16:35 Musselburgh
GoodMediterranean Shipping Company Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 15y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 524640 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
0-9 this year, running mostly with credit over 6f/7f but he wasn't so good at Ripon 11 days ago; the striking recommendation is that he won in 2021 and 2023 on his only two appearances at Musselburgh.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (10) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 1f, pushed along and led again over 2f out, ridden and faced challenge 1f out, kept on well towards finish, just prevailed |
7/1 |
|
11th 16 (2) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
raced far side |
12/1 |
33/1
- Place: £11.60
Form: 4-4457 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 66
Veteran who has mixed Flat with chasing over the last year or so; his last win was over 1m1f off 2lb higher at Hamilton in June 2023 and he last ran over a trip this short two years ago; vulnerable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (2) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
prominent, challenging up the centre over 1f out, kept on well inside final 110yds, just failed |
33/1 |
|
3 (1) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Versatile veteran whose last win was over this trip off this mark at Hamilton in June 2023 (good to firm); some fair efforts over fences and on the Flat since (below par in a chase last time); worth considering. |
14/1 |
|
9th 7 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
0-6 over fences but twice ran well over C&D last summer (good to soft/heavy); returned from break with three respectable Flat run this spring; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 732261 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 62
Fluffed his lines when a warm favourite over 5f on penultimate start but he lost three shoes during the race and bounced straight back with a 6f win back at Ayr two weeks later; unraced over this far since 2022 but he did win over C&D in that campaign and remains on a competitive mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
4th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Tough gelding, holding his form well; won in game fashion at Ayr (6f, good) before good third at Musselburgh (7f, good) 16 days later; all British wins on good/good to firm but has shown some promise on soft/heavy; unlikely to be far away. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (12) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, midfield, switched left 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, went third towards finish |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 644028 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
Three wins last May/June and a few minor honours since, including his second at Newcastle (7f, AW) on penultimate start; first turf run for nearly 11 months when eighth behind Braes Of Doune at Ayr (7f, good) last time, beaten only 3l under Mohammed Tabti but others bring more pressing claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (4) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three on the trot on turf last year; struggled a bit since, although a good second off this mark over C&D early last month; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up over this far at Newcastle ten days ago but he's an infrequent winner who has become expensive to follow. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 662418 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
C&D winner last October and C&D second last month on the second of this season's two visits here; also scored at Ayr on penultimate start but needs to bounce back from a last of eight at Ayr on latest.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (8) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Off the mark for the year with a game success here three weeks ago (7f, good); the Topspeed figure there was solid enough but the form isn't working out and he could prove vulnerable back at 6f off a 2lb higher mark; something to prove on slower than good too. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Runner-up at Musselburgh (7f, good) early this month before fair fourth here (6f, good to firm) five days later; effective over C&D and can be in the mix if handling conditions (unproven on slow ground). |
11/2 |
9/2
Form: 613561 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
Having a solid campaign, including wins at Leicester (7f, good) in July and with authority at Catterick (7f, good to firm; came wide) nine days ago; major player despite 5lb penalty.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (4) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 (9) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
midfield |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (9) |
19th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Has won on good to firm and soft ground; his last win was off this mark at Leicester (7f, good) last month and he's been beaten less than 3l in his three runs since; seems versatile regarding tactics and shouldn't be far away again. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 442312 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 61
2-28 overall but one win was at Leicester (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start and her other three turf runs this summer were solid placed efforts; it's going back up to 7f (last tried 11 months ago) which seems to ask a major question but she did have a 7f AW win last summer; ridden by 7lb claimer on last three outings but not today; considered.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (4) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield, headway after 2f |
7/1 |
|
2 (4) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
In good form this summer prior to winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last Wednesday; that was just a second win from 27 starts but it came in an apprentice handicap so she escapes a penalty; on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
31st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Just one win to her name from 26 starts but she usually runs well and comes into the race on the back of two placed efforts over this trip (here on first occasion); should go well again. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 234231 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
It was a bunched finish when he scored at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago from several of today's rivals but he unleashed a good burst from the back and has now been seriously competitive in all four races since dropped back to 7f (the second for Amie Waugh); came with a well-timed run to lead inside the final furlong here yesterday; carries 5lb penalty but in fine form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (6) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Winner on good ground at Ayr (7f) and Musselburgh (1m) last month; badly hampered in hat-trick bid; could go well but soft ground perhaps not ideal (has won on good to soft). |
7/1 |
|
8th 12 (7) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
dwelt start, held up in rear, headway against far rail 2f out, not clear run repeatedly from over 1f out |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gained a deserved first success of 2024 in 7f Ayr handicap 15 days ago, getting up late despite having been left with a lot to do; up 3lb but another bold showing is on the cards. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: -01163 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
Can give trouble at the stalls; ex-Irish filly who got off to a flyer for current yard with 7f/1m wins on AW at Newcastle and Southwell in March; four months off before penultimate start and back near her best when close third at Carlisle (7f, good) last Wednesday, which puts her in the mix.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (13) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (5) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (2) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
reluctant to load, midfield, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds, went third final strides |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 135756 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
2-11 at this track, never dangerous on his only appearance here this term; sixth in the bunched finish behind Braes Of Doune at Ayr 16 days ago (won there in May on reappearance) and did not get a clear run when it mattered, so he is worth a second look.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (1) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, raced in second, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Beat Darbucks over C&D in May and then placed on his return visit; however, like a few in this field, he's not been running as he can in his recent starts. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2764.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £2341.80 |
| Tricast | £44159.50 |
| Trifecta | £41118.00 |
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