Perth
Tomorrow, May 14, 2025HurdleClass 43m2f
Verdict
Verdict
HAPPY INDEX picked up where she left off 4 months earlier when finishing a good third in a handicap over shorter here 3 weeks ago and, with her revised mark appealing as being an exploitable one, she gets the vote to come out on top again. Last year's winner Artic Mann and Maggies Boy are others fancied to be firmly in the mix.
Happy Index
Artic Mann
Maggies Boy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Happy IndexJ: Sean BowenT: Olly MurphyF: 455/21123-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictBack-to-back winner of handicaps here/Market Rasen before a good second at Taunton in December. Returned from 4 months off with a solid third of 11 in handicap hurdle back at this course (23.9f, soft) 21 days ago and she's of interest again now tackling this longer trip. - 3. Maggies BoyJ: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie CandlishF: 4/855292-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictImprover switched to handicaps, posting his best effort yet when runner-up in 11-runner contest here (3m) 3 weeks ago, going down only to one who is improving in leaps and bounds. Unexposed granted this sort of test and he's another worthy of consideration. - 2. Artic MannJ: Bruce LynnT: N. W. AlexanderF: 223/135P3-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictSuccessful from a 4 lb lower mark in this race 12 months ago and essentially run with credit since, staying on third of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, soft, 25/1) 20 days ago. Step back up in trip looks a positive move and this likeable veteran needs considering. 
1. See A StrideJ: Nathan MoscropT: Susan CorbettF: 37P/44726-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictEx-Gordon Elliott mare who ran up to her best when second in a Carlisle maiden (19.3f) in February. Seemingly had no excuses when sixth in 8-runner handicap back there 25 days ago but she may sharpen up a little for that now tackling the longest trip she's faced.
5. DalileoJ: Peter KavanaghT: Lisa HarrisonF: 24561796-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 144
VerdictPosted best effort for some time when taking a 10-runner Ayr handicap (19.5f, good to soft) in November. Merely ticking over in trio of starts thereafter but given a break since and he won on his reappearance here last term.
6. No RematchJ: Miss Imogen MathiasT: Samuel DrinkwaterF: 622/44F03-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 134
VerdictHurdles/chase winner who wasn't disgraced when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) in December. Rejoined this yard from John & Rhys Flint and lines up here having finished third twice between the flags (also had wind op). Market can guide.
7. Burgundy ManJ: Danny McMenaminT: R. Mike SmithF: 7556840-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictMaiden who posted his best effort of the season in first-time cheekpieces when creditable fourth in handicap at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) in October. However, offered little back from 6 months off when tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip now.- Unnamed Favourite
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