5:07 Perth Tips

The Flying Poet was a decent second last time out after a break, with the winner going on to win again in C4 since. My pick goes again off the same mark today, with more expected now second up and Sean Bowen back in the saddle .

Very interesting on the step up to three miles. Has been seeing out races strongly over shorter trips and is a fluent hurdler. Strong claims.

EVIES COURT runs for a yard who landed a huge gamble yesterday and in general trainer Noel Kelly does well with what he sends across from Ireland. This young mare may have improved significantly during her time spent on the sidelines through the winter and second-up for this campaign today she could show more.

Was well beaten on his first two starts for this yard and finished just outside the places on his next two but improved to win over today's trip at Hexham eighteen days ago. Dylan Johnston's 3lb claim should help. Should be involved at the finish.

Twice a hurdle winner of handicap hurdles over 2m4f in April and May of last year. Has run well in 3 of her 4 starts this year, including when not beaten very far over this trip at Musselburgh back in February. Is now just 2lbs above the last winning mark and should run well.

The model I run suggests Burgundy Man can cause an upset here. Burgundy Man has a very high price here at 34s, so clearly isn't fancied by the early market. This model result has been driven by Burgundy Man having the joint highest RPR for this 11-runner race, but has the second lowest official ranking. This leaves him carrying far less weight than the early market principals, and that could make a difference over this 2m 7f trip. Model has issued a 'very low' stake indicator which translates to a 0.5pt stake on a scale of 0-4.

Opening three runs not devoid of promise. Starts handicaps off a workable mark and could see a markedly improved performance.

Dalileo, a 10-year-old, can be relied upon around here with 10 out of 15 first three finishes. He won this race last year following a return from a similar break he has today. 4lb higher this time but still has serious claims, and any rain won't dampen his chance.

Strike Of Lightning can win off 77, so his fitness after a very long break will determine his chances here. The stable jockey is having a day off, but E Austin has ridden him before when 2nd off 79, and this is the trainer's sole runner of the day.

Nowinittowinit has shown some good form over the distance prior to his last two below-par runs and also at the course. Can revive that form back here today.