Racecards
15:10 Musselburgh
Scottish Racing 'Five 1st Class Venues' Handicap Hurdle (Class E )
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 345440
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey K Mercer
always behind
- Form 60-322F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mrs H Dalton
- Jockey P Merrigan
mid-division, hit 2nd, pushed along and struggling from halfway, soon tailed off
I Got Rhythm
26- Form 306-000
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey R McGrath
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden to chase winner approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace from last
- Form 46544P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey M Seston
led and keen, hit 8th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form P000P6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 95
always behind, pulled up before 9th
Lanzlo (FR)
32- Form 614-062
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey D C Costello
held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, every chance flat, no extra towards finish
- Form 404000
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer B Mactaggart
- Jockey F King
chased leaders, close up in 3rd when fell 4 out
Nolife (IRE)
60- Form 4-40111
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
chased leader, led, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, kept on from last
- Form FP20
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer W Coltherd
- Jockey K Renwick
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 362123
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 90
towards rear, headway approaching 9th, hit next, ridden 3 out, weakened next
Inglewood
39- Form 0P000-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Miss Kate Milligan
- Jockey Mr T Greenall
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
There could be some mileage to be gained in siding with L'Orange Lady, who edges a narrow vote over in-form rivals Nolife and Tiger Talk, who arrive here with the strongest claims out of the rest. The last named is sent out by a yard that have been steadily notching up the winners recently, with Tiger Talk doing his bit along the way. However, this is a stiffer test than the one he faced when winning an amateur riders handicap at Catterick last month and he will do well to add to his tally in this company. Nolife is at the top of his game at present and is sure to be popular in his search for the four-timer. Nevertheless, this faster track may not play to his strengths and he is not one to go overboard about despite the step up to three miles plus probably being in his favour. Therefore a more solid option at the likely prices comes in the shape of L'Orange Lady, who has nothing to fear from today's distance and can make amends for a soft fall at an early stage last time.