Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Saturday 16th September 2023

There were 44 Races on Saturday 16th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 8 races at Bath, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 16th September 2023

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

15:42 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 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
1st (1) War Defender (1/1 +56%)
War Defender

1
1/1(+56%)
(1) War Defender 1/1, Losing run is mounting up but he comes here in good order, respectable second of 12 in handicap at this course (9f) 5 weeks ago. Drop back in trip will hold no fears and he's one to consider from same mark.
He's been bang there in his last three runs and should have some say.
4
2nd (4) Cosa Sara (4/1 +0%)
Cosa Sara

4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Cosa Sara 4/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, forced to switch final 1f and running on. Operating from last winning mark if she can build on that now.
Was closing on the leaders after finding some trouble at Carlisle last week.
2
3rd (2) Chinese Spirit (4.5/1 -13%)
Chinese Spirit

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(2) Chinese Spirit 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Consistency essentially hard to knock this term and claims once more.
C&D winner this month and then third of eight at Hamilton; 1lb rise here nor there.
3
4th (3) Victory House (8.5/1 -113%)
Victory House

8.5
8.5/1(-113%)
(3) Victory House 8.5/1, Maiden. 25/1, ran well below best when seventh of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June, slowly into stride and always behind. Changed hands for 11,500 gns thereafter and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour back from 3 months off.
14-race maiden who has been placed now and again but often takes a good hold; new yard.
7
5th (7) Hollis Brown (7.5/1 +70%)
Hollis Brown

7.5
7.5/1(+70%)
(7) Hollis Brown 7.5/1, Seventh of 9 in minor event (25/1) at Ayr (10f, good) 35 days ago, folding inside final 1f. Must improve.
Placed three times but 0-15 and below par of late; others preferred.
6
6th (6) Zandora (33/1 -65%)
Zandora

33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Zandora 33/1, 33/1, third of 4 in maiden at this course (9f, good to firm) 18 days ago, plugging on without threatening. Expected to find a few too good again.
0-12 and when third last time over 1m1f here she was beaten 16l; others are safer.
LTO Selection:

15:42 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Cosa Sara wasn't beaten far over 1m at Carlisle last time and she appears likely to go close off the same mark. Jim Goldie's runner was denied a clear run when things started to hot up on that occasion and this looks a good opportunity to get her head back in front. War Defender is likely to be the selection's closest pursuer after struggling to recover from a slow start over 1m1f at this venue last time, while Chinese Spirit should also be thereabouts.

A winner over C&D 2 starts back, CHINESE SPIRIT again ran well when third at Hamilton 11 days ago and, in the hope they go a good clip, he could well be up to going in again. War Defender and Cosa Sara head up the dangers.

Cosa Sara looked unlucky last week at Carlisle but, with rain forecast, preference is for WAR DEFENDER (nap).


16:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 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
6
1st (6) Due Consideration (1.88/1 +46%)
Due Consideration

1.88
1.88/1(+46%)
(6) Due Consideration 1.88/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable second of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f, 11/4) 8 days ago, no match for winner. Return to 1m rates a plus and he's one for the shortlist.
2lb better off with Seahorse Syd on their clash here; another good run at Kempton.
1
2nd (1) Star Of Lazise (4/1 +11%)
Star Of Lazise

4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Star Of Lazise 4/1, Showed improved form on the back of a quick turnaround when opening his account in 8-runner Newcastle nursery (7f) last month. Not scaled same heights either start since but this drop back down in class rates a plus.
Quite exposed after eight runs and only win came on the AW (7f).
7
3rd (7) Bellestarr (25/1 -79%)
Bellestarr

25
25/1(-79%)
(7) Bellestarr 25/1, 11½ lengths fourth of 7 to Seahorse Syd in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 18 days ago. More needed if she's to open her account here.
Below par of late but her final run on soft ground was a positive effort.
2
4th (2) On Borrowed Time (7.5/1 -88%)
On Borrowed Time

7.5
7.5/1(-88%)
(2) On Borrowed Time 7.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Beverley in July. 7/2, good second of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago, edged out dying strides. Should go well again returned to turf/back down in trip.
Has done well since switched to nurseries and rain won't faze her.
4
5th (4) Quintus Maximus (12/1 -20%)
Quintus Maximus

