Perth 15 May 2008

Going: Good to Firm (Good in places)
 
 

Instructions

1

14:00 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Drifters here On July 29th Intermediate Hurdle

3m 110y

Winner £2,602 - 5 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

It's no easy task for CARDINAL SPIRIT to give the weight here, especially after a below par run at Punchestown last time, but earlier form at this level when stepped up to 3m entitles him to maximum respect. Carrick Dhu is still a maiden after 13 attempts, although he seemed likely to break his duck on this course last month until he ran out three out when going well in the lead. The Irish raider Saraban needs massive improvement and Polly Whitefoot may well beat him to the punch for minor honours.

2

14:30 Perth (Class 4) (5YO to 7YO)

DBS Young Horse Championship Novices' Hunters' Chase

2m 4f 110y

Winner £4,997 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

CHARMING KNIGHT was well beaten in a Carlisle 'bumper' in October but has been right in the groove in point-to-points and if he can translate that form to this sphere, will be hard to beat. Fiftyfive Degrees is already a winner over regulation fences having won a maiden hunters' chase at Hexham last month; he took a strong hold that day and stayed on well to win but it remains to be seen if he is as effective at this trip. Always Right is another who has been running well on the point-to-point circuit and should be thereabouts.

3

15:00 Perth (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Media Shop Maiden Chase

2m

Winner £3,253 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TURBO SHANDY gets the vote here on the strength of two eye-catching runs at Catterick and Sedgefield in March. He acts on quick ground, as shown at Catterick when he was beaten just over a length in the hands of today's pilot, and while he stays further than 2m, he is very effective at the minimum trip. Media Man is a capable sort but may have to settle for second again, while winning pointer Mill Row looks the best of the remainder.

4

15:35 Perth (Class 4) (4YO to 6YO)

Stable Services Inaugural Claiming Hurdle

2m 110y

Winner £2,602 - 8 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Rossin Gold comes out on top on official ratings and although he has obvious claims, there is a case to be made against him. He has been running fairly well over fences lately, but his hurdling form beforehand leaves a bit to be desired and while he has won three times over jumps, they have all been with plenty of cut in the ground. So it may pay to take a chance with STRATHAIRD, who has been beaten in sellers lately, but can point to a win in selling company at Wetherby last November when the ground was good to firm. Storm Prospect looks the pick of the rest despite pulling up on his last two starts.

5

16:10 Perth (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Royal Bank Of Scotland Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £5,855 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

With ground conditions in his favour, the return to 3m off a fair mark is enough to recommend MOOR SPIRIT, who last won a race in 28 months ago but has shown some of his old sparkle recently. Plagued by problems, he missed virtually a year before returning in November and his three races since have been over inadequate trips. There is a lot going for Catch The Perk and Manbow, who have been in good form lately and they should both run well again, though the main threat may turn out to be It's Blue Chip, who has still to win over fences but has some decent bits of form and receives weight all round.

6

16:45 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Planet Womenswear Fashion Leaders Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 110y

Winner £3,253 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TARKANI won at this meeting last year and could pay to support again. Admittedly, he had won at Tramore before last season's success, but in a race with plenty of question marks, he may have the right answer. If this race was at Sedgefield, Snow's Ride would probably get the nod as four of his five wins have been at the Durham track and he is one horse sure to appreciate the quicker ground. Glamis Castle ran here on Wednesday and could go close with that pipe-opener under his belt.

7

17:15 Perth (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO)

Racing Review Monthly Intermediate NH Flat Race (Cond/Amats)

2m 110y

Winner £1,713 - 16 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Having caught the eye with a useful effort on debut at Cork at the end of March, SCHOFIELD should be capable of stepping up to win this contest providing he handles this ground as well as he did the yielding conditions first time out. The main threat should come from Auberge, who is on the upgrade and ran her best race yet when third in a similar contest at Catterick last time. She gets the nod ahead of Over The Border, who seemed happier on the faster ground at Wetherby last time, and Decibel, who has put in two solid runs so far.

Existing User?

Forgot your password?

New User?

Sign up using our simple one-page form and you'll be able to access free video form, tips and exclusive content straight away.