Perth

Today, June 8, 2025HurdleClass 52m7fGood

HAPPY INDEX is the percentage call as she goes in search of a third course win but a strong market move for Nicky Richards handicap newcomer Bean Alainn would make her a possible big threat. Last month's Kelso scorer Our Girl Sal also makes the shortlist.

  • Happy Index
  • Bean Alainn
  • Our Girl Sal
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 2. True Destiny
    J: Mr O. McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland
    F: 882264-43
    Price History:
    2.75
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    No win since 2023 but has recorded 3 creditable in-frame efforts this spring, the latest when third at Downpatrick in first-time blinkers (retained). A respected Irish raider.
  • 1. Happy Index
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 55/21123-1
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Made it 3 wins in 5 starts when seeing off 3 rivals over 26.5f here last month, taking her form figures at Perth to 131. A 4 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent her making another bold bid.
  • 3. Maillot Blanc
    J: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander
    F: 7375546-5
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2023. Has performed respectably here this spring but suspicion is the wait for the next win will go on a bit longer.
  • 6. Malangen
    J: Peter KavanaghT: Lisa Harrison
    F: 4637260-5
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    87
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Four-time course scorer whose latest success came at Hexham (2m, good) last June. Made a respectable return from a break when fifth over 2½m here last month but stamina a big worry back at 3m.
  • 5. Our Girl Sal
    J: Ryan ManiaT: Paul Robson
    F: 47/P5P05-1
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Gained a first success under Rules when getting up in the dying strides at Kelso last month. That was only her second start for Paul Robson and she's unexposed as a stayer so it wouldn't be a surprise were she to have more to offer.
  • 9. Bean Alainn
    J: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky Richards
    F: 00P-
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    193
    Verdict
    Didn't show anything in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles over 2m last autumn but given a break and could prove a totally different proposition now handicapping over a much longer trip.
  • 7. Somebodys Fortune
    J: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda Russell
    F: 5F5/17P0P-
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    64
    Verdict
    Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Kelso last May but not in anything like the same form on all 4 subsequent starts (including over fences). Blinkers replace usual visor now.
  • 10. Nae Bother At A
    J: Dylan JohnstonT: Gary Rutherford
    F: 868/P68-
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    47
    Verdict
    Has shown little in bumpers/novice hurdles. Up significantly in trip for handicap debut. Worth a precautionary betting check.
  • 11. Cloudsareclearing
    J: Nathan MoscropT: R. Mike Smith
    F: 59P5-0
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Tailed off in a bumper and 4 hurdles. More realistic chance now handicapping at a basement level but can't make a case on form.
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  • 4. Wearelongterm
    J: Henry BrookeT: Dianne Sayer
    F: 4/P728PP6-
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Showed promise over hurdles when runner-up at Wetherby in January but nowhere near that level since, including in a course chase at the end of April.
  • 8. Tartan Cookie
    J: Craig NicholT: Ewan Whillans
    F: P0P-15
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-10
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Tongue strap on for first time when gaining a first success in over 3 years in 23f Hexham handicap hurdle last month. No big surprise when he failed to back that up at the same venue since, though.

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