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Perth: This response works through all the Perth races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated selections and providing the requested analysis based solely on the source material.

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Perth Races Chronological Analysis

1.15 Perth & Kinross Foodbank Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (2m 47y, Class 4, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Centurion’s Sister (IRE) (13/2)N RichardsDaniel McMenamin104 (Master RPR)
2Chanonry Point (IRE) (9/2)L Russell & M ScudamorePatrick Wadge98 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Centurion’s Sister (5yo): She is a half-sister to the stable’s very useful and prolific jumper Caius Marcius. Her recent form is 822-3. She was the runner-up in the last two of her three bumpers last season, following home Chanonry Point in the latter effort. She subsequently shaped well when finishing third on her hurdling debut at Market Rasen last month (2m, good). She is likely to have another significant role to play here.
  • Chanonry Point (5yo): Her recent form is 113-. She is an Irish point winner who was far too good for Centurion’s Sister when winning a Musselburgh bumper on her rules debut in March (good to soft). She was rather disappointing when finishing a well-held third at Kelso the following month. She remains a good hurdling prospect and underwent a wind operation during the summer. She is fitted with a tongue-tie today.

Spotlight Verdict

The Spotlight Verdict suggests this race can go to TROPICAL TWIST, who arguably ran better than the bare form suggests when fourth at Downpatrick recently. Tropical Twist is preferred to Centurion’s Sister and Chanonry Point, who look like the main contenders for the places.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo (3 runners: 4803, 5342, 4870, 1439, 1656), 5yo (3 runners: 1480, 5519, 4541), 7yo (1 runner: 1454). (Note: One 5yo, There Runs Mary, is a non-runner).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): N Richards (13-149), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), Miss L Harrison (11-135), O Murphy (44-154), N Alexander (9-130), M & D Easterby (1-4), G Elliott (IRE) (41-136).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Centurion’s Sister: Strength: Consistent bumper form (two seconds) and a promising hurdling debut third. Weakness: Finished behind Chanonry Point in a bumper. Suitability: Expected to play a significant role.
  • Chanonry Point: Strength: Proven ability in bumpers, winning clearly on rules debut; is an Irish point winner; had a wind operation. Weakness: Disappointing subsequent third at Kelso. Suitability: Remains a good prospect and a major contender for a place.

1.50 Edinburgh Gin Owner Trainer Jockey Awards EBF “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle (2m 4f 35y, Class 4, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Jentobello (2/1)I JardineBrian Hughes113 (Master RPR)
2Scorpio Rising (IRE) (4/1)O MurphySean Bowen116 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Jentobello (5yo): His recent form is -11322. He is a dual bumper winner. He has made the frame on all three of his hurdling starts. Most recently, he was a close second at Kelso over 2m5f (good) last month, wearing first-time cheekpieces. He ought to be right in the thick of things again here.
  • Scorpio Rising (5yo): His recent form is 33-. He made a quite promising bumper debut in January. When switched to hurdling at Ffos Las in April over 2m4f (soft), he kept on well to snatch third place. He should have more to offer this season.

Spotlight Verdict

The Spotlight Verdict notes that Jentobello has obvious claims. However, slight preference is given to SLEEDAGH, who kept on well for second in a course bumper on his rules debut in April and ought to be seen to better effect over today’s longer trip. Scorpio Rising was placed on his hurdling debut and is also likely to feature.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo (1 runner: 1411), 5yo (5 runners: 1573, 4440, 5375, 5600, 592), 6yo (2 runners: 286).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): G Rutherford (1-6), I Duncan (0-27), I Jardine (12-94), F O’Brien (12-54), O Murphy (44-154), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), N Alexander (9-130), J Dawson (0-0), J Candlish (3-56).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Jentobello: Strength: Dual bumper winner and consistent hurdler, always placing. Suitability: Has obvious claims and should be highly competitive.
  • Scorpio Rising: Strength: Promising start to both his bumper and hurdling career; likely to progress this season. Suitability: Features prominently in calculations and likely to feature.

