Musselburgh 08 November 2023

Going: Good to Soft (Good in places)
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 2.2° - 10.0°
Rainfall: 0.09mm
Wind: 13.0 mph SW

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12:35 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

racingtv.com/freetrial Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 180y

Winner £5,281 - 13 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

This looks a more competitive renewal than the one Rickety Gate landed last year, but he merits respect from just 2lb above that winning mark. Preference, however, is for CALL ME HARRY, who kept on to finish a creditable second over 2m5f at Kelso in September and this step up in trip could see him to greater effect. Others to note include Haveyougotmymoney, Faithfulflyer and Firth Of Forth.

2

13:05 Musselburgh (Class 2) (3YO only)

Watch Racing TV Free For 31 Days 'Introductory' Juvenile Hurdle

1m 7f 124y

Winner £15,609 - 9 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

UNION FLAG made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when a close-up third at Cork last month. The three-year-old was bought for 25,000 euros shortly afterwards and any improvement could see him get off the mark over timber. A blunder at the second last hindered I'm Too Tired's chance at Sedgefield, but that experience ought to stand him in good stead, while Walk The Moon heads the remainder.

3

13:40 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Get Closer With A RacingTV Freetrial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 124y

Winner £3,812 - 12 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Quaresome was far from disgraced under a penalty at Newcastle when last seen and he looks a likely candidate once more, but the vote goes to SLUGGER. The son of Ocovango won going away at Kelso last month, his first start following wind surgery, and any progress could see him repeat the dose. Belle Of Annandale and Moarins Moarnin can fight it out for minor honours.

4

14:15 Musselburgh (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Close Brothers And CMS McKenna Handicap Chase

1m 7f 182y

Winner £4,225 - 8 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Budarri was last seen hitting the crossbar twice over different distances at Hexham in June and the veteran is worthy of consideration off the same rating as the latest of those efforts. However, preference is for MAGIC MIKE, who was victorious in this grade on his penultimate start and found life tougher at a higher level when fourth at Huntingdon last time. This looks easier, so he can bag his fourth career success. Wonderweasle warrants a market check on her handicap/chase debut.

5

14:50 Musselburgh (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 4f 68y

Winner £4,225 - 13 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Marajman was last seen going in by just under four lengths at Southwell in July and he warrants plenty of respect off an 6lb higher rating. However, the one to be with is DR SHIROCCO, who was tough in the finish to score at Hexham in June and he could make a winning return to action off 4lb higher. Artic Row looks the most interesting of the rest, as he has his first crack over fences.

6

15:25 Musselburgh (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Prince Philip Perpetual Challenge Trophy Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

1m 7f 182y

Winner £13,008 - 5 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Fidelio Vallis is a decent sort but asking him to give 17lb to the race-fit CEDAR HILL may be a big ask. Wins in June and September for the selection were followed by a second to the classy Tommy's Oscar at Kelso, and if he can repeat that run he may prove hard to beat. Cracking Destiny has won over C&D and is another to consider.

7

16:00 Musselburgh (Class 3) (4YO plus)

RacingTV For Free Now At racingtv.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle

1m 7f 124y

Winner £6,337 - 9 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MATCHLESS was beaten less than two lengths in a better race at Kelso in May and he has been kept busy on the Flat without success since. The five-year-old will be primed for his return to the smaller obstacles and gets the vote. Theatre Legend was caught close home over further at Sedgefield a month ago, while Cuban Cigar looks best of the Lucinda Russell pair.

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