Horse Racing Tips: 7 to shine at Perth Races on Thursday afternoon

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13:20 Ballycairn

It’s hard to know what to expect from BALLYCAIRN, who suffered a heavy defeat on his hurdling debut at Punchestown in May, but he won a good bumper at Leopardstown last Christmas and is given the tentative vote in this modest maiden. His stablemate Calagogo ought to build upon his encouraging hurdle debut and his market strength relative to the selection is sure to provide some clues. Young Jack Yates also has a significant role to play.

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13:55 Scully’s Forge

A modest contest. The switch to a flat track could aid the free-going Luca Brasi’s Boy while any positive market move for the upped-in-trip Special Brute should be taken into account. However, there’s undoubtedly a race of this nature within reach of Jackie Stephen’s SCULLYS FORGE, and if Danny McMenamin can keep a fraction more in reserve for the closing stages, this could present the perfect opportunity to strike.

14:30 Golden Taipan

The one to beat is GOLDEN TAIPAN, who ran well in defeat in two 2m4f novice chases this spring and is now eligible to return to handicap company off an unchanged mark. Reliable 7yo Presentandcounting has made a pleasing start to his chasing career and looks the main danger.

15:05 Finisk River

Three ran well at Hexham last month but Brian Hughes appears to favour FINISK RIVER here, and that could be significant. Donald McCain’s 8yo drops back in trip after running considerably better than his eventual finishing position suggests at Cartmel in May and has been given an excellent chance by the handicapper. Clearance and Malangen can also feature.

15:40 As You Like

Jonjo O’Neill’s AS YOU LIKE is still well handicapped after last month’s Worcester win and, with this C&D also suitable, he gets the nod. Get Out The Gate didn’t run badly in last month’s Perth Gold Cup and, now 5lb lower, is second choice. Course specialist Amalfi Doug is next on the list.

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16:15 More Buck’s

Hitman Fred and For Jim are both in very good form and respected (in that order of preference) but the most interesting runner is MORE BUCK’S, who enjoyed a productive spell in points this spring and now returns to racing under rules off a mark 24lb lower than when third in a Class 2 event at Stratford last summer.

16:50 Thirtyfourstitches (NAP)

Aliym won in good style at Down Royal two weeks ago, while good cases can be made for the other two Irish runners, Guido Reni and Deealli. However, THIRTYFOURSTITCHES (nap) is 2lb ahead of the handicapper after his recent Worcester success and, after only five hurdle runs, is open to further progress.