Racecards
16:45 Perth
John Smith's Extra Smooth Hunters' Chase (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £3,000 added
- Form U/71237-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-7
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer A R Trotter
- Jockey Mr R Trotter
mid-division, weakening when blundered 9th
- Form 54/F010-
- Age 11
- Weight 12-7
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer A Parker
- Jockey Mr R Morgan
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 11th, left 2nd 3 out, no impression
- Form P3F3/7P-
- Age 11
- Weight 12-7
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Mr G Goldie
led, joined when fell heavily 3 out
- Form U/31162-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-7
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer J P G Hamilton
- Jockey Mr W L Morgan
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden and challenging when left clear 3 out, driven out
- Form 342643-
- Age 11
- Weight 12-4
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J B Walton
- Jockey Mr T Oates
tracked leaders until weakened 9th, pulled up before 11th
- Form PPP311-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer R Michael Smith
- Jockey Mr R M Smith
in touch, weakened 11th, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 14/2423-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer W F Kerr
- Jockey Miss R Davidson
tracked leaders, hit 10th, ridden and weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form P3P/53-U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Miss C S Parrish
- Jockey Nathan Moscrop
always behind, blundered 1st, jockey lost irons, weakening when hit 7th, soon lost touch, pulled up before 11th
- Form 23/P342-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer Jamie Alexander
- Jockey Mr Jamie Alexander
always towards rear, ridden and weakened 10th, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 0/31-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer A H Mactaggart
- Jockey Mr A Merriam
held up, some headway to chase leaders 11th, ridden next, no impression
- Form 733115-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 77
tracked leader, prominent 10th, ridden 4 out, gradually weakened
Tandawizi
19- Form U/85F46-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey Richard Tierney
soon lost touch, pulled up before 11th
In depth
Verdict
Lord Who is the pick ahead of Batchelor Boys, Alpine Warrior and course specialist Kid 'z' play to name but a few. Lord Who had plenty of winning form when trained in Ireland, but in truth was rather lucky to open his account on these shores when successful at Ayr in March. He was handed the race on a plate two out, but at least got round. He showed plenty of stamina when second here last time, and as the third horse was over 20-lengths away, the form is not too bad. The fact that he drops back dramatically in trip here should not put anyone off, and he is the pick. The selection's rider has partnered Batchelor Boys on that one's last two outings, and this ex-Irish gelding now has the assistance of Rose Davidson. He may be staying on at the finish, and a bigger threat may turn out to be Alpine Warrior who lines up fit from two wins between the flags. Kid 'z' play has been a standing dish round here in the past, having won five times in all, and will strip fitter for a belated return on the Flat 11-days ago. He should pick up the odd hunter chase this summer, but on this occasion we would rather side with Lord Who.
Formwatch
Gangsters R Us (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) In touch to 4th, soon towards rear, 16th of 27, well behind Scots Grey (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gd in Apr.
Kid'z'play (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led headed approaching 10th, soon weakend and pulled up 3 out in race won by Ball O Malt (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gf in Jul, 10 ran.
Lord Who (IRE) 6-1 (11-13) Prominent, led 17th, 4 lengths clear when blundered 3 out and next, wandered and headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Waking Ned (12-0) at Perth 3m 7f hts chs (5) sft in Apr.
Finest of Men 11-10fav (12-7) Held up in tch; drvn to chall last; nt qckn, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Gooner (12-0) at Balcormo Mains 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Alpine Warrior 11-4 (12-5) Made all; clr 13; held on game flat, won at Corbridge 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Luksar (12-5) by 3l, 7 ran.
Batchelor Boys (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) A.p; led 11-2 out; wknd flat, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Old Rolla (12-0) at Tranwell 3m ptp gd in Apr.
No Shenanigans (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Trckd ldrs; led 12-13; ev ch last; r.o, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Gooner (12-0) at Balcormo Mains 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Royal Mackintosh 20-1 (11-7) In touch, mistake 14th, effort 2 out, chance last, one pace flat, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Granoski Gala (11-7) at Hexham 3m 1f mdn hts chs (5) gf.