Christmas Party At Perth Racecourse Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 3m 36.45s

Illusion Of Time¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: B S Hughes| T: L Morgan| CD

5/4

Sea The Stars gelding who has looked a nice prospect in landing both starts to date, having something up his sleeve in a C&D event 17 days ago. Strong claims despite the double penalty.

Form: 11

Finnthemagician³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: S Bowen| T: G Elliott

13/8

Encouraging close third of 11 in bumper (13/2) at Ballinrobe in June. Bit disappointing at Cork subsequently but remains with potential and should play his part.

Form: 38

Great Schema^t1⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: J S McGarvey| T: G Elliott

6/1

Improved a little from debut when fourth at Downpatrick 6 days ago. Tongue tied now and another step forward would put him in the shake-up.

Form: 94

Invictus World¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Mr N McParlan⁽³⁾| T: Gerald Quinn

15/2

5½ lengths fourth of 6 to Illusion of Time in bumper at this C&D (good, 10/3) on NH debut 17 days ago, having run of race. Unlikely to turn the tables with that rival.

Form: 4

Forecasts

Illusion Of Time (5/4), Finnthemagician (13/8), Great Schema (6/1), Invictus World (15/2)

FINNTHEMAGICIAN offered plenty of encouragement when third on debut and, despite failing to build on it next time, he's worth another chance to open his account at the likely expense of llusion of Time, who is defending an unbeaten record. Great Schema, a stablemate of the selection, is also a player.