Our Perth racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 24th April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:30 and runs through to 17:35, with going reported as GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Inferno Sacree boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Sean Bowen has been in fine form here with 98 wins from 300 rides, Mickey Bowen’s yard sends out runners with a 43.75% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Perth
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Perth over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 15 | 8 | 53.33% | 80% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 69.23% |
| The North | Racing Post | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 69.23% |
| Garry Owen | Daily Record | 18 | 4 | 22.22% | 72.22% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 75% |
13:30 – GS Group Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This doesn’t look the deepest novice hurdle Perth will stage all year and, on paper at least, it revolves around one horse. Misterdoc brings solid juvenile form to the table, arrives off a win, and is the one with the clear ratings edge if reproducing that level back against largely unconvincing opposition. The interest lies in who might chase him home. Olly Murphy runs a trio, with Sears Crossing the most intriguing on debut and Eustace Grenier at least bringing some placed form, while Mr Maximillian should know more after his introductory run. A few of the exposed types such as C’Mon So and Jack Dempsey have had their chances, and Jet Noir looks a non-runner. It’s not a vintage contest, but there is a straightforward feel to it.
Top Selections
1. Misterdoc – 2/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 515241 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 105
Misterdoc is hard to oppose in a race where very few arrive with anything like solid, recent hurdles form. His mark of 116 and Topspeed figure of 105 put him comfortably clear of these on what they’ve actually achieved, and that latest win suggests he’s still progressing rather than levelling off. Dan Skelton’s runners rarely lack for polish in this sort of event and Harry Skelton is exactly the rider you want dictating matters in a small-field novice. At 2/5 he’s no hidden gem, obviously, but short prices can still be right prices and he sets a standard the others may simply not reach. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Eustace Grenier – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 434 | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you’re looking beyond the obvious favourite for an each-way punt, Eustace Grenier makes more appeal than most. The bare form figures of 434 are modest enough, but in the context of this race they give him a fair bit more substance than several of these rivals, and there’s a decent chance he can step forward again with experience now on his side. Olly Murphy’s team know how to place a novice and Jack Tudor is a positive booking. At 10/1 with three places on offer, he looks the value option against stablemate Sears Crossing, who could be smart but is still being asked to do it first time out over hurdles. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Misterdoc is the win play and, frankly, the banker angle in the race. He has the form, the rating and the stable to justify favouritism. For those wanting something at a price, Eustace Grenier is the each-way option with solid enough placed form to hit the frame in an ordinary novice. Sears Crossing is the danger if market confidence proves well placed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eustace Grenier | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Jack Dempsey | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Maximillian | 16/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Misterdoc | 2/5 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 2/5 | 2/5 (Bet365) |
| Brewdog | 250/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
| Palavar | 40/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Sears Crossing | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Eustace Grenier |
14:05 – QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase (For The Julian Llewellen Palmer Memorial Trophy) (GBB)
Race Details: 3m 6f | Class 3 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap rather than a messy war of attrition, and there are a few with persuasive profiles for Perth’s long home straight. Busty Boy has been knocking loudly on the door in this sphere and arrives with the strongest recent consistency, while Fever Dream comes here on the back of a win and still looks fairly treated for a yard that does well with marathon chasers. El Granjero is another with solid claims after a string of respectable efforts, and Express Surprise is a progressive 7yo who has been thriving. Lower down the weights, President Scottie and Upfordebate are not hard to make cases for either. It’s competitive, no question, but not impossible to solve if you focus on proven stamina, clean jumping and handicapping room.
Top Selections
1. Busty Boy – 6/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Daragh Bourke | Form: 2-2333 | Rating: 133 | Topspeed: 128
There’s no mystery to his profile: he’s in form, he stays, and he keeps running his race in decent staying handicaps. Those last four placed efforts over fences make him one of the more trustworthy options in a race where plenty have questions to answer, and a mark of 133 still looks workable judged on the level he’s been operating at. Sean Bowen is exactly the sort you want aboard in these marathon chases around Perth, and Busty Boy’s blend of consistency and proven stamina makes plenty of appeal. At 6/1, he doesn’t look overbet at all and he’s the one I’d want on side to finally convert a string of near misses.
