mid-division, lost place 7th, tailed off
towards rear, weakened approaching 3f
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, led 2 out, driven out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, weakened run-in
led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, pushed along 4th, soon struggling, pulled up after 7th
mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, weakened 4 out, tailed off
held up, chased leaders 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner after last, no impression
in rear, headway 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leader and keen, led approaching 2 out, soon headed, weakened approaching next
Another unexposed runner Ben Britten makes the most appeal here, although No Sam No, Divet Hill and Vicentio are capable of making this a good test. Vicentio is in good form at present and is respected as such. His North Yorkshire-based trainer is a rare visitor to Perth and any market move for him should not be dismissed lightly. Divet Hill has been a really consistent performer for his connections and is an honest type that can go well despite top weight. However, he has been below his best so far this year and he now has something to prove. No Sam No stays well and fully deserved to get her head in front when scoring at Worcester last August. However, she now looks weighted up to the hilt and is vulnerable to a more progressive type on her reappearance. Which is where we turn to Ben Britten, who was not showing any signs of stopping when winning at Hexham eighteen days ago. The stiff nature of that course will have helped in preparation for this step up in trip. And Ben Britten looks more than capable of following up in this modest company.
Divet Hill 12-1 (10-11) Close up, mistake 8th, dropped rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Ballycassidy (11-10) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs (B) gf in May, 8 ran.
Political Sox 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders until weakened 2 out, 5th of 9, 19l behind Crystal Gift (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) hvy in May.
September Moon 11-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, well behind Just Kate (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gf in May '04.
Ben Britten 8-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, challenged last, rider dropped whip run-in, led towards finish, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf beating Casterflo (10-6) by a nk, 10 ran.
She's My Girl (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Led, clear early, strongly pressed before 2 out, headed and switched before last, kept on under pressure, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Euro Flyer (10-9) at Ballinrobe 2m mrs hcp hdl gd.
Dajazar (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, ridden after 10th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by My Lady Link (10-13) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd, 15 ran.
Cathkin Lad (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders in 3rd, dropped to 7th after 5 out, kept on one pace from next, 5th of 21, 25l behind Mr Fitzer (11-12) at Punchestown 3m mdn hdl gf.
Pikestaff (USA) 5-1 (11-2) In touch, ridden after 5th, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 14, 17l behind Croc An Oir (10-10) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gf.
Little Tobias (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 12, 11l behind Mick Murphy (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
No Sam No 5-1 (10-4) Held up, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, led approaching last, headed and no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Prince of The Wood (11-2) at Worcester 3m nh nov hdl (E) gf in Sept.
Vicentio 6-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway approaching 9th, ridden 3 out, kept on flat, 4th of 15, 5l behind Over Bridge (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gf in May.
Woody Glen (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 12th of 20, 9l behind Dego Dante (9-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 0-109 gf.
Lion Guest (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 30l behind Royal Glen (10-5) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Cill Uird (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Chased leader, mistake 4th, weakened before next, 11th of 20, 8l behind Somethingforsunday (10-10) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl gd.
Box On (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) In touch, lost place after 2nd, slightly hampered 5th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by You Owe Me (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f nov chs (D) gd in May, 9 ran.