2.25 Equine Products UK Best Turned Out Handicap Hurdle (2m 47y, Class 5, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Gemini Man (IRE) (3/1)I JardineMr William Maggs (5)98 (Master RPR)
2Nathan Wells (4/1)A B HamiltonAlan Doyle (3)98 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Gemini Man (7yo): His recent form is P-7212. He won on both the Flat and over hurdles this summer. He ran well to be second over C&D a month ago. He is up 1lb in the weights, but William Maggs claims 5lb. He is considered one of the better options in the race.
  • Nathan Wells (6yo): His recent form is 36P441. He gained his first career win over C&D last month, having appreciated the return to hurdles. He was raised 5lb for winning what was considered a weak race, but he still has to be considered.

Spotlight Verdict

The Spotlight Verdict suggests the 7yo GEMINI MAN might be the answer. The 5lb claim of William Maggs should be handy, and he seems more likely to give his running than most in the field. Nathan Wells and Platin Moon head the dangers.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo (3 runners: 4533, 4679, 2640), 5yo (2 runners: 1454, 4630, 1638), 6yo (3 runners: 5564, 4305, 270), 7yo (2 runners: 1441, 1638), 8yo (1 runner: 1638).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): N Alexander (9-130), A Thomson (5-70), I Jardine (12-94), M & D Easterby (1-4), A Hamilton (4-52), D Bourke (3-54), W S Coltherd (3-69), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), P Neville (12-65), J Stephen (2-36), Miss L Harrison (11-135).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Gemini Man: Strength: Consistent recent winning form over Flat and hurdles; proven over C&D; jockey claim helps offset 1lb rise. Suitability: Expected to perform well and is the selection.
  • Nathan Wells: Strength: Recent C&D winner. Weakness: Received a 5lb penalty for winning a weak race. Suitability: Has to be considered and heads the dangers.

3.00 Join Racing TV Now Kilmany Beginners’ Chase (2m 4f 20y, Class 3, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Tripoli Flyer (IRE) (5/4)F O’BrienJonathan Burke142 (Master RPR)
2Jet To Vegas (IRE) (7/4)L Russell & M ScudamoreBrian Hughes137 (Master RPR)
Note: Timmy Tuesday is a non-runner.

Recent Form and Comments

  • Tripoli Flyer (6yo): His recent form is 1116-3. He developed into a smart novice hurdler last season, achieving notable success in the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton. He was runner-up in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April 2024. He was safely held and rather disappointing in two subsequent Grade 1 races, but he still looks an exciting prospect for novice chases this season.
  • Jet To Vegas (6yo): His recent form is 22114-. He progressed well as a novice hurdler last season, culminating in a Grade 2 success at Kelso. He was not disgraced when moving up to Grade 1 level at Aintree in April. His easy Irish point win in spring 2024 bodes well for his prospects over fences.

Spotlight Verdict

The Spotlight Verdict states all three remaining runners (Tripoli Flyer, Jet To Vegas, and Kingston Pride) have the potential to take high rank among this season’s novice chasers. TRIPOLI FLYER is the selection, having been seriously impressive in the Dovecote at Kempton in February, despite not firing in two Grade 1 novice hurdles in the spring. Jet To Vegas is feared more than Kingston Pride.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 6yo (3 runners: 5161, 4794, 36).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), O Murphy (44-154), F O’Brien (12-54).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Tripoli Flyer: Strength: Proven Grade 2 winner over hurdles, exciting prospect for novice chases. Weakness: Disappointing in recent Grade 1 outings. Suitability: The selection based on his high-class form, despite recent Grade 1 disappointments.
  • Jet To Vegas: Strength: Grade 2 hurdle winner, Irish point winner suggesting suitability for fences. Suitability: Strong contender, feared more than the third-ranked runner.

