Perth Race 2 - Auto Services Volkswagen Commercial Aftersales Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
COSMOS D'AINAY (1) Kicked clear when winning by a margin of 11L last time in a hurdle at Cork and showing improvement in recent outings. Warrants a bet. PUPPET MASTER (2) Really dug deep when winning by 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Kilbeggan. Capable of taking this out. LUNA GRACE (5) Resuming after a spell. Placed 3rd last run in a hurdle at Kelso and solid career start. Finishes off strongly. One of the major hopes. SECRET SOLDIER (3) Resuming after a spell of 113 weeks. Ran 7th last time at Cork but having second race start. First race for a new trainer and gets some weight relief. Could work into placings.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Comprehensive victory when winning by 11L last time in a hurdle at Cork and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Jockey Sean Bowen usually performs well for this yard. Winning potential.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20 | 10/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3474m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3346m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $2.50 |
| 9/15 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $10,502.00 | Tipperary | 4105m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.05L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Sligo | 3584m | GOOD | J H Williamson | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $1.50 |
| 3/15 | 17/04/2025 | - | 5yo+ | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4000m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $3.75 |
| 99/15 | 27/03/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won narrowly by 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Kilbeggan. Strong chance today.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 21/08/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Eoghan Finegan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | 3UP | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | GD(GD/FM PL) | Ben Martin Coen | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | 4Y NOV HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Eoghan Finegan | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 20L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46.85L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.25L | $1.91 |
| 9/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.65L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.75L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2024 | - | Group 2 | $122,963.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.35L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,500.00 | Galway | 1676m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2024 | - | Flat | $18,000.00 | Killarney | 1627m | GOOD | J Cleary | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a 113 week break. Odds of $7.50 and finished 7th last time at Cork but having second career run. First appearance for a new trainer. Very minor chance.
Last Starts 794 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 05/07/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,501.00 | Cork | 3392m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.35L | $8.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Ran well when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Kelso and good career start. Will be trying to topple them late. Commands respect.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 3499m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | SOFT | Conner Mccann | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Jack Power | 71kg | - | 8-6-5-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Jack Power | 67.5kg | - | 7-8-7-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |