Perth

Tomorrow, June 8, 2025ChaseClass 22m7f

STATUARIO won this last year off 2 lb lower and he looks ready to defend his crown given how he shaped behind a subsequent winner over C&D 6 weeks ago. Young Buster is only 4 lb higher for his wide-margin win at Kempton so rates the main threat ahead of Riaan, who arrives on the back of 2 good efforts at the Cheltenham/Punchestown Festivals.

  • Statuario
  • Young Buster
  • Riaan
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 2. Riaan
    J: James BowenT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 42P/0046-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    39
    Verdict
    Posted best effort of last season when good sixth of 20 in handicap chase at Cheltenham Festival and backed that up when second at Punchestown the following month. This less competitive so needs considering.
  • 4. Young Buster
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 113P/2571-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    68
    Verdict
    Much improved sent chasing in 2023/24, completing hat-trick in a handicap at Kelso. Lightly raced last season but better than ever back from a break when resuming winning ways in easy fashion at Kempton in April and only 4 lb higher here.
  • 6. Statuario
    J: Sean BowenT: Mickey Bowen
    F: 39540032-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    128
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Four-time course winner who will surely regain the winning thread soon given how he shaped when second to a subsequent winner over C&D 6 weeks ago. Won this last year off 2 lb lower.
  • 7. Stans The Man
    J: Ben GodfreyT: Ella Pickard
    F: 1122P5-11
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-4
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    127
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Resumed winning ways on the back of breathing surgery at Fakenham last month and looked better than ever when following up at Stratford last week. Forced into a higher grade now but this likeable type should remain competitive.
  • 1. Hang In There
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 21324P9-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    151
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Veteran who scored off 4 lb higher at Uttoxeter last summer. Well held in graded events at Cheltenham after a break in March but made more of an impact back in a handicap at Newton Abbot last month, his jumping ultimately letting him down. Close second to Statuario in this last year.
  • 8. Ballintubber Boy
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
    F: P14/1812-2
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Boasts a good strike rate over hurdles, readily adding to his tally at Huntingdon (25f) in October. Just respectable efforts switched to chasing in a couple of small-field handicaps at Ludlow 7 months apart and must improve in this more competitive affair. Tongue strap on.
  • 3. Tullybeg
    J: Carl MillarT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
    F: 4/53039-P5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    136
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Potentially on a fair mark on the pick of last summer's form and hinted at a revival under considerate handling at Ballinrobe 2 weeks ago. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour.
  • 5. Annsam
    J: Adam WedgeT: Evan Williams
    F: 0P4P333-
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    134
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Winless last term and probably no better than his latest third over C&D 6 weeks ago. Others more persuasive.
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