5:37 Perth
This Class 5 handicap hurdle at Perth over 2m7f207y on good ground features a field of 14 where the KTB Fit ratings are tightly bunched at the top. Watchoutitscookie heads the KTB numbers on 68 with Stiletto close behind on 66, while the remainder of the principals sit between 61 and 57. The race features several course veterans and a strong pace likely to test stamina, with the KTB figures highlighting useful performers on their best days but also some questions over current form and ground preferences.
How the race shapes up
With two or more habitual front-runners present the pace shape is expected to be strong and could collapse late, which would favour hold-up horses. Watchoutitscookie and Burgundy Man are likely to contest the lead or race prominently, while Our Girl Sal could also go forward and Maillot Blanc is set to race handily. The key question is whether the early gallop will leave enough in the tank for the prominent runners or create opportunities for the held-up types such as Stiletto, Dalileo and Creadan Grace to come through late.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Watchoutitscookie KTB Selection68/100RPR 104 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 2Stiletto66/100RPR 105 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 3Dalileo61/100RPR 102 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 4Creadan Grace59/100RPR 104 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 5Jakana57/100RPR 104 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 6Shighness56/100RPR 102 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 7Burgundy Man54/100RPR 104 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 8Leader Wing53/100RPR 102 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 9Myfavouritesister52/100RPR 102 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 10Reagrove Lord50/100RPR 102 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 11Luminaries49/100RPR 101 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 12Maillot Blanc48/100RPR 99 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 13Breaking Ground47/100RPR 98 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 14Our Girl Sal39/100RPR 99 — field comparison calculated at page load
The contenders
Watchoutitscookie KTB Fit 68/100
Watchoutitscookie is a useful performer with an RPR of 104 that compares favourably in this field. He has placed on all three starts at Perth, finishing second, third and third without winning, and the trainer's 19% strike rate at the track from 48 runs adds encouragement. James Davies boasts a 40% strike rate at Perth from five rides with an A/E of 4.12, while the yard's overall record with the jockey reads 8/76 at 11% with an A/E of 1.34. He tends to make the running or race on the pace and has been placed three times from 14 starts on good ground without winning. Consistent rather than progressive on his last few starts, he arrives off recent form figures of 2373-7.
Stiletto KTB Fit 66/100
Stiletto brings smart ratings for a Class 5 with an RPR of 105 and has won over today's trip from ten attempts. He has already scored at Perth from just two runs there while the trainer holds a solid 14% strike rate at the track from 29 runs. Sean Bowen has a 32% strike rate at Perth from 328 rides with an A/E of 1.13 and the trainer-jockey combination shows 3/20 at 15% with an A/E of 1.38. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he has two wins from 18 starts on good ground. Recent form is patchy with figures of 4709-5.
Dalileo KTB Fit 61/100
Dalileo is a useful performer on his best days with RPRs and Topspeed ratings that still stack up in this grade. He has won twice at Perth from 21 runs and has scored twice over today's trip though he arrives in ordinary form after a string of modest efforts with figures of 4554-7. The yard's 9% strike-rate at the track from 469 runs is nothing to shout about and he is now an 11-year-old with 50 runs on the clock. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he has two wins from 26 starts on good ground. Dropping in class is a positive.
Creadan Grace KTB Fit 59/100
Creadan Grace is a useful performer who arrives in decent form having won over this trip earlier in the season with recent figures of 613P-4. First run at Perth and only one previous start on good ground both count as unknowns rather than proven negatives. Gordon Elliott has a strong 28% strike rate at the track from a large sample of 808 runs. Usually held up and producing his effort late, his RPR of 104 compares well here. The 5 lb claimer James Smith takes the ride for the yard that shows 5/52 at 10% with the jockey.
Jakana KTB Fit 57/100
Jakana is a useful performer on his best days with an RPR of 104 but arrives in poor form having been pulled up in three of his last four starts with figures of PPP4-P. He has shown some competitiveness on good ground without winning and drops back in trip today having failed to trouble the judge in two previous runs at this distance. The yard has a solid 11% strike rate at Perth from 46 runs while the horse himself has twice run respectably here without placing, finishing fourth and fifth. Usually held up and producing his effort late, Derek Fox takes the mount for the combination that reads 7/66 at 11% with an A/E of 1.22.
The rest of the field
ShighnessKTB Fit 56/100
Shighness is a useful performer on his day with an RPR of 102 and has won three times at today's trip from 16 attempts. He has been largely out of form this year though with a recent string of 663F-U and his sole run here ended in a pulled-up effort. The yard has a solid 16% strike rate from 394 runs at Perth while the 5 lb claimer is an interesting booking.