12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Quintus Maximus 12/1, Kitten's Joy colt who showed more than previously when third on qualifying run at Thirsk (7f) in August but unable to replicate that level when seventh of 8 on nursery debut at Carlisle (6.9f) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Improved in his first three runs but ran moderately on his nursery debut at Carlisle.
5
6th (5) Seahorse Syd (2.25/1 +25%)
Seahorse Syd

2.25
2.25/1(+25%)
(5) Seahorse Syd 2.25/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner nursery at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago by short head from Due Consideration (the pair clear). 4 lb higher now but possibilities again.
Recent C&D winner off 4lb lower (narrowly); leading chance.
3
7th (3) Catena (11/1 -22%)
Catena

11
11/1(-22%)
(3) Catena 11/1, Winner at Beverley in June. 10/1, last of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago, not beaten far in a steadily-run race. Mark is easing all the time but others make greater appeal for win purposes.
Won a Beverley novice (7.5f, soft) in June but no further progress.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Seahorse Syd showed a likeable attitude when scoring gamely by a short head over C&D last time and while likely to run his race once again, he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals raised 4lb for that success. Therefore, the nod goes to ON BORROWED TIME. Ollie Pears' filly was only just touched off over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last time and she appears to be on a dangerous mark back on turf, while Due Consideration completes the shortlist.

DUE CONSIDERATION is 2 lb better off for a short-head defeat by re-opposing Seahorse Syd over C&D last month and, having again run well when runner-up at Kempton 8 days ago, he could well be the answer. The latter-named is a threat nevertheless, with Star of Lazise, back down in grade, and On Borrowed Time also not out of things.

Slow ground would ask questions of them but SEAHORSE SYD and Due Consideration are closely matched on a recent course encounter.


16:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 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
6
1st (6) Zaphea (5.5/1 +61%)
Zaphea

5.5
5.5/1(+61%)
(6) Zaphea 5.5/1, 5 lengths eighth of 10 to Secret Command in nursery at Carlisle (5f, good to firm, 6/1) 9 days ago, carried right inside final 1f and soon beaten. Eased further in the weights ahead of this at least.
Had a few chances now (0-9) and held by some of these on her more recent efforts.
3
2nd (3) Sergeant Mayer (3/1 +0%)
Sergeant Mayer

3
3/1(+0%)
(3) Sergeant Mayer 3/1, Creditable 2¼ lengths second of 10 to Secret Command in nursery (11/4) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago, keeping on well final 1f having been hampered early. Not out of things and rider takes off handy 7 lb.
Soft ground could be a concern but has improved to finish second in his last two nurseries.
8
3rd (8) Lady Bouquet (7.5/1 +6%)
Lady Bouquet

7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(8) Lady Bouquet 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 9 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 18/1) 17 days ago, headed over 1f out, no extra last ½f.. Needs to pull out more if she's to open her account here, though.
Perhaps benefited from a forward ride when third here last time but couldn't rule out.
1
4th (1) Unowho (12/1 +0%)
Unowho

12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Unowho 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 6 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago, soon off bridle and never dangerous. Headgear quickly discarded here but he does need to get back on track.
Regressive profile but the blinkers tried on nursery debut at discarded.
7
5th (7) Lotting's Lass (6.5/1 -8%)
Lotting's Lass

6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(7) Lotting's Lass 6.5/1, Soldier's Call filly who proved easy to back and failed to find any immediate improvement for switch to handicaps when sixth of 7 in nursery at Ripon (5f) 18 days ago. Still, she's in good hands and it remains early days at least.
Finished closer on recent nursery debut but was still only sixth of seven.
2
6th (2) Secret Command (3/1 +14%)
Secret Command

3
3/1(+14%)
(2) Secret Command 3/1, Well held all 3 starts in maidens but proved a different proposition when landing 10-runner Carlisle nursery (5f) 9 days ago, by 2¼ lengths from Sergeant Mayer, drawing clear final 100 yds. Big shout from 7 lb higher mark now he's up and running.
Up 7lb for winning surprisingly well at odds of 28-1 on nursery debut at Carlisle.
9
7th (9) Swiftly (22/1 -120%)
Swiftly

22
22/1(-120%)
(9) Swiftly 22/1, Tasleet filly who ran just about her best race to date when fifth in a Beverley nursery (5f) 2 starts back yet, she failed to build on that when well beaten over C&D 17 days ago. Needs to leave that behind if she's to figure.
Had excuses here the last time; hasn't looked at home on soft ground.
4
8th (4) Musical Diva (18/1 -100%)
Musical Diva

