UK Horse Racing Tips: Perth

AN MHI was an easy seven-length victor when sporting a first-time tongue tie last time at Ballinrobe after a break. The six-year-old sets a decent standard for this level with a rating of 127, so he is strongly fancied to defy his 7lb penalty. The main threat might be last-time-out winner Fiveonefive, who shed his maiden tag in handicap company at Tipperary last time and he could have a say. Gorthill is interesting as he makes his first start over hurdles.
Prediction : 1st An Mhi 2nd Fiveonefive 3rd Gorthill

KILBRAINY finished runner-up by two and a half lengths last time at Hexham when he took a step back in distance, and that form reads well as the fourth went in next time. The son of Beat Hollow goes off only a 2lb higher rating and is fancied to be hard to beat. One to consider is Just Dottie, who easily accounted for his rivals over C&D last month when scoring by over four lengths and he can go well off 6lb higher. Russian Virtue is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Kilbrainy 2nd Just Dottie 3rd Russian Virtue

Victory Echo is in fine form as he has recorded a quick-fire double in the last month and the 10-year-old could continue his upward curve to be a big player. However, preference is for the Gordon Elliot-trained WALKING THE WALK, who switches back to this sphere after filling the runner-up spot over hurdles at Down Royal last time and he can go one better on this occasion. The Ferry Master struck in this grade last time and has to be considered.
Prediction : 1st Walking The Walk 2nd Victory Echo 3rd The Ferry Master

HAPPY D'EX justified favouritism when winning on her last raid here over hurdles in September and Gordon Elliott's mare looks to be on a fair mark on this handicap bow over fences. Cedar Hill is only 1lb higher than his runner-up effort at Kelso last month and the nine-year-old is feared most, ahead of Hidden Commander, who returned to form when second at that same venue last time too.
Prediction : 1st Happy Dex 2nd Cedar Hill 3rd Hidden Commander

LANDOFSMILES looked better than ever when romping home by 10 lengths on his return from a 486-day absence at Uttoxeter last month and the veteran looks capable of shrugging off an 8lb rise if running to a similar level here. Ballykeel looks the pick of Gordon Elliott's pair and he can't be dismissed if none the worse for his fall at Killarney in May. Caribean Boy is capable if on a going day and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Landofsmiles 2nd Ballykeel 3rd Caribean Boy

With all bar one of PAMMI's hurdles wins coming at this venue, the latest from 4lb lower, it might be worth siding with Jim Goldie's course lover. This current mark isn't beyond her judged on past exploits, and she should be cherry-ripe following her recent spins on the Flat. The unexposed Boomslang merits the utmost respect, while Lockdown Leader would hold every chance if able to replicate his recent C&D second.
Prediction : 1st Pammi 2nd Boomslang 3rd Lockdown Leader

FAUX FUR shaped with promise when filling the frame at Ballinrobe on her racecourse debut and the Wings Of Eagles filly wouldn't need to improve much further to get off the mark. Breizh River belied long odds when finishing a good second at Kelso last month and is likely to provide the main challenge. Cracking Rhapsody can chase them home ahead of Solway Staree.
Prediction : 1st Faux Fur 2nd Breizh River 3rd Cracking Rhapsody