led, reminders after 7th, ridden from 3 out, kept on until headed after last, weakened flat
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 7th
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
tracked leader, ridden afterf 7th, soon beaten
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened from 2 out
towards rear, ridden and weakened 7th, pulled up before next
mid-division, outpaced 7th, smooth headway after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, headway to lead after last, driven out
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on until weakened from last
always towards rear
tracked leader, hit 5th, soon reminders, weakened from 7th, pulled up before 3 out
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from 2 out
A handful of these were scheduled to run yesterday, so there is the possibility of a depleted field going to post. However, Sadler's Cove makes plenty of appeal whatever happens and he is nominated ahead of He's A Hotshot and River Tigris. Compton Eclaire is also in with a shout at this level but she does nothing quickly and her first visit to Perth will need to spark a sharp revival in her fortunes over jumps. River Tigris picks up a penalty for winning at Bangor eight days ago but still has scope to progress. David Pipe has not over faced him by coming here and a bold attempt can be expected from the top weight. He's A Hotshot is a lightly raced type and, having proved consistent so far, he has to make it on to the shortlist. However, it remains to be seen if this will come around too quickly for him and a careful monitoring of the betting is advised if he takes his chance today. Even so, we prefer the claims held by Sadler's Cove, as he has really thrived since the turn of the year. The nine-year-old acts on any type of ground and, as this is little better than the seller he won at Hexham in June, he can give his trainer Joe (and his son Steve) Magee another fun day out at the races.
River Tigris (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Always prominent, led approaching 8th, clear from 3 out, easily, won at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul beating Valley Hall (10-10) by 7l, 12 ran.
Smart Tiger (GER) 12-1 (11-5) Behind, never on terms, 7th of 15, 29l behind Osprey View (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Sadler's Cove (FR) 3-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden between last two, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 19l behind Nae Bother At All (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jun.
Peephole 12-1 (11-3) Held up, took closer order 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, faded, 8th of 10, 39l behind Keepitsecret (11-11) at N Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Compton Eclaire (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Chased leader, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 11, 43l behind Naomh Aaron (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Incas (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 10th, ridden approaching 3 out, led last, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Jul beating Merry Storm (10-13) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jerry Lee (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, hit 4th, headway 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 12, 9l behind Country Escape (11-6) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
He's A Hotshot (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, closer in 4th approaching 2 out, 2nd and no impression under pressure approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Hard To Handle (11-1) at Wexford 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl gs in Jul.