Bet: WIN
2. Express Surprise – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ned Fox | Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks | Form: -31141 | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 116
He’s the progressive one in the line-up and that counts for plenty in a race like this. Three wins from his last four completed starts tells its own story, and while this is a more searching test at 3m6f, he shapes like a horse still going the right way rather than one exposed by the assessor. The 7yo gets in here with 10st 13lb, which is a handy racing weight for a staying chase at Perth, and his current mark of 130 may not have caught up with him yet. At 8/1, he looks the value each-way play against some older, more exposed rivals.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Busty Boy is the percentage call for the win bet because he brings the most solid recent chase form and should give you a run for your money. Express Surprise is the each-way alternative at 8/1, with his progressive profile and light weight making him very interesting over this marathon trip. Main dangers? Fever Dream is respected after winning last time, while El Granjero is another with obvious place claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Birth | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Fortunedefortunata | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| El Granjero | 7/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Brandt | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Busty Boy | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Fever Dream | 5/1 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Stratagem | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Express Surprise | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Breeze Of Wind | 25/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| President Scottie | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Upfordebate | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Punt | Busty Boy |
| Garry Owen | Fever Dream |
| Postdata | Stratagem |
| Jim Delahunt | Stratagem |
14:40 – Perth Racecourse Racing & Events Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m 2f | Class 3 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This is a proper staying handicap with a few different angles and, even allowing for the non-runner, it still looks the sort of race where getting the trip well will matter more than raw class. Jupiter Des Mottes arrives off a win and is obvious, while Jukebox Fury is lurking on a tempting mark if building on his comeback. Inferno Sacree has been admirably consistent in lesser company and Roaring Conquest is better than his latest form figures suggest, but he does have top weight to lump. Sleedagh keeps knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, and Highland Fashion has enough ability to get involved if bouncing back. It is competitive rather than vintage, but there should be no hiding place over this far.
Top Selections
1. Jukebox Fury – 6/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Paul O’Brien | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: 5011-4 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 113
He appeals as the one with a bit more upside than most of these exposed stayers. Jukebox Fury won twice in good style before signing off last term and his return fourth suggested the engine is still there without everything quite dropping right. Off 125, he looks fairly treated in a race where plenty have shown their hand, and the step into this sort of stamina test could easily bring out a bit more. Henderson does not send them north for the scenery, and at 6/1 he makes plenty of appeal against shorter-priced rivals who look more workmanlike than progressive. Bet: WIN
2. Inferno Sacree – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Murray Dodd | Trainer: Nigel Hawke | Form: 222112 | Rating: 131 | Topspeed: 126
There is no mystery to him, but that is not a bad thing in a race like this. Inferno Sacree has been holding his form really well, finishing in the first two on each of his last six starts, and that sort of consistency is gold in a staying handicap around Perth. He is now on a career-high mark, so you could argue the handicapper has him, but his Topspeed figure of 126 says he is still operating at a level good enough to make a serious impact. At 9/1 he looks a solid each-way punt, especially with four places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jukebox Fury is the win play at 6/1 because he still has the profile of a horse with a bit more to give over staying trips. Inferno Sacree is the sensible each-way option given his rock-solid recent record and reliable finishing effort. The obvious dangers are Jupiter Des Mottes after his latest win and Roaring Conquest if Sean Bowen can get him back on track under top weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Conquest | 11/4 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/4 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Jupiter Des Mottes | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Go To War | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Whistle Stop Tour | 25/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Musique De Fee | 50/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sleedagh | 14/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Inferno Sacree | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| La Zoubida | 25/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Highland Fashion | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Gwennie May Star | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Wa Wa | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Jukebox Fury | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Go To War |
| Farringdon | Highland Fashion |
| Mercury | Wa Wa |
15:12 – Join Racing TV Now Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 4 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This has thinned out into a tight little novice handicap chase and, for all it is only a Class 4, there is some solid recent form on show. He Knows Better sets the standard on figures after a consistent spell over fences, while All Inn Hand arrives as the unexposed one after back-to-back wins and could easily have more to give now tackling this longer trip. Dixie Mafia is prominent in the market but comes here with less convincing recent form than the principals, and Celestial Fashion is the lurking each-way player if the race turns into a slog. Overall, it looks less of a minefield than the numbers first suggest: the market has a fair handle on it, and the winner should come from the two at the head of affairs unless one of the bigger prices improves again.
