Perth Race 2 - Murrayshall Country Estate Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
NEXT TWIST (1) has to concede weight all round after winning a soft ground novice hurdle at Ayr in February. Capable of doing even better and could be hard to beat. MISTER CESSNA (2) scored tackling fences at Uttoxeter in October. Lost his way last two attempts and now needs a revival. Tough ask against an in-form rival. SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (7) revisits fences after a disappointing hurdle run here three weeks ago. Remains unexposed over these larger obstacles and rates highly. HYPOTENUS (4) disappointed on his debut for this stable at Chepstow and looks up against it here. Best watch the market.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.5 len Ayr February 23 over 3200m slow track defeating Linalene carrying 76kg at $1.40. First up last campaign 6 of 14 starters at Stratford-On-Avon October 30 over 3270m, 13 len behind Taurus Bay with 70kg at $6.50. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 79 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 | 23/02/2026 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:20.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:08.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:02.34 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.63 |
| 6/14 | 30/10/2025 | 292 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,140.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:56.07 | 12-8-6 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2025 | 62 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:10.90 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 3:59.40 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at Stratford-On-Avon on April 19 over 3400m, 26 len behind Pure Carbon carrying 73.5kg at $11. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Warwick on November 19 over 3200m, slow track; 9 len behind Excelero with 70.5kg at $3. Honest performer but may need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 19/04/2026 | 108 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Jack Hogan | 73.5kg | 4:11.09 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good | Jack Hogan | 74kg | 4:59.15 | 1-1-1-1-2-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/11/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,640.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70.5kg | 4:07.26 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/10/2025 | 198 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 3:59.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2025 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 69.5kg | 3:42.20 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.63 |
| 18/22 | 11/03/2025 | 34 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 69.5kg | 3:57.67 | 6-17-18 | 0 |
| 42.0L | $67.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2025 | 40 | JHDLE 4 | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 3:55.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/12/2024 | 144 | G2 OPEN 3 | $145,200.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:58.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2024 | 35 | STPLE CL2 CF 3 | $66,560.00 | Clairefontaine | 3700m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 67kg | 4:28.20 | 5-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.7L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 01/07/2024 | 42 | HDLE CL2 CF 3 | $64,410.00 | Clairefontaine | 3400m | Soft | Lucas Zuliani | 70kg | 4:02.20 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/4 | 20/05/2024 | 28 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $40,920.00 | Dax | 3500m | SH | Lucas Zuliani | 68kg | 4:34.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Oakley Brown
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Ayr on April 17 over 3200m. Run before won by 1.5 len Warwick on March 8 over 3200m defeating So You Know carrying 76kg at $12 in a hurdle. Sure to improve again. Worth another chance and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 4:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/13 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Oakley Brown | 76kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/02/2026 | 128 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75kg | 4:52.87 | 1-3-8 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $4.33 |
| 7/16 | 26/09/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,250.00 | Listowel | 3922m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/08/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | M P O'connor | 74.5kg | 5:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/16 | 01/07/2025 | 16 | CHSE 4U | $22,620.00 | Tipperary | 3922m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/06/2025 | 56 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | YS | M P O'connor | 69kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/15 | 20/04/2025 | 154 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Rachael Blackmore | 72kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $21.00 |
| 17/23 | 17/11/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4526m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 69kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2024 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Y | J H Williamson | 71.5kg | 5:16.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months ran last in a small field at Chepstow on April 24 over 3200m, 49 len behind Torneo carrying 71kg at $3.50. Previously second-up finished seventh of 9 starters at Ludlow on December 17 over 3200m, 35 len behind Milan Tino with 70.5kg at $6.50. Worth including here if repeats the run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 24/04/2026 | 64 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,270.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 3:54.09 | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/3 | 19/02/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,290.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Heavy | Taylor Fisher | 72.5kg | 4:30.55 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Taylor Fisher | 64.5kg | 4:05.33 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 80kg | 4:02.87 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 3218m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 77kg | 4:10.94 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 70.5kg | 4:02.14 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 239 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | 4:04.22 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 67.5kg | 4:06.84 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 71kg | 3:57.78 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 13/02/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $32,290.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3108m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 71kg | 4:02.48 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2025 | 84 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,850.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Taylor Fisher | 71kg | 4:11.23 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months ran last at Kelso on April 20 over 4300m, 32 len behind Breizh River carrying 71.5kg at $29. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished third in a small field at this track on May 14 over 3200m, 15 len behind Schmilsson carrying 74kg at $5. Prefer to see some form before recommending.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 177 | CHSE HUNT HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:19.82 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/10/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Alan Doyle | 66kg | 4:09.24 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2025 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Alan Doyle | 67kg | 4:05.60 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 67.5kg | 4:59.70 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,360.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 63.5kg | 4:56.16 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Alan Doyle | 75.5kg | 3:57.09 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Alan Doyle | 75kg | 5:06.45 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/06/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 74.5kg | 6:02.81 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/05/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Jack Power | 74kg | 4:02.10 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/04/2025 | 173 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 4023m | Good | Jack Power | 72kg | 5:01.90 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 16/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 66.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished tenth of 15 starters at Ayr on April 17 over 3200m, on slow going 55 len behind Tuppence with 69.5kg at $41. Run before finished ninth of 12 starters at Carlisle on March 22 over 3200m, 35 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 70kg at $19. Prefer in easier company.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 69.5kg | 4:00.08 | - | 0 |
| 55.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/03/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Wynne | 70kg | 4:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Ben Smith | 69kg | 4:28.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 99/7 | 23/02/2026 | 114 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Ben Smith | 68kg | 5:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/11/2025 | 204 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ben Smith | 71kg | 4:03.88 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 66kg | 4:03.42 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Ben Smith | 71kg | 4:26.15 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,700.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | Ben Smith | 65.5kg | 4:23.09 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2025 | 74 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 70kg | 4:13.79 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 72.5kg | 3:58.67 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2024 | 170 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good | Ben Smith | 66.5kg | 3:52.34 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth of 14 starters at this track on April 23 over 3200m, 27 len behind Breadalbane Lass with 68.5kg at $2. Start before favourite; won by 0.8 len Southwell on March 24 over 3200m defeating Known Warrior with 69.5kg at $2 in a steeplechase. Gets a chance to win. Rates strongly on latest and expected to feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 23/04/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 68.5kg | 4:00.88 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/03/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 69.5kg | 4:12.67 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | 8 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 66kg | 3:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2026 | 248 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 67kg | 4:00.13 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 99/7 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 69.5kg | 4:42.47 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/06/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 68kg | 3:57.49 | 9-11-9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/05/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 67.5kg | 5:12.10 | 1-7-7 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/15 | 24/04/2025 | 113 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 67.5kg | 4:05.09 | 7-5-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 72kg | 4:53.12 | 5-4-5-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2024 | 30 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Joshua Thompson | 71.5kg | 4:13.01 | 9-10-9 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $201.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/11/2024 | 83 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:12.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |