Perth
Tomorrow, June 8, 2025ChaseClass 22m7f
Verdict
Verdict
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
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 2. RiaanJ: James BowenT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 42P/0046-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 137
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictPosted 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 BusterJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 113P/2571-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 134
- Days Since Last Run:
- 68
VerdictMuch 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. StatuarioJ: Sean BowenT: Mickey BowenF: 39540032-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 128
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictFour-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 ManJ: Ben GodfreyT: Ella PickardF: 1122P5-11- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictResumed 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 ThereJ: Gavin SheehanT: Emma LavelleF: 21324P9-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 151
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictVeteran 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 BoyJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Nigel & Willy Twiston-DaviesF: 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
VerdictBoasts 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. TullybegJ: Carl MillarT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 4/53039-P5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 136
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictPotentially 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. AnnsamJ: Adam WedgeT: Evan WilliamsF: 0P4P333-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 134
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictWinless last term and probably no better than his latest third over C&D 6 weeks ago. Others more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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