Race cards · Thu 24 Apr
Thursday 24 April · Perth, Scotland
16:33 Phil Nelson River Tay Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Distance
- 2m 4f 20y
- Going
- Good to Soft (Good in places)
- Class
- 2
- Prize
- GBP 25000
- Runners
- 6
Race preview
Heltenham did little wrong when finishing second at Newton Abbot five days ago and he must enter the reckoning racing off an unchanged mark. However, those exertions may have left their mark on the eight-year-old, which could see TOMMY'S OSCAR capitalising. Ann Hamilton's veteran arrives on the back of a good third in a premier handicap at Ayr and, if seeing out today's 2m4f distance, compensation could be on the cards. Doctor Ken and Dubai Days add further spice to the mix.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heltenham | 8F-84P2 | Harry Skelton | D Skelton | 10 13 | 5-4 | |
| 2 | Dubai Days | 212-12U | Bruce Lynn | N W Alexander | 10 6 | 17-2 | |
| 3 | Tommy's Oscar | 1-334U3 | Danny McMenamin | Mrs A Hamilton | 12 0 | 13-2 | |
| 4 | Doctor Ken | 42121/2 | S Bowen | O Murphy | 11 0 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | Rexem | 24217-0 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | J C McConnell | 10 11 | 40-1 | |
| 6 | Walk On Quest | 21111P | P W Wadge | Miss Lucinda V Russell | 10 3 | 11-2 | |
| NR | Statuario | 954003 | B S Hughes | P & M Bowen | 10 6 |