UK Horse Racing Tips: Perth

MACK THE MAN arrested a slump in form when runner-up at Ayr and then built on that by going one position better at Musselburgh. An 8lb rise still leaves him well treated compared to the pick of his efforts and he actually drops in grade now. Polisud very nearly completed a Newcastle brace, and Rascal also arrives on the back of a pleasing second place. Lively Citizen outran big odds to make the frame at Aintree's Grand National meeting and competes here off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Mack The Man 2nd Lively Citizen 3rd Polisud

Tom Cody had Breeze Of Wind back in fourth when victorious at Carlisle, although his rival is 3lb better off and more proven at this sort of stamina-sapping trip thanks to his success over 4m at Hexham last month. DUKE OF DECEPTION should have no problem staying either, having occupied the runner-up berth in the North Wales National at Bangor, and he followed that up with a decisive triumph at Haydock. There should be more to come. Bretney failed to fire at Cheltenham last week but can't be written off just yet, and Eider second Prince Des Fichaux is right in this too.
Prediction : 1st Duke Of Deception 2nd Breeze Of Wind 3rd Prince Des Fichaux

STOKE THE FIRE is likely to go off a very short price, and for good reason, because he has displayed a good level of form since going jumping. The five-year-old started off with a bloodless Tramore success, followed by a third in Grade 3 company, and although his latest Naas fourth wasn't quite what was expected, he should still have enough quality to help Willie Mullins towards his first UK trainers' title. Tommys Law was just denied at Ayr and could be booked for second again, unless Bellslea takes a big step forward for the switch to this discipline.
Prediction : 1st Stoke The Fire 2nd Tommys Law 3rd Bellslea

The hat-trick seeking Artic Row is sure to prove popular having completed a double at Ayr last month. However, a 9lb rise in the handicap for that success could be enough to prevent Nick Alexander's gelding from following up, with BUSTY BOY making most appeal. The son of Ivawood hasn't been seen to best effect since dropping in trip and this stiffer test of stamina could be just what the doctor ordered. Jacks Parrot and Gold Emery also warrant a second look.
Prediction : 1st Busty Boy 2nd Artic Row 3rd Jacks Parrot

A switch to more forceful tactics saw a much improved display from last month's Carlisle scorer GERYVILLE. The eight-year-old looks more than capable of defying a 7lb rise in the ratings judged on that performance and he's taken to complete a double. African Dance clearly hasn't been the easiest to train, but he isn't taken lightly in his hat-trick bid after a 444-day absence. His stablemate Chasing Fire also has the form to feature.
Prediction : 1st Geryville 2nd African Dance 3rd Chasing Fire

PLAISIR DES FLOS has been well placed by Fergal O'Brien having made it a treble at Ayr last Friday in a conditional/amateur riders' event. With him being turned out quickly and some 13lb well-in, when factoring Jack Hogan's claim, the five-year-old is expected to be a tough nut to crack. Master Bricklayer is expected to have more to offer following his second at Ayr last month, while Goguenard could bounce back after his below-par effort at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st Plaisir Des Flos 2nd Master Bricklayer 3rd Goguenard

KOW BOY SIVOLA makes plenty of appeal on his racecourse bow travelling over from Ireland and the four-year-old, who is a full-brother to the dual Game Spirit winner Funambule Sivola, may take advantage of a contest which lacks depth. Caughtinyourtrance wasn't disgraced when third at Wetherby on his first start under Rules and he is capable of being in the mix. Dangerous Touch and Lost Frequencies are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Kow Boy Sivola 2nd Caughtinyourtrance 3rd Dangerous Touch