Racecards
16:40 Perth
Ardbeg Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft
- Form 00-3421
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs H Dalton
- Jockey R Johnson
tracked leaders, headway after 3 out, led on bit next, soon clear, easily
- Form FPP/P5P-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs L Normile
- Jockey A Scholes
not jumped well, tracked leader, blundered and behind from 7th, mistake next, weakening when hit 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 6005-03
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N Mason
- Jockey Richard Guest
held up in touch, brief effort 4 out, soon outpaced
- Form 5214/PP-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
led, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
Oulton Broad
20- Form 641412
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, blundered and unseated rider 2 out
Sijujama (IRE)
435- Form 0P0F/P3-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey Jim Crowley
held up in rear, headway to lead after 4 out, headed 2 out, no chance with winner
In depth
Verdict
Deferlant is at the top of his game at the moment and this looks a simple task to continue his good form despite his penalty. Oulton Broad has been running well in lesser races and he should follow Deferlant home. Jamorin Dancer could also go well at a fair price.