16:05 Musselburgh
GoodPortobello Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 2m 2f 28y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1
Form: 48-156
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 74
Won over hurdles in March and back on the Flat (Hamilton 1m5f) in May; backward steps on last two starts, trying cheekpieces (kept here) when 50-1 over 2m at Ascot on latest; just 1lb above that Hamilton mark but it's hard to rely on him being back at that form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won over hurdles in March and back on the Flat (Hamilton 1m5f) in May; backward steps on last two starts, trying cheekpieces (kept here) when 50-1 over 2m at Ascot on latest; just 1lb above that Hamilton mark but it's hard to rely on him being back at that form. |
8/1 |
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6th 7 (2) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won over hurdles in March and back on the Flat (Hamilton 1m5f) in May; disappointing on latest start and cheekpieces are now given a go; he's also back to about 2m, over which he was soundly beaten last September but won last June; may well need a career best and 5lb claimer is called on. |
20/1 |
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5th 3 (4) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has won four of his last eight races on the Flat (also won over hurdles), three of them over C&D, the latest off 4lb lower in May (soft) when beating Ebony Maw by 0.5l; chance. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 475543 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 74
Five wins last term, the last over C&D in September and she has a 7lb lower mark today; that's having gone the wrong way this year after a creditable reappearance, but she needs a second look.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (2) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Five wins last term, the last over C&D in September and she has a 7lb lower mark today; that's having gone the wrong way this year after a creditable reappearance, but she needs a second look. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (1) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Five wins last season, three of them over C&D on good/good to firm; hasn't been in quite such good form this year, but is 4lb below her last winning mark; return to faster ground a positive. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
16th Jul 2024 Soft 2m 0f 32y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Wins have all come in the summer, including five times last year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; hasn't been at her best so far this season but she's had a couple of excuses and this is less competitive, with a stiff 2m on soft ground fine; player. |
9/4 |
100/30
Form: -25003 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
Has done well over 1m4f here; also scored over hurdles in July and went close in a five-runner race back over 1m4f here on latest outing; his only attempt beyond 1m5f on Flat was in this race last year when beaten a neck in five-runner race, a slowly run affair but he's not entirely ruled out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has done well over 1m4f here; also scored over hurdles in July and went close in a five-runner race back over 1m4f here on latest outing; his only attempt beyond 1m5f on Flat was in this race last year when beaten a neck in five-runner race, a slowly run affair but he's not entirely ruled out. |
100/30 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
steadied start, held up in rear |
3/1 |
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1st 6 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
travelled strongly, held up in rear |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 364631
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
Has popped up in front just once in each of the last two seasons, including at Beverley latest start; back up 3lb but had better form last year and it would not surprise to see him on the premises.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has popped up in front just once in each of the last two seasons, including at Beverley latest start; back up 3lb but had better form last year and it would not surprise to see him on the premises. |
4/1 |
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1st 1 (2) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 32y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
ran in snatches, in rear |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 (6) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, challenging over 1f out, soon short of room, disputing third final 110yds, kept on |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 261200
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
Won at Ayr (1m7f) in May and front-running second in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) in June; finished last, however, at York and Newcastle on last two outings; blinkered once and a visor now replaces his usual cheekpieces.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Ayr (1m7f) in May and front-running second in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) in June; finished last, however, at York and Newcastle on last two outings; blinkered once and a visor now replaces his usual cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
13th 10 (2) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Pretty consistent when on Flat for this yard, notably when front-running second in the Northumberland Vase over C&D on penultimate start, until tailing off on good to soft at York on latest outing; considered back here. |
20/1 |
|
14th 12 (6) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
led, headed over 6f out |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 3-3661 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
Co-favourite and back to form when winning a six-runner race here (1m6f, good) in clearcut style 19 days ago, leading 5f out; back up 3lb but ran well over 2m1f in June and can be in the shake-up if he holds his form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Co-favourite and back to form when winning a six-runner race here (1m6f, good) in clearcut style 19 days ago, leading 5f out; back up 3lb but ran well over 2m1f in June and can be in the shake-up if he holds his form. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 (7) |
9th Aug 2024 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
raced in second, led 5f out, going best 3f out, pushed along and hung left from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well up the centre inside final furlong, jockey dropped whip inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
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6th 4 (13) |
10th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Latest win came over hurdles (juvenile) at Musselburgh on New Year's Day; shaped encouragingly on return from wind surgery at Pontefract (2m1f, good; close third to Sam Sarphati); less competitive at Hamilton since; forecast rain should suit; chance. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 217524
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
2-10 on AW; 0-12 on turf but went very close when returning to form over C&D (good) last month; ran respectably at Catterick (good to firm) two weeks later; upped from Class 6, may need a career best to win this.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
2-10 on AW; 0-12 on turf but went very close when returning to form over C&D (good) last month; ran respectably at Catterick (good to firm) two weeks later; upped from Class 6, may need a career best to win this. |
9/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Southwell (2m, AW) in March and, while he's 0-12 on turf, he went very close when returning to form at Musselburgh (2m, good) a fortnight ago; bang there if backing up that latest performance. |
3/1 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
23rd Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 477258
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
Six-race maiden; ran his best race when staying on into second of seven late in the day on handicap debut over C&D (ridden by Amie Waugh) in early July; flopped back here next time but 4l eighth at Carlisle in first-time cheekpieces gave a little renewed hope; 2lb out of the handicap.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Six-race maiden; ran his best race when staying on into second of seven late in the day on handicap debut over C&D (ridden by Amie Waugh) in early July; flopped back here next time but 4l eighth at Carlisle in first-time cheekpieces gave a little renewed hope; 2lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
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8th 11 (1) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge |
16/1 |
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5th 5 (4) |
23rd Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
in rear, outpaced from under 4f out, no impression |
3/1 |
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