3.35 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (2m 7f 180y, Class 5, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Heaven Smart (FR) (9/4)Miss Laura MorganBrian Hughes104 (Master RPR)
2Everyday Champagne (IRE) (6/1)N W AlexanderBruce Lynn114 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Heaven Smart (8yo): His recent form is PP-412. He showed the benefit of a wind operation when dominating from the front over 2m4f here last month. He ran a big race in defeat under a penalty at Southwell a few days later. He is effectively another 5lb higher today but the return to 3m is sure to suit him. He is considered to have a good chance.
  • Everyday Champagne (9yo): His recent form is 42P423. He has been without a win for nearly two years. He was runner-up in refitted visor over C&D last month and subsequently ran well when third behind Heaven Smart over 2m4f. He uses cheekpieces today and can make his presence felt again.

Spotlight Verdict

Laura Morgan’s HEAVEN SMART is the selection (nap). He emerged with a dominant front-running display over 2m4f here last month and remains very well handicapped on older form. The return to 3m is in his favour. Everyday Champagne posted two good efforts here last month and also has possibilities.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 6yo (3 runners: 4799, 5188, 1443), 8yo (2 runners: 1532, 1444), 9yo (1 runner: 1443), 10yo (1 runner: 1455), 11yo (1 runner: 5561).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): L Morgan (16-61), N Alexander (9-130), Paul Robson (1-16), A Thomson (5-70), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), R Mike Smith (12-189), Mrs J Walton (1-6), G Elliott (IRE) (41-136).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Heaven Smart: Strength: Proven recent winner (front-runner), return to 3m suits him, remains well handicapped on older form. Weakness: Effectively 5lb higher today. Suitability: Strong chance and the overall selection (NAP).
  • Everyday Champagne: Strength: Consistent recent placed efforts including running well behind Heaven Smart. Weakness: Long losing streak (nearly two years). Suitability: Has possibilities.

4.10 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Div I) (2m 4f 35y, Class 4, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Feach Amach (IRE) (9/4)Adam NicolMr William Maggs (5)106 (Master RPR)
2Kap Boy (FR) (7/2)Olly MurphySean Bowen111 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Feach Amach (5yo): Her recent form is 411-31. She made excellent progress when fitted with cheekpieces in the spring, with her second win achieved over C&D. Further improvement is possible if she is fully tuned up after her five-month break.
  • Kap Boy (6yo): His recent form is /P442-. He was 0-4 over hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season. He signed off with a pretty good second in a Ffos Las maiden in April. As a handicap debutant for Olly Murphy, he might have more to offer this term.

Spotlight Verdict

The Spotlight Verdict suggests that handicap debutant Kap Boy is open to improvement on his first run for Olly Murphy (second choice). Feach Amach will be a tough nut to crack if she picks up where she left off in the spring. However, SHE’S NOTJOEKING gets the verdict as she has become well handicapped, in the hope her recent Kelso run brought her on.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 4yo (1 runner: 676), 5yo (3 runners: 401, 1574, 1381), 6yo (3 runners: 5560, 5375, 4992, 586), 7yo (1 runner: 3441), 10yo (1 runner: 1554), 11yo (1 runner: 1574).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): P Neville (12-65), O Murphy (44-154), J Candlish (3-56), A Nicol (3-26), W Young Jnr (2-65), A Thomson (5-70), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), O Greenall & J Guerriero (2-8), I Duncan (0-27), Miss L Harrison (11-135).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Feach Amach: Strength: Proven winner in the spring, successful over C&D. Weakness: Returning from a five-month absence; must be fully tuned up. Suitability: Expected to be a “tough nut to crack”.
  • Kap Boy: Strength: Showed good form last season in maidens; open to improvement on his handicap debut for a highly successful new trainer. Weakness: Still a maiden over hurdles. Suitability: Second choice in the spotlight.

