Perth
Today, April 24, 2025HurdleClass 32m4fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
HIDDEN HISTORY got the better of Aintree handicap winner Wellington Arch at Uttoxeter last time and a 7 lb rise shouldn't be enough to stop him from following up granted he copes with the quicker conditions. Florida Dreams rarely runs a poor race and should be in the mix once again, with the likeable novice Bold Light also shortlisted having gone up 4 lb for his latest Kelso success.
Hidden History
Florida Dreams
Bold Light
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 7. Hidden HistoryJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 31-721
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictJustified support to make a successful debut for the Skeltons (formerly with Chris Gordon) in a traditionally strong Uttoxeter handicap last month. Quicker ground is a bit of an unknown but he's lightly raced and still looks ahead of the asssessor. - 6. Florida DreamsJ: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky RichardsF: 38-155752
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictMost reliable sort acquitted himself with plenty of credit again when runner-up in a 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (21.4f, good) 13 days ago. Leading claims once more. - 4. Bold LightJ: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda RussellF: 2-313131
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 54
VerdictHas enjoyed a good season, taking a Kelso maiden before making a successful handicap debut at Musselburgh (19.8f) on New Year's Day, Back on the up when scoring again at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) at the start of March and he's of significant interest once more. 
2. Rambo TJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 61981-215- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 135
VerdictWon this race from a 3 lb lower mark last season and made an encouraging start over fences in the autumn, making it second time lucky in a Warwick maiden. Let down by his jumping kept to chasing last time but not discounted returned to hurdling after a 4-month break.
3. Chasing FireJ: Lewis SaundersT: Olly MurphyF: 4U421-7P9- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictWon over fences at this meeting last season but hasn't troubled the judge in 3 outings this time, including when reverted to hurdling last time. Has work to do.
1. Della Casa LungaJ: Richard PatrickT: Clive Boultbee-BrooksF: 811-P6215- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 138
- Days Since Last Run:
- 89
VerdictBetter than ever when finishing second behind Kateira in a Kempton listed race before scoring readily (on back of a wind op) in a handicap there next time. Underperformed in Grade 2 company at Doncaster last time but merits respect back in a handicap.
5. Serious OperatorJ: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda RussellF: 1/791510-0- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictWon twice last season and was handed a particularly difficult task on his return from almost a year off in a big-field Aintree handicap last time. Market should guide as to what is expected this time.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
8. FourofakindJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Lizzie QuinlanF: 26911455- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 117
VerdictDual C&D winner in the first half of the season but began to look in the handicapper's grip during the autumn. Place claims returning from 4-month break, but others appeal as likelier winners.