Perth Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Our Perth racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 22nd April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:40 and runs through to 17:12, with going reported as 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. King Roly boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Mr Joe Wright has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 7 rides, Mickey Bowen’s yard sends out runners with a 55.56% 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):

13:40 – Welcome To The Perth Festival Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a fair maiden hurdle for Perth rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the trio with the strongest established form. Gee Force Flyer has been knocking hard on the door and sets the standard on recent efforts, while Off The Jury has plenty of solid placed form despite failing to complete last time. Newbrook Diamond also brings a useful level of consistency, though he is starting to look a horse who finds one too good. Behind them, the race gets much murkier, with the newcomers Holy Joe and Expensive Emotion the interesting unknowns. In a field of 10, this is not a bad betting race at all: the obvious one makes appeal, but there is enough depth for an each-way swing at a bigger price.

Top Selections

1. Gee Force Flyer – 11/10 with William Hill

Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 3223 | Rating: 130 | Topspeed: 124

Gee Force Flyer is becoming expensive to follow if you have been with him all season, but he does bring the most persuasive recent profile into this. Those placed efforts read well in the context of an ordinary Class 4 maiden, and a mark of 130 with a 124 Topspeed figure says he has already run to a level that should make him very hard to beat if reproduced. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking around Perth and Murphy’s horses usually arrive here well drilled. At around 11/10 he is not a giveaway, but this looks the sort of opportunity he ought to be taking at last. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Expensive Emotion – 16/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Adrian Paul Keatley | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:

Expensive Emotion is the interesting each-way play in a race where the exposed horses have set a clear standard but not an intimidating one. She gets weight as the only mare in the line-up and does not have to be a star to outrun 16/1 in this company. With no hurdle form on the page, there is obvious risk attached, but that is exactly why the price is where it is, and this does not look a contest packed with hidden depth beyond the main three in the market. Danny McMenamin is a good positive rider for this track, and if she takes to hurdling she could easily sneak into the first three. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Gee Force Flyer is the solid win bet and the one they all have to beat on proven hurdle form. For an each-way alternative, Expensive Emotion makes more appeal than some of the exposed outsiders at a double-figure price. The obvious dangers are Off The Jury and Newbrook Diamond, with Holy Joe the newcomer to note if strong in the betting.

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14:10 – Balnakeilly Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 3 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This has a competitive look for a seven-runner novice handicap chase, with the non-runner Wolfburg taking one possible pace angle out of the race. Barlovento is the obvious starting point for Olly Murphy after shaping well in better company, while King Roly arrives with solid recent form and James Bowen booked. Walking On A Dream is interesting off top weight having got off the mark over fences last time, and the Lucinda Russell yard often does well with this type round Perth. It’s Hard To Know has bits and pieces of form that give him a squeak, but he still has a little to prove over fences. Overall, this looks a proper Class 3 rather than a weak novice event, and it may come down to which of the principals handles the track and jumping test best.

Top Selections

1. Barlovento – 2/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 2-2183 | Rating: 133 | Topspeed: 128

Barlovento makes plenty of appeal here. He has already shown he can be competitive in this sphere, his profile is tidy enough for a novice handicapper, and that Topspeed figure of 128 is the best in the field. The latest third reads perfectly well in the context of this race and suggests he is holding his form, while Sean Bowen is exactly the sort you want around Perth when rhythm and positioning matter. At 2/1 he is hardly thrown in, but this is a race where the favourite has solid substance behind him rather than just promise. He looks the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Walking On A Dream – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Power | Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | Form: P-3281 | Rating: 138 | Topspeed: 120

Walking On A Dream is the each-way angle in a race where the market may focus a bit too tightly on the first two or three in the betting. He finally got his head in front over fences last time and did it in the manner of a horse learning his job rather than one merely cashing in. The mark of 138 asks a question, but he is receiving weight from the two at the top of the market and his recent form has a progressive feel to it. Lucinda Russell’s runners are often well prepared for these northern assignments, and 9/2 looks fair for a horse who may still have more to offer over this trip. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Barlovento is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet, with his form and figures giving him the strongest overall case. Walking On A Dream is the each-way punt at the bigger price, especially now he has broken through over fences. King Roly is the obvious danger if he reproduces one of his better recent efforts, but he looks a touch less straightforward than the main pick.

