Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Friday 11th August 2023

There were 46 Races on Friday 11th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Brighton, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Haydock, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 11th August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:20 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Simple Star (3.5/1 +30%)
Simple Star

3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(4) Simple Star 3.5/1, Won on C&D reappearance in May and followed up at Hamilton. Better than the result when second of 6 over this C&D last time, not getting in the clear until it was too late. Should give another good account.
Thrived during May (2-2); didn't get the breaks over C&D (good) seven weeks ago; chance..
3
2nd (3) Freak Out (7/1 -40%)
Freak Out

7
7/1(-40%)
(3) Freak Out 7/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after a pair of 1¼m Beveley wins in recent months. Has yet to prove his stamina for this far but he still merits plenty of respect as an in-from sort.
Prominent racer; seeks a hat-trick following successive Beverley wins (1m2f); stamina?.
6
3rd (6) A La Francaise (3.33/1 +52%)
A La Francaise

3.33
3.33/1(+52%)
(6) A La Francaise 3.33/1, Back to best when runner-up twice this summer and shaped as if still in form when 5½ lengths fifth of 10 to Gibside in handicap (5/1) at York (1½m, good to soft) 28 days ago. Another who can't be discounted.
Near her peak recently, but has to reverse earlier form lines with Simple Star & Gibside..
8
4th (8) Smart Lass (14/1 +0%)
Smart Lass

14
14/1(+0%)
(8) Smart Lass 14/1, Four-time C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (11f, good, 13/2) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Need to see more.
Musselburgh regular (six course wins); low key since finishing third over C&D in May..
7
5th (7) Can't Stop Now (18/1 -50%)
Can't Stop Now

18
18/1(-50%)
(7) Can't Stop Now 18/1, Flat winner in last autumn. Also successful over hurdles at Musselburgh in March and he might have needed the outing after 4 months off when down the field on his return to the Flat at Hamilton (1m) 11 days ago.
Flat (1m2f) and hurdles (2m) winner; always behind (over 1m) on recent return to action..
1
6th (1) Fairmac (3.5/1 +30%)
Fairmac

3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(1) Fairmac 3.5/1, Capitalised on falling mark to land 14-runner C&D handicap (soft) in April. Has run no more than respectably since but is back to that winning mark again.
C&D winner (good to soft; same mark) in April; less effective since, inc at 2m at Kempton.
2
7th (2) Gibside (5.5/1 -100%)
Gibside

5.5
5.5/1(-100%)
(2) Gibside 5.5/1, Pair of 1½m Ripon wins last summer and has improved again this term, scoring at Carlisle and York in recent months. Another good run when third back at York 13 days ago. Should go well again.
In fine form; unable to justify favouritism at York (third) recently; still a major player.
5
8th (5) Tendentious (14/1 +0%)
Tendentious

14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Tendentious 14/1, Won over 2m at Doncaster last spring but more miss than hit since and ran poorly on 2m York reappearance 4 weeks ago. Down in trip. Others arrive with more pressing claims.
Sole win came at Doncaster (2m) in April 2022; may strip fitter for recent York comeback..
LTO Selection:

14:20 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Freak Out arrives having notched up a brace of Beverley successes, but, though respected, the step up in trip on this occasion will pose a different challenge. FAIRMAC might not have been the most consistent recently, but he was a winner over C&D from this mark in April and looks certain to benefit from a drop in class. Gibside continues to progress steadily and must enter calculations too.

Quite an interesting opener. FAIRMAC has returned to the mark from which he won a competitive Sky Bet Sunday Series handicap over C&D at the end of April and can bounce back to form. Gibside, Freak Out and Simple Star all arrive at the top of their game and are feared most in that order.

The recent York third GIBSIDE can make the most of a slight ease in grade to score again. Simple Star looks next best.


