UK Horse Racing Tips: Perth

OFF THE JURY had wind surgery prior to his disappointing handicap debut at Haydock, and again since, and the return to this sort of distance can help get him back on track. His rating of 126 helps set a good standard along with Newbrook Diamond, who has bumped into some smart novices in Ireland, although the blinkers didn't really help him at Fairyhouse last time. Gee Force Flyer made the frame in Sandown's EBF Final, but that came off a mark of 116 so he likely has to step forward again.
Prediction : 1st Off The Jury 2nd Newbrook Diamond 3rd Gee Force Flyer

Walking On A Dream showed his appreciation for the drop back in trip when easily accounting for two Ayr rivals. This is more competitive, especially off a 5lb higher figure, so a chance is taken on IT'S HARD TO KNOW. The Ben Pauling-trained seven-year-old was a good novice hurdler and has been given another break since a chasing debut fourth at Aintree that offered encouragement. Find A Fortune was a good way ahead of Karafon at Downpatrick and warrants consideration on his handicap chase bow, while Barlovento is in with a shout. Wolfburg obviously comes into the equation if turned out again following Monday's Kelso triumph.
Prediction : 1st Its Hard To Know 2nd Walking On A Dream 3rd Find A Fortune

Aintree's loss is Perth's gain as NO DRAMA THIS END bids to atone for his Cheltenham flop. So good in a couple of Grade 2s before completing a hat-trick in the Challow, Paul Nicholls' grey was all the rage for the Turners but never really gave his supporters much hope. He was a late withdrawal from the recent Grand National meeting, but can at least sign off his campaign on a confidence-boosting high. Kazansky also struggled at the Festival, pulling up in the Albert Bartlett, but his previous Grade 2 Limerick victory and second at the DRF are evidence that he has plenty of class. His stablemate Sept Etoiles sprung a big surprise at Fairyhouse, although there was no fluke about it and he deserves his place in the line-up.
Prediction : 1st No Drama This End 2nd Kazansky 3rd Sept Etoiles

Having made it no further than the third fence when one of the leading fancies for the Grand National, PANIC ATTACK is likely to prove a warm order now dropping into Listed company. Dan Skelton's mare bagged the Paddy Power/Coral Gold Cup double earlier in the season and should take all the beating if in a similar vein of form. Last year's promoted Grand National Trial winner Apple Away took this prize in 2024 and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Shecouldbeanything.
Prediction : 1st Panic Attack 2nd Apple Away 3rd Shecouldbeanything

COUP DE COEUR did little wrong when finding only a progressive rival too strong in a series final at Carlisle and a 2lb nudge up the ratings may prove to be lenient. Heltenham lifted his second Greatwood Gold Cup on his penultimate start, although he would make more appeal over further. With that in mind, a bigger danger may emerge from Sunnyvilla, whose stamina appeared stretched when fourth over 2m4f at Newcastle.
Prediction : 1st Coup De Coeur 2nd Sunnyvilla 3rd Heltenham

Sean Bowen is back on board Flying Fortune, although it takes a leap of faith to support her after two tailed-off efforts and Haydock runner-up ATLANTIC CITY is the most solid proposition, with a return to 2m4f expected to suit. Pitwood Road should prove more competitive reverting to handicap company, while Just An Artist arrives on the back of a decent third at Musselburgh.
Prediction : 1st Atlantic City 2nd Pitwood Road 3rd Just An Artist

COYLTON KING held every chance when unseating on his handicap debut at Ayr in February before finishing second at the same venue the following month and the six-year-old has a decent opportunity to get off the mark. Bollin Matilda won a series final at Musselburgh and commands respect after a 4lb rise, while others for the shortlist include Jeteye and Rioja Alta.
Prediction : 1st Coylton King 2nd Bollin Matilda 3rd Jeteye

KELLS PRIORY showed more promise on his second start for Olly Murphy when fourth at Wincanton and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if this meeting has been the target for the nine-year-old. C&D winner Maillot Blanc finished third at Kelso last time and is likely to be in the mix along with Maura Jeanne, who kept on well to fill the runner-up spot at Carlisle.
Prediction : 1st Kells Priory 2nd Maillot Blanc 3rd Maura Jeanne