Top Selections
1. He Knows Better – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: James Bowen | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: -F2213 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 108
He Knows Better makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. His recent sequence is rock-solid for this grade, with two seconds, a win and then a respectable third, and that 124 mark is right at the top of what remains in the line-up. The standout piece of evidence is the Topspeed figure of 108, comfortably the best on offer here, and that matters around Perth where rhythm over fences is so important. James Bowen is an eye-catching booking in this sort of race and the horse looks straightforward enough tactically. At 13/8 he is not stealing money, but he is the percentage call and the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Celestial Fashion – 16/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Bewley | Trainer: Ian Duncan | Form: -14113 | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 89
Celestial Fashion is the each-way angle at a price because, unlike a few of these, he is arriving in proper form rather than living on reputation. The form figures tell their own story: three wins in his last five starts and a solid third most recently. He is not obviously thrown in, but a mark of 122 leaves him close enough to the principals, and this small-field novice handicap may suit a horse who knows how to keep finding. Callum Bewley knows the local tracks inside out and, if this turns tactical rather than becoming a pure test of class, Celestial Fashion could easily pick off one or two in the straight. At 16/1, he looks the value each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
He Knows Better is the sensible win bet: he has the best recent profile, the best Topspeed figure and the strongest overall claims in what is now a reduced field. For a bit of value, Celestial Fashion is worth an each-way play at 16/1 given his current consistency. The obvious danger is All Inn Hand, who is progressive and could improve again for this trip.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| He Knows Better | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 5/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Solly Attwell | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Celestial Fashion | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| All Inn Hand | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Dixie Mafia | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
15:47 – Follow @racingtv On Instagram Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 3 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This is a proper spring handicap hurdle rather than a gimme, with a few arriving from very different angles. The Dog Thief is the obvious progressive in the line-up after just two hurdle starts and looks the one they all have to beat if taking another step forward. Jack Hyde comes here on the back of a win and has the profile of one who should stay competitive off 131, while Go Dante has the class to go close if bouncing back from a couple of flat efforts. Serious Operator and Bold Light add depth for the Lucinda Russell yard, and Skyjack Hijack is dangerous if rediscovering the form of last season. Tricky enough from a betting angle, but there is one unexposed runner who stands out.
Top Selections
1. The Dog Thief – 3/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews | Trainer: T Ellis | Form: 21 | Rating: 128 | Topspeed: 108
There is no mystery about why this one heads the market. He has only had two runs over hurdles, improved from a promising second to win next time, and an opening mark of 128 could easily underestimate him if that upward curve continues. This is a deeper race, but he is a 6yo with far more scope than most of these exposed handicappers and the 2m4f trip should hold no fears. Gina Andrews is excellent at delivering one late off a sensible pace, and at 3/1 with Betfair he still makes plenty of appeal despite the rise in class. He is the progressive sort in the field and hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
2. Bold Light – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan Doyle | Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | Form: 484U43 | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 110
Bold Light is not the sexy pick, but he does make each-way sense in a race where plenty have questions to answer. He shaped reasonably well on his last two starts, finishing fourth and then third, and he now gets in here carrying 154 despite having the highest rating in the field at 135. That gives him a very workable look if he can build on those recent efforts. The Russell team know how to place one at Perth, and this test on decent spring ground should suit well enough. At 11/1 with Bet365, he looks the value play against shorter-priced rivals with less solid handicap credentials. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
The Dog Thief is the win bet because he is the one unexposed horse in the field and could still be ahead of the assessor. For an each-way punt, Bold Light appeals at double-figure odds given his mark and recent consistency. Jack Hyde is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Go Dante would be a big player if returning to his better handicap form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyjack Hijack | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Dante | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Jack Hyde | 11/4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/4 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Serious Operator | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Nells Son | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 12/1 | 6/1 | 12/1 (Sky Bet) |
| The Dog Thief | 7/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 15/8 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Bold Light | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Serious Operator |
| Spotlight | The Dog Thief |
16:25 – One Place. Every Race. Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
Mr Jukebox sets a clear standard here and, in truth, this doesn’t look the deepest Class 5 novice handicap hurdle Perth will stage. Warren Greatrex’s 5yo arrives off a win and has a fair chunk in hand on the figures, but short-priced favourites in these low-grade staying hurdles are never entirely bombproof. Berkenshtaaap is the obvious threat on stable and jockey credentials, while King Kodiak and The Coffey Boy look the more interesting alternatives if the market leader underperforms. Velvet Vulcan has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front and could outrun a double-figure quote. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but it is the sort of race where the favourite looks solid rather than spectacular.
