Perth Race 1 - Saltire Hospitality Ebf Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
DATSTHEHOLYALLOFIT (1) Was a comprehensive winner by 5L last run in a hurdle at Sedgefield. Has shown early pace in races to date. Will go close today. POETIC TWIST (2) Came in 6th last time in a hurdle at Downpatrick. Should improve. Sean Bowen and Gordon Elliott rate highly together. Racing consistently this preparation. Can win this. BIGLESISBACK (4) First up from a break of 27 weeks. In the money when 3rd last time in a hurdle at Wetherby. Shows very good closing speed. One of the better chances. KINGSIDE LADY (3) Showed promise when winning by 2L last time in a hurdle at Wexford. Likely to be well placed early. Place looks best.
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by a margin of 5L last run in a hurdle at Sedgefield. Brian Hughes and Patrick Neville are a formidable team. Should feature prominently.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 4255m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 67kg | - | 3-2-2-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $1.80 |
| 2/14 | 19/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 65kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.1L | $67.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 4-3-4-4-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $10.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 6th last time in a hurdle at Downpatrick. Should improve. Jockey Sean Bowen and trainer Gordon Elliott are a promising combination. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.75L | $4.75 |
| 2/8 | 15/06/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 4357m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.10 |
| 2/16 | 11/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 4517m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3822m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | 4-2-2-2-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Landed the spoils when winning by 2L last time in a hurdle at Wexford. Should muster plenty of early speed. Hard to have.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | 4Y F MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Wexford | 3392m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $34.00 |
| 13/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Barry Thomas Stone | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.85L | $4.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 27 week spell. Ran 3rd last time in a hurdle at Wetherby. Displays good closing speed. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 190 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 | 17/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $3.25 |
| 99/9 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 4892m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Gregor Walkingshaw | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Kelso | 4196m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 07/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 70kg | - | 4-4-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 70kg | - | 5-6-6-6-5-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 9/20 | 03/05/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Gregor Walkingshaw | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Was $6.50 and didn't attack the line when 4th last start at Fontwell but having second career run. Should jump out and bowl along. Long shot.
Last Starts 122 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-3-4 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $6.50 |