Racecards
20:40 Musselburgh
Toteexacta Handicap (Class 6)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f 30y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
- Form 71
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey P Makin
led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish
- Form 601
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 59
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 060-1P4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 58
held up mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
- Form 05-7
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer L Williamson
- Jockey D Heslop
held up in rear, keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 355-686
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Pat Morris
- Jockey J P Sullivan
held up, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
Gems Star
10- Form 600-90
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
chased