17:02 Perth — Malcolm Group Handicap Chase (GBB Race) model predictions
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Malcolm Group Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Prediction Leader
Muskerry Rock (IRE)
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Dual point winner who came good under rules with front-running success in Wexford hunter chase (2m7f, good to yielding; refitted cheekpieces) last month; faces tougher opposition here, having recently changed hands for £17,000, but it will be interesting to see what Dan Skelton can do with him.
Rest of field
Sir Carnegie (IRE)
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Placed twice over C&D before keeping on well to win three-finisher contest here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; fourth win over fences came with first-time blinkers (instead of cheekpieces) at Hexham (3m) yesterday evening when he got up close home; respected if he turns out quickly again.
Neon Diamond (IRE)
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Yet to make any further progress since easily winning Kilarney maiden hurdle (2m7f, yielding to soft) in first-time cheekpieces last summer and was well held when upped to 3m2f for handicap chase debut in April (her fourth run over fences); that said, her stable's runners are always respected here.
Ira Hayes (IRE)
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Almost certainly fortunate when winning Tramore beginners' chase (2m5f, good to yielding) in April, given he was in fourth (albeit close up) when the front three came to grief two out, but ran big race when clear second in Market Rasen handicap (3m, good) last month and features prominently in calculations here.
Wasdell Dundalk (FR)
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Veteran who gained four of his six chase wins over C&D and is versatile regarding ground; well beaten when 50-1 for 2m4f hurdle here last month, after a layoff, but that was also the case before he bounced back to form and finished second in this race a year ago; can't be ignored.
Settle Down Jill (IRE)
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Looked in very good nick when readily winning Kelso hunter chase (2m7f, good) for his owner-trainer last month but faces quite daunting assignment off career-high mark on this return to a handicap; now in the care of Tristan Davidson.
Inis Oirr (IRE)
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Generally disappointing since winning valuable marathon in February 2024 but won off much-reduced mark over C&D (good) in April and also ran well when second behind a progressive rival here last month; considered.
Buy Some Time (IRE)
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Raced exclusively over hurdles since finishing second in Cartmel hunter chase on rules debut in spring 2024; caused 50-1 shock at 2025 Punchestown festival and has been placed twice in today's headgear combination here this spring (2m4f/3m2f); contender if able to transfer that form to fences.