Racecards
16:35 Perth
Royal Bank Of Scotland Handicap Chase (For The Duke Of Atholl Challenge Cup) (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Form 303000-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey A P McCoy
tracked leaders, mistake 5 out, lead next, clear 3 out, ridden out
Orswell Crest
153- Form 133314-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
with leader, lead 13th, mistake and headed 4 out, weakened quickly 2 out
Nosam
10- Form 5F0660
- Age 13
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Mr L McGrath
held up in rear, headway 14th, effort 4 out, went 2nd next, no impression on winner from 2 out
- Form 4/000-62
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey T Siddall
held up towards rear, slipped on bend after 7th, pulled up before next
- Form 53144P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey W Marston
held up in mid-division, headway 10th to chase leaders, ridden 4 out, outpaced next
Toad Hall
39- Form 4-6P343
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs L Normile
- Jockey B P Harding
made most to 13th, ridden and weakened 5 out, 5th and behind when blundered badly and unseated rider 3f out
In depth
Verdict
Glinger is the selection here with Orswell Crest and Fier Goumier the others for the shortlist. Glinger won well at this course last time out and the step up in trip here should suit. Under similar conditions he looks to be the one to beat. Orswell Crest rates the main danger as he goes well fresh and improved beyond all recognition last season. If he has improved again he looks to have solid claims here. Fier Goumier was a good second last time out behind Tambo and that form has since been franked. He is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market. Broadgate Flyer could also go well and might have place claims, but we are happy to side with the tough and reliable Glinger.