Musselburgh 20 January 2016

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Temperature: 0.0° - 3.7°
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13:10 Musselburgh (Class 5) (5YO plus)

ROA/Racing Post Owners Jackpot Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase

2m 7f 170y

Winner £3,249 - 11 ran

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

RUNSWICK RELAX's last couple of efforts when standing up have been very encouraging and he showed no signs of stopping over 2m3f at Catterick last time. An 8lb rise is sure to make life a tougher but he gets the vote to follow up, possibly at the main expense of Wakhan, who comfortably held off Top Cat Dj over this C&D earlier in the month. Flaming Thistle was last seen winning at Hexham 256 days ago and he makes up the shortlist.

2

13:45 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

M-Pact Building Services Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f 81y

Winner £3,249 - 13 ran

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

Dr Beaujolais wasn't beaten far here when last sighted 11 months ago and he warrants plenty of respect on his return to action, while Almost Gemini shouldn't be too far away at the business end of the race either. Slight preference, however, is for handicap debutant TOWERBURN. He has run to a fair standard in each of his three starts in novice company and an opening mark of 103 might be underestimating his ability. Stepping up from 2m could also bring about some improvement.

3

14:20 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

M-Pact Developments Cosmic Case Mares' Novices' Hurdle

1m 7f 124y

Winner £3,249 - 12 ran

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

Stoneham faces a much easier task than when finishing down the field in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham last time and she merits consideration, but STORMING STRUMPET is nicely treated at these weights and gets the nod. She receives 7lb off Iain Jardine's charge despite being rated 1lb superior on official figures and this is arguably her easiest assignment to date. Definitely Glad might improve for the first-time hood and has place credentials, as do hurdling newcomers Regal Ways and Mo Chailin.

4

14:55 Musselburgh (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Loganbet Brechin Big Layers On Football Bets Handicap Hurdle

1m 7f 124y

Winner £7,798 - 9 ran

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

Brian Ellison has saddled two of the last three winners of this contest and his Zaidiyn makes plenty of appeal following promising efforts both here and at Haydock, but SHREWD edges the vote. He justified strong market support when winning readily over this C&D recently and a 15lb rise might not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Holly Bush Henry looks to be improving all the time and he won't give up on the hat-trick without a fight.

5

15:30 Musselburgh (Class 4) (5YO plus)

mackiemotors.com Number One Renault, Dacia, Nissan Dealer Handicap Chase

2m 3f 193y

Winner £3,249 - 8 ran

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

Like many before him, Home For Tea possibly didn't handle the undulations of Cartmel when a disappointing favourite last time and he might be worth another chance on his first start for Keith Dalgleish, but ROSQUERO looks a slightly more solid option. Kenny Johnson's gelding responded positively to the hood/blinkers combination (used again today) when a gallant second at Catterick last time and he is sure to go close if reproducing that level of performance. On The Case also has a chance.

6

16:05 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

macbetsports.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 180y

Winner £3,249 - 13 ran

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

SIMARTHUR sprung into life in a similar C&D event earlier this month, winning by an impressive six lengths, and with that confidence booster under his belt, he might be able to defy a 9lb hike in the ratings. Omid backed up his easy Sedgefield success with a solid placed effort at Carlisle and he looks sure to be on the premises again, while Solway Sam, who finished third behind the selection last time, Arctic Court and Itstimeforapint add further spice to the race.

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