14:50 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Majestic Beauty (3/1 -71%)
Majestic Beauty

3
3/1(-71%)
(2) Majestic Beauty 3/1, Havana Grey filly. 8/11, won 4-runner maiden at Catterick (5f, good) on debut 88 days ago, well on top finish. Difficult to oppose with improvement likely.
Clearcut winner of four-runner Catterick maiden on debut; impossible to rule out here.
3
2nd (3) Cover Point (3.5/1 +65%)
Cover Point

3.5
3.5/1(+65%)
(3) Cover Point 3.5/1, Soldier's Call colt. 4/1, speedily bred sort finished only tenth of 13 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good) on debut 36 days ago under hands-and-heels ride. Open to improvement.
Disappointing favourite on debut but with a top stable and ought to be capable of better.
4
3rd (4) Good Point (2.75/1 +61%)
Good Point

2.75
2.75/1(+61%)
(4) Good Point 2.75/1, Blue Point colt. 33/1, second of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) 34 days ago, running on. Likely to be involved again.
Left poor debut behind when close second in Beverley maiden last month; one to consider.
1
4th (1) Sankari (5/1 -43%)
Sankari

5
5/1(-43%)
(1) Sankari 5/1, Ribchester colt. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 10/3, improved when winning 8-runner minor event at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 51 days ago, readily. Likely to give another good account.
Useful form when winning quite cosily at Hamilton in June; major player.
9
5th (9) Nariko (6/1 -71%)
Nariko

6
6/1(-71%)
(9) Nariko 6/1, Night of Thunder filly. Costly Breeze-Up purchase failed to meet expectations when only fourth of 5 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) on debut 51 days ago. Worth another chance.
600,000gns 2yo; only fourth of five when warm favourite for debut but can improve.
5
6th (5) Mutasawi (10/1 +17%)
Mutasawi

10
10/1(+17%)
(5) Mutasawi 10/1, Magna Grecia colt. Bumped into promising debutant when second of 7 in maiden at Ripon (5f, good to soft, 2/1) 20 days ago. Respected.
Second over 5f on two of his three starts; won't be far away if he runs his race here.
7
7th (7) Shatin Venture (100/1 -100%)
Shatin Venture

100
100/1(-100%)
(7) Shatin Venture 100/1, Foaled April 26. €14,000 yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to 2 winners by Belardo, including 1¼m winner Crazy Maisie. Yard not associated with debut winners.
Out of a US 5.5f 2yo winner; seems unlikely to meet the required standard on debut.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Both Majestic Beauty and Sankari appeal as likely candidates under their respective penalties, but a chance is taken on GOOD POINT. Bryan Smart's charge pushed Queen Mary-seventh Lady Pink Rose all the way at Beverley last month, when giving 5lb away, and any further improvement can see the son of Blue Point shed his maiden tag. Cover Point failed to live up to market expectations on his debut, but William Haggas' colt ought to take a step forward with that run under the belt.

MAJESTIC BEAUTY was strong in the betting and well on top at the line when making a successful debut at Catterick in May and should have even more to offer despite a 12-week absence. Good Point produced an effort much more in keeping with his pedigree when second at Beverley last time and can go well again, with two-time winner Sankari and Mutasawi others to consider.

The answer to this interesting novice might be SANKARI, who won quite stylishly at Hamilton last time.


15:20 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
(1) Glasses Up (1.62/1 +46%)
Glasses Up

1.62
1.62/1(+46%)
(1) Glasses Up 1.62/1, C&D winner. Won 5-runner handicap (3/1) at Ayr (10f, good) 4 days ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Significantly back up in trip. Should give another good account.
Made all over 1m2f at Ayr on Monday and this C&D also suits; should make presence felt.
9
(9) Tafsir (3.33/1 +0%)
Tafsir

3.33
3.33/1(+0%)
(9) Tafsir 3.33/1, Won over here 12f here last month before following up at Hamilton. 16/5, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 8 days ago, running on. Shortlist material.
In-form filly; won twice on turf in July and looked unlucky when second on AW last week.
10
(10) Marbuzet (7/1 +13%)
Marbuzet

