totepool Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)

Off time: 14:51 | Winning time: 4m 47.65s

Odds by:

Live Odds

Odds

Tommy Rapper

11/4, 5/2

9/4

Poetic Rhythm

7/2, 3/1, 11/4

3/1

Vision Des Flos

9/2, 5/1, 6/1, 13/2, 6/1

13/2

Black Mischief

15/2, 8/1, 15/2, 7/1, 13/2, 6/1

13/2

Amour de Nuit

13/2, 7/1, 13/2, 7/1, 15/2, 7/1, 15/2, 8/1, 15/2

7/1

Dear Sire

10/1, 12/1

14/1

Ballymountain Boy

22/1, 20/1, 22/1, 20/1, 22/1

20/1

Equus Amadeus

25/1, 20/1, 22/1

25/1

Gustave Mahler

33/1

SP Book Percentage 113.15

Non-Runners

Listen To The Man¹⁵

Weight: 10-10| Age: 7

T: D Skelton J: Ian Popham

Forecasts

Tommy Rapper (9/4), Poetic Rhythm (3/1), Listen To The Man (5/1), Vision Des Flos (13/2), Black Mischief (13/2), Amour de Nuit (7/1), Dear Sire (14/1), Ballymountain Boy (20/1), Equus Amadeus (25/1), Gustave Mahler (33/1)

If money talks, then the expense connections went to in securing Vision Des Flos could easily be rewarded; even though the gelding does face a stiff test as he lacks experience as he makes his debut over hurdles. Therefore, it's possible there could be more value in siding with TOMMY RAPPER, who may have plenty more to offer and will find this easier than his last outing at the Cheltenham Festival. Amour de Nuit represents a yard with a cracking record in this race and has to be respected accordingly, while Poetic Rhythm will also find this easier than his assignment at Cheltenham and is another to bear in mind.