UK Horse Racing Tips: Perth

The experienced Vocito is worth a look on his first start for the in-form Olly Murphy stable, but a chance is taken on the jumping ability of RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE. Iain Jardine's six-year-old rose to a Flat figure of 87 at his peak, and is still rated 80 on the level, so brings a touch of quality to proceedings. Al Medix is the same age yet tastes competitive action for the first time now, but he cost 100,000 euros as a three-year-old so commands attention.
Prediction : 1st Ravenscraig Castle 2nd Al Medix 3rd Vocito

Will Knott was pitched into a Grade 2 on his hurdling bow and understandably came up well short, but his solid bumper form entitles him to a place high on the shortlist in a race of this nature. Even so, he is passed over in favour of IMAGINARIUM, who was a smart handicapper on the Flat in Ireland and goes jumping for Lucinda Russell. Keep Presenting Max and Traveling Soldier in mind too.
Prediction : 1st Imaginarium 2nd Will Knott 3rd Presenting Max

VILLAINESS didn't give favourite-backers too much to worry about when getting off the mark in a mares' maiden hurdle at Stratford. She could only manage fifth off a 1lb higher mark on her handicap debut at Huntingdon prior to that, but that has turned out to be quite a good race and she could still prove fairly treated. Beauty To Behold chased home her now-stablemate Just Dottie in this 12 months ago and might be the pick of the pair this time. French Highlands is interesting now stepping out of novice company.
Prediction : 1st Villainess 2nd Beauty To Behold 3rd French Highlands

In an open contest, it could be worth taking a punt on the Anthony Honeyball-trained WINDANCE. Although the nine-year-old will need to improve on last month's third at Ffos Las, first-time blinkers and a return to a right-handed track could be just what the doctor ordered. The biggest threat may emerge from Champagne Court, who arrives on the back of two runner-up efforts, while any market confidence behind dual-course winner Statuario on this drop in class would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Windance 2nd Champagne Court 3rd Statuario

The returning Liverpool Knight merits respect having capped off 2023 with a solid second at Huntingdon. Olly Murphy's charge boasts a good record fresh and he's not taken lightly. However, C&D winner INFERNO SACREE should find this easier than the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton at the end of March and the six-year-old could be ready to strike off 1lb lower than his last winning mark. Dance Thief and Cuban Cigar are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Inferno Sacree 2nd Liverpool Knight 3rd Dance Thief

A rise in distance saw a much-improved performance from WHAT A JOHNNY, who regained the winning thread over track and trip last month in some style. A 9lb hike in the ratings will make life more difficult for the gelded son of Yeats, but he looks more than capable of following up. Donso Star arrives in fine fettle and should give another good account, while Singapore Trip warrants respect on this ease in grade.
Prediction : 1st What A Johnny 2nd Donso Star 3rd Singapore Trip

WAL BUCK'S failed to justify favouritism over the smaller obstacles at Hexham last time, but he now makes his chase debut and takes a drop in trip. Lucinda Russell's five-year-old could prove a different proposition in this sphere and he gets the nod ahead of Grand Voyage, who was only beaten a length into second in this grade at Kelso last month. Sword Of Fate and Limerick Leader can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Wal Bucks 2nd Grand Voyage 3rd Limerick Leader

Zainy Champ could only manage third on his bumper debut at Doncaster in March, but he should take a step forward from that effort. However, he could come out second best to TAKT DE TOUQUES, who may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests over C&D on his Rules bow and he can defy his 7lb penalty to record a double. Any market confidence behind Fairlawn Skipper would also be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Takt De Touques 2nd Zainy Champ 3rd Fairlawn Skipper