Burgundy ManKTB Fit 54/100
Burgundy Man is a useful performer on his best days with an RPR of 104 and has won at both this trip and at Perth. He has been competitive on good ground without winning and showed fairly ordinary form when pulled up on his most recent start with figures of 3156-P. The yard's modest 6% strike rate at the track from 357 runs adds a note of caution. Tends to make the running or race on the pace.
Leader WingKTB Fit 53/100
Leader Wing is a useful performer who has been consistent without winning lately, placing in three of his last four starts and showing strong RPR figures around this level with figures of 62533-. He handles good ground and has placed over today's trip though he is yet to win at either. Trainer's modest 4% strike rate at Perth from 27 runs is a concern on his first run here.
MyfavouritesisterKTB Fit 52/100
Myfavouritesister is a useful performer who has shown consistent ability around here without winning. She has been placed on her last two visits to Perth and is 2 from 11 on good ground overall. Stepping back up in trip looks a fair move given she has placed once from four starts at this sort of distance with figures of 0U43P-.
Reagrove LordKTB Fit 50/100
Reagrove Lord is a useful performer on his best days and arrives in decent nick after a solid fourth last time out with figures of 2899/4. He has been placed on all three visits to Perth and has form at this trip though he is still seeking his first win at either. The yard's modest 9% strike rate here from 89 runs tempers expectations.
LuminariesKTB Fit 49/100
Luminaries is a useful performer on his day with an RPR of 101 but has been out of form for some time and was pulled up or well beaten on his last three starts with figures of 33P99-. He steps up in trip today having won over this distance in the past though his record around Perth is modest with two runs yielding a sixth and a ninth. The yard has an 8% strike rate from 64 runs at the track while he has won three times from 12 starts on good ground.
Maillot BlancKTB Fit 48/100
Maillot Blanc is a useful performer who arrives in form after a recent win and has already shown he handles this track with a victory from seven runs here. He steps up in trip today having won once over this distance in the past though his recent efforts have been over shorter with figures of 2832-1. The yard's modest 6% strike rate at Perth from 434 runs is a negative but the horse's solid ratings and course win give him a clear chance.
Breaking GroundKTB Fit 47/100
Breaking Ground has shown little in five runs since joining this yard and was well beaten in all four Perth starts with figures of 0P50-0. The step up from 2m to nearly 3m is an unknown and first-time headgear is now fitted. Trainer strike rate here stands at 6% from 357 runs.
Our Girl SalKTB Fit 39/100
Our Girl Sal is a useful mare who ran to form when fifth over C&D on her return from a break. She has placed at today's trip and handles good ground, though her recent form figures show two heavy defeats either side of a win with figures of 15/15-. The yard's modest 6% strike-rate at Perth from 17 runs adds a note of caution. Tends to make the running or race on the pace.
KTB verdict
Watchoutitscookie is the KTB Selection. He has placed on all three starts at Perth and the trainer's solid record at the track along with the jockey's excellent local strike rate provide plenty of encouragement, while his prominent run-style could be ideally suited if the strong pace does collapse late. His RPR of 104 remains competitive and the selection has been consistent on recent starts. The main dangers are Stiletto, who brings the highest rating in the field and a Perth win, and Creadan Grace, who represents a powerful yard with a fine track record and arrives in decent form off a recent trip success. Dalileo and Maillot Blanc also have claims if they can rediscover their best.
KTB Selection Watchoutitscookie
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 05:58 UTC, 7 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Watchoutitscookie | 20/1 | 7Bet |
| Stiletto | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Dalileo | 18/1 | 7Bet |
| Creadan Grace | 13/2 | BetMGM |
| Jakana | 33/1 | BetTom |
| Shighness | 20/1 | 7Bet |
| Burgundy Man | 18/1 | LiveScore Bet |
| Leader Wing | 6/5 | BetTom |
| Myfavouritesister | 16/1 | Coral |
| Reagrove Lord | 16/1 | Bet365 |
| Luminaries | 22/1 | Virgin Bet |
| Maillot Blanc | 13/2 | 7Bet |
| Breaking Ground | 40/1 | LiveScore Bet |
| Our Girl Sal | 13/2 | BetMGM |
This is the narrative read of the 5:37 Perth. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Perth racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has placed on all three of its Perth starts?
Watchoutitscookie has placed on all three of its Perth starts, finishing second, third and third.
How many wins has Stiletto recorded at Perth?
Stiletto has won once at Perth from two runs there.
What is Gordon Elliott's strike rate at Perth?
Gordon Elliott has a 28% strike rate at Perth from 808 runs.
Which runner is fitted with first-time headgear?
Breaking Ground is fitted with first-time headgear.
How many course wins does Dalileo have at Perth?
Dalileo has two course wins at Perth from 21 runs.
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