18:55 Perth

Tuesday 21 July 2020

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Scottish Enterprise Supports Perth Racecourse Handicap Hurdle

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 47y  |   Good  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:55  |   Winning time: 3m 41.90s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Book Of Invasions158
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-12| J: S Mulqueen(3)| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  119| DWS
17/2
Useful form in bumpers and novice hurdles last year, ready winner at Huntingdon last November and there are excuses for two lesser efforts after that. First start for new yard tonight, conditions fine and every chance if fit after break.
2
Horse silk
Highway Companiont149
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-10| J: B S Hughes| T: K Dalgleish| OR:  117
10/3
Took form to a new level when running out an easy winner at Musselburgh in January (20f), after which handicapper gave him another 8lb. Drop back in trip here not certain to suit, but looks progressive and on that, can't be ruled out.
3
Horse silk
Golden Town151
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-9| J: Charlotte Jones(7)| T: James Moffatt| OR:  116| CD
18/1
Won two handicaps last summer (including one over C&D) but handicapper had his say after that; less room for manoeuvre now but conditions ideal and he clearly goes well fresh, so another to consider in an open race.
4
Horse silk
Purple King229
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR:  113| CD
11/8
Won a couple of novice/maiden hurdles last year but they were moderate affairs and he didn't really progress much in handicaps after that. However, still hasn't many miles on the clock and yard always respected here, so can't be ruled out.
5
Horse silk
Rukwa15
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR:  112
16/1
Won a weak maiden hurdle at Cartmel last summer but didn't repeat that effort in two subsequent starts. Should be fit after three runs on the Flat recently and ought have more to offer over hurdles this year.
6
Horse silk
Needs To Be Seen186
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-12| J: Blair Campbell(3)| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  105| DWS
10/1
Has first run for new yard (same connections as Book Of Invasions, also having first start for them), but has been on the downgrade for much of last season and now needs to recapture earlier good novice form. Best watched tonight.
7
Horse silk
Cedar Hill142
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: Callum Bewley| T: A M Thomson| OR:  102| D
11/2
Won a big-field Punchestown handicap last December but has changed hands a couple of times since then, first start for new yard tonight. On a very fair mark if he can recapture best form, and with condiitons fine here, is worth a second look.

Non-Runners

8
Horse silk
Wise Coco200
Weight: 10-0|  Age: 7
T: A C Whillans  J: Danny McMenamin
NR

Forecasts

Purple King (11/8), Highway Companion (10/3), Cedar Hill (11/2), Wise Coco (8/1), Book Of Invasions (17/2), Needs To Be Seen (10/1), Rukwa (16/1), Golden Town (18/1)

Verdict

This looks wide open. Highway Companion is open to plenty more improvement this term and looks a danger to all if fit, but may require a step back up in trip to be seen to best effect. Purple King will have his supporters for a yard that do well here but maybe it's worth chancing CEDAR HILL on debut for his new yard. He looked useful when scoring at Punchestown last year and maybe his new trainer can find the key to him. Golden Town has no secrets from the handicapper but goes well fresh, and could be each-way value.
  1. Cedar Hill
  2. Highway Companion
  3. Golden Town

Prize Money

1st: £3,509.002nd: £1,030.003rd: £515.004th: £258.00

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