Racecards
15:05 Perth
Genesis Oil And Gas Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Form 755/21P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Mrs S C Bradburne
- Jockey M Bradburne
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened from 2 out
- Form 86565-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey T J Dreaper
tracked leader, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 000/0P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
mid-division, headway 4 out to chase leaders, ridden 2 out, led last, driven out
- Form 41007-U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey D C Costello
always behind, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 8/850-00
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 93
led, ridden, headed 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 01/008P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer B Potts
- Jockey P Merrigan
towards rear, outpaced 6th, blundered 4 out, weakened from 2 out
- Form 430/54-2
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
tracked leader, headway to lead approaching 3 out, headed approaching next, gradually weakened
- Form 12589-P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey R McGrath
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened next
Witch Power
340- Form 5P4/495-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer A M Crow
- Jockey Mr M Ellwood
mid-division, ridden, outpaced approaching 4 out, no impression
Solway Bee
69- Form 73/783-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Miss L Harrison
- Jockey Mr H Haynes
mid-division, headway from 4 out, every chance next, ridden, led approaching 2 out, headed last, kept on one pace
- Form 000/03P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 87
always towards, reminders after 5th
- Form F1P13-P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer T Reed
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
mid-division, ridden, outpaced after 6th, kept on from 2 out
Norminster
20- Form 43840U-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 87
mid-division, headway from 4 out, every chance next, weakened from 2 out
- Form 556P-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs J C McGregor
- Jockey G Lee
tracked leader, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened from next
- Form 48P7P4-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer Mrs J C McGregor
- Jockey F Davis
mid-division, ridden, outpaced when stumbled, unseated rider on bend after 4 out
- Form 639002-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer L Lungo
- Jockey Mr G Willoughby
Nonrunner
Gold Native (IRE)
1111- Form 43775F/
- Age 9
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer A D Brown
- Jockey B P Harding
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Leg Spinner gets the call over the likes of Nae Bother At All, Mister Jungle and Time To Roam. There are certainly plenty in with chances here, and for some the pairing of Ruby Walsh and Tony Martin with Leg Spinner will prove an irresistible combination. The big question is whether the six-year-old is back to his best, because if he is, then he must surely stamp his class on this field. Winner of the Ascot Stakes two years ago, he has obviously had his problems since then, having had just two runs over hurdles. The last of those was when pulled up at Gowran in March when he was reported to have lost his action. His very shrewd trainer would not even contemplate sending him over if there was no chance of landing a possible touch, and so we can assume that he will be fit and ready. His rivals are all beatable; Nae Bother At All let his supporters down last time, is still a maiden and has to give weight away all round. Mister Jungle was pulled up on his last start, Time To Roam was beaten in a seller, and The Saltire Tiger would probably prefer faster ground. All in all, if the money comes in for Leg Spinner, then the hint should be taken.
Formwatch
Mister Jungle (FR) 20-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden and weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Nevertika (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov, 15 ran.
The Saltire Tiger 14-1 (10-13) Led, headed narrowly 2 out, every chance last, ridden and kept on flat, 2nd of 14, 2l behind The Shy Man (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf.
Leg Spinner (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, weakened next, eased 2 out, pulled up before last pulled up in race won by Jog On (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 0-123 hvy in Mar, 17 ran.
Taras Knight (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held towards rear, blundered and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Prince Ary (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f hdl (3) gf, 6 ran.
Malt de Vergy (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Race keenly, tracked leader, led 3rd, headed after 4 out, weakened 2 out, 10th of 14, 26l behind Hi Dancer (10-13) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Time To Roam (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Prominent, headway to lead 2 out, soon ridden and headed flat no extra close home, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Sadler's Cove (10-10) at Hexham 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Nae Bother At All (IRE) 4-5fav (10-12) In touch, ridden and outpaced 3 out, weakening when hit next, 7th of 11, 44l behind Arctic Echo (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Inn From The Cold (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Made most to 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, 2nd of 14, 13l behind Prince Adjal (10-12) at Perth 3m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Apr.