Perth Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 17th May 2023
There were 44 Races on Wednesday 17th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Worcester, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at York, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 17th May 2023
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(1) Banjaxed 0.53/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who posted a very good fifth in Premier Novices' Hurdle at Kelso but pulled up in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f) 38 days ago. Big shout if getting back on track. Drops back into maiden company from Grade 2 and has strong claims if back on track..
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2nd (3) (1.75/1 -17%) Kansas City Star
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(3) Kansas City Star 1.75/1, Point winner who took a big step back in the right direction after a couple of non-completions when runner-up in 2m4f Tipperary novice 29 days ago. Holds good form claims. There may still be more to come from him over this trip; player..
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3rd (4) (18/1 -112%) Bayonetta
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18/1(-112%)
(4) Bayonetta 18/1, Maiden Irish pointer but he showed a lot more when 100/1-third in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. This is no easy though. Third over C&D (good to soft) on her rules debut last month; will need to improve on that..
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4th (2) (80/1 -60%) Dance Thief
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80/1(-60%)
(2) Dance Thief 80/1, Easily off mark in points at seventh attempt in March but only ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at this C&D (40/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Hard to warm to in this company. Needs a significant step up on his C&D rules debut to figure..
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5th (5) (20/1 -43%) Joker Du Chenet
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20/1(-43%)
(5) Joker Du Chenet 20/1, Went backwards from hurdling debut when only fourth of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Step up in trip likely to be positive but needs plenty of improvement for that to figure..
LTO Selection:
18:00 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BANJAXED was highly tried following his maiden hurdle second at Navan in January, as he finished fifth in a Grade 2 at Kelso before pulling up at Fairyhouse last month. This is a much easier assignment and the six-year-old is capable of getting off the mark. Kansas City Star is likely to chase home the selection having filled the runner-up spot at Tipperary on his latest start, while Bayonetta appears best of the remainder.
This looks to rest between the Irish challengers KANSAS CITY STAR and Banjaxed with preference for Gordon Elliott's Tipperary runner-up over Lorna Fowler's 6-y-o who just holds the edge on form but was pulled up at Fairyhouse last time. Bayonetta appeals as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.
With Grade 2 experience, BANJAXED should appreciate the return to this level. This trip should suit and he is taken to atone.
(3) Lively Citizen 2/1, Likeable and consistent through most of his career, but didn't really fire last season, albeit last month's Cheltenham fourth was a step back in the right direction. Makes a rather belated chase debut. Hinted at revival with Cheltenham hurdles 4th latest; needs to build on it now chasing.
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2nd (2) (7/1 -17%) Fostered Phil
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7/1(-17%)
(2) Fostered Phil 7/1, Fair hurdler who returned from a long absence to reach the frame in a trio of handicap hurdles last winter. Has a tongue tie added now switching to fences for the first time. Arrives in good nick over hurdles; has belated chasing debut but still much respected.
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3rd (4) (3.5/1 -27%) Somewhat Cloudy
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3.5/1(-27%)
(4) Somewhat Cloudy 3.5/1, In good form over hurdles prior to making a winning chase bow at Market Rasen (17f) in March. Creditable third at Wetherby since. Likely to give a good account for a yard which has made a bright start to the season. Won at Market Rasen and solid third at Wetherby since; good claims off an unchanged mark.
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4th (5) (6.5/1 -8%) Our Marty
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(5) Our Marty 6.5/1, Made a winning start over hurdles here (2m) last autumn but disappointing on all 4 starts since, jumping sketchily when pulled up on chasing bow at Bangor last time. Can only watch after that. Arrives below par, pulled up on his chasing debut at Bangor in March; more is needed.
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5th (6) (14/1 -115%) Thistlebuffs
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14/1(-115%)
(6) Thistlebuffs 14/1, Fourth in 2m noivice hurdles on first 2 starts. Disappointing when tongue tied for recent course handicap hurdle debut but it's still early days and now switches to fences. Beat one over hurdles here latest; may still do better in this sphere; no forlorn hope.
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|F| (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Glentruan
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3.33/1(-11%)
(1) Glentruan 3.33/1, Fairly useful dual hurdles winner who was a creditable third in a course handicap hurdle in this headgear combination last month. In need of experience when down the field in maiden in Ireland on previous chase start back in autumn 2021. Good 3rd over hurdles here latest; must enter calculations on his second go over fences.