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14:40 – British EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 1 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This may only be a small field, but it is not short on intrigue. No Drama This End sets the standard on figures and comes here with the highest rating in the line-up, though that last-time pull-up does leave a small question to answer. Tormund Giantsbane looks the obvious alternative after a solid season and appeals as one likely to relish a proper test at this trip, while Gordon Elliott saddles both Kazansky and Sept Etoiles, each with bits of form that give them a squeak if the favourite underperforms. Sogna In Grande is the unexposed one after two wins, but this is a much deeper race than anything he has tackled. It looks a good Listed novice rather than a vintage one, and the market leader is hard to crab.

Top Selections

1. No Drama This End – 8/11 with Betfair

Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Paul Nicholls | Form: 9-111P | Rating: 156 | Topspeed: 142

The pull-up last time is the obvious blot, but if you are prepared to forgive that, he is plainly the class act in this field. A mark of 156 puts him clear of these and his topspeed figure of 142 backs up the visual impression that he had been thriving beforehand. Nicholls and Cobden are not a combination to ignore in this sort of novice event, and this step back up in trip could easily help him settle into a better rhythm. At 8/11 he is no giveaway, but in a six-runner race lacking depth he still looks the most likely winner. Bet: WIN

2. Tormund Giantsbane – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 12-141 | Rating: 144 | Topspeed: 129

He makes plenty of each-way appeal because he arrives as a solid, progressive sort and his form has a dependable look to it. That latest win suggested he is still going the right way, and while he has 12lb to find with the favourite on official figures, he is far less exposed at this sort of staying trip than some of these. The Skelton team are usually very good at placing improving hurdlers and Harry Skelton should have him in the right spot throughout. Available at 4/1 with Bet365, he looks the sensible alternative if you want to take on the jolly for win purposes or simply play for a place. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

No Drama This End is the win play because, even with that recent non-completion, he has the best form and the best numbers. Tormund Giantsbane is the each-way option at a fairer price and looks the one most likely to chase the favourite home. If there is a danger beyond those two, Sept Etoiles could be the one to nick a placing for Gordon Elliott.

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15:10 – Fair Maid Of Perth Mares’ Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 1 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This may only be a four-runner Listed mares’ chase, but it is no penalty kick. Panic Attack sets the standard on official figures and on recent winning form, and if she gets into the same slick rhythm she showed during that three-race streak she is the one they all have to beat. Still, there are a couple of reasons not to treat this as a procession. Apple Away has the back class to make a race of it if building on her latest comeback effort, while Shecouldbeanything is better than her recent form figures suggest if she can cut out the mistakes. Ruby Island arrives in good heart but is being asked to find plenty on ratings. Small field, but not a gimme.

Top Selections

1. Panic Attack – 8/13 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: -1113F | Rating: 160 | Topspeed: 145

Panic Attack is the obvious one, but sometimes obvious is the right answer. Her mark of 160 is the best in the race, her Topspeed figure towers over these, and the form prior to that latest fall was rock-solid for a mares’ event of this type. The Skelton team are usually very good at placing this sort, and Harry Skelton is the ideal jockey in a tactical small-field chase where position and rhythm matter. At around 8/13 she is no secret, but she still makes the most appeal because she has the cleanest profile, the strongest recent substance, and the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Panic Attack is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing with only one place on offer. Apple Away is the obvious danger if she steps forward from her reappearance, while Shecouldbeanything has the raw ability to get involved if jumping more fluently. Ruby Island looks up against it on the figures.

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15:40 – Bedmax Capercaillie Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m | Class 3 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This is a proper little Perth handicap chase rather than a gimme, with seven runners and not much between several of them on the figures. Heltenham sets the standard on recent class and has obvious claims despite top weight, while Sunnyvilla is the interesting local angle now back at a sharp two miles after shaping well enough in defeat last time. Coup De Coeur and Aeros Luck arrive in decent nick and both look solid, but neither is obviously thrown in. Jigoro is capable if bouncing back from a poor run, whereas The Other Mozzie and Fringill Dike need to arrest less convincing recent sequences. In a race where jumping and tactical speed will matter, it looks more tricky than strong, and getting the pace set-up right could decide it.

