GB - Perth - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

16.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

11.0K

VIEW

Verdict

An interesting race for the grade. Recent Flat winner BLONDINA could prove a different proposition now sent handicapping by a yard making a name for itself and she appeals most, especially if supported. Betteryouthanme shaped well on handicap debut here last time and is feared, along with Breadalbane Lass, who bids to make it 2-2 at this track. Hat-trick seeking Allibaba deserves an honourable mention.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	No impact in juvenile/novice races last season, though found her feet back on the level with success in a 1½m handicap at Pontefract last time, and could be capable of much better now pitched into a handicap hurdle for the first time by her impressive stable. 1st Pick 13 Blondina (Ire) Jockey: David Noonan Trainer: Adam Nicol J: David Noonan T: Adam Nicol	75	-	-	-	15%
Analysis No impact in juvenile/novice races last season, though found her feet back on the level with success in a 1½m handicap at Pontefract last time, and could be capable of much better now pitched into a handicap hurdle for the first time by her impressive stable.
6	Steadily progressive in maiden/novice races, he went like the best horse at the weights before being outslogged on testing ground when third over 2½m here on his handicap debut. Unlikely to be inconvenienced by the return to 2m/less testing conditions and he makes plenty of appeal. 2nd Pick 6 Betteryouthanme (Ire) Jockey: Toby Wynne Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: Toby Wynne T: R. Mike Smith	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Steadily progressive in maiden/novice races, he went like the best horse at the weights before being outslogged on testing ground when third over 2½m here on his handicap debut. Unlikely to be inconvenienced by the return to 2m/less testing conditions and he makes plenty of appeal.
10	Showed her quirks when splitting a pair of next-time-out winners at Carlisle before taking a significant step forward with a decisive C&D success. Host of reasons that could explain her subsequent disappointment at Hexham, and she's worth another chance returning to this track. 3rd Pick 10 Breadalbane Lass Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: William Maggs T: R. Mike Smith	99	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Showed her quirks when splitting a pair of next-time-out winners at Carlisle before taking a significant step forward with a decisive C&D success. Host of reasons that could explain her subsequent disappointment at Hexham, and she's worth another chance returning to this track.

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