Musselburgh 13 January 2012

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12:40 Musselburgh (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Country Refreshments Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner £1,949 - 14 ran

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LEMON DROP RED made a promising start to his hurdling career when chasing home Triumph Hurdle hope, Ranjaan, at Kempton last month (that pair pulled 19-lengths clear of the remainder) and, with improvement expected, he looks the one to beat. Makbullet faces a much easier assignment than when eighth in a handicap here latest and warrants plenty of respect, while Artisan, Bowdler's Magic and High Office make up the shortlist.

2

13:10 Musselburgh (Class 5) (5YO plus)

Country Refreshments Beginners' Chase

2m

Winner £2,599 - 5 ran

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Talented bumper and hurdles performer, CHARMINSTER, overcame several jumping errors to finish a close second on his chasing debut at Sedgefield last month and, if more fluent over the obstacles today, he will prove a tough nut to crack. Bogside still held every chance when unseating Jan Faltejsek two from home at Sedgefield recently and can mount a bold bid providing this doesn't come too soon, while Vosges cannot be ruled out at his favourite track.

3

13:40 Musselburgh (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Country Refreshments Selling Hurdle

2m

Winner £1,949 - 6 ran

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Red Skipper produced his best effort over hurdles thus far when runner-up at Sedgefield last month and ought to go close if in the same mood here, while Dontpaytheferryman returns to the scene of his latest success and makes plenty of appeal. The vote, however, goes to KICKAHEAD. Ian Williams' ten-year-old comes out top on official ratings and won comfortably in this sphere at Taunton the last day.

4

14:10 Musselburgh (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Country Refreshments Handicap Chase

2m 4f

Winner £3,899 - 4 ran

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Form Snapshot

RED TANBER could take some stopping in his bid to complete the hat-trick. Bruce Mactaggart's charge won impressively on his two handicap chase starts here last month and a further 10lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent him striking again. Markadam gamely got the better of Ballymacduff in a recent hurdle race at this venue and is fancied to confirm placings, while Copper's Gold has definite claims at a track where his record stands at two from two.

5

14:40 Musselburgh (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Country Refreshments Handicap Hurdle

3m 110y

Winner £1,949 - 9 ran

No.
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Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

An open-looking contest in which WATERCOLOURS edges the vote. Her trainer loves to have winners at this venue and the application of a visor could help this one time 105-rated performer return to form. Via Archimede has reached the frame on his last couple of visits here and could be in the money once more, while Auberge wouldn't be without a chance if finding top gear.

6

15:10 Musselburgh (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Country Refreshments Kilmany Cup Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £6,498 - 10 ran

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

KEY CUTTER appeared to benefit from the application of cheekpieces (worn again today) when scoring readily over an extended 2m7f at Leicester latest and, although a 10lb hike in the handicap is sure to make life a lot tougher, he will be fancied to follow up. Rossini's Dancer is an interesting runner in the first-time visor for local trainer Sue Bradburne while the front-running Safari Adventures looks a lively outsider as he continues to fall down the weights.

7

15:40 Musselburgh (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

Country Refreshments Intermediate Open NH Flat Race

2m

Winner £1,624 - 6 ran

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

Keeneland is sure to prove a popular selection having been bought into the Donald McCain stable for 25,000 pounds following his point-to-point third at Dromahane in November, but a chance is taken on HARRIS GARDEN. He was subject of positive vibes in a stable tour at the beginning of this season and is entitled to have learnt a great deal from his debut seventh at Doncaster last month. Phoenix Returns has a chance on his Carlisle form.

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