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Formscan  - HORACES PEARL was unbeaten going into the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree and, given he stumbled two out, his fifth-placed finish in that race was commendable. This looks a shade easier and a resumption of winning ways is a distinct possibility, with the longer trip a potential source for improvement. Dedicated Hero is another key player after securing a Grade 2 success at Haydock most recently, while Minella Rescue and the unexposed Kiss Will are other notable contenders in a strong renewal.

1
1311
Dedicated Hero (IRE) 6,b g 11-7

Shirocco (GER)-True Dedication(Revoque)

(95) (Recommended Freight & S McMillan)
Rated 128

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Dedicated Hero (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Royal Infantry (IRE)1
18th Jan 2025 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places on Chase course) Dedicated Hero (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-4 Rated 122) Ryan Mania 9.75L in front of Royal Infantry (IRE) 4th (1/3Fav 11-7 Rated 135) Harry Skelton (7 ran)
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2
211P
Intense Approach (GB) 6,ch g 11-5

Jack Hobbs (GB)-Intense Tango(Mastercraftsman)

(40) d2 (Ms Caroline Ahearn)
Rated 133

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Intense Approach (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jig's Forge (IRE)1
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Jig's Forge (IRE) 6th (125/1 11-7) Ben Jones Intense Approach (GB) pulled up (14/1 11-7 Rated 137) Sean Bowen (20 ran)
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Gale Mahler (IRE)1
1st Feb 2025 Musselburgh(2m 7f 180yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Intense Approach (GB) 1st (5/4Fav 11-8 Rated 133) James Bowen 5.50L in front of Gale Mahler (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-1 Rated 127) Craig Nichol (5 ran)
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3
1145
Royal Infantry (IRE) 6,br g 11-5

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Sovereign Lass(Presenting)

(19) (Craig & Laura Buckingham)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Royal Infantry (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Dedicated Hero (IRE)1
18th Jan 2025 Haydock(1m 7f 144yds, Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places on Chase course) Dedicated Hero (IRE) 1st (6/1 11-4 Rated 122) Ryan Mania 9.75L in front of Royal Infantry (IRE) 4th (1/3Fav 11-7 Rated 135) Harry Skelton (7 ran)
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You Oughta Know (IRE)1
13th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Royal Infantry (IRE) 8th (18/1 11-7 Rated 124) Harry Skelton 4.00L in front of You Oughta Know (IRE) 10th (15/2 11-7 Rated 134) D E Mullins (19 ran)
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4
1423
Ballygunner Castle (IRE) 6,b g 11-2

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Hear The Thunder(Presenting)

(17) (John J Brennan & David Flynn)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ballygunner Castle (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
You Oughta Know (IRE)1
6th Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R3)) Ballygunner Castle (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-3 Rated 127) Rachael Blackmore 15.00L in front of You Oughta Know (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-3) S F O'Keeffe (8 ran)
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5
5111
Go West (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Westerner (GB)-Topathistle(Broadway Flyer)

(22) (Owners Group 107)
Rated 128

6
-115
Horaces Pearl (FR) 7,b g 11-2

Authorized (IRE)-Yellow Queen(Slickly)

(18) (Matt & Sally Burford)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Horaces Pearl (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mister Meggit (IRE)1
13th Apr 2024 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Horaces Pearl (FR) 1st (14/1 11-4) Connor Brace 42.75L in front of Mister Meggit (IRE) 14th (15/8Fav 11-4) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (18 ran)
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7
-146
Jig's Forge (IRE) 6,b g 11-2

Westerner (GB)-Tisonlyme(Moscow Society)

(40) d1 (Mr K Dole)
Rated 132

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jigs Forge (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Intense Approach (GB)1
14th Mar 2025 Cheltenham(2m 7f 213yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Jig's Forge (IRE) 6th (125/1 11-7) Ben Jones Intense Approach (GB) pulled up (14/1 11-7 Rated 137) Sean Bowen (20 ran)
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8
1-12
Jupiter Des Mottes (FR) 6,b g 11-2

Castle Du Berlais (FR)-Pour Toi Georges(Michel Georges)

(46) (Mr Anthony Peter Fowler)
Rated 121

9
2-17
Kiss Will (FR) 5,b g 11-2

Tunis (POL)-Vita Will(Dom Alco)

(42) (H O S Syndicate)

10
4232
Minella Rescue (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Beat Hollow (GB)-Some Catch(Shantou)

(19) (Mr Simon Boucher)
Rated 134

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Minella Rescue (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mister Meggit (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Aintree(3m 149yds, Hurdle, Good) Minella Rescue (IRE) 2nd (50/1 11-8 Rated 121) Sean Bowen .53L in front of Mister Meggit (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-8) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (13 ran)
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11
0-14
Mister Meggit (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Shantou (USA)-Miss Garbo(Bob Back)

ts2(19) (Hemmings Racing)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mister Meggit (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Minella Rescue (IRE)1
4th Apr 2025 Aintree(3m 149yds, Hurdle, Good) Minella Rescue (IRE) 2nd (50/1 11-8 Rated 121) Sean Bowen .53L in front of Mister Meggit (IRE) 4th (7/2 11-8) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (13 ran)
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Horaces Pearl (FR)1
13th Apr 2024 Aintree(2m 209yds, Bumper, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Horaces Pearl (FR) 1st (14/1 11-4) Connor Brace 42.75L in front of Mister Meggit (IRE) 14th (15/8Fav 11-4) Jonjo O'Neill Jr (18 ran)
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12
1413
Roaring Conquest (IRE) 6,b g 11-2

