2:33 Perth Tips

Decent two-mile hurdler Next Twist has been found a quiet race for his chase debut. He likes to lead, so will get a good look at the fences and has top man Sean Bowen in the saddle.

The mathematical case here is impossible to ignore, with speed figures that sit nearly two stone higher than the current benchmark for this handicap mark. He is an aggressive prominently-ridden horse in a race that lacks other confirmed pacemakers, giving him a massive tactical advantage. While he is technically running out of the weights, his actual performance level over fences is far superior to his hurdles form, and he is perfectly placed to exploit a race that will likely turn into a test of raw speed.

A combination of change of trainer, a wind operation an a tongue strap fitted hopefully will change the fortunes of the 7yo gelding at a track that will suit better than recent outings