Racecards
16:10 Perth
Royal Bank Of Scotland Handicap Chase (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £10,000 added
- Form P/2540-1
- Age 10
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer I R Ferguson
- Jockey J W Farrelly
towards rear, some headway approaching 4 out, chased leaders, ridden approaching next, weakened from 2 out
- Form 6126/17-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey B P Harding
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened 14th, soon, lost touch, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 44F111-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey Mr C Dawson
tracked leaders, headway to lead 4 out, ridden next, kept on, headed close home
- Form 00812/P-
- Age 12
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer J Clements
- Jockey Mr S Clements
held up, hit 10th, soon outpaced, lost touch, pulled up before 13th
- Form P/PPP94-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 107
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, gradually weakened
- Form F/10124-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
towards rear, reminders 6th, soon beaten
- Form 1P5116-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up, ridden, headway to go 2nd after 3 out, rallied flat to lead close home
- Form 6632-71
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer T Butt
- Jockey Mr M Ellwood
tracked leaders, led 6th, mistake when headed 4 out, soon one pace
- Form 26624P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer A Parker
- Jockey P Kinsella
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, gradually weakened
- Form 41411-4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J W F Aynsley
- Jockey B S Hughes
led until headed 6th, ridden 14th, soon weakened
- Form 6UU827-
- Age 12
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A Parker
- Jockey D C Costello
prominent, ridden 14th, weakened from next
- Form 1/P4365-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Miss P Robson
- Jockey R McGrath
Nonrunner
Posh Stick
60- Form 286P41-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer J B Walton
- Jockey G Lee
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
In what looks a competitive affair, the improving Trading Trouble is taken to again come out on top, with Huncheon Paddy, The Royal Dub, Vic The Piler and Toran Road just a few serious rivals. Trading Trouble has really come to hand this season, impressing with his jumping as much as anything as he has reeled off three straight wins, the last of which was over a slightly shorter trip here three weeks ago. He is just as effective over three miles, and although creeping up the handicap, is set to run another big race. There are four Irish challengers including Huncheon Paddy who stayed on strongly when scoring at Dromore recently. That was only his second outing of the year, and so he is entitled to go close despite a 7lb penalty. The Royal Dub has been pretty consistent and represents a powerful combination, while Vic The Piler was very disappointing when well beaten at Hexham last year and is best watched. Toran Road opened his account on fast ground in Ireland last time and has more to do, but it would be no surprise to see Lethem Air go well. However, we shall remain loyal to Trading Trouble.
Formwatch
Huncheon Paddy (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Held up, 6th before 2 out, 5th past 2 out, stayed on to 3rd last, kept on strongly to lead run-in, stayed on well, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gf beating Natural Storm (10-3) by 3l, 9 ran.
Vic The Piler (IRE) 7-4fav (11-6) Towards rear, reminder 10th, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 7th of 11, 9l behind Field Roller (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Trading Trouble 9-4jt-fav (10-11) With leader, led 5 out, drew clear from 2 out, won at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (3) gs in Apr beating Great Jane (10-3) by 9l, 11 ran.
Do L'Enfant d'Eau (FR) 25-1 (10-7) Behind, struggling 9th, stayed on strongly from 3 out, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3l behind Patricksnineteenth (11-6) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Apr.
The Royal Dub (IRE) 2-1fav (11-11) Held up, 7th and progress 4 out, moderate 3rd when mistake 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 12l behind Green Black (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-109 hvy in Jan.
Lethem Air 11-1 (10-7) With leader, outpaced 4 out, rallied 2 out, led approaching last, all out, won at Hexham 3m 1f chs (4) gf beating Rare Society (11-5) by a nk, 7 ran.
Posh Stick 15-8fav (10-9) Always prominent, led after 4 out, clear last, eased flat, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar beating It's Blue Chip (11-4) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Toran Road (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 2nd after 3 out, ridden to challenge after next, disputing when left in clear lead last, stayed on well, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gf beating Akasian (10-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.