4.40 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Div II) (2m 4f 35y, Class 4, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Diamond Geezer (IRE) (5/1)Olly MurphySean Bowen116 (Master RPR)
2Mountain Molly (IRE) (7/2)L Russell & M ScudamorePatrick Wadge106 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Diamond Geezer (6yo): His recent form is 0562-2. He is a low-mileage 6yo. He was a clear second in his first two handicaps, both times behind dual subsequent winners. He was second on his seasonal debut at Worcester last month. He has to contend with another 4lb rise and wears first-time cheekpieces. He still needs to be taken very seriously.
  • Mountain Molly (6yo): Her recent form is 5/53-1. She is an Irish point winner. She won a maiden over C&D last month following a seven-month break. She is making her handicap debut and is not obviously well treated, but she should have more improvement to come.

Spotlight Verdict

The Spotlight Verdict selects DIAMOND GEEZER (nap), who was confirmed by subsequent events to have been running against very well treated opponents when placed in his first two handicaps. He can open his account if the first-time cheekpieces prove positive. Recent C&D maiden winner Mountain Molly is earmarked as a possible danger.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 5yo (1 runner: 1454), 6yo (4 runners: 5517, 1452, 1440, 1369, 1567), 8yo (3 runners: 678, 1578), 10yo (1 runner: 677).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): A Thomson (5-70), N Richards (13-149), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), R Mike Smith (12-189), O Murphy (44-154), G Elliott (IRE) (41-136), N Alexander (9-130), Ewan Whillans (4-59), Miss L Harrison (11-135).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Diamond Geezer: Strength: Low mileage, showed high-class form relative to this grade, seasonal debut run was good. Weakness: Has to absorb a 4lb rise. Suitability: NAP selection, must be taken seriously.
  • Mountain Molly: Strength: Recent C&D maiden winner, likely to improve. Weakness: Handicap debutant, not obviously well treated by the handicapper. Suitability: Possible danger to the selection.

5.15 Follow @racingtv On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (2m 7f 207y, Class 4, GOOD)

RankHorse (Odds)TrainerJockeyTimeWise Rating
1Stiletto (6/4)Mrs S LeechSean Bowen111 (Master RPR)
2Spit Spot (7/2)L Russell & M ScudamoreJack Power (5)114 (Master RPR)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Stiletto (7yo): His recent form is 715411. He is 2-2 since being returned to staying trips last month. He won a C&D race recently, defying a 7lb penalty. He is up another 6lb since his last run, but still makes obvious appeal.
  • Spit Spot (6yo): Her recent form is 1-3331. She was well suited by the step up to 3m, comfortably beating Artic Mann over C&D last month by more than 6l. She is 7lb higher today, but is still unexposed over this distance. She is considered a major player and won’t mind slower ground.

Spotlight Verdict

SPIT SPOT is the selection. She was an emphatic C&D winner when upped to 3m last month, and that form has been advertised by the runner-up Artic Mann since. She gets the vote ahead of Stiletto, who is attempting to complete a hat-trick.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 5yo (2 runners: 1440, 163), 6yo (3 runners: 5560, 1329, 1457), 7yo (1 runner: 1444), 8yo (1 runner: 5543), 9yo (2 runners: 4262, 1567, 1680), 10yo (1 runner: 1750), 11yo (1 runner: 1457).
  • Fate of Favourites: No specific statistics provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (W-R): S Corbett (3-33), L Russell & M Scudamore (3-27), P Kirby (1-33), N Alexander (9-130), Ewan Whillans (4-59), D Whillans (2-15), G Elliott (IRE) (41-136), Mrs S Leech (3-12), I Duncan (0-27), Miss L Harrison (11-135).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Stiletto: Strength: Currently in winning form (2-2) over staying trips including C&D; consistent performance. Weakness: Faces a further 6lb rise. Suitability: Makes an obvious appeal, but narrowly second preference in the Spotlight.
  • Spit Spot: Strength: Proven ability and emphatic winner over C&D at this trip; good form advertisement from the runner-up; versatile regarding ground; still unexposed at 3m. Weakness: Up 7lb. Suitability: The preferred choice and major player.

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