Phil Nelson Supports Perth Handicap Chase

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 6m 1.35s

Valtor^p1⁴⁸

Age: 12| Weight: 12-0| J: D A Jacob| T: N J Henderson| OR: 141| D

14/1

Mark is easing and was in the process of running well when unseating 2 out at Ludlow 48 days ago. Claims if he can build on that with cheekpieces refitted.

Form: 32-068U

Crixus's Escape^t1⁶¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Sean Quinlan| T: G Boanas| OR: 135| DWS

9/1

Multiple hurdles winner who has added to tally twice over fences, jumping well when completing latest success at Ayr. Failed to complete both starts since, however. Has had wind op/tongue tie on.

Form: 21-P1FP

The Wolf^t1³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 135| D

9/2

Useful hurdler who jumped soundly when making winning start over fences at Chepstow in October. Has failed to build on it since, though and tongue tried for first time now.

Form: 215430

Fortescue³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: R Patrick| T: H D Daly| OR: 134| D

3/1

Won 3 from 4 last season and, after a quiet spell, was back on track to land an 8-runner event at Sandown last time. Should give another good account.

Form: 11-9291

Broken Quest^t¹¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: J J Burke| T: M Sheppard| OR: 131| D

13/2

Returned from a long time off in great order and perfect start over fences in handicap at Ludlow (heavy) last month. Not so good at Haydock on completed start since and prefers more cut in the ground.

Form: 1141PF

Amalfi Doug¹³⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 11-3| J: B S Hughes| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 130| CD

17/2

Better than ever when gaining fifth victory at this track in September. Disappointing after but returns from a break and always needs respecting around here.

Form: 331FP0

Francky Du Berlais^t¹⁰¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 127

5/2

Gained reward for some good efforts when opening his account over fences in 8-runner handicap at Exeter (19f, heavy) 101 days ago. Nudged up 5 lb but ought to remain competitive.

Form: 7-12221

Forecasts

Francky Du Berlais (5/2), Fortescue (3/1), The Wolf (9/2), Broken Quest (13/2), Amalfi Doug (17/2), Crixus's Escape (9/1), Valtor (14/1)

AMALFI DOUG saves his best for this track and returns from a break on an appealing mark with Brian Hughes back on board, so he gets the marginal vote in a tightly-knit handicap chase. Last-time-out winners Francky Du Berlais and Fortescue also warrant strong consideration.