Top Selections
1. Mr Jukebox – 5/6 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Bannister | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: -65381 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 96
He’s hard to oppose on what he showed last time, and that latest win looked like the performance of a horse finally putting things together. An opening mark of 114 asks a question, but it’s still a basement-level novice handicap and he has the strongest recent form in the field by some margin. Harry Bannister is a good booking for this sort of test and, if Mr Jukebox settles into a rhythm, his proven finishing effort should count for plenty over 2m4f. At 5/6 he’s no hidden gem, but he’s the one most likely to run his race and make class tell. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Velvet Vulcan – 16/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Toby Wynne | Trainer: R Mike Smith | Form: 642246 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 103
He’s not the easiest horse to win with, but for an each-way play he makes a fair bit of appeal. Velvet Vulcan has been running with credit often enough, and that Topspeed figure of 103 jumps off the page in a race like this. He’s down near the foot of the weights, which should help around Perth, and this intermediate trip looks perfectly workable judged on the way he has been finishing his races. Toby Wynne takes over and if he can keep him handy without pressing too soon, he has the profile of one who can nick a place at least. At 16/1, that looks the value angle. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Mr Jukebox is the win bet because he has the best recent form and the highest rating in the field. For a bit of value, Velvet Vulcan is the each-way punt at a proper price with three places on offer. Berkenshtaaap is the danger if Sean Bowen can coax a bit more out of him, while King Kodiak is another to note in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephlyn | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Jukebox | 4/5 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 5/6 (William Hill) |
| Berkenshtaaap | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Walk On Son | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Pepite De Saphir | NR | 16/1 | 18/1 | NR | — | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Coffey Boy | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Valette | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Velvet Vulcan | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 9/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| King Kodiak | 12/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Seeyainthesuninn | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| RP Ratings | Mr Jukebox |
17:00 – One Place. Every Race. Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep novice handicap hurdle, but it is the sort of race where the weights and recent signs of life matter plenty. With a couple of non-runners already out, the lower end of the handicap becomes especially interesting, and Roi Du Roume immediately catches the eye off just 10st 2lb after shaping better than the bare result last time. Star Vantage has the strongest recent speed figure in the field and has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, while Kap De Triomphe arrives here after a win and a respectable follow-up effort. Humble Jumble is another with place claims. It’s not a race packed with future stars, more a workable Class 5 puzzle, and a sharp ride could make all the difference.