7
7/1(+13%)
(10) Marbuzet 7/1, Successful twice at up to 14f last year and proving a model of consistency in recent starts, second of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (16.5f) 29 days ago. Merits consideration back down in trip.
Placed on his last four appearances (1m4f-2m); probably in the mix again.
7
(7) Billy Bathgate (7.5/1 +32%)
Billy Bathgate

7.5
7.5/1(+32%)
(7) Billy Bathgate 7.5/1, Winner at Ayr in June. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f, heavy, 80/1) 5 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Frame claims back down in grade.
Holds no secrets from the handicapper but deserved his Ayr win in June; each-way claims.
6
(6) Idilico (9/1 -20%)
Idilico

9
9/1(-20%)
(6) Idilico 9/1, In good form on the Flat before disappointing sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Slightly disappointing over hurdles last week but placed on the Flat here last month.
3
(3) Excelcius (14/1 +30%)
Excelcius

14
14/1(+30%)
(3) Excelcius 14/1, Not disgraced when seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (13f, good to soft, 8/1) 7 days ago, keeping on gradually under inexperienced rider, but others make more appeal.
Only seventh of ten here a week ago and has now been unplaced all ten stable starts.
2
(2) Myboymax (20/1 -43%)
Myboymax

20
20/1(-43%)
(2) Myboymax 20/1, Won at Wolverhampton in December but has struggled since and recent efforts make him hard to fancy despite sliding mark.
On a good mark now but hasn't fired in recent months.
13
(13) Samurai Sneddz (20/1 +0%)
Samurai Sneddz

20
20/1(+0%)
(13) Samurai Sneddz 20/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 22 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 11 in minor event at this course (12.5f, good, 15/2) 17 days ago, staying on late after becoming badly outpaced. Others make more appeal for win purposes.
Respectable fourth in recent classified race here but the form is modest.
8
(8) Crystal Guard (22/1 -340%)
Crystal Guard

22
22/1(-340%)
(8) Crystal Guard 22/1, Won twice on AW in the winter and probably needed the run returned to turf when 14¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Tafsir in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 21 days ago. Likely to be closer to form this time.
Dual AW winner in winter but made low-key turf return last month.
11
(11) Jack Yeats (28/1 +0%)
Jack Yeats

28
28/1(+0%)
(11) Jack Yeats 28/1, Not disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft, 8/1) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Not disgraced over hurdles last week but struggled on latest Flat start; others stronger.
4
(4) Leopolds Rock (40/1 +0%)
Leopolds Rock

40
40/1(+0%)
(4) Leopolds Rock 40/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 63 days ago. Back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for.
Dual hurdle winner last summer but this year's Flat form is uninspiring.
14
(14) Cheese And Wine (66/1 -32%)
Cheese And Wine

66
66/1(-32%)
(14) Cheese And Wine 66/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 50/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (13f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Others have achieved more.
Ran quite well here (1m5f) last week but is yet to be placed after 20 starts.
12
(12) Star Of Markinch (125/1 -25%)
Star Of Markinch

125
125/1(-25%)
(12) Star Of Markinch 125/1, 50/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, soft) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Opposable again.
Well beaten at Hamilton on Saturday and now 0-15 under all codes.
LTO Selection:

15:20 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

In a wide-open contest, only a tentative vote can go to TAFSIR. Having won over an extended 1m4f here three starts ago, she went on to repeat the dose at Hamilton later that monthand was a shade unfortunate not to have landed the hat-trick when denied a clear run at Newcastle last week. Jim Goldie's unexposed stayer could have more in the locker back on turf, while Glasses Up appeals as her chief danger under a 4lb penalty. Others to note include Idilico, Myboymax and Marbuzet.

TAFSIR failed to land the hat-trick at Newcastle last time but lost little in defeat and Jim Goldie's thriving filly makes most appeal again. Marbuzet has proved a model of consistency without winning this season and should provide the selection with plenty to think about again, whilst Glasses Up is also respected under a penalty for Monday's Ayr win.

Jim Goldie's filly TAFSIR (nap) might have been unlucky not to complete a hat-trick eight days ago and is 2lb well in here.


15:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) Yaaser (3.2/1 -16%)
Yaaser

3.2
3.2/1(-16%)
(8) Yaaser 3.2/1, 9/2, won 7-runner C&D handicap (good) 17 days ago. Ought to remain very competitive after a 3 lb rise.
Came from behind for C&D win last month and remains well handicapped after 3lb rise.
6
(6) Judgment Call (3.5/1 +46%)
Judgment Call

3.5
3.5/1(+46%)
(6) Judgment Call 3.5/1, Latest win at Ayr in May. 4/1, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 7 to Yaaser in C&D handicap (good) 17 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
In good form this season, barring one excusable failure on soft ground; respected.
7
(7) Bicep (7/1 +0%)
Bicep

7
7/1(+0%)
(7) Bicep 7/1, Took his C&D record to 3-3 when seeing off 6 rivals on his reappearance in May. Below par at York and Thirsk since but it could be a different story back here.
Down the field on last two outings but is 3-3 over this C&D.
9
(9) Alpine Sierra (7/1 +22%)
Alpine Sierra

7
7/1(+22%)
(9) Alpine Sierra 7/1, Latest win at Ayr (1m) in June but didn't run much of a race down at 7f for the first time at Yarmouth 15 days ago.
1m winner in May and second off this mark since but well held when recently dropped to 7f.
5
(5) Tuscan (7.5/1 +17%)
Tuscan

7.5
7.5/1(+17%)
(5) Tuscan 7.5/1, 12/1 and visored first time, last of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f, firm) 35 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
Very disappointing for new stable this season and needs to turns things around.
2
(2) Carnival Zain (8.5/1 +29%)
Carnival Zain

8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(2) Carnival Zain 8.5/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times. 2023 has been nowhere near as productive so far but he has dipped below his last winning mark.
Won five times in 2022; not at best lately but on good mark now and drops in grade today.
3
(3) Manigordo (9/1 -50%)
Manigordo

9
9/1(-50%)
(3) Manigordo 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Beverley in June. Tenth of 11 in handicap at York (1m, good, 33/1) 27 days ago. That was a Class 2 event and he's capable of bouncing back at this lower level.
Struggled at York last time but has good claims if judged on earlier form.
4
(4) Poet's Magic (16/1 +11%)
Poet's Magic

16
16/1(+11%)
(4) Poet's Magic 16/1, Off 8 months, looked rusty on her Catterick reappearance in May. Off a further 11 weeks since. Yard going well but would need to see market support to consider.
Four-time 7f winner; always behind on seasonal debut in May and not seen again since.
1
(1) Jump The Gun (22/1 -83%)
Jump The Gun

22
22/1(-83%)
(1) Jump The Gun 22/1, Starting to look well handicapped again but has yet to fire this term. Would need to see market support to consider.
Dual 7f winner last season but out of sorts this year; eased in grade today.
10
(10) Ahamoment (22/1 -38%)
Ahamoment

22
22/1(-38%)
(10) Ahamoment 22/1, Won over C&D and at Ayr in June but thrown in a couple of disappointing efforts since. Bounce back is needed.
Won twice from the front in June but form dipped last month; career best needed today.
LTO Selection:

15:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Tim Easterby has trained two of the three winners of this race and he relies on last year's scorer Manigordo, who races off 9lb higher. He clearly goes well at the track, but at these weights preference is for YAASER, who was given a perfect ride to get up late over C&D last month and only has 3lb more from the handicapper. He may follow up with Paul Mulrennan keeping the ride, though Bicep has won all three starts here and is pretty difficult to overlook.

JUDGMENT CALL has a fairly solid record this year and is taken to turn around last month's C&D form with Yaaser, who is also likely to go well again. Bicep hasn't fired on his last 2 outings but can't be left out of the reckoning at a venue where he has a 3-3 record.

Preference is for CARNIVAL ZAIN, who enjoyed a very productive 2022, is back on a good mark now and drops in grade today.


