Racecards
14:55 Perth
Bank Of Scotland Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 2F421-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up in touch, went 2nd 13th, led approaching 4 out, clear 3 out, easily
Florries Son
14- Form 1312-1F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey P Robson
tracked leaders, blundered 2nd, led 11th, headed approaching 4 out, soon no chance
- Form P045/PP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Mrs J Oliver
- Jockey K Renwick
towards rear, hit 5th, outpaced halfway, soon lost touch, pulled up before 13th
- Form UC2111-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer R Nixon
- Jockey Mr G Thomas
held up, outpaced halfway, soon behind
Nisbet
33- Form P4526-P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey R Johnson
tracked leader, led 8th, headed 11th, remained close up, weakened 4 out
Son of Ross
15- Form U560-PP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer R Thomson
- Jockey Mr C Storey
towards rear, struggling halfway, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
Toad Hall
19- Form 021/P4-6
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Mrs L Normile
- Jockey C McCormack
led to 8th, blundered 11th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
In depth
Verdict
A small but competitive field goes to post for this novices chase and if Florries Son's confidence has not been affected by his latest fall he would be hard for Bobayaro to beat. The gelding from the Martin Todhunter yard was very impressive on his chasing debut and he was a much higher rated horse over hurdles than these rivals. The main danger appears to be Bobayaro who won well at Wetherby when defeating Wild Spice. However, he will find this much more difficult under his penalty. 0f the remainder, Just Barney Boy has shown a modicum of ability in points of late and he could run well at a big price.