ellie Callwood
Weight: 77.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a clear win at Ludlow over 4783m on 22 Apr, by 7L on good going with 68.5kg at $2.25. Prior Hexham run was a non-completion on 13 Apr after starting $6.50. Now carries 77.5kg with tongue tie and cheek pieces, and Miss Ellie Callwood rides again for Miss Kelly Morgan. Can feature with a clean round.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $6,353.00 | Ludlow | 4783m | GOOD | Ellie Callwood | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $2.25 |
| 99/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $5,294.00 | Hexham | 4865m | GOOD | Ellie Callwood | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/12 | 22/04/2025 | - | CL1 | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | SOFT | Aine Oconnor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $16,000.00 | Thurles | 4394m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/12/2024 | - | 0-123 | $20,000.00 | Navan | 4828m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2024 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $14,499.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 8/15 | 12/05/2024 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $50,000.00 | Killarney | 5230m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 66kg | - | - | 12 |
| 28.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4890m | HEAVY | D Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 4 |
| 63.1L | $6.50 | |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 4925m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Cork | 3548m | SOFT | D Okeeffe | 72.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13L | $3.20 | |
| 99/6 | 27/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sligo | 4268m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 999L | $2.70 | |
| 3/13 | 16/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 4087m | SOFT | H Morgan | 71.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $1.85 | |
| 3/14 | 30/03/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,500.00 | Limerick | 4224m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/15 | 09/02/2023 | - | Hurdle | $9,998.00 | Thurles | 4592m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 21/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $10,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4526m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/16 | 17/11/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,998.00 | Clonmel | 3877m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Miss Isobel Mactaggart
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 364 days. Last start 4th of 4 at Perth over 4791m on 14 May, beaten 25.75L on Good with 72.5kg at $6 behind Glen Cannel. Earlier 4th of 6 at Uttoxeter over 4023m on 17 Jul, beaten 5.45L on Soft with 71kg at $4. Carries 75.5kg; can improve with the run.
Last Starts 364 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $4,812.00 | Perth | 4791m | GOOD | Isobel Mactaggart | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.75L | $6.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $6,737.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | Isobel Mactaggart | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,755.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 3-4-4-4-2-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.45L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,509.00 | Stratford | 4539m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 21/04/2024 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Stratford | 3756m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/01/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | HEAVY | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 18/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 4225m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 54L | $17.00 |
| 11/17 | 27/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Alex Edwards | 71kg | - | - | 3 |
| 25.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Miss Amy Milburn
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 698-day break into two runs this season, latest 6th of 7 at Market Rasen over 4305m on 14 Jun, beaten 23.5L with 72kg at $7.50 behind Mikhailovich on good ground. Prior run 7th of 10 at Kempton over 4928m on 6 May, beaten 26.45L with 69kg at $13. Won at Huntingdon over 5038m on 23 May 2022 with 69kg at $3. Carries 75.5kg here with blinkers on; can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 698 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,575.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 06/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 4928m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.45L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/05/2022 | - | 4 | $7,575.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | GOOD | Lewis Stones | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/05/2022 | - | 4 | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 4225m | GOOD | Aidan Coleman | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2022 | - | 4 | $10,574.00 | Ludlow | 4275m | GOOD TO SOFT | Adrian Heskin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.80 |
| 25/14 | 02/12/2021 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Aidan Coleman | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2021 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Aidan Coleman | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2021 | - | 3 | $8,164.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | James King | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mr John Dawson
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing on debut 23 days ago. Last start 2nd of 8 at Kelso over 4714m on 20 Apr, beaten 7L by Boley Bob, with 76.5kg on GOOD at $6. Carries 75.5kg here and sports a hood. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $6,737.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | John Dawson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Mr James Innes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 23-day turnaround after finishing 7th of 8 at Kelso over 4714m on 20 Apr, beaten 68.25L on good going at $10 with 69.5kg in a Maiden Hunters' Chase won by Boley Bob. Previous run was 3rd of 8 at Kelso over 4714m on 7 Apr last year, beaten 7.25L at $8, sticking on late. Rises 6kg to 75.5kg and cheek pieces go on. Can improve with a clean round.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $6,737.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | James Innes | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.25L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN Hunters' Chase | $6,737.00 | Kelso | 4714m | GOOD | James Innes | 73.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.25L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 125 days and returns with Tongue Tie and Cheek Pieces. Last start 3rd of 7 at Taunton over 3313m on 8 Jan, beaten 13.5L on Good with 67.5kg at $11 behind Broomfield Gale. Prior efforts included a Plumpton win over 4129m on 21 Sep on Good with 66kg at $11. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 125 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 | 08/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 67.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/10 | 28/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 4123m | SOFT | Fern Obrien | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4UP CL5 MARES HCP HURDLE DIV 1 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 4255m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 70kg | - | 5-5-6-4-5-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 66kg | - | 5-5-4-6-3-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Elizabeth Gale | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 10 |
| 93.4L | $67.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4103m | GOOD | Jamie Hamilton | 69.5kg | - | 4-5-6-7-5-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Beverley | 2435m | GOOD | Andrew Breslin | 56.5kg | - | 7-8-9-9-9-9-6-6 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $67.00 |
| 99/13 | 17/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 3882m | GOOD | Aaron Anderson | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $91.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/07/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Brandon Wilkie | 59.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/06/2024 | - | Div 1 | $6,049.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 70kg | - | 5-6-4-4-4-7-9-9 | 0 |
| 183L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 06/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | - | 9-9-9-11-11-11-10 | 0 |
| 28.75L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $5,853.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | SOFT | David England | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Ripon | 3218m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $11.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/04/2024 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Catterick | 2790m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2024 | - | Handicap Hurdle | $0.00 | Musselburgh | 3499m | SOFT | Lewis Stones | 64.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 18.25L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.25L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Jonathan England | 67.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 70kg | - | 3-6-7-5-7-7-9 | 10 |
| 30.3L | $71.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Jonathan England | 70kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8L | $9.00 |