LTO Selection:
18:30 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has improved her form in two starts over fences, winning at Market Rasen before finishing third at Wetherby, and Donald McCain's mare is capable of taking another step forward. Fostered Phil was consistent in handicap hurdles during the winter months and sports a tongue-tie for his chase debut. He is capable of being in the mix, while Thistlebuffs and Glentruan appeal most of the remainder.
SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has taken well to fences this spring and is the most solid option. The chief threat may come from Glentruan who was never involved on his chase debut in autumn 2021 but has plenty of good efforts over hurdles since and could prove a different proposition over fences at the second time of asking.
Donald McCain's SOMEWHAT CLOUDY has taken well to chasing and looks the way to go on the back of her solid Wetherby third last time.
(4) Arnica 4/1, Remains a maiden after 18 starts though did at least stop the slide when fourth of 9 over C&D 3 weeks ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and well weighted if he can build on that. Still without a win but good C&D 4th latest; he's weighted to go well again.
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2nd (7) (6/1 +50%) Lockdown Leader
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(7) Lockdown Leader 6/1, Appeared to take a step in the right direction when third of 10 in a C&D handicap last summer but he has failed to reproduce form akin to that since. Brian Hughes an interesting jockey booking with headgear back on. Pulled up in Hexham handicap 11 days ago; lots to find if he's to gain a maiden success.
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3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Cool Croi
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(1) Cool Croi 4/1, One of her stable's lesser lights on what we've seen so far but handicap debut at Downpatrick 12 days ago wasn't devoid of promise. Should have more to offer. Improved when 6th on h'cap debut at Downpatrick; this longer trip promises to suit; player.
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4th (5) (3/1 +45%) Ultra Violet
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(5) Ultra Violet 3/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France. Not managed to get near that level over hurdles but down in the weights and has found his level, sticking to task when fifth over 20.2f here 3 weeks ago. Up in trip. Yet to score in this sphere but in decent nick; can go well again off a 3lb lower mark.
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5th (6) (2.75/1 +58%) Ginger Pointe
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(6) Ginger Pointe 2.75/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has shown just modest form at best over hurdles thus far, rallying for fourth here 19 days ago. Now tackles a new trip. Not disgraced when fourth here 19 days ago; he's one for the shortlist off a falling mark.
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6th (8) (20/1 +39%) Bilboa River
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20/1(+39%)
(8) Bilboa River 20/1, Ex-pointer who hasn't offered much under Rules. Remote fifth in 2m5f novice at Kelso a week ago; he's very hard to make a case for.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BALLIN BAY ran with credit on his handicap debut when third at Sedgefield and it wouldn't be a surprise to see connections opt to use more forceful tactics over this shorter distance. Arnica wasn't disgraced when fourth over C&D last month and may benefit from the application of a visor for the first time. Cool Croi is of interest stepping up in trip.
Hard to make a strong case for any of these but COOL CROI should have more to offer in handicaps for her leading yard so she is awarded the vote. Nick Alexander saddles a couple of live chances in Arnica and Ultra Violet.
Gordon Elliott's low-mileage mare COOL CROI (nap) looks the way to go with the promise of better now her stamina is drawn out further.
(5) Nowinittowinit 0.83/1, Well held in bumper/first 3 starts in maiden hurdles but proved a totally different proposition when successful at 80/1 in a course maiden (20f) 3 weeks ago, overcoming a pace bias in the process. Needs to prove that no fluke now handicapping. 80-1 winner of novice hurdle here; not dismissed now stepping up in trip on h'cap debut.
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2nd (2) (2.75/1 +83%) Fortified Bay
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(2) Fortified Bay 2.75/1, Veteran. Record distinctly patchy nowadays but on a going day when running out a convincing winner from the front over fences at Kelso in January. However, not in anything like the same form all 3 starts since. Returns to timber now. Pulled up twice since chase win at Kelso in January; has it to prove back hurdling.
