Musselburgh 08 February 2016

Going: Soft
 
 
Drizzle

Forecast: Drizzle
Temperature: 3.6° - 7.2°
Rainfall: 0.56mm
Wind: 7.9 mph SW

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13:00 Musselburgh (Class 5) (4YO plus)

toteplacepot British Stallion Studs EBF 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier)

1m 7f 124y

Winner £3,899 - 11 ran

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Everything points to a good run from THEATRICAL STYLE, who won around here in his bumper days and only found a subsequent winner too good in handicap company at Bangor last time. He might improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces and gets the vote to see off C&D sixth Sweet Holly and James Ewart's French recruit Ascot De Bruyere. Dubai Devils also has a squeak on his first run over timber.

2

13:30 Musselburgh (Class 5) (5YO plus)

toteexacta Pick The 1st And 2nd Handicap Chase

2m 7f 170y

Winner £3,249 - 9 ran

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The form of SOLWAY BAY's C&D success took a boost when the second ran another solid race in defeat at Catterick on Friday and he gets the vote to defy an 8lb rise. Vision De La Vie appeared to benefit from the fitting of blinkers (worn again today) when third in a class 4 handicap here last month and he warrants plenty of respect off a 3lb lower mark, while Ayr runner-up More Madness cannot be ruled out either.

3

14:00 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Novices' Hurdle

2m 3f 81y

Winner £3,249 - 8 ran

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Fagan's participation must be in doubt with him declared to run here yesterday so it's probably best to focus on his stablemate JETSTREAM JACK. A high-class bumper performer, he has done little wrong in four starts over hurdles thus far and will prove extremely difficult to beat if reproducing the form of his latest runner-up finish in Grade 2 company at Punchestown. Blue Rambler is entitled to have improved both physically and mentally for his Catterick third and he should show up well, while Carthage merits consideration following his narrow defeat over the extended 1m7f here.

4

14:30 Musselburgh (Class 4) (5YO plus)

totetrifecta Pick The 1, 2, 3 Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 3f 193y

Winner £4,791 - 7 ran

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Asuncion had a subsequent winner 24 1/2 lengths behind when runner-up in a similar C&D event last month and she warrants plenty of respect in first-time blinkers, but MUMGOS DEBUT gets the vote to claim a much deserved win. He has been hammering on the door this season and sets the standard with his close-up third at Ayr last time. Tomorrow's Legend is clearly a lot better than showing at Catterick and might be worth another chance on his first start for Patrick Holmes (previously trained by George Moore).

5

15:00 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

totepoolliveinfo.com Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 180y

Winner £5,198 - 9 ran

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ALMOST GEMINI went from looking in trouble turning for home to winning cosily over the extended 2m3f here last month (Solway Prince sixth and Sky Full Of Stars eighth) and, with this longer trip not a concern, he is fancied to defy an 8lb hike in the ratings. Bescot Springs has filled the runner-up position on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the shake-up again, while What Happens Now merits consideration on his handicap debut.

6

15:30 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

totepool Supporting Scottish Racing Handicap Hurdle

1m 7f 124y

Winner £4,549 - 10 ran

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LADY CLITICO looks to have a big chance on her handicap. She still held every chance when a last-flight faller in a maiden hurdle at Catterick in September and hopefully her confidence will have been restored following a couple of spins on the Flat. So Satisfied has been put up 2lb for his placed effort over the extended 2m3f here last time but he can run another big race, while Near To Tears and Sultana Belle also hold claims.

7

16:00 Musselburgh (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

totepool Betting On All UK Racing Maiden Open NH Flat Race

1m 7f 124y

Winner £1,949 - 11 ran

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Moonman is sure to have plenty of supporters given his connections and having comfortably won a Dromahane point-to-point contest in October, but it might pay to side with ATOMIX. He made a debut full of promise when chasing home impressive winner High Bridge in a Catterick bumper (third has won since) and normal improvement could make him a tough nut to crack. Ballycrystal, Grays Choice and Motion To Strike are others to keep an eye on in a race that should throw up a number of future winners.

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