Nicholls and O’neill target the feature prize at Perth

Eleven-time champion trainer Paul Nicholls and former dual-champion jockey Jonjo O’neill are set for a mouthwatering clash in the feature race at Perth’s Autumn Raceday today.

The pair, who have targeted the seven-race card with two runners apiece, are represented by Oleg (Nicholls) and Tidal Watch in the Keep Your Social Distance Handicap Chase, which has attracted a quality field of nine. Oleg has been successful twice on the Flat this year while Tidal Watch reverts to hurdles following a seven-race stint over fences.

Top weight, off a lofty BHA rating of 146, is Nicky Richard s-trained three-time Perth scorer Caius Marcius whose course wins include the 2018 Stone Of Destiny Handicap Hurdle.

The meeting is behind closed doors, with the first of seven races at 2.10pm and all races are live on Racing TV.