Result · Perth · Wednesday 23 September 2026
3:57 Perth result: The Real Whacker wins the Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow David Whitaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
The Real Whacker won the 3:57 at Perth on Wednesday 23 September 2026, beating Caughtinyourtrance by 2¼ lengths. Ridden by Brian Hughes for trainer Patrick Neville, the ten-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 3m on good ground in 6m 2.02s. Breizh River was a further 4½ lengths back in third at 5/2. Non-finishers: Walk On Quest (fell), El Rio (fell). Tamarind Bay was a non-runner.
3:57 Perth full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Real Whacker (IRE) 10yo · 12-0 · tb |
Brian Hughes Patrick Neville | — | 9/2 | 149 |
| 2 |
Caughtinyourtrance (IRE) 7yo · 9-13 · tp · claim 7lb |
Leah Noreci James Moffatt | 2¼ l | 4/1 | 127 |
| 3 |
Breizh River (FR) 8yo · 10-10 · tp |
Harry Reed Tristan Davidson | 4½ l | 5/2FAV | 131 |
| 4 |
Boston Rover (IRE) 7yo · 10-12 |
Sean Bowen Gordon Elliott | 3 l | 6/1 | 133 |
| 5 |
Etalon (IRE) 9yo · 11-8 · t |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 1¼ l | 15/2 | 143 |
| 6 |
King Of Answers (IRE) 7yo · 11-8 · p |
Derek Fox Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 14 l | 12/1 | 143 |
| F |
Walk On Quest (IRE) 7yo · 10-2 · t · Fell |
Patrick Wadge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | — | 10/1 | 123 |
| F |
El Rio (IRE) 9yo · 10-11 · Fell |
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | — | 14/1 | 132 |
Non-runner: Tamarind Bay
Perth 3:57 returns
3:57 Perth result: FAQs
Who won the 3:57 at Perth on Wednesday 23 September 2026?
The Real Whacker, ridden by Brian Hughes and trained by Patrick Neville, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Breizh River, the 5/2 favourite, finished third, 6¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 2.02s over 3m on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Tamarind Bay. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
