GB - Perth - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

16.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

KING SACRE took a big step forward when making all in good style at Hexham last month and can defy a 9 lb rise with the form working out well. Thriving pair Cosmic Soul and Scots Poet are feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Showed much improved form to get off the mark at Hexham 4 weeks ago, jumping fluently out in front and heavily eased near finish. Remains unexposed so good chance he can defy 9 lb rise. 1st Pick 2 King Sacre (Fr) Jockey: James Davies Trainer: Nigel Hawke J: James Davies T: Nigel Hawke	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Showed much improved form to get off the mark at Hexham 4 weeks ago, jumping fluently out in front and heavily eased near finish. Remains unexposed so good chance he can defy 9 lb rise.
7	On a roll and resumed progress when completing a hat-trick (4-timer when including his all-weather Flat win in January) at Sedgefield 67 days ago. Up another 6 lb but big shout again under Brian Hughes (first ride back after broken leg in March). 2nd Pick 7 Cosmic Soul (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Patrick Neville J: Brian Hughes T: Patrick Neville	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis On a roll and resumed progress when completing a hat-trick (4-timer when including his all-weather Flat win in January) at Sedgefield 67 days ago. Up another 6 lb but big shout again under Brian Hughes (first ride back after broken leg in March).
13	Has won 2 of his last 3 starts after nigh-on 2 years without even one (hardly putting a foot wrong since the blinkers were added) so must be respected on current form. 3rd Pick 13 Scots Poet Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: Ewan Whillans J: Conor O'farrell T: Ewan Whillans	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Has won 2 of his last 3 starts after nigh-on 2 years without even one (hardly putting a foot wrong since the blinkers were added) so must be respected on current form.

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