Top Selections

1. Heltenham – 5/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 2FF514 | Rating: 144 | Topspeed: 129

Heltenham is the one I’d be siding with because his profile still screams well-treated enough for this level if putting in a clean round. Two falls in his recent record are the obvious concern, but he bounced back to win and then ran a respectable fourth last time, so it’s not as though the ability has gone missing. Dan Skelton’s horses are rarely short of intent in races like this and Harry Skelton is the ideal man to keep him organised around Perth. He has to shoulder 167, but he has class for a Class 3 and the 5/2 on offer makes plenty of sense in a race lacking a standout improver. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Sunnyvilla – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Nicky Richards | Form: 2-4214 | Rating: 145 | Topspeed: 138

Sunnyvilla looks the each-way play because he brings a reliable level of current form and, crucially, carries just 154 despite a lofty mark of 145. He won two starts ago and wasn’t disgraced when fourth last time, and this sharp track can suit an experienced horse who knows his job. At 11, he’s not suddenly improving, but he doesn’t need to in a race of this depth and his topspeed figure of 138 says he still retains plenty of ability. Nicky Richards and Danny McMenamin are always worth noting at this venue, and 4/1 appeals as a fair each-way punt with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Heltenham is the win bet on the basis that he has the strongest piece of recent form and enough class to defy top weight if his jumping holds up. Sunnyvilla is the safer each-way option, with his consistency and course-suitable style making him attractive at 4/1. Coup De Coeur and Aeros Luck look the main dangers if the principals underperform.

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16:10 – Scone Palace Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This is a competitive little mares’ handicap rather than a deep one, and there are cases to be made for plenty. Flying Fortune heads the weights after a productive spell last term, but she now has something to prove after two lesser efforts. Fresh As A Daisy has the class angle for Nicky Henderson, though that recent pull-up leaves a small question mark, while Pitwood Road and Atlantic City arrive with solid enough profiles for yards that know exactly what is required in races like this. The interesting one at the prices may be Tread Softly Now, who gets in with just 10st 4lb and has shaped as though this sort of trip and ground are right in her lane. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to unpick.

Top Selections

1. Atlantic City – 9/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Mr James King | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 3-3342 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 109

Atlantic City makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of her rivals come with a blot on the copybook. She has been admirably consistent, her recent 3-3342 sequence suggesting she is knocking firmly on the door, and that latest second reads well in the context of this slightly less demanding Class 4. As a 5yo she still has more upside than most of these, and a mark of 121 does not look harsh given her Topspeed figure of 109. James King is an eye-catching booking and Olly Murphy’s mares are usually placed to good effect. At 9/2, she looks the percentage call in a race full of ifs.

Bet: WIN

2. Tread Softly Now – 10/1 with Betfair

Jockey: Callum Bewley | Trainer: Ian Duncan | Form: 1P2434 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 108

Tread Softly Now is the one that jumps off the page as an each-way play. She has been running respectably in defeat, with that 1P2434 string suggesting she is holding her form well enough, and she gets a very handy pull at the weights from the principals with just 144lb to carry. Her Topspeed of 108 says she is not short of ability for this grade, and this sort of stiff 2m4f at Perth on ground with a bit of ease could suit better than some of the sharper tracks she has seen. She does not need to improve much to hit the frame, and 10/1 feels bigger than it should be.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Atlantic City is the win bet because she brings the cleanest recent profile and still looks progressive in this company. Tread Softly Now is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, helped by a feather weight and solid recent efforts. Fresh As A Daisy is the obvious danger if bouncing back from that pull-up, while Flying Fortune is dangerous if recapturing last season’s level.

