Perth 16 May 2024

Going: Good to Soft
 
 
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Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 13.4° - 28.1°
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Wind: 8.6 mph E

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1

13:50 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Edinburgh Gin Classic Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

2m 47y

Winner £4,357 - 10 ran

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The experienced Vocito is worth a look on his first start for the in-form Olly Murphy stable, but a chance is taken on the jumping ability of RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE. Iain Jardine's six-year-old rose to a Flat figure of 87 at his peak, and is still rated 80 on the level, so brings a touch of quality to proceedings. Al Medix is the same age yet tastes competitive action for the first time now, but he cost 100,000 euros as a three-year-old so commands attention.

2

14:20 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Edinburgh Gin Classic Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)

2m 47y

Winner £4,357 - 7 ran

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Will Knott was pitched into a Grade 2 on his hurdling bow and understandably came up well short, but his solid bumper form entitles him to a place high on the shortlist in a race of this nature. Even so, he is passed over in favour of IMAGINARIUM, who was a smart handicapper on the Flat in Ireland and goes jumping for Lucinda Russell. Keep Presenting Max and Traveling Soldier in mind too.

3

14:50 Perth (Class 5) (4YO plus)

DM Hall Surveyors Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 47y

Winner £4,225 - 9 ran

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VILLAINESS didn't give favourite-backers too much to worry about when getting off the mark in a mares' maiden hurdle at Stratford. She could only manage fifth off a 1lb higher mark on her handicap debut at Huntingdon prior to that, but that has turned out to be quite a good race and she could still prove fairly treated. Beauty To Behold chased home her now-stablemate Just Dottie in this 12 months ago and might be the pick of the pair this time. French Highlands is interesting now stepping out of novice company.

4

15:20 Perth (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Edinburgh Gin Handicap Chase

2m 7f 180y

Winner £5,809 - 6 ran

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In an open contest, it could be worth taking a punt on the Anthony Honeyball-trained WINDANCE. Although the nine-year-old will need to improve on last month's third at Ffos Las, first-time blinkers and a return to a right-handed track could be just what the doctor ordered. The biggest threat may emerge from Busty Boy, who was only held by a short head over this C&D off 4lb lower last month. Statuario has won twice over 2m4f at this venue and is interesting as he drops in class today.

5

15:50 Perth (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Edinburgh Gin Seaside Handicap Hurdle

2m 47y

Winner £6,337 - 9 ran

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The returning Liverpool Knight merits respect having capped off 2023 with a solid second at Huntingdon. Olly Murphy's charge boasts a good record fresh and he's not taken lightly. However, C&D winner INFERNO SACREE should find this easier than the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton at the end of March and the six-year-old could be ready to strike off 1lb lower than his last winning mark. Dance Thief and Cuban Cigar are also noted.

6

16:20 Perth (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 35y

Winner £5,281 - 10 ran

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A rise in distance saw a much-improved performance from WHAT A JOHNNY, who regained the winning thread over track and trip last month in some style. A 9lb hike in the ratings will make life more difficult for the gelded son of Yeats, but he looks more than capable of following up. Donso Star arrives in fine fettle and should give another good account, while Singapore Trip warrants respect on this ease in grade.

7

16:50 Perth (Class 5) (5YO plus)

Edinburgh Cannonball Handicap Chase

2m 4f 20y

Winner £4,753 - 9 ran

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WAL BUCK'S failed to justify favouritism over the smaller obstacles at Hexham last time, but he now makes his chase debut and takes a drop in trip. Lucinda Russell's five-year-old could prove a different proposition in this sphere and he gets the nod ahead of Grand Voyage, who was only beaten a length into second in this grade at Kelso last month. Sword Of Fate and Limerick Leader can fight it out for the minor honours.

8

17:25 Perth (Class 4) (4YO to 5YO)

Edinburgh Gin Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

2m 47y

Winner £2,723 - 8 ran

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Form Snapshot

TAKT DE TOUQUES may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests when scoring over this C&D on his Rules bow and, with scope for improvement, he is taken to defy his 7lb penalty to record a double. That said, Magna Victor was only beaten two and a quarter lengths when sixth in that same contest and should improve for his racecourse debut, so he looks a threat as he reopposes the winner on better terms. Any market confidence behind Fairlawn Skipper would also be interesting.

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