Verdict

Each of these has run within the last five days with Perlachy and Suddenly Susan carrying penalties for victories. The former is in cracking form but it's a long time since he ran off a mark this high while Scott Dixon's filly is probably better at Southwell and she's held by Steelcut on their previous effort here. ABSA LUTTE finished strongly behind Perlachy on Friday and, as she's on a 2lb lower mark and has the assistance of a 7lb claimer, she gets the vote in an open event.

Formwatch

Perlachy 11-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Island Legend (9-7) by shd, 7 ran.

Suddenly Susan (IRE) 6-5fav (9-1) Made all, clear halfway, ridden and stayed on final furlong, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs beating Dickie Le Davoir (9-2) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.

Steelcut 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, led briefly and hung left entering final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 6, hd behind Hinton Admiral (9-11) at Wolverhampton 6f clm stks 0-75 (5) pol.

Methaaly (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 2 3/4l behind Night Trade (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-75 (5) pol.

Absa Lutte (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Held up in last, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 7, 1l behind Perlachy (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.

La Capriosa 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 14l behind No Mean Trick (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.

Shawkantango 8-1 (9-2) Slow into stride, recovered to race in touch in rear after 1f, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on when riders whip knocked out of hand near finish, just failed, 2nd of 9, ns behind No Mean Trick (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.