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14:30 Perth
Attheraces.com Best Odds Novices' Hurdle (Class 3)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Form 341162
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey P Kinsella
led after 1st, ridden and headed between last 2, hit last, stayed on well flat
Kristiansand
24- Form 2F0340
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, never on terms
- Form 134
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey S Thomas
always prominent, ridden to lead between last 2, mistake last, held on flat
- Form 9-P1580
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 105
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
- Form F24100
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
behind, some late headway 3 out, never near leaders
- Form 36423
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey M Bradburne
tracked leaders, driven 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next
- Form 0-08
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey A Hayes
behind, ridden 5th, never dangerous
- Form 07
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey B P Harding
held up in rear, headway and in touch 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace
- Form 7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer V R A Dartnall
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
raced keenly, led to after 1st, tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon beaten
Solway Bay
11- Form 7980
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss L Harrison
- Jockey Dale Jewett
behind from halfway, never dangerous
- Form 6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer D P Keane
- Jockey N Mulholland
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out
- Form 2136
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey P J Brennan
Nonrunner
- Form 2-62212
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey Miss R Davidson
Nonrunner
- Form 976122
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
Nonrunner
- Form 3767P-4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 80
Nonrunner
Verdict
South O'The Border can land the opener at the expense of Modicum and Smart Street. The selection has travelled a long way from an in form yard. He was a fair performer on the flat winning five times and landed first prize on his first attempt over hurdles at Taunton. Since then though he has struggled a little in very soft conditions. The conditions here though should suit and if able to produce his best he is the one they all have to beat. Modicum has performed well all winter and eventually got his head in front at Mussleburgh in Febuary. He was a good second to Mendo at Ascot last time out and should be followed in the betting market. Smart Street is the other to note. Having won two in the autumn he caught the eye when second to Young Albert at Kelso last time out on his return and should strip fitter. But for the winner we return to South O'The Border
Formwatch
Smart Street 11-2 (11-11) Led, ridden 2 out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Young Albert (11-7) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Kristiansand 14-1 (11-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 20l behind Lutea (11-6) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
South O'The Border 15-8jt-fav (11-9) Chased leaders, driven approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2, 4th of 9, 20l behind Helen Wood (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Springvic (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 10th of 15, 30l behind Young Albert (11-7) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Little Bob 7-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, every chance last, not quicken flat, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Lutea (11-6) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Crocodile Dundee (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up, pushed along approaching 5th, struggling from next, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 31l behind Blythe Knight (11-0) at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd.
Modicum (USA) 5-1 (11-1) Close up, led and pecked 6th, 2 lengths clear last, soon ridden, no extra when caught close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mendo (11-0) at Ascot 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Mar.
English City (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) In rear, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, no impression, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Poquelin (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (2) gf.