Perth 3:50 Result

Regal Renaissance is top-weighted on merit (OR 120, clearly best rating in the field) and her recent form reads 2-1113 — three wins in her last three completed starts, showing consistent, progressive form at this sort of trip and class. Sean Bowen takes the ride, a strong booking that signals stable confidence. She carries a big weight but her rating justifies it, and there's nothing in this small five-runner field that looks capable of matching her level on figures. No Regrets (248-12) has been runner-up/winner recently too and is the obvious market rival, but he's 12 and gives weight away for less proven recent scoring power, having been off 93 days. Wasdell Dundalk's form (4-642P) is patchy with a pulled-up run last time. Inis Oirr is finding his feet up in trip/grade with first-time cheekpieces adding a slight query, while Sir Carnegie is the classic improving younger sort but is 19lbs behind the top-rated on the weights and unproven at this level against seasoned chasers. Regal Renaissance's recent scoring sequence, rating superiority and quality jockey booking make her the standout in a small, moderate contest, even if she has to concede weight all round — the form gap justifies that. Best bet in the race.