Michael Graham

Irish raiders target Perth prizes

Mon 9th Sep 2024, 13:26

Gers Gigi
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There is strong Irish representation in all of the races at Perth this afternoon.

Gordon Elliott sends eight horse across the Irish Sea and has some notable chances.

His Gers Gigi is odds-on favourite for the opening novices' hurdle (1.55pm) after a maiden hurdle success in Sligo last month.

Leading Lion, who was a decisive winner at Bellewstown in August, is also market leader for the Stellantis At Auto Services Perth Ltd. Handicap Hurdle over an extended two-miles. General Hubble has attracted support for Division 2 of the Practical Car And Van Rental At Asp.Scot Handicap Hurdle. He was last seen finishing placed in a staying handicap-chase at Killarney.

Noel Kelly and Stuart Crawford also have runners at the Scottish track.

Gordon Elliott

About Michael Graham

Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.

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