22ND SEPTEMBER 2016 | PERTH
No less than 8 runners at Perth today, so a briefer than usual note on each.
2.10 - Sword Of The Lord won here yesterday, but he's a tough sort and can cope, could go close again. Jamie Bargary aboard and claims 5lbs. We run Moonday Sun in this too, seeking a hattrick under a 6lb penalty. Clearly improving, he looks the one to beat and another good run expected. Sam Twiston-Davies aboard.
2.45 - Foxtail Hill hasn't been out since October 15 but has come on a lot since then. Could surprise on his third chase over this trip. Sam aboard.
3.20 - Ballyandy won the champion bumper and makes his hurdles debut. A good prospect and should go very well. Sam aboard.
3.50 - Double Court took some time to come to hand, but won last time. Up 11lbs but should be on the premises again. Jamie's 5lbs could prove valuable.
4.25 - Flying Angel was consistent at a good level over hurdles but will improve for fences on his chasing debut. A strong chance, Sam rides.
5.00 - Ballymalin is another who can show improvement for obstacles following a consistent bumper campaign, should also go close. Sam aboard.
5.30 - Woodfort makes his debut in the bumper. Looks a promising sort and a good run expected, Sam in the saddle. Hopefully a good day ahead !
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David has three runners; Moon Racer, Impulsive American and What A Moment. Moon Racer (pictured above) makes his much anticipated hurdles debut in the novices' contest at 3.20pm where he takes on Ballyandy, who like Moon Racer, won the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival. These are probably the two best novices' ever to run at Perth and I reckon it is going to put a few people on the door. It should be an exciting race, but hopefully Moon Racer will be able to come out on top on his way to better things.
Meanwhile Impulsive American bids to follow-up his flat success at Ayr last week in the novices' chase at 4.25pm. What an amazing horse he is, with our four year old winning three times on the flat, three times over hurdles and twice over fences since joining the stable. He looks to have Flying Angel to beat today. Towcester bumper winner What A Moment is yet to fulfill the promise of that initial success despite running with promise, but this three miles looks likely to suit. Ballymalin from the Twiston-Davies stable seems to be the one to aim at. Tom Scudamore is aboard all three of our runners on what promises to be an exciting day.
