Perth Race 6 - Malcolm Group Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
IRA HAYES (2) is beginning to find good form with one success and two placed efforts in four starts including when second in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last month. May go one better. Consistent performer MUSKERRY ROCK (3) brings two wins and two placings last six attempts. Won a novice hunters chase at Wexford scoring by 4.25L a month ago. Might gain a double. SIR CARNEGIE (8) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Delivered a good 3.25L success on most recent appearance in a handicap chase at this venue. Expected to challenge. SETTLE DOWN JILL (5) cannot be discounted after a latest 7L triumph.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last run raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 10 starters at Down Royal on April 12 over 5230m, 25 len behind Brucejack with 71kg at $15. The run before finished fifth in a small field at Clonmel on March 26 over 4123m, on slow going 45 len behind Kilbarry Saint with 73kg at $10. In the mix.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,940.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Good | Josh Williamson | 71kg | 6:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | CHSE M 5U | $22,400.00 | Clonmel | 4123m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 55 | CHSE M 5U | $22,400.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | CHSE M 5U | $29,320.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/12/2025 | 123 | LR OPEN M 4U | $45,090.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 68.5kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 53.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/08/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $24,350.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2025 | 132 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 4626m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/18 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | MHDLE M 4U | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/18 | 13/02/2025 | 48 | MHDLE M 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 36.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/17 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | Kevin Sexton | 73kg | 5:13.01 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/18 | 13/12/2024 | 226 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:07.03 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Last outing finished second in a small field at Market Rasen on May 8 over 4800m, 2.5 len behind Classic King with 69.5kg at $5.50. The start before that; won by 10 len Tramore on April 20 over 4325m defeating Jumping Susie carrying 75.5kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Go on the good win two back.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 6:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/04/2026 | 49 | CHSE 5U | $21,330.00 | Tramore | 4325m | GY | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:51.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/13 | 02/03/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $44,220.00 | Leopardstown | 5733m | YS | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 7:43.10 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 84 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,430.00 | Thurles | 4526m | Heavy | Alex Harvey | 74kg | 6:25.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $47,280.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Soft | Alex Harvey | 66kg | 6:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/17 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Alex Harvey | 73.5kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/17 | 25/09/2025 | 148 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Alex Harvey | 74kg | 5:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $15.00 |
| 17/25 | 30/04/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | D A Kidd | 73kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/04/2025 | 37 | NHDLE 5U | $25,150.00 | Wexford | 4928m | Y | Alex Harvey | 74kg | 6:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2025 | 99 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Ben Harvey | 74kg | 5:15.90 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 19/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Harvey | 70.5kg | 5:17.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after eight months ran last in a small field at this track on May 14 over 4000m, 83 len behind Kado Sacree with 73.5kg at $51. Previously second-up finished second of 9 runners at this track on June 8 over 4800m, 1.5 len behind Imperial Alex carrying 75.5kg at $17. Further improved but likely to find this beyond him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/05/2026 | 232 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 73.5kg | 5:18.67 | - | 0 |
| 83.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/09/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 67.5kg | 6:08.13 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 5:59.80 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $7.00 |
| 0/10 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 6:30.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 6:03.56 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 6:02.81 | 8-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2025 | 133 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 74.5kg | 5:02.40 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 101.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 6:31.00 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 0/9 | 21/12/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:35.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/12 | 01/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 75kg | 6:37.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 0/9 | 03/11/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 7:01.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Freshened for 32 days. Last run won by 7 len Kelso on May 6 over 4700m defeating Eagles Rock with 71kg at $11 in a steeplechase. Before that finished third of 7 starters at Hexham on April 13 over 4800m, 27 len behind Nassalam carrying 71kg at $7. Makes appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/05/2026 | 23 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Paddy Barlow | 71kg | 6:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2026 | 36 | CHSE 5U | $9,770.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Henry Crow | 71kg | 6:39.02 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Burton | 69kg | 5:40.24 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 55 | CHSE 5U | $28,250.00 | Haydock Park | 4425m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 71kg | 6:01.06 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $67.00 |
| 0/5 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | 5:52.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | APP CHSE HCP M 4U | $14,820.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:09.36 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.57 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 67.5kg | 5:12.98 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 4U | $136,120.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 4:54.45 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/10/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $14,000.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Charlie Todd | 76kg | 4:14.00 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $33,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:56.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 147 | MHDLE M 3U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:08.11 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished second in a small field at this track on May 14 over 4800m, 12 len behind Largy Force carrying 66kg at $5. The start before to post a big 3.5 len win. This track on April 23 over 4800m defeating Sir Carnegie carrying 68kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Can pose a serious challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 66kg | 6:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 68kg | 6:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/12 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 67kg | 6:27.84 | - | 0 |
| 32.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 6:10.05 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $108,900.00 | Musselburgh | 6336m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | 8:13.02 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 66kg | 6:10.01 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good | Conner Mccann | 74kg | 6:09.91 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/8 | 22/12/2025 | 50 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 74.5kg | 6:03.91 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/11/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $63,520.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 68kg | 7:01.82 | 4-9-8 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | 174 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Derek Fox | 70kg | 6:17.87 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 25/04/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 75kg | 8:09.00 | 2-7-7 | 0 |
| 55.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished second of 11 starters at this track on May 13 over 5300m, 8 len behind Ebselysees carrying 76kg at $6. The run before finished third of 9 runners at this track on April 23 over 4000m, 12 len behind Letterston Lily with 73kg at $12. Course and distance winner who is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 5330m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 7:11.02 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 5:01.88 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/04/2026 | 263 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/07/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4815m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 75.5kg | 6:04.31 | 3-2-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 69.5kg | 5:50.48 | 7-6-7 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 67kg | 6:16.39 | 12-10-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/25 | 29/04/2025 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Ben Smith | 61kg | 4:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/03/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:42.50 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/02/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Soft | Ben Smith | 76kg | 6:24.79 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/01/2025 | 191 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Ben Smith | 69kg | 6:46.82 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/07/2024 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Ben Smith | 66kg | 5:58.91 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len this track on May 14 over 4000m defeating Tanking Along carrying 72kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. Before that finished third of 8 starters at this track on May 13 over 4800m, 2.75 len behind The Flying Poet carrying 74.5kg at $4.50. Should measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | 1 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 5:56.95 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 3/8 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:22.42 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 69kg | 6:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | 125 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 72kg | 6:11.33 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 73.5kg | 5:53.67 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2025 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 74kg | 6:11.35 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4709m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 72kg | 6:16.33 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 08/10/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $10,820.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good Firm | Shane Fenelon | 68kg | 6:35.70 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68kg | 4:52.77 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2025 | 43 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 6:26.70 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/13 | 15/07/2025 | 45 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 66.5kg | 5:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $15.00 |