Top Selections
1. Roi Du Roume – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Shane Fenelon | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 47073 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 94
He looks the one with the most upside from the foot of the weights. That latest third suggested he is beginning to work things out over hurdles, and an opening mark in this grade of 104 could prove very workable if he builds on it. The 2m4f trip looks a plus judged on how he finished off last time, and carrying only 142 should be a real asset around Perth where rhythm matters. The market looks a bit confused given the prices on offer, but 5/1 makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. He holds strong claims of going one better. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Star Vantage – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Maggs | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 465444 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 105
He’s become a little frustrating, but there is no denying he keeps running to a fair level and this is not a race full of solid, reliable types. Four consecutive fourth-place finishes tell their own story: he’s competitive, he travels well enough, and he usually gives you a run for your money. The 110 mark asks a question, but that Topspeed figure of 105 is comfortably the standout number in the field and suggests he has the raw ability to land something of this nature. At 11/2 he makes plenty of each-way sense, especially with his consistency likely to put him right there again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Roi Du Roume is the win play here, with the low weight and hint of progression making him the most persuasive option in a modest contest. Star Vantage is the each-way alternative because he keeps hitting the frame and sets a fair standard on recent figures. Kap De Triomphe looks the obvious danger if backing up his recent win, while Humble Jumble is one for place players to keep on side.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Jumble | 12/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gorvennec | 66/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Kap De Triomphe | 15/2 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Star Vantage | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Dublinofficecallin | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Knockeranna Rose | 6/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Roi Du Roume | 6/4 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
17:35 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary bumper on paper rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the few with anything resembling solid form. Kill Vanhowe sets the standard after a promising second and is the obvious one they all have to beat, while Rock On Ronnie has a big stable and Sean Bowen in his corner despite needing to leave his debut well behind. Fiskardo is the other with worthwhile racecourse evidence and may yet have more to offer after shaping well in two starts. The unknowns include Ar Ais Aris and Ksar D’Oudairies, both from yards capable of readying one first time, so it is not completely straightforward, but this still feels like a race the proven horses should dominate.
Top Selections
1. Kill Vanhowe – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jordan Gainford | Trainer: A J Martin | Form: 2 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 75
He brings the clearest piece of bumper form into the race and, in a line-up full of guesswork, that counts for plenty. A mark of 114 and Topspeed figure of 75 are comfortably the best numbers on offer here, and his debut second suggested he already knows the job. A J Martin is more than capable of placing one to good effect, and Jordan Gainford is an eye-catching booking for a horse who should travel strongly on this surface. At 5/2 he is not exactly hiding from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the runner with the strongest claims and the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
2. Fiskardo – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Fenelon | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 32- | Rating: | Topspeed:
Fiskardo makes plenty of each-way sense if you want to take on the front two in the betting. He has already shown useful ability in bumpers, finishing third and then improving to be second, and that gives him a more reliable profile than most of these newcomers. Mickey Bowen runs two here and this one is the safer option on what we have actually seen. The form string is short, but it is solid enough for this grade, and 10/1 looks a fair price in an 11-runner field with three places on offer. He does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame again and could easily give the favourite most to think about. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Kill Vanhowe is the win play because he has the best established form and sets the standard. Fiskardo is the each-way punt at 10/1, as he has already shown enough to make the frame a realistic target. Ar Ais Aris is the obvious danger among the less exposed types, while Rock On Ronnie could step forward for a powerful yard.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Ais Aris | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cockle Bay Wharf | 25/1 | 33/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Fiskardo | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kill Vanhowe | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Rock On Ronnie | 10/3 | 9/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Dolly Dior | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Effortless | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Hackley Bay | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (William Hill) |
| Betterthanadream | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
Perth Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inferno Sacree | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Upfordebate | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Busty Boy | 3 | 0 | 0% | 100% |
| Highland Fashion | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bowen | 300 | 98 | 32.67% | 56.67% |
| Jack Tudor | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 62.5% |
| Toby Wynne | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
| Harry Skelton | 46 | 13 | 28.26% | 58.7% |
| James Bowen | 62 | 16 | 25.81% | 61.29% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Perth:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Bowen | 16 | 7 | 43.75% | 81.25% |
| Nicky Henderson | 10 | 4 | 40% | 70% |
| Christian Williams | 20 | 7 | 35% | 65% |
| Warren Greatrex | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 53.33% |
| Dan Skelton | 43 | 14 | 32.56% | 60.47% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Perth racing tips for Friday 24th April 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Perth today?
The first race at Perth on Friday 24th April 2026 goes off at 13:30, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Perth today?
The going at Perth is reported as GOOD, Good to soft in places (Watered).
How many races are at Perth today?
There are 8 races on the card at Perth today, running from 13:30 through to 17:35.
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