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16:40 – Equine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a proper staying handicap for the grade rather than a penalty kick, with plenty arriving from the same sort of modest but workable level. Bollin Matilda is the obvious starting point after a win and a second in her last two starts, while Jeteye has been knocking on the door in stronger-looking races and should appreciate this sort of company. Rioja Alta is reliable enough and usually gives you a run for your money, but she has to shoulder top weight, while Coylton King and Suspected have bits of form that put them right in the argument if they can back it up. In truth, this is a tricky little puzzle rather than a deep race, and I’d rather side with the proven recent momentum than try to get clever.

Top Selections

1. Bollin Matilda – 5/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Miss J Walton | Trainer: Donald Whillans | Form: 734221 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 99

She is hard to oppose in a race like this. The recent form figures tell a simple story: she has been building towards a win, and having followed up a second with a success last time, she comes here looking like the one solidly in the groove. An 8yo mare with a workable mark of 105 and a decent Topspeed for this level, she makes plenty of appeal over this trip if seeing it out in the same manner. Donald Whillans’ runner has fewer questions around her than most and, at 5/2, she’s short enough but still fair in a race full of suspects rather than certainties. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Jeteye – 7/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Mr James King | Trainer: Sam England | Form: 2235-3 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 104

Jeteye makes plenty of each-way appeal because he has been doing his running without quite getting his head in front, and that often pays in this sort of amateur handicap. The return run when third suggested he retains ability, and his figures stack up well here, especially the 104 Topspeed, which is one of the best on offer. Mr James King is a notable booking in these events and Sam England’s veteran looks the type to travel and keep finding. Available at 7/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite, especially if this turns into more of a test late on. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Bollin Matilda is the straight win play because she arrives in the best recent form and looks the most likely to run her race. Jeteye is the each-way punt at 7/1, with his consistency and strong speed figure making him attractive in a field of 11 with three places on offer. Rioja Alta and Coylton King are the obvious dangers if the principals underperform.

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17:12 – Equine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a pretty ordinary Class 5 on paper, but it is still competitive enough once you dig into it. Kells Priory heads the market after a couple of solid efforts and arrives with the strongest recent speed figure in the field, while Maura Jeanne keeps knocking on the door and is the sort you can see running her race again. Maillot Blanc also has a solid profile for this level and shouldn’t be far away if seeing the trip out strongly. The rest are either inconsistent, out of form or carrying clear questions, though Ck O’Mara is at least a lightly-raced 5yo in a race full of exposed older stayers. It feels more like a race to trust reliability than raw upside, and that usually matters in these late-card amateur handicaps.

Top Selections

1. Kells Priory – 3/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Mr James King | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 6-0744 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 100

Kells Priory makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with convincing momentum. His last two runs, both fourth-place finishes, suggest he is knocking on the door, and that Topspeed mark of 100 stands out in this company. He is a 9yo now and hardly thrown in, but this looks a suitable Class 5 opening and Olly Murphy’s horses are always worth a second look in staying handicap hurdles of this nature. Mr James King is a major asset in the saddle in an amateur contest too. At 3/1 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest holes in his profile. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Shighness – 11/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Miss Becky Smith | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: -5663F | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 91

Shighness is not the easiest horse to trust, but this is exactly the sort of race where a double-figure price can tempt you in. He was running a fair race when falling last time and his previous third hinted that he retains enough ability to get competitive off this mark. His rating of 104 leaves him on the same figure as the favourite, yet he is available at 11/1, which feels a bit dismissive in a race lacking depth. Micky Hammond’s veteran does need to brush up his finishing effort, but if he gets into a rhythm and jumps cleanly, he has the profile of one who can sneak into the places and possibly more. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Kells Priory is the percentage call and looks the safest win play in a race full of patchy stayers. For an each-way punt, Shighness appeals at the prices because he is handicapped to be involved if avoiding errors. Maura Jeanne and Maillot Blanc are the obvious dangers, with the former especially looking likely to run another honest race.

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Horses To Note

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Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Perth racing tips for Wednesday 22nd 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 Wednesday 22nd April 2026 goes off at 13:40, with 8 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Perth today?

The going at Perth is reported as 5.7) (Good to soft, soft in places (goingstick).

How many races are at Perth today?

There are 8 races on the card at Perth today, running from 13:40 through to 17:12.

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