18
18/1(-100%)
(4) Musical Diva 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Possible she could yet have more to offer.
Never threatening from off the pace when tried in cheekpieces for nursery debut over C&D.
5
9th (5) Lazareti (10/1 -25%)
Lazareti

10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Lazareti 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 3¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Secret Command in nursery (15/2) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Has work to do.
Beaten 4l the last twice, latterly in the Carlisle nursery won by Secret Command.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The key form line in this contest appears to be a race over 5f at Carlisle earlier this month where Secret Command managed to exploit his opening mark, scoring by two and a quarter lengths, and he is likely to enter the reckoning. He may struggle to defy a 7lb rise, though, so SERGEANT MAYER, who finished second on that occasion, gets the vote. Nigel Tinkler's charge runs off the same mark and has every chance to reverse the form, while Lady Bouquet also warrants a closer look.

SECRET COMMAND proved a different proposition when making a winning nursery debut at Carlisle 9 days ago and he gets the nod to defy a rise in the weights and follow up. Sergeant Mayer, who was runner-up to the selection that day, is feared most, ahead of Musical Diva.

The ground was fast when SECRET COMMAND won at Carlisle but he might just be progressive anyway.


17:25 Musselburgh Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 3 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
5
1st (5) Asteverdi (0.8/1 +73%)
Asteverdi

0.8
0.8/1(+73%)
(5) Asteverdi 0.8/1, Left debut form well behind when third of 9 in maiden (11/2) at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Can give another good account.
Improved fair bit on debut form when third of nine at Epsom; likely to be involved.
7
2nd (7) My Clementine (2/1 +50%)
My Clementine

2
2/1(+50%)
(7) My Clementine 2/1, Very green but made a promising debut when third of 5 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good, 6/4) 12 days ago. Respected with progress to come.
Too green to do herself justice on debut; may have learned good deal from the experience.
3
4th (3) Infinite Honour (18/1 +10%)
Infinite Honour

18
18/1(+10%)
(3) Infinite Honour 18/1, Failed to progress from debut when seventh of 11 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 100/1) 16 days ago. Looks to face a tough task as he goes back up in trip.
Modest form at best here and at Carlisle, long odds each time; needs a big step forward.
LTO Selection:

17:25 Musselburgh Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DIANARA displayed plenty of promise when filling fourth place on her debut at Deauville a month ago and the daughter of Goken could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. That said, My Clementine has a similar profile to the selection and cannot be discounted. Asteverdi also holds valid form claims, while any market support for Johnny Ringo should be noted.

DIANARA shaped encouragingly when fourth in a valuable sales race for newcomers at Deauville a month ago and she looks the one to beat with improvement to come. My Clementine could be the biggest threat having shown promise amidst greenness on her debut, ahead of Asteverdi.

It was a useful event in which DIANARA made her debut at Deauville, and she may need only to repeat the form to get off the mark.


18:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 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
6
1st (6) Showtime Mahomes (3.5/1 -17%)
Showtime Mahomes

3.5
3.5/1(-17%)
(6) Showtime Mahomes 3.5/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 7 days ago. Now 7 lb below his last winning mark and a bold show could be on the way.
Dual sprint winner who was trying 7f for the first time when 3l away at Thirsk.
10
2nd (10) Monhammer (14/1 +13%)
Monhammer

14
14/1(+13%)
(10) Monhammer 14/1, Notched second C&D success in July. 8/1, tenth of 11 in handicap back here (good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Had been running well but finished right out the back in 7f handicaps here the last twice.
4
3rd (4) Muntadab (6.5/1 +54%)
Muntadab

6.5
6.5/1(+54%)
(4) Muntadab 6.5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 25/1) 7 days ago. Engaged 5.05 Chester Friday.
Multiple winner but up and down these days; well beaten at Chester on Friday (5.05).
1
4th (1) Ascot Adventure (2.25/1 +32%)
Ascot Adventure

2.25
2.25/1(+32%)
(1) Ascot Adventure 2.25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 9/2) 30 days ago. Down 1 lb and likely to give another good account.
Hasn't won for over a year but on a reasonable mark and continues to give a good account.
7
5th (7) Black Friday (8/1 +11%)
Black Friday