16:20 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
(1) Patontheback (3/1 +0%)
Patontheback

3
3/1(+0%)
(1) Patontheback 3/1, Back to form with a bang with a 4-length success on Newcastle's AW (7f) last Thursday. All wins on AW but he does act on turf and looks well treated under a 5 lb penalty.
2lb well in after emphatic AW win last month but this return to turf is not ideal.
3
(3) Monhammer (3.33/1 +5%)
Monhammer

3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(3) Monhammer 3.33/1, Better than ever when successful over C&D last month and he still looks feasibly treated after a 4 lb rise. Won this race last year.
Scored over C&D last month; 4lb rise might leave him vulnerable, but he can still go well.
9
(9) The Gay Blade (6/1 +29%)
The Gay Blade

6
6/1(+29%)
(9) The Gay Blade 6/1, 13/2 and hooded first time, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner C&D classified event (good to soft) last Friday. More on his plate under a 5 lb penalty (due to be 2 lb lower from Saturday).
Only due a 3lb rise for recent C&D classfied win; 5lb penalty demands a career best.
6
(6) Bulls Aye (7/1 +30%)
Bulls Aye

7
7/1(+30%)
(6) Bulls Aye 7/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (1m, heavy) 11 days ago.
Close third over 1m1f here last month; today's drop back to 7f may not be ideal.
4
(4) End Zone (8/1 +60%)
End Zone

8
8/1(+60%)
(4) End Zone 8/1, Latest win at Hamilton in May. 12/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good) 16 days ago.
Very respectable fifth (promoted to fourth) after racing quite wide at Catterick last time.
7
(7) Sparkle In His Eye (8.5/1 -31%)
Sparkle In His Eye

8.5
8.5/1(-31%)
(7) Sparkle In His Eye 8.5/1, C&D winner. Below par when fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 6/1) 23 days ago but he had been a good second over this C&D prior to that.
Has much better strike-rate on AW but was close second over C&D off this mark in June.
5
(5) Rich Waters (9/1 +10%)
Rich Waters

9
9/1(+10%)
(5) Rich Waters 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Yet to fire this season for his current yard this season. Mark on the slide as a result but need to see more before lending support. .
Yet to strike form for new stable this year but today's move back up in trip will suit.
8
(8) Magicdollar (16/1 -33%)
Magicdollar

16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Magicdollar 16/1, Two AW wins at the beginning of 2023. Might have needed the outing after a break when fifth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 38 days ago.
Dual 1m AW winner during the winter but made underwhelming turf return last month.
2
(2) Nefyn Dawn (18/1 -157%)
Nefyn Dawn

18
18/1(-157%)
(2) Nefyn Dawn 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 40/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 10 days ago. Claims if he can build on that for his in-form yard.
Well beaten over 1m2f on handicap debut but placed over 7.4f since; not yet fully exposed.
LTO Selection:

16:20 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

PATONTHEBACK put in a career-best effort to win by four lengths at Newcastle earlier in the month and although he has a 5lb penalty for that success, he is due to go up 7lb for future contests. There is a concern that the five-year-old is yet to win on turf, but he has placed numerous times, suggesting no issues with the surface. Monhammer won this last year and commands respect following a recent C&D victory, leaving End Zone and Nefyn Dawn to follow them home.

PATONTHEBACK won back to back at the end of 2021 and might be able to repeat the feat as he looks well treated under a 5 lb penalty for last week's comfortable Newcastle success. Last year's winner Monhammer is feared most ahead of John Quinn's lightly-raced 4-y-o Nefyn Dawn.

After hinting at a possible return to form over 6f a fortnight ago, RICH WATERS is sure to be suited by today's extra furlong.


