Perth 16 May 2007

Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
 
 

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18:25 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Steadfast Scotland Mares' Only Intermediate Hurdle

2m 110y

Winner £2,602 - 13 ran

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BOLLIN RUTH bettered Westgrove Berry by four lengths when opening her account over 2m at Hexham when last seen in March. The latter is 1lb better off tonight and has gone on to win well on fast ground since, but Donal Whillans' charge will have been helped by the recent rain and is taken to improve on the silver medal she achieved in this race last year. Canadian Sunset was going well when unseating her rider on only her second hurdle start a year ago and warrants respect with Ruby Walsh booked to ride on her reappearance.

2

18:55 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Maiden Hurdle

2m 4f 110y

Winner £2,602 - 16 ran

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Nicky Richards won this race a year ago and holds a strong hand again here with Castle Craigs, the newcomer Meertrix and LINDA'S THEATRE, but it's the latter that makes the most appeal. A bumper winner on his sole start in October '05, he shouldn't lack for fitness on his hurdling bow and looks the stable's first string on jockey bookings. Or De Grugy, second on his last four starts, and Chris Corsa, a hurdling debutant who showed ability on the Flat, are others to consider.

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19:25 Perth (Class 4) (5YO plus)

stanjamesuk.com Novices' Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £5,205 - 12 ran

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Eriskay and Star Fever have shown signs of ability over fences and Little Said is entitled to come on for his respectable chasing bow, while Mr Twins was in good heart last month. Dual point-to-point winner Caipiroska showed little in four hurdle starts but could have more to offer over the larger obstacles, but the tentative vote goes to TORAN ROAD. He got off the mark in a similar event at Kilbeggan 11-days ago and is expected to come on for that confidence-booster and first run for eight months. A 12lb rise may not be enough to halt him.

4

19:55 Perth (Class 3) (4YO plus)

George Wimpey Handicap Hurdle

3m 110y

Winner £5,205 - 9 ran

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A 9lb rise for winning at Carlisle in March leaves Carapuce with no margin for error under top weight and it could pay to side with LEO MCGARRY. He has remained in good order since his double in February, he went well at Cheltenham off this mark last month and will relish tonight's easier ground. Catch The Perk has won four times here over fences and has to be respected as he reverts to hurdling.

5

20:25 Perth (Class 3) (5YO plus)

stanjamesuk.com Handicap Chase

2m

Winner £6,506 - 12 ran

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Last year's winner King Of The Arctic arrives here good heart, as does Great Jane who boasts a win and second from her last two starts. This drop in trip may be against her, however, and LOFTY LEADER may be worth taking a chance on. He has improved with each outing since taking to chasing in March and was 6 lengths ahead of Shares on similar terms when second over this C&D latest; further progress looks likely and he has conditions to suit once again.

6

20:55 Perth (Class 5) (4YO plus)

SIS Handicap Hurdle

2m 110y

Winner £2,928 - 18 ran

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Incas filled the runner-up berth over fences here last month and returns to hurdling off a 20lb lower mark, but he has yet to taste success over timber and preference is for BALAKAR. The 11-y-o is expected to have come on for his first run in 18-months when a close second at Down Royal last week and his trainer won this race in 2005. Beggars Cap, who can improve as he debuts in the handicap ranks, Pendle Forest, a capable sort returning from a two year lay-off, and recent selling hurdle winner Parisian Playboy complete the short-list.

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