Racecards
14:20 Musselburgh
Toteexacta Handicap (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 834750
- Age 9
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey S Sanders
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 519450
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 217409
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 60
mid-divsion, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 273133
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 58
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on and headed post
- Form 401177
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
slowly into stride, always towards rear
- Form 832233
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey P Mathers
always towards rear
- Form 176490
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer Mrs J C McGregor
- Jockey A Mullen
mid-division, ridden over 5f out, weakened final 2f
- Form 686042
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey Dale Gibson
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace
- Form 234497
- Age 5
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Greg Fairley
held up, ridden over 4f out, headway from 2f out to lead post
- Form 987666
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey P Fessey
stumbled start and soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out and kept on one pace
- Form 060-000
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer W G Harrison
- Jockey Paul Eddery
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
In depth
Verdict
A wide open handicap here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Pop Up Again, Kalani Star and Son of Thunder and the vote is given to Pop Up Again. The selection was a fair second behind Attaca last time out off this mark and from what looks a good draw he need only run up to that mark to score. Kalani Star rates the main danger but he was behind the selection last time out and there is no reason why he should gain his revenge on the same terms here. Son Of Thunder has dropped to a handy mark and goes well at the track but this hold up performer needs everything to drop right for him to score and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Sir Bond has dropped to a handy mark and now that he returns to a more suitable trip he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Joshua's Gold is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Pop Up Again.
Formwatch
Tony Tie 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 11l behind Press Express (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Son of Thunder (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Always behind, 11th of 14, 8l behind Merlins Profit (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Sir Bond (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 14l behind Baylaw Star (9-8) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Joshua's Gold (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) In touch, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Typhoon Ginger (8-1) at York 1m hcp (5) gf.
Grande Terre (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 12l behind Baylaw Star (9-2) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Kalani Star (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Attacca (8-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp (6) frm.
Pop Up Again 5-1fav (8-9) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, nk behind Attacca (8-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp (6) frm.
Tokewanna 6-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 4l behind Attacca (8-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp (6) frm.