Perth Race 2 - Balnakeilly Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
WOLFBURG (8) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Secured an impressive 9L victory in the Go North Monet's Garden Series Final Handicap Chase at Carlisle last month. Carries a penalty but still rates a major player. BARLOVENTO (2) placed third on most recent appearance attempting a 4100m Kempton Park handicap chase a month ago. Expected to challenge once more. WALKING ON A DREAM (6) is starting to race consistently with two wins and two placed efforts including a 9L success in a handicap chase at Ayr. Dangerous. FIND A FORTUNE (5) might improve having finished fifth in a Downpatrick chase last time. Something for the Multiples: KING ROLY (1)

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 4 in a small field at Hexham October 11 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind I Am Max with 66kg at $3.80. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Ayr March 7 2025 over 4100m. Will be improved on the run but bold showing expected fresh.
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 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,440.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 66kg | 5:13.88 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 25/09/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4041m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:59.01 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:59.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,360.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 4:56.16 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68kg | 5:40.40 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 99/6 | 18/06/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,230.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:50.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/05/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,660.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:53.98 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 72.5kg | 5:07.50 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2025 | 28 | NHDLE 5U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 4928m | Y | Shane Fenelon | 69.5kg | 6:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/10 | 07/03/2025 | 134 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Shane Fenelon | 76kg | 5:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/14 | 24/10/2024 | 43 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 5:06.40 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 39 day letup. Last start finished third of 7 starters at Kempton Park on March 14 over 4100m, 17 len behind Teddy Blue with 67.5kg at $6.50. Start before finished eighth of 9 runners at Cheltenham on January 24 over 4100m, on slow going 22 len behind Jordans Cross carrying 71kg at $5. Makes appeal.
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 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $108,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67.5kg | 4:59.42 | 3-5-5-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:22.09 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:59.21 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/11/2025 | 300 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70.5kg | 4:42.21 | 8-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2025 | 62 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:37.00 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 20/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:13.50 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/14 | 24/10/2024 | 220 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 5:06.40 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2024 | 48 | WFA HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,300.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:26.84 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | F Gregory | 71kg | 4:22.10 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation came from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Aintree on December 6 over 4000m, slow track; 13 len behind Guard The Moon carrying 71kg at $7. First up last campaign finished tenth of 16 runners at Sandown Park on March 8 2025 over 4000m, 42 len behind Laurens Bay carrying 74kg at $19. Can slot into the minors.
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 | 273 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Ben Jones | 71kg | 5:08.30 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
| 10/16 | 08/03/2025 | 70 | HCP HDLE HUNT 47 | $143,720.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 74kg | 5:07.60 | 1-5-10 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2024 | 23 | G1 OPEN 4U | $184,500.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:03.50 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2024 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 5:32.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2024 | 276 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $19,420.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:52.78 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/12 | 10/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Lavery | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth of 9 starters at Downpatrick on March 29 over 3922m, 41 len behind Littlefoot with 75.5kg at $4.30. Race before finished fifth of 7 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 3200m, 12 len behind Hello Judge carrying 74.5kg at $7.50. Won't find this easy.
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 | 41 | CHSE 5U | $21,540.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | YS | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 4:10.25 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 18 | NCHSE 5U | $37,830.00 | Down Royal | 3319m | Y | Sean O'keeffe | 73kg | 4:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 5:33.39 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/17 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 67.5kg | 5:55.60 | 11-9-9 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/11/2025 | 178 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | Soft | J J Slevin | 73kg | 5:14.06 | 3-3-7 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/05/2025 | 26 | CHSE 4U | $22,570.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
| 99/12 | 12/04/2025 | 29 | G2 HCP HDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:51.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 21/24 | 14/03/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Tiernan Power Roche | 71kg | 4:59.42 | 5-20-21 | 0 |
| 54.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/02/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 3:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daryl Jacob | 75.5kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 9 runners at Downpatrick on March 29 over 3922m, 21 len behind Littlefoot carrying 73kg at $12. Race before finished fourth of 9 starters at Leopardstown on March 3 over 4325m, 10 len behind Joyau De Thaix with 75.5kg at $19. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
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 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $21,540.00 | Downpatrick | 3922m | YS | Josh Williamson | 73kg | 5:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 48 | CHSE 5U | $21,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:40.70 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/01/2026 | 333 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 6:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $15.00 |
| 14/20 | 15/02/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 5:29.06 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/01/2025 | 234 | NHDLE 5U | $24,350.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 72kg | 5:18.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/14 | 27/05/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 4526m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | 5:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 11/05/2024 | 62 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 75.5kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 5U | $22,130.00 | Limerick | 4828m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 75.5kg | 7:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $27,120.00 | Thurles | 4727m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 6:37.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2024 | 43 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/12/2023 | 271 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last to post a big 9 len win. Ayr on March 6 over 4100m on rain affected going defeating Heads Or Harps carrying 75kg at $2.60 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished eighth of 11 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 4700m, 42 len behind Uptown Harry carrying 75kg at $5. Key runner once again.
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 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,820.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Jack Power | 75kg | 5:43.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
| 8/11 | 15/01/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 75kg | 6:07.80 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 76.5kg | 5:52.41 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/11/2025 | 287 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Derek Fox | 69kg | 4:15.43 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/7 | 18/01/2025 | 16 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 3:57.48 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2025 | 66 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,410.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 4:12.62 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.25 |
| 2/7 | 28/10/2024 | 170 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 70kg | 4:01.26 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/05/2024 | 34 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/04/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/03/2024 | 106 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 18/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlotte Jones
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 31 days. Last outing pulled up at Carlisle on March 22 over 3200m. Run before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 11 starters at Ayr on January 29 over 3300m, slow track; 3.5 len behind Tommy Combats carrying 75.5kg at $9.50. Confidence may have taken a hit.
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 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 74kg | 4:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 75.5kg | 4:22.43 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 5:33.39 | 3-2-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/9 | 26/12/2025 | 212 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | 5:14.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/5 | 28/05/2025 | 114 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,790.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 5:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2025 | 285 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 4:15.65 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/6 | 24/04/2024 | 67 | LR NHDLE NOV 5U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 6:19.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/9 | 17/02/2024 | 50 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $98,460.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Heavy | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 6:49.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2023 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 6:11.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/13 | 10/11/2023 | 202 | MHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Heavy | Charlotte Jones | 70.5kg | 5:43.32 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2023 | 90 | W3 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A Harney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |