Our Perth racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 14th May 2026. The action gets underway at 13:58 and runs through to 17:28, with going reported as 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Inis Oirr boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Lewis Saunders has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 6 rides, Mickey Bowen’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 | 14 | 7 | 50% | 78.57% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 10 | 3 | 30% | 50% |
| Garry Owen | Daily Record | 16 | 4 | 25% | 68.75% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| The North | Racing Post | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 61.54% |
13:58 – Edinburgh Gin Classic Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This looks a fair maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has latched onto the obvious trio. Lexington Wood sets the standard on hurdles form after four runs in stronger company and his mark of 115 gives him plenty to shout about if reproducing it around a track like Perth. Kibris is the interesting 4yo in receipt of weight and already has some solid placed efforts to his name, while Way Maker brings the most intriguing profile after winning twice in points before failing to fire on his hurdling debut. Scriabin is another with enough recent form to be involved, but there’s a suspicion he may again bump into one or two with a bit more upside. After that, it thins out quickly and several need a dramatic step forward.
Top Selections
1. Lexington Wood – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 7428- | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 93
He’s the solid one in the line-up and, in a race where plenty arrive with questions to answer, that counts for plenty. Lexington Wood has already shown a useful level over hurdles, and his official mark of 115 is the best piece of established evidence on offer from the older horses. The disappointing eighth on his final start last term is easy enough to forgive if you take the wider body of work into account, and dropping into this Class 4 maiden gives him a much more straightforward opportunity. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking for a yard that does well with these types, and even at even-money he looks hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kibris – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: J J Slevin | Trainer: S R B Crawford | Form: 243P- | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 89
Kibris makes plenty of each-way appeal because his better bits of hurdling form put him right in the argument, and as a 4yo he gets in with 153lb against the older runners on 159lb. His efforts when second, fourth and third suggest there is a race in him, and if you forgive the pulled-up run as a blip, he’s probably been priced up a touch bigger than he should be. Crawford’s runners in these juvenile-to-open company transitions are often competitive, and J J Slevin is a notable jockey to have on your side. He may not have the same scope as the selection, but he looks the percentage each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lexington Wood is the sensible win play because he brings the strongest hurdle form and the fewest doubts. For an each-way angle in a 13-runner field, Kibris appeals most thanks to his weight allowance and already respectable form figures. Way Maker is the obvious danger if his point-winning ability transfers properly to hurdles, while Scriabin looks another for place purposes rather than a confident win bet.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etretat | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Hawthorn Road | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Lexington Wood | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 5/6 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Scriabin | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sonyourastar | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Struth | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Way Maker | 5/2 | 11/5 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Brewdog | 150/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Hackley Bay | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Kibris | 10/3 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Breaking Ground | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 200/1 | 250/1 (Bet365) |
14:33 – DM Hall Surveyors Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 4 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This small-field handicap doesn’t look especially deep, but it does have a solid enough shape with a clear favourite and a couple of plausible alternatives. Largy Force brings the most persuasive recent profile, having been admirably consistent in this sphere, and he looks the one they all have to beat if reproducing that level. Inis Oirr arrives off a win and is one of the few in here with some momentum, while Busty Boy has been knocking on the door often enough to make him interesting if the market leader underperforms. Ned Tanner and Cosmic Blizzard have questions to answer on recent form, and Red Happy returns from a long absence with plenty to prove despite an old sequence of wins. In truth, this looks more straightforward than fiendish, with class and current wellbeing likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Largy Force – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 21212- | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 118
He is short enough, but there’s a reason for that. Largy Force has been running to a very dependable level, and that sequence of 21212- tells its own story in a race where several rivals arrive with caveats. An official mark of 130 sets the standard, and his figures suggest he has the strongest recent body of chase form on offer. Sean Bowen is a significant booking in any staying handicap around Perth, and this looks a sensible spot for Olly Murphy’s runner to cash in. At 10/11, you are not stealing money, but he is hard to oppose given his consistency and the fact he should be well suited by this trip and ground. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Busty Boy – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Daragh Bourke | Form: 23332- | Rating: 128 | Topspeed: 123
If you want something against the favourite, Busty Boy makes more appeal than most as an each-way play. He has become a bit expensive to follow, but that run of placed efforts shows he is holding his form well, and his Topspeed figure of 123 is actually the best in the field. He’s only 2lb lower than Largy Force on official figures and doesn’t have much to find if things fall his way. Danny McMenamin knows how to ride Perth well, and in a six-runner race lacking much depth beyond the principals, 9/2 looks fair enough for a horse who should give you a run for your money if jumping cleanly. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Largy Force is the solid win play and looks the percentage call in a race where most of his rivals have clear flaws. For an each-way alternative, Busty Boy makes the most sense at the prices given his reliable profile and strong speed figure. Inis Oirr is the obvious danger after his latest win, but he looks a touch shorter than ideal in a race where the favourite sets a solid standard.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Happy | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Largy Force | 10/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Busty Boy | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Ned Tanner | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Inis Oirr | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Blizzard | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
15:08 – Edinburgh Gin Hugo Spritz Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This looks a tight little Perth handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Moyganny Phil after his latest win. He’s the obvious starting point off just 10st 14lb, but odds-on or thereabouts in a nine-runner hurdle is rarely my favourite angle, especially with Sun Art bringing solid recent placed form and a notably strong Topspeed figure. Bold Light is dependable enough without looking thrown in, while Summergrounds has bits of form that make him interesting if bouncing back from a poor final run of last season. The shape of the race suggests a proper emphasis on efficiency and rhythm around Perth, and in that respect it may be decided by which of the principals travels best rather than by any dramatic turn of foot late on.
Top Selections
1. Sun Art – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Hogan | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: 34532- | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 113
Sun Art makes plenty of appeal in a race where the favourite is short enough. He signed off last season with a solid second, his recent form figures are honest, and that Topspeed mark of 113 is the best in the field among the realistic contenders. Fergal O’Brien’s runners in these staying handicap hurdles are usually well drilled, and this seven-year-old looks the type to be well suited by Perth’s sharp enough test over this trip if he can hold a position. Off 11st 6lb he is not obviously well in, but he brings the right blend of consistency and pace. At 11/2, he looks the percentage call against a cramped market leader.
Bet: WIN
2. Summergrounds – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Nicky Richards | Form: 2225P- | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 107
Summergrounds is not bombproof, and that pulled-up effort on his final start leaves a question hanging, but his earlier sequence of placed runs gives him a squeak at this level. He has enough back form to be competitive from 118, and the Nicky Richards team always merit respect at these northern tracks when they place one carefully. Danny McMenamin is a positive booking for a horse who can travel into races, and if the break has freshened him up he has the profile of one who could easily outrun an 8/1 quote. In a race lacking depth beyond the front few in the betting, he makes more each-way sense than most.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sun Art is the win play at a price that looks fair rather than flimsy, especially with his consistent profile and strong speed figure. Summergrounds is the each-way alternative in a race where several have questions to answer and three places are on offer. Moyganny Phil is the obvious danger and could simply be better than these, but at around even money he’s opposable on value grounds.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Light | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Summergrounds | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Easy To Follow | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Dubhain | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Sun Art | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Carismatic Soldier | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Moyganny Phil | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Follow Charlie | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Moyganny Phil |
15:43 – Edinburgh Gin Hugo Spritz Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 4 on paper but not an easy one to solve, with a couple of obvious last-time-out winners and several lurking on dangerous marks. Kado Sacree heads the market after getting off the mark at the end of last season and he’s very much the percentage call for an in-form yard, while Atlantic City brings similarly solid recent form and a smart enough Topspeed figure for a 5yo. The rest are a mixed bag: Lets Mingle has bits of handicap form that give him a squeak, Getaway Master is weighted to be competitive if building on his comeback, and Kinbara Firstdraft has become frustrating. In a nine-runner race with three places on offer, it feels like the favourite is the one to beat, but there is room for an each-way alternative at a bigger price.
Top Selections
1. Kado Sacree – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 46661- | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 76
Kado Sacree is no giveaway at 6/4, but he does make plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. He signed off last season with a win, and while the bare form may not scream certainty, he has the profile of a 6yo still going the right way rather than an exposed handicapper treading water. Sean Bowen is exactly the sort you want on one in this grade around Perth, and Olly Murphy also saddles the likely main danger, which tells its own story about stable confidence. Off 115, he doesn’t look harshly treated and if he gets into a rhythm over this trip, he should prove hard to fend off. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Getaway Master – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joshua Thompson | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 7P69-4 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 111
Getaway Master is the each-way angle at a price because there was a little more encouragement in that recent fourth than the market may be crediting. He has the best Topspeed figure in the field, is effectively well enough treated for this level, and crucially gets in here off just 145, which makes him interesting if that latest run has brought him forward. He has been hard to trust in recent times, so this is not a case for piling in, but 12/1 feels bigger than it should be in a race where plenty have questions to answer. If he can travel a bit sweeter and hold his position turning in, he has the tools to nick a place at least. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kado Sacree is the straightforward win play and the one I’d want on my side given his unexposed profile and strong stable. For an each-way punt, Getaway Master makes more appeal than the obvious shorter alternatives because his mark and speed figure give him a realistic place chance. Atlantic City is the obvious danger, while Lets Mingle is another who could get involved if bouncing back cleanly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinbara Firstdraft | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lets Mingle | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kado Sacree | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Atlantic City | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Wasdell Dundalk | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sauce Of Life | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Annie Agnew | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Largy Meadow | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Master | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
16:18 – Edinburgh Gin Seaside Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 3 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This looks a tight little seven-runner handicap rather than a race packed with depth, and the market has latched on to Trust House for obvious reasons. Olly Murphy runs three, which gives the contest a clear shape, and Trust House arrives off back-to-back wins with Sean Bowen booked, so he is very easy to make a case for. Castle Ivers is less exposed than most but still has a bit to prove after a light career, while Double Oban needs to bounce back from a lesser effort. Of the others, Magnolia and Pure Gold have enough on the figures to be competitive if getting a strong pace to aim at. It is not an impossible puzzle, but it does feel like one where the favourite sets the standard and the value lies in finding the right one to chase him home.
Top Selections
1. Trust House – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 3/511- | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 92
Trust House is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. He comes here on the back of two wins, his profile is that of a progressive 6yo, and Murphy’s team clearly holds a strong hand in this race. A mark of 121 does not look beyond him judged on that upward curve, and the booking of Sean Bowen only adds to the appeal in a small-field handicap where positioning will matter. At even money he is not exactly hidden from view, but he still makes plenty of appeal against rivals who either look exposed or arrive with something to prove. He is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Magnolia – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joshua Thompson | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 55602- | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 101
Magnolia looks the each-way value in a race where a few of these have questions hanging over them. He signed off with a solid second, his topspeed figure of 101 says he is capable of being involved at this level, and he gets in here off 160, which gives him a fair enough chance if he can reproduce that latest effort. He does not have the sexy profile of the favourite, but in a seven-runner race you do not need to be flashy to make the frame. At around 17/2, he is the one who makes the most appeal as the sensible each-way punt against the market leader.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Trust House is the win play and makes most appeal as the progressive one in the field, especially with Sean Bowen aboard. For an each-way alternative, Magnolia looks overpriced relative to his recent second and solid speed figure. The obvious danger is Castle Ivers if the Murphy second string takes a big step forward, while Pure Gold is not without an outside squeak if returning to his earlier form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Oban | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Castle Ivers | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Trust House | 1/1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Magnolia | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Oh Janey | 17/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Pure Gold | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Trust House |
| Glendale | Trust House |
16:55 – Edinburgh Cannonball Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This is a tight little six-runner handicap but not a straightforward one, with several arriving off solid enough spring form and only a few pounds separating the main players. Tanking Along and Traveling Soldier dominate the market for good reason, both having the recent profile of horses capable of winning a race of this nature, while Carrigeen Castle brings the highest mark and a bit more battle-hardened chasing experience. Sir Carnegie is the interesting one in the middle of it all, though, a younger leg getting weight from the principals and shaping as though this sort of trip is right in his wheelhouse. In a race lacking much margin for error, clean jumping and tactical position around Perth’s sharp circuit will count for plenty. It looks competitive rather than deep, and that can make value easier to find.