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|U| (6) (3/1 +91%) Colonel Manderson
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(6) Colonel Manderson 3/1, Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton but never fired in 2 starts for that yard during the winter and, easy to back, he ran no sort of race when pulled up on yard debut at Ayr in February. Something to prove. Ran poorly on yard debut in 3m Ayr handicap in February; tongue tied with lots to prove.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A chance can be taken on JUMPING JET, who shed her maiden tag on her penultimate start at Leopardstown over 2m4f when beating a subsequent winner by over two lengths. Therefore, the daughter of Getaway is fancied to show up well on her handicap bow for the Gordon Elliott yard. Nowinittowinit got up by a short head at this track to record her first career success and could improve for the step up to this distance, while Fly By Milan isn't ruled out either.
FLY BY MILAN is taken to make a successful handicap debut. Jumping Jet is feared for an Irish yard that has made hay here over the years.
The vote goes to Gordon Elliott's JUMPING JET who arrives on the up and can take another step forward on her first go in handicaps.
(3) Born Famous 2.25/1, Easy winner of 20.2f novices' handicap hurdle here starting out for this yard 3 weeks ago. Little show in chases for former stable but remains open to improvement now switched to this sphere by new connections and could have a lot more in the locker.
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2nd (7) (10/1 -25%) Sputnik
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10/1(-25%)
(7) Sputnik 10/1, Off the mark over fences at Hexham last spring and had bit in hand when making a winning reappearance at Ayr in October. Bit better at Carlisle latest but this looks tougher.
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3rd (4) (3.33/1 +49%) Victory Echo
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(4) Victory Echo 3.33/1, C&D winner last month and again ran well at Market Rasen on Friday. This is tougher.
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4th (6) (14/1 -40%) Not The Chablis
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14/1(-40%)
(6) Not The Chablis 14/1, Seen out only 3 times since going close in this race in 2021, not showing a great deal. Revival may be forthcoming under Brian Hughes.
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5th (8) (7.5/1 +6%) Thunder In Milan
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(8) Thunder In Milan 7.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler who matched that form for the first time over fences when landing 6-runner handicap at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) in March. Fair run at Kelso next time but more needed here.
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6th (1) (5.5/1 +35%) Thatsy
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5.5/1(+35%)
(1) Thatsy 5.5/1, Poor strike rate (0-16 over fences) but very well handicapped for if it does come together again. One to note.
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|F| (2) (5.5/1 -120%) Cardboard Gangster
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5.5/1(-120%)
(2) Cardboard Gangster 5.5/1, Made hay last summer, landing gambles over C&D and at Stratford. Fine return at the latter course last month and big run on the way if that hasn't taken too much out of him.
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|U| (5) (25/1 -14%) Sir Apollo
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25/1(-14%)
(5) Sir Apollo 25/1, Both wins have been registered at Sedgefield, the latest in first-time blinkers over 27f in February. Ran respectably despite a few jumping errors at Hexham latest and starts out for a new yard now.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CARDBOARD GANGSTER finished a long way clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Stratford over 3m3f last time, and a 4lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent him from going one place better. The main danger looks to be Born Famous, who makes her first start in this sphere for her new trainer Iain Jardine after scoring by just under a length over hurdles at this track last month. Victory Echo completes the shortlist.
CARDBOARD GANGSTER looks set for another good summer over fences after his fine return at Stratford and he can make it 2-2 over C&D. Born Famous made the perfect start for new connections over hurdles here recently and is very interesting back chasing. Thatsy would be one to note if the betting suggests he's fancied.
The suggestion is THUNDER IN MILAN, who is in good form and for whom this trip and forecast slower ground than last time look positive.
(2) Shanroe Street 4.5/1, Fair chaser who was a well-held fourth to Steely Addition when last seen under Rules at Kelso 11 months ago. Has been in reasonable form in the flags lately, so not without a chance. 21l fourth to Steely Addition at Kelso; arrives after two recent points seconds; respected.
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2nd (4) (6.5/1 +74%) So Be It
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6.5/1(+74%)
(4) So Be It 6.5/1, Maiden pointer who has little form under Rules and faces a quick turnaround. Remote fourth in 3m hunter chase at Hexham four days ago; very hard to make a case for.
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3rd (1) (0.8/1 -100%) Steely Addition
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0.8/1(-100%)
(1) Steely Addition 0.8/1, Fairly useful chaser who won in this sphere last year and has been successful on his last two outings in points. Should prove hard to beat. Third in 3m Musselburgh hunter in March; scored twice since in points; the one to beat.
