16:00 Musselburgh
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- Prize money: £6337.2
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 2613-2 D BF
Last run: 164 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
Close up in a 1m4f handicap at Doncaster on his penultimate run and he's only 1lb higher than when a front-running second on his final hurdle start at Kelso in May; should give it a good go from the front.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Useful Flat-racer who scored on last month's hurdling return at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) and is now 3-7 in this sphere; could plausibly have untapped potential over today's longer trip and is likely to give this a good shot from the front. |
15/8 |
|
1st 3 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Close up in a 1m4f handicap at Doncaster on his penultimate run and he's only 1lb higher than when a front-running second on his final hurdle start at Kelso in May; should give it a good go from the front. |
9/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 134-24 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
Solid record last season included a C&D success (good to soft) and ran well for a long way at Kelso a month ago when perhaps needing the run; remains on a competitive mark and the patient tactics he usually employs could come in handy here with a strong pace on the cards.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Consistent type who won over C&D (good to soft) in February and was a good second over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; solid claims. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Solid record last season included a C&D success (good to soft) and ran well for a long way at Kelso a month ago when perhaps needing the run; remains on a competitive mark and the patient tactics he usually employs could come in handy here with a strong pace on the cards. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
8th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Asserted on run-in for clearcut success at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and remained in good form, last seen in May; won't mind if there's rain about; in the mix if ready to roll after break. |
13/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1161-0 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
Held up off a strong gallop before coming clear at Taunton on his final run of last season (2m, good); the ground was heavy when quiet on reappearance at Chepstow and entitled to come on for that run.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Held up off a strong gallop before coming clear at Taunton on his final run of last season (2m, good); the ground was heavy when quiet on reappearance at Chepstow and entitled to come on for that run. |
10/1 |
|
11th 18 |
14th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Versatile ground-wise; it looked as though the handicapper had caught up only for him to then beat Boombawn by 4l at Taunton (2m, good), though being held up off a strong gallop aided him no end; now has another 5lb to deal with in his toughest assignment to date. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 3312-2 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
Winning hurdler who was a good second on heavy ground at Perth in September off 3lb lower; entitled to have run better than he did on the Flat subsequently but goes well here and has each-way claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Consistent; won over C&D (good to soft) in March and ran pretty well when fourth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; might not be far away. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Winning hurdler who was a good second on heavy ground at Perth in September off 3lb lower; entitled to have run better than he did on the Flat subsequently but goes well here and has each-way claims. |
5/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
0-19 on Flat turf (2-12 on AW) but he's a fair winning hurdler who was a good second on heavy ground last month when last seen; that puts him into serious calculations if he's back in the mud today. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 321U7- CD
Last run: 208 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
Won over C&D (good to soft) in February and it was a strong handicap in which he struggled at Aintree's Grand National meeting; in shallower waters here and he goes well for Charlie Maggs.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Only 3lb above his last winning mark; it was a strong handicap in which he struggled on final start of last season and it was a likeable return at Musselburgh (Class 3 over 1m7f; good to soft), a run that could well bring him on; Brian Hughes replaces his regular 10lb claimer, so at the weights he has plenty more on his plate. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) in February and it was a strong handicap in which he struggled at Aintree's Grand National meeting; in shallower waters here and he goes well for Charlie Maggs. |
6/1 |
|
7th 19 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Campaigned in Scotland of late; won at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February, then unseated rider early in the Morebattle at Kelso; faces a difficult task in this field. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 35/8-2 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
Ran a mighty race on his return from a mammoth absence when going close at Sedgefield (2m4f, good; off 4lb lower); back in trip in a loftier grade now and he'll need to back that up.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
28th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ran a mighty race on his return from a mammoth absence when going close over C&D and probably produced a similar performance at Musselburgh last time as that was a Class 3; a 10yo now but has claims. |
13/2 |
|
6th 5 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Ran a mighty race on his return from a mammoth absence when going close at Sedgefield (2m4f, good; off 4lb lower); back in trip in a loftier grade now and he'll need to back that up. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
3rd Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Two ordinary runs following wind surgery in March 2022; off for 508 days and plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 14275- D
Last run: 229 days
W: 11st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Won a juvenile hurdle on soft at Catterick before running respectably in Graded/Listed races; only fifth on his handicap debut here the final time (off 2lb higher) but he's better than he showed that day.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Unable to threaten in his two handicap hurdles but he may have needed his reappearance run over C&D three weeks ago and he was runner-up over C&D in a Listed juvenile hurdle in February; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
7th 4 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won a juvenile hurdle on soft at Catterick before running respectably in Graded/Listed races; only fifth on his handicap debut here the final time (off 2lb higher) but he's better than he showed that day. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 324U-P CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
Below best over fences on final two runs last season and didn't offer much on return to hurdling 20 days ago, though the ground was heavy (handles soft); on a dangerous mark but with questions to answer at the minute.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Below best over fences on final two runs last season and didn't offer much on return to hurdling 20 days ago, though the ground was heavy (handles soft); on a dangerous mark but with questions to answer at the minute. |
12/1 |
|
0 8 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 8y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Below best over fences on final two runs last season but this two-time hurdle winner has had wind surgery since and returns with his trainer in fine form; has dropped down the weights and could go well. |
11/1 |
9/2
Form: 361-64 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 121
Veteran who retains plenty of ability and shaped as though the run would bring him on at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) as he looked full of beans before weakening late on; could easily make his presence felt.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
8th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran who retains plenty of ability and shaped as though the run would bring him on at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) as he looked full of beans before weakening late on; could easily make his presence felt. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 |
26th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Won at Ayr (2m4f, good) last April on his penultimate start and he remains feasibly treated; it's possible this 11yo will need his first outing since May, however; good ground may suit best nowadays. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Good horse back in the day and he finally exploited his much-reduced mark with a clearcut victory at Ayr (2m4f, good); that was a hands and heels race (partnered by Dylan Johnston) and this is tougher, but a 4lb rise is more than fair. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £359.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £334.40 |
| Tricast | £2071.60 |
| Trifecta | £2751.00 |
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