4:32 Perth
The 4:32 at Perth is a Class 5 handicap steeplechase over 2m4f20y on good ground with a field of nine. The KTB Fit Scores point to a clear top weight in Delgany Second Now, who stands out with a 65 rating while the rest of the field clusters between 52 and 43. This looks a race where recent progress and course knowledge will be key factors on a track that often rewards those with strong local records.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is a lone leader with high confidence, suggesting one horse will secure an uncontested lead that could prove difficult for closers to reel in late on. Burgundy Man is the only front-runner in the line-up and is likely to bowl along in isolation, while the other eight runners are all held-up types who will be produced late. The key question is whether the leader can dictate terms throughout or if the bunching of hold-up horses will allow one to close effectively off what could be a steady gallop.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Delgany Second Now KTB Selection65/100
Delgany Second Now is a useful sort who has taken off lately, winning three of his last four starts including a success at this trip. He handles good ground and looks well treated on his current mark. The yard's strong 34% strike-rate at Perth adds further encouragement, with the trainer and jockey combination showing a solid record at the track. Usually held up and producing its effort late, this four-year-old should be ideally placed to strike if the lone leader sets a steady pace that can be reeled in. Recent form figures of 775111 underline the surge in form that makes him the clear pick.
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2Burgundy Man52/100
Burgundy Man is a fair sort who has won once in 17 starts at Perth and holds solid course connections. He has been out of form this year with a string of poor efforts but drops back to a trip where he has placed without winning. The yard's modest 7% strike-rate here from a big sample is another negative, though the jockey has an impressive 20% strike rate at Perth. Tending to make the running or race on the pace, he is set to take the uncontested lead according to the race's lone-leader pace shape. Recent form figures of -P9PP6 reflect his current struggles, yet the course record offers some hope if he can rediscover his old spark.
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3Wherearethejudges52/100
Wherearethejudges is a useful performer on the balance of his limited form but has shown little since a promising bumper fourth and was pulled up on his latest hurdle start. He steps up in trip today having failed to trouble the judge in his one previous run at this distance. The yard's modest 6% strike rate at Perth adds little encouragement, and he remains unproven on good ground. Usually held up and producing its effort late, he will need the leader to come back to him if he is to make an impact. Recent form figures of 4/58P- highlight the lack of progress since that early promise.
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4Hawkseye View51/100
Hawkseye View is a fair performer who has won over today's trip but is 0-11 in handicaps and was well held on his only previous run here. Trainer Lisa Harrison has a modest 9% strike-rate at Perth from a large sample while jockey Peter Kavanagh has limited experience at the track. Placed twice on good ground but looks vulnerable again off current mark, he is another who will be held up and produced late. Recent form figures of 1F04-8 show flashes of ability mixed with some lesser efforts, and dropping in class may help him become more competitive.
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5Burning It Up51/100
Burning It Up is a useful performer who has shown consistent placed form at this track, including a second over today's trip. Has only run once on good ground so that side remains unproven, while the first-time headgear is another unknown. Trainer's modest 6% strike rate at Perth is well established from a big sample.
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6Didntgotwenty48/100
Didntgotwenty is a fair performer who arrives in decent nick after a win last time out at this trip. Has placed on good ground and shown he can handle this distance, though he has never run at Perth before. Trainer holds a 10% strike rate here from a big sample.
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7Roi du Roume46/100
Roi du Roume is a fair performer who has shown consistent placed form without winning, including a third here last time and two placings from six runs on good ground. He drops back in trip today having failed to land a blow in two previous attempts at this distance, which asks a fresh question. The yard holds a strong 30% strike-rate at Perth from 33 runs.
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8Walk On Son44/100
Walk On Son is a fair performer who has failed to complete in two of his last three starts and showed only modest form when fourth at this track on his penultimate run. He has never won or placed in four runs on good ground and steps up in trip today having looked stretched at 2m last time. Lucinda Russell has an 8% strike-rate from 106 runs here while Derek Fox is similarly modest at the track.
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9Wearelongterm43/100
Wearelongterm is a fair performer who has never won in 24 starts and arrives on the back of a pulled-up and two modest efforts. Has shown some ability around here without ever threatening to win, while the step up in trip asks a fresh question having failed to make the frame in three previous attempts at this distance. Trainer holds a solid 11% strike-rate at Perth from a big sample.
KTB verdict
Delgany Second Now stands out as the KTB Selection. A useful sort who has taken off lately with three wins from his last four starts, he handles good ground, looks well treated, and benefits from the yard's strong 34% strike-rate at Perth. His held-up style should suit if the uncontested lead sets up a race that can be closed upon late. The main dangers are likely to come from Burgundy Man if he can capitalise on the lone-leader shape from the front, and possibly Roi du Roume or Burning It Up if they can reproduce their placed course form.
KTB Selection Delgany Second Now
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:00 UTC, 23 Sep. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
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| Delgany Second Now | 5/4 | LiveScore Bet |
| Burgundy Man | 16/1 | LiveScore Bet |
| Wherearethejudges | 28/1 | Bet365 |
| Hawkseye View | 28/1 | Bet365 |
| Burning It Up | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Didntgotwenty | 13/2 | Bet365 |
| Roi du Roume | 9/4 | 7Bet |
| Walk On Son | 22/1 | Bet365 |
| Wearelongterm | 40/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 4:32 Perth. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Perth racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Perth results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse is most proven at Perth?
Burgundy Man has won once in 17 starts at Perth while Burning It Up has shown consistent placed form including a second over today's trip and Roi du Roume has been placed twice from two runs here.
Who is expected to make the running?
Burgundy Man tends to make the running or race on the pace and the pace shape is a lone leader with high confidence, suggesting he will secure an uncontested lead.
Which runner has shown the most recent progress?
Delgany Second Now has recent form figures of 775111, winning three of his last four starts including a success at this trip.
Are there any runners wearing new headgear?
Burning It Up is fitted with first-time headgear.
Which trainer has the strongest strike rate at Perth in this field?
Mickey Bowen has a 30% strike rate at Perth from 33 runs while Dan Skelton has a 34% strike rate at Perth from 47 runs.
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