2:25 Perth Tips

Runner-up twice over course and distance, most recently last time out on the 24th of September when beaten 4.75 lengths off a mark of 98 ridden by Danny McMenamin. Up a pound in the ratings racing off 99, but with William Maggs able to claim 5 pounds in the saddle today, Gemini Man is effectively 4 pounds below that latest run.

Improved with each run as a novice, beaten 11 lengths on his final start by one who was pitched into a Grade 1 on his next start and is 7/2 in the early markets for the Masterson at Cheltenham at the weekend. This gelding makes his handicap debut off just 100 and the early market moves have been positive.

Won here towards the back end of September with a chance to repeat that feat on the back of a 5lb rise. Looks likely to be in the frame again with a lot of the other runners appearing to make up numbers.

Tanking Along has been dropped down to 2 miles over hurdles, which is strange. Take into account he has never raced over this short distance, yet they are putting on a first-time tongue strap and cheekpieces. He is back over hurdles after racing in chases this year, but on a positive note, he is down to a basement mark. Trainer in form, Brian Hughes booked to ride.

Clan Chieftain was 4th behind Nathan Wells on his last visit to Perth. Beaten less than five lengths and on seven pounds better terms, wearing a first-time visor, he can reverse that form.