16:53 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) War Defender (3.5/1 +42%)
War Defender

3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(4) War Defender 3.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Doncaster (1m, soft) 20 days ago. Capable at this level.
0-17 on turf but posted two good efforts (one over C&D) last month; shortlisted.
1
(1) Fifty Sent (4.5/1 -35%)
Fifty Sent

4.5
4.5/1(-35%)
(1) Fifty Sent 4.5/1, Winner at Newcastle (1¼m) in May and good placed efforts on all 4 outings since, faring comfortably best of those who came from off the pace when second over 134 over 1m at Ayr 11 days ago. Much respected back over slightly further.
Very consistent on turf since narrow AW win in May; likely contender again.
8
(8) Chinese Spirit (7/1 +50%)
Chinese Spirit

7
7/1(+50%)
(8) Chinese Spirit 7/1, Drawn a blank since winning this last year but he has been runner-up 4 times this summer and shaped well enough to think he's still in form when mid-field at Ayr (behind Fifty Sent) last week.
Second on four of last six starts but younger rivals appeal more for win purposes.
7
(7) Irv (7/1 -56%)
Irv

7
7/1(-56%)
(7) Irv 7/1, 11/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (1¼m, good to soft) 34 days ago, just failing. Likely to be bang there again if showing up in similar form.
Doesn't win very often but went close off today's mark at Nottingham last month.
10
(10) Propagation (7.5/1 +46%)
Propagation

7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(10) Propagation 7.5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good) 25 days ago, running on.
Has 0-21 career strike-rate but placed on two of three runs since returned to Flat in June.
5
(5) Jewel Of Kabeir (8.5/1 +6%)
Jewel Of Kabeir

8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(5) Jewel Of Kabeir 8.5/1, 12/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good to soft) on Tuesday. This is a quick turnaround but the slightly longer trip now could suit her.
Back from layoff with two good runs in a visor this summer; respected.
9
(9) Non Mollare (10/1 +9%)
Non Mollare

10
10/1(+9%)
(9) Non Mollare 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (1m) 13 days ago. Needs to show he can do it on turf.
Good second on AW last month, after a break, but has very unconvincing record on turf.
6
(6) Cosa Sara (10/1 +60%)
Cosa Sara

10
10/1(+60%)
(6) Cosa Sara 10/1, Won at Ayr (1m) in May. Placed 3 times since. Not disgraced (beaten under 2 lengths) when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f, 16/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip.
Probably won't be far away but may find others better handicapped.
2
(2) Zumaaty (12/1 -200%)
Zumaaty

12
12/1(-200%)
(2) Zumaaty 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 12/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good) 18 days ago, never a threat after a slowish start.
Didn't run badly last time and is 2lb below his last winning mark but others appeal more.
3
(3) Makalu (16/1 -14%)
Makalu

16
16/1(-14%)
(3) Makalu 16/1, Latest win at Redcar in May. 10/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good) 32 days ago. Thereabouts.
Won over 1m off today's mark in May and has possibilities if suited by new trip today.
11
(11) Mollies Hope (40/1 +20%)
Mollies Hope

40
40/1(+20%)
(11) Mollies Hope 40/1, Drew a blank in 2022 and likely best watched on this return from 8 months off. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap back on.
Won in US in 2021 but unplaced all six British starts, the latest in November.
12
(12) Talk Of Charlotte (100/1 +0%)
Talk Of Charlotte

100
100/1(+0%)
(12) Talk Of Charlotte 100/1, No form.
Yet to show any worthwhile form under rules and can't be recommended.
LTO Selection:

16:53 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Chinese Spirit is the only C&D winner in this field having taken this race last year, but he hasn't won in 15 races since and may have to settle for yet another place. FIFTY SENT was supported before running on into second at Ayr last month. The extra furlong should see him in a better light, and he may be able to come out on top for the second time, while Makalu won off this mark in May and is clearly more than capable of getting involved.

FIFTY SENT shaped well when running on to take second late in the day over 1m at Ayr last Monday and can go one better back over a slightly longer trip. Irv pushed a next-time-out winner close off this mark at Nottingham last month and is second choice ahead of Tim Easterby's War Defender.

Top of the list is FIFTY SENT, who has been very consistent this year and was second to a next-time-out winner at Ayr just 11 days ago.


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