GB - Perth - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

16.5K

VIEW

Verdict

HARDY DIAMOND failed to meet expectations here last time but she remains unexposed as a chaser so is worth another chance. No But I Will and Garde des Champs head the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Debut winner over hurdles last summer. Winless since but returned with good second in novice chase at Kilbeggan. Let down by jumping here next time but worth another chance. 1st Pick 5 Hardy Diamond (Ire) Jockey: K. C. Sexton Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: K. C. Sexton T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Debut winner over hurdles last summer. Winless since but returned with good second in novice chase at Kilbeggan. Let down by jumping here next time but worth another chance.
3	Not straightforward but has gone close 2 of last 3 starts and capable of being in the mix again. 2nd Pick 3 No But I Will Jockey: Liam Harrison Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn J: Liam Harrison T: Robbie Llewellyn	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Not straightforward but has gone close 2 of last 3 starts and capable of being in the mix again.
2	Hurdles winner here who is on a losing run (maiden over fences) but went agonisingly close to bucking that trend after 6 months off at Kelso in April. Not in same form over different trips both starts since but respected back at this distance. 3rd Pick 2 Garde Des Champs (Ire) Jockey: Alan Doyle Trainer: Lucinda Russell J: Alan Doyle T: Lucinda Russell	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Hurdles winner here who is on a losing run (maiden over fences) but went agonisingly close to bucking that trend after 6 months off at Kelso in April. Not in same form over different trips both starts since but respected back at this distance.

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