8
8/1(+11%)
(7) Black Friday 8/1, C&D winner. Won 9-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 8/1) 35 days ago, always holding on. Remains on a good mark up 2 lb and should make his presence felt.
Made the most of a reduced mark last time and softening ground won't faze him.
3
6th (3) Craven (9/1 +18%)
Craven

9
9/1(+18%)
(3) Craven 9/1, Winner at Leicester in July. Tenth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes on this occasion.
Capable at this level but inconsistent and unproven on slow ground.
2
7th (2) Novak (4.5/1 +25%)
Novak

4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(2) Novak 4.5/1, Three wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. Return to this trip a plus and not without each-way hope.
Had a good year; back to near best last time but rain isn't welcomed.
11
8th (11) Chookie Dunedin (40/1 -100%)
Chookie Dunedin

40
40/1(-100%)
(11) Chookie Dunedin 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, first run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when tenth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 54 days ago. Has dipped to an attractive mark and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward.
The last of his 13 wins was over 7f (soft) last May so conditions could come in his favour.
8
9th (8) Bowood (33/1 -32%)
Bowood

33
33/1(-32%)
(8) Bowood 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 100/1) 28 days ago. May well be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company but there will be easier opportunities than this.
Has finished closer in each of his qualifying runs and could take a further step forward.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

BLACK FRIDAY returned to winning ways at Ayr last month and the eight-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 2lb higher mark. The consistent Ascot Adventure should not be underestimated in a race of this nature, but the main danger is Novak. He was progressive earlier in the season and wasn't beaten too far at Redcar last time, a performance for which he has been dropped 1lb.

The vote goes to SHOWTIME MAHOMES, who has shaped as though his turn is near in two starts since returning from a break, latterly when upped to this trip at Thirsk where he put in good late work from a compromising position. It's surely a matter of time before Ascot Adventure opens his account for David O'Meara and he is second choice ahead of Chookie Dunedin, who is lurking on a dangerous mark. Black Friday is also entitled to respect.

Black Friday should have every chance of following up his Ayr success but ASCOT ADVENTURE deserves a break.


18:35 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 6 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
3
1st (3) Marbuzet (2.5/1 +9%)
Marbuzet

2.5
2.5/1(+9%)
(3) Marbuzet 2.5/1, 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. 2 lb rise fair enough and he has to enter calculations.
Had his consistency rewarded when leading close home at Carlisle (1m6f); only 2lb higher.
1
2nd (1) Bobby Shaftoe (2.5/1 +17%)
Bobby Shaftoe

2.5
2.5/1(+17%)
(1) Bobby Shaftoe 2.5/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 18/1, good length third of 10 to Marbuzet in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Likely to be involved in the finish.
Close third to Marbuzet on belated return to turf at Carlisle; may improve on that.
6
3rd (6) Samurai Sneddz (11/1 +45%)
Samurai Sneddz

11
11/1(+45%)
(6) Samurai Sneddz 11/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 24 Flat runs. 15/2, 7¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Marbuzet in handicap at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Best to look elsewhere.
Unreliable and held by some of these on latest Carlisle run.
4
4th (4) Trailblazer (5.5/1 -83%)
Trailblazer

5.5
5.5/1(-83%)
(4) Trailblazer 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (12.4f) 8 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to find a bit of improvement from somewhere.
No wins in 18 but not his first placing here last month before finishing third on the AW.
2
5th (2) Lechro (3.5/1 +0%)
Lechro

3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(2) Lechro 3.5/1, Winner at Beverley in August. 6/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's a major player.
Unraced over this far and it could become a test should conditions soften up.
5
6th (5) Toutatis (12/1 +14%)
Toutatis

12
12/1(+14%)
(5) Toutatis 12/1, 7¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Marbuzet in handicap (11/1) at Carlisle (14.2f, good to firm) 9 days ago, not running on. Others preferred.
Good second at Ayr (1m5f) but behind some of these at Carlisle and remains a maiden.
LTO Selection:

18:35 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The consistent MARBUZET gained just reward for some solid efforts when he got up late to snatch victory at Carlisle nine days ago and, with the return to this trip sure to suit, he has a live chance of following up off just 2lb higher. Bobby Shaftoe was less than a length away in third that day and is a live danger off the same mark, while Trailblazer is also feared having been placed over C&D off 9lb higher in May.

