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Perth 17:15

Race 8 Follow racingtv On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (2m 7f 207y)

21st Oct 25

Horse
Stiletto
Jockey
S Bowen
Trainer
Mrs S Leech
Welcome to Perth for the 17:15 race, the 'Race 8 Follow racingtv On Instagram Handicap Hurdle'. Let's dive into the top contenders, kicking off with our top tip, Stiletto. Aged 7 and packing some solid recent form, Stiletto is the chap to beat today. With a live price at a value of 3.75, there's a good mix of risk and reward for punters. Jockey S Bowen and trainer Mrs S Leech have this gelding ticking over nicely, having won the last race out at this very course and distance. With a strike rate of 1.00 over the last 30 days here, he's certainly comfortable in Perth's conditions. His trainer hasn't been firing on all cylinders recently, only nabbing one win from nine, but Stiletto could be her bright spot today. Moving onto Spit Spot, our second to line-up at a live price of 4.5. This 6-year-old mare, guided by Jack Power and trained by the partnership of Lucinda & Scud, has a slightly less sparkling form line recently with no weatherproof performances in the last month. However, turning attention to longer-term performance over the past 180 days, she's tapped into a decent vein of form with one win from four, suggesting there may just be a pulse in this runner yet. Particularly impressive is the jockey Jack Power's knack on the Perth course, having nailed a strike rate of 1.00 in the last 60 days. Then there's the long shot, Shoeshine Boy, stepping out at a lengthy 15.0. Aged 9 and often in the mix but rarely finishing the job as seen in his strike rate of 0.23 over the past 720 days. With jockey Danny McMenamin aboard, who has shown some potential with a 38% win rate over the last fortnight, there could be a glimmer of hope for a brave punt on Shoeshine Boy. Yet, his consistency at this specific course hasn't been commendable, making him a riskier bet for today’s race. Betting on Stiletto seems the smart choice today, especially given the successful jockey/trainer combo at Perth. Wishing you luck with your wagers - remember, always punt responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 21st October 2025

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Course & Distance SR 23.81% (from last 63 races)

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