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4th (3) (3.5/1 +61%) Shaughnessy
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3.5/1(+61%)
(3) Shaughnessy 3.5/1, Bumper winner but a maiden over obstacles (including in points) and latest third at Kelso a week ago was a sub-par effort. Fair third of five in 2m2f Kelso hunter chase; the longer trip can suit; no forlorn hope.
LTO Selection:
20:30 Perth Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Second in this last year before going on to bolt up at Kelso next time out, STEELY ADDITION arrives following back-to-back successes in the point-to-point sphere and looks set to add to his tally back under Rules. Shanroe Street, who unseated in the corresponding event, appeals as the main danger, while Shaughnessy is fancied to follow them home ahead of So Be It.
STEELY ADDITION arrives on a hat-trick from points and was well on top of Shanroe Street the last time the pair met, so he's the obvious choice. Shaughnessy isn't completely dismissed.
Only four runners and this looks an excellent opportunity for STEELY ADDITION to resume winning ways after back-to-back point successes.
(1) Petite Rhapsody 4.5/1, Off the mark under this pilot over C&D last April and made frame on 4 of next 5 starts at up to 3m last summer. Failed to hit the ground running this spring but this is a drop in grade. Below par in two starts this spring; no surprise if drop in grade helps spark a revival..
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2nd (2) (1/1 +47%) Sanosuke
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1/1(+47%)
(2) Sanosuke 1/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland but has proved rather hit-and-miss since switched to hurdles. That said, his runner-up effort over C&D 19 days ago was right back to his best and he has major claims with a repeat. Best effort since last spring when second over C&D (soft) latest; up 5lb; needs better..
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3rd (6) (9/1 +55%) Loughermore
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9/1(+55%)
(6) Loughermore 9/1, Started last season well, winning at Southwell and runner-up twice at Cartmel (all chases). Lost his way subsequently, pulling up (bled) at Sedgefield when last seen in February. Back hurdling after a break. Handy mark based on last spring's chase form; well below that on his last three starts..
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4th (5) (10/1 -25%) Sea Prince
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10/1(-25%)
(5) Sea Prince 10/1, Unpromising in points and low-key start under Rules, though he did show a bit more following a breathing op when fifth here last month. Makes handicap debut upped in trip with cheekpieces back on Up in trip for handicap debut; new headgear may help him find more; not written off..
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5th (9) (10/1 +17%) Toutatis
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10/1(+17%)
(9) Toutatis 10/1, Established as limited in various company. Moderate form Flat and jumps in 2023; others make greater appeal..
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6th (4) (11/1 -100%) Agilulf
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11/1(-100%)
(4) Agilulf 11/1, Modest maiden who was held back by his jumping at Kelso last week, making mistakes before unseating rider. Placed in two of his six hurdle races; looks in the grip of the handicapper at present..
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7th (8) (12/1 -50%) Not In Kansas
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12/1(-50%)
(8) Not In Kansas 12/1, Seemed to be in the process of showing improved form when falling 4 out in maiden hurdle at Ayr (19.5f) in February. Eighth at Kelso since and needs to up her game now handicapping. Mark probably fair and step back up in trip positive; may be capable of some improvement..
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|PU| (7) (80/1 -100%) Gripper
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80/1(-100%)
(7) Gripper 80/1, Fair 2m winner over hurdles, but he's unreliable and no real surprise he failed to take to chasing to end 2021. Has won a point more recently but recent efforts in that sphere hardly inspiring. Hurdle winner who has been pulled up in his last five starts in points..
LTO Selection:
21:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Petite Rhapsody bolted up over C&D off 10lb lower last year and has since shaped with enough promise to suggest he's capable of winning off his current mark, so must be respected. Agilulf remains unexposed in this sphere and can't be ruled out, though he will need to put a recent unseat behind him. Don Brocco is another worthy of consideration, but preference is for SANOSUKE. Having dropped in the handicap, he finished second here last month and a similar performance may well suffice.
SANOSUKE remains a maiden over hurdles but he won't get many better opportunities than this on the back of an excellent second over C&D 3 weeks ago. Petite Rhapsody eases in class and is feared most.
A tough race to call and the suggestion is PETITE RHAPSODY, who should appreciate this drop in grade and goes well at this track.
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