Top Selections
1. Sir Carnegie – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: James Bowen | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 1442-3 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 100
Sir Carnegie appeals as the one with a bit more upside than most of these. He is only six, arrives with a consistent profile, and his latest 1442-3 sequence suggests he is holding his form well without having been overtaxed by the handicapper. An opening mark in this sort of race looked workable and he ran well enough to finish third last time, again shaping like a horse who should stay this 2m4f thoroughly. James Bowen is a notable booking in a race where sharp decision-making matters, and at 5/1 he looks the value against shorter-priced rivals who may already have shown most of their hand. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Carrigeen Castle – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 7F482- | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 85
Carrigeen Castle is not the most fashionable runner in the field, but he has the look of a solid each-way play in a race where reliability could be half the battle. His second-place finish on his latest start was a step back in the right direction after a mixed spell, and his mark of 116 asks a fair question but not an impossible one. He is an older horse now at ten, so there may not be much wriggle room from the assessor, yet Micky Hammond’s runners often know their job around these northern tracks and Danny McMenamin is a good man to have aboard in this sort of contest. At 10/3, he is short enough in a six-runner field, but still makes each-way sense given his experience and place claims.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sir Carnegie is the win play here, chiefly because he looks the runner with scope to improve again and gets a handy bit of weight from the top of the handicap. Carrigeen Castle is the saver for each-way players, especially if you want the proven campaigner in a race where jumping will be crucial. Tanking Along and Traveling Soldier are the obvious dangers and both have to be respected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigeen Castle | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Tanking Along | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Sir Carnegie | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Wings On Wheels | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Traveling Soldier | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Uncle Al | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
17:28 – Edinburgh Gin Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep bumper, but it is still a race with a clear shape. Sea Tempest sets the standard by some margin on the figures after shaping with plenty of promise when third on debut, and a mark of 113 with a 105 Topspeed makes him the one they all have to aim at. Hold The Throw is the obvious danger on connections alone, with Sean Bowen riding for Olly Murphy, while the Crawford pair Killygowan and Saint Cunning add a bit of intrigue in a contest where the market should prove a fair guide. The remainder have either shown very little or are complete unknowns, so this feels less like a devilish puzzle and more like a race where proven promise ought to count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Sea Tempest – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Stan Sheppard | Trainer: Tom Lacey | Form: 3- | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 105
Sea Tempest is the one with tangible bumper form in the book and, in a race where several arrive with blank profiles, that matters. He finished third on his sole start and the figures attached to that run are comfortably the best on offer here. Tom Lacey’s youngster should know much more this time and the fact he already has a proper level of form gives him a solid platform in a modest-looking contest. He’s short enough at around 11/10, but there are races where taking a sensible price about the likeliest winner is the right play, and this looks one of them. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hold The Throw – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want to take on the favourite for a bit of value, Hold The Throw is the sensible alternative. Olly Murphy is never shy of introducing one capable of winning a race like this, and booking Sean Bowen only heightens the appeal. He lacks the hard evidence Sea Tempest brings, but in these late-season bumpers the right stable debutant can easily make a mockery of bare form. At 5/2 he doesn’t scream bargain for win-only purposes against the standard-setter, yet he still makes plenty of each-way appeal in an eight-runner field where only a few look realistic threats. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Sea Tempest is the win bet because he brings the strongest form and the best figures into an ordinary race. Hold The Throw is the each-way option, chiefly on stable strength and jockey booking, and he looks the most plausible one to chase the favourite home. Of the others, the Crawford pair are the only ones I’d fear if the market speaks loudly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold The Throw | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Killygowan | 11/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Saint Cunning | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballynulto | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Busted Springs | 80/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Betfair) |
| Clova Chocolate | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Tempest | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
Perth Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inis Oirr | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Just Dottie | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 33.33% |
| Wasdell Dundalk | 16 | 4 | 25% | 43.75% |
| Kinbara Firstdraft | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Follow Charlie | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Saunders | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Stan Sheppard | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Sean Bowen | 312 | 100 | 32.05% | 57.05% |
| Jack Tudor | 23 | 6 | 26.09% | 52.17% |
| Toby Wynne | 12 | 3 | 25% | 58.33% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Perth:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Bowen | 24 | 8 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Olly Murphy | 188 | 56 | 29.79% | 57.45% |
| Tom Lacey | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Fergal O’Brien | 170 | 41 | 24.12% | 50% |
| Gerald Stephen Quinn | 36 | 7 | 19.44% | 47.22% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Perth racing tips for Thursday 14th May 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Thursday 14th May 2026 goes off at 13:58, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Perth today?
The going at Perth is reported as 1.58, 4.18 & 5.28 +35yds, 2.33 +56yds, 3.08 & 3.43 +60yds and 4.55 +46yds) (Good to soft (watered) (rail movements).
How many races are at Perth today?
There are 7 races on the card at Perth today, running from 13:58 through to 17:28.
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