Perth

Tomorrow, April 25, 2025ChaseClass 33m6f

Verdict

IF NOT FOR DYLAN was sidelined for 20 months after winning this race in 2023 but he looked as good as ever when striking at Newcastle on his second run for this yard in January. He remains on a workable mark up 4 lb and shades preference over the hat-trick seeking Fairlawn Flyer. Cases can be made for several of the others, with Jacks Parrot and Shighness both shortlisted.

If Not For Dylan
Fairlawn Flyer
Jacks Parrot

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

13. Fairlawn Flyer
J: Sean BowenT: Peter & Michael Bowen
F: PP-474711
Price History:
5.50
Age:
9
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Attracted support and capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring in good style in conditional jockeys' handicap at Market Rasen (27.6f, good) last month. Followed up off the same mark at Huntingdon 8 days later and, still on a good mark up 6 lb, he has to be respected in this hat-trick bid.
6. Jacks Parrot
J: Henry BrookeT: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
F: 4411-7243
Price History:
4.75
Age:
6
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Has improved since joining this yard, bagging 3m handicap chases at Uttoxeter and Perth last spring. Below par on return at Carlisle in December but has acquitted himself well in 3 subsequent starts and this 6-y-o is one to consider.
7. If Not For Dylan
J: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda Russell
F: 451271/61
Price History:
7.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
87
Verdict
Highlight of his time for Andrew Hamilton was a victory in the 2023 renewal of this race and, following a considerate introduction for this yard following 20 months off in December, he bounced back to his best when scoring at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) a month later. Solid claims.
2. Mt Fugi Park
J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
F: 11P49-P51
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Dual hurdles winner who didn't show much initially over fences but much more like it when landing a 4-runner handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle (24.5f, good) recently, despite again not looking straightforward. 4 lb rise no great hardship and shapes as though he'll stay this trip.
8. Busty Boy
J: Danny McMenaminT: Daragh Bourke
F: 422-2P622
Price History:
8.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Winless since scoring at Kelso back in October 2023 but he has finished runner-up on 6 of his 9 subsequent starts, including at Ayr and Carlisle (both at around 3m) the last twice. Each-way shout if his stamina passes the test.
9. Shighness
J: Brian HughesT: Micky Hammond
F: 2142-84P2
Price History:
8.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
112
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Fair winning hurdler and off the mark at fourth time of asking over fences in 4-runner Catterick handicap last term. Produced much her best effort of this season so far when going close in first-time blinkers at Hexham (4m, good to soft) and, with no stamina concerns, she's not without hope.
5. Inis Oirr
J: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda Russell
F: 1F-33P5U4
Price History:
8.50
Age:
8
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Capable stayer when on-song, as he demonstrated with a wide-margin all-the-way success in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh last season. Jumping hasn't been so good so far this time round but his mark continues on the slide and he's dangerous to discount. One of 3 runners for the yard.
11. Prince Des Fichaux
J: Sean QuinlanT: Ewan Whillans
F: 7-5PP3P45
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Just touched off by Anglers Crag in the 2024 Eider at Newcastle and creditable fourth in this year's renewal of that marathon handicap chase in February. However, his strike rate is very modest and latest effort at Kelso was not one of his better performances.
1. Bodhisattva
J: Charlie MaggsT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 6P822U76
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
123
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
On a losing run but posted a good second in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) in February. Best effort since when sixth of 15 in the Ulster National at Downpatrick last time but 3 lb higher here and others make more appeal from a win point of view.
4. Amateur
J: Ellis CollierT: John & Rhys Flint
F: P-1PPPP54
Price History:
29.00
Age:
12
Weight:
11-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Now 2 lb below last winning mark, which was registered over a similar trip to this at Ffos Las last May. However, it's been all downhill since and he's too risky to recommend, for all that this is his time of year (4 of his 5 career wins have been gained during spring months).
10. Monochromix
J: Jack PowerT: Lucinda Russell
F: 242-55248
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Still a maiden and finished well adrift of the second-placed Busty Boy when eighth at Carlisle last month. Riding arrangements suggest that he's the outsider of the 3 Lucinda Russell-trained contenders.
12. Clonguile Way
J: Ross ChapmanT: Andrew Crook
F: 52496/3PF
Price History:
101.00
Age:
12
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
One-time fair chaser but ended his time with John McConnell out of sorts in spring 2023 and has offered little in 3 starts back from a 19-month absence.
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Non-Runners

3. Magna Sam
J: Non RunnerT: Alastair Ralph
F: 5/7P-PP31P
Price History:
-
Age:
11
Weight:
11-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
13

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