Perth 3:59 Result

Divilabother is in career-best form with a 611121 sequence, winning his last two starts and clearly progressive, running off the highest OR (128) in the field which he's earned through recent wins rather than fluke. He's fresh (24 days since last run), tops the weights, and the form figures show he handles this Perth 3m hurdle trip well. Marsiac and Idem carry similar weight/OR but both return from lengthy layoffs (194 and 166 days) with Idem's recent efforts (5825P) unconvincing. Al Sayah and My Chiquita are consistent but rated lower and stepping into deeper handicap company. The key market rivals either have questions over fitness after long absences or are unproven at this trip/level compared to Divilabother's demonstrated recent scoring ability. A gelding clearly on the upgrade with a trainer/jockey combo showing intent (fresh, quick backup after big win) is the type to follow in a competitive but not devastatingly strong 3m handicap hurdle.