The recent form figures — 8, 9, 7, 8, 4, 5 reading from most recent back — do at least hint at a horse that has been gradually finding its way closer to the action. That fourth-place finish stands out as the best effort so far, and if you squint at those numbers in the right light, there is a mild upward curve buried in there. Whether that translates into a first win anytime soon is the question.
What works in Perfect Price's favour is the stable it calls home. Brian Ellison, based at Norton in North Yorkshire, has sent out 43 winners already this season — that is a yard in form, with horses fit and ready to run. Ellison is a trainer who knows how to place a horse, and the fact that Perfect Price keeps getting entries suggests the team has not given up on finding the right race at the right time. Sometimes all it takes is one good day.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 13 Aug | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 1 Sep | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 30 Apr | 0% |