Though her stamina is by no means copper-bottomed, LECHRO nevertheless gets the nod in this trappy-looking contest. She was a shade too keen last time but looked better than ever when opening her account at Beverley previously, and there can be hope that she will get home over this trip round here in a race that could become tactical. Bobby Shaftoe and Marbuzet are likely to emerge as the main dangers.

Marbuzet is a reliable type but BOBBY SHAFTOE is not without hope of reversing Carlisle placings given how that race panned out.


19:10 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 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
3
1st (3) Whiskey Priest (7.5/1 +17%)
Whiskey Priest

7.5
7.5/1(+17%)
(3) Whiskey Priest 7.5/1, Winner at Yarmouth in July. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 31 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Not fully exposed and he had excuses last time; looked promising at Yarmouth; contender.
1
2nd (1) Aconcagua Mountain (1.75/1 +65%)
Aconcagua Mountain

1.75
1.75/1(+65%)
(1) Aconcagua Mountain 1.75/1, 11/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's one to consider.
Still to win in 2023 but he retains all his ability & ran well on AW on Monday; contender.
8
3rd (8) Ski Angel (8/1 -60%)
Ski Angel

8
8/1(-60%)
(8) Ski Angel 8/1, Winner at Ayr in July. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good, 10/1) 35 days ago, nearest finish. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5f win on soft in July; quicker ground found her out last time; rain would aid her cause.
2
4th (2) Gowanbuster (8/1 +50%)
Gowanbuster

8
8/1(+50%)
(2) Gowanbuster 8/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. Eighth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Catterick (6f, good) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Dual C&D winner but on long losing run; sharper for recent Catterick outing; e-w claims.
5
5th (5) Beneficiary (11/1 -10%)
Beneficiary

11
11/1(-10%)
(5) Beneficiary 11/1, 40/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Has work to do.
Should be well treated now but he's not fired on all cylinders since joining current yard.
6
6th (6) Lola's Moment (18/1 -157%)
Lola's Moment

18
18/1(-157%)
(6) Lola's Moment 18/1, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 33/1) 19 days ago. Found just one too good off this mark at Catterick on penultimate start, so there's cause for optimism.
Good 2nd at Catterick last month but failed to back it up on AW latest; drawn widest.
9
7th (9) Bonito Cavalo (5.5/1 +21%)
Bonito Cavalo

5.5
5.5/1(+21%)
(9) Bonito Cavalo 5.5/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (5f, good) 35 days ago. Since undergone a wind op.
Exposed maiden but capable at this level; recent wind op could help matters.
4
8th (4) Glory Hallelujah (5.5/1 +21%)
Glory Hallelujah

5.5
5.5/1(+21%)
(4) Glory Hallelujah 5.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, met some trouble. Posted a couple of creditable efforts in defeat prior to that and he's one to be interested in.
Flopped over 6f last time but his earlier 5f efforts bring him right into it.
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9th (11) Nodsasgoodasawink (40/1 +39%)
Nodsasgoodasawink

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40/1(+39%)
(11) Nodsasgoodasawink 40/1, Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap (28/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago and it's best to look elsewhere.
Not firing on all cylinders this year and others much more persuasive.
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10th (12) Koropick (33/1 +34%)
Koropick

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33/1(+34%)
(12) Koropick 33/1, Two wins from 50 Flat runs, the latest gained back in 2017. 16/1, respectable eighth of 15 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Hard to warm to.
Won't mind conditions but he's essentially a poor performer these days.
LTO Selection:

19:10 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The likes of The Grey Lass, Aconcagua Mountain and Bonito Cavalo are all capable of going close and each of them command respect. However, the lightly-raced three-year-olds Ski Angel and WHISKEY PRIEST could be the way to go, given both are far less exposed than their elder rivals. The latter is especially tempting off just 3lb higher than when he dead-heated at Yarmouth in July and may provide a bit of value in a wide-open contest.

GLORY HALLELUJAH's latest effort over 6f at Ripon was a laboured one but he is firmly in the reckoning based on last month's placed efforts there and at Beverley. The return to the minimum trip looks a good move. The Grey Lass looks a big threat on the back of a solid C&D effort 18 days ago, while Aconcagua Mountain is surely nailed-on for another prominent role and Lola's Moment also has claims.

Aconcagua Mountain is capable of a big run but WHISKEY PRIEST is given another chance to confirm the promise of his Yarmouth win.


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