Doyen (IRE)-Bealath Champ(Robin Des Champs)

(67) d1 (Gary Allsopp & Mark James)
Rated 126

13
0-14
You Oughta Know (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Beat Hollow (GB)-Pont De Alma(Soldier Of Fortune)

ts3(17) (Luke McMahon)
Rated 130

Head to Head

In the last 3 years You Oughta Know (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballygunner Castle (IRE)1
6th Apr 2025 Fairyhouse(2m 4f , Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places (Good to Yielding after R3)) Ballygunner Castle (IRE) 3rd (9/2 11-3 Rated 127) Rachael Blackmore 15.00L in front of You Oughta Know (IRE) 4th (13/2 11-3) S F O'Keeffe (8 ran)
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Royal Infantry (IRE)1
13th Mar 2024 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Bumper, Soft (Heavy in places)) Royal Infantry (IRE) 8th (18/1 11-7 Rated 124) Harry Skelton 4.00L in front of You Oughta Know (IRE) 10th (15/2 11-7 Rated 134) D E Mullins (19 ran)
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14
20P1
Gale Mahler (IRE) 6,b m 11-0

Mahler (GB)-Victrix Gale(Presenting)

ts2cp+(11) (Mr J Fyffe)
Rated 128

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gale Mahler (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Intense Approach (GB)1
1st Feb 2025 Musselburgh(2m 7f 180yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft) Intense Approach (GB) 1st (5/4Fav 11-8 Rated 133) James Bowen 5.50L in front of Gale Mahler (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-1 Rated 127) Craig Nichol (5 ran)
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Probable SP 9/4 Mister Meggit, 11/2 Kiss Will, 7/1 Horaces Pearl, 8/1 Ballygunner Castle, 10/1 Intense Approach, Jig's Forge, 12/1 Minella Rescue, 14/1 Go West, 16/1 You Oughta Know, Roaring Conquest, 20/1 Royal Infantry, 25/1 Jupiter Des Mottes, Dedicated Hero, 33/1 Gale Mahler.

Previous Years
2024 Sounds Russian 9 11-2 B Hughes 5/1 (Ruth Jefferson)
2023 Giovinco 6 11-2 S Mulqueen 10/1 (Miss L Russell)
2022 Mahler Mission 6 11-5 T Scudamore 5/1 (John C McConnell)
2021 Threeunderthrufive 6 11-3 Adrian Heskin 15/8 (Paul Nicholls)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
11
27
40

Olly Murphy/Sean Bowen
7
31
22

B Pauling/Ben Jones
5
23
21

D Skelton/Harry Skelton
5
45
11

Jonjo O'Neill/Jonjo O'Neill Jr
4
34
11

Paul Nicholls/Harry Cobden
3
22
13

W P Mullins/D E Mullins
1
19
5

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
66
363
18

D Skelton
14
115
12

F M O'Brien
8
55
14

Olly Murphy
8
54
14

B Pauling
8
37
21

Paul Nicholls
6
46
13

Jonjo O'Neill
6
52
11

A M Thomson
6
16
37

John C McConnell
4
36
11

Adrian Paul Keatley
3
13
23

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
11
27
40

Sean Bowen
10
59
16

Ben Jones
9
51
17

Harry Cobden
8
47
17

B Hughes
6
43
13

James Bowen
6
46
13

Harry Skelton
5
45
11

Jonjo O'Neill Jr
4
35
11

P Wadge
4
23
17

Ryan Mania
2
18
11

D E Mullins
1
35
2

Jack Hogan
1
18
5

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Perth

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Miss L Russell
110
1112
10

Olly Murphy
49
165
30

F M O'Brien
41
167
25

A M Thomson
10
135
7

John C McConnell
9
44
20

Paul Nicholls
9
25
36

W P Mullins
6
18
33

Jonjo O'Neill
5
31
16

B Pauling
3
17
18

D Skelton
3
8
38

Adrian Paul Keatley
1
7
14

G Hanmer
0
2
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Perth

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
B Hughes
122
770
16

Sean Bowen
97
297
33

Ryan Mania
13
185
7

Harry Skelton
12
43
28

P Wadge
10
118
8

P Townend
6
17
35

James Bowen
5
22
23

Harry Cobden
4
15
27

Connor Brace
4
16
25

Ben Jones
1
3
33

Jack Hogan
1
15
7

D E Mullins
0
1
0

Rachael Blackmore
0
2
0

Jonjo O'Neill Jr
0
6
0

For Jockeys in this race

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