Perth 3:20 Result

Try Them has been in tremendous recent form (55-021), winning last time out and clearly progressive under Patrick Neville, who trains handicap hurdlers to peak effectively. Brian Hughes takes the ride, a strong booking suggesting confidence. At just 4yo carrying only 156lbs off a fair OR of 109, he looks to have more improvement in him than most of these older, more exposed rivals. The form figures show consistent progression (5-5-0-2-1), and a recent win 23 days ago means he's fit and in form without being overraced. Castleheath (top-rated at 119) has a scratchy profile with a 45 in there and is unproven leading into this on a clear upward curve; Scriabin is solid with a 3-4-2-1-8 sequence but the front-running headgear and stiffer weight make him vulnerable to a fresher improving type. Nobotheratall's yard is in form but he's already had a break of the trip questions with modest recent efforts. Try Them's trainer/jockey combo, the weight advantage, and being a lightly-raced type still on the upgrade make him the horse most likely to beat these on a sound formline, and he offers workable value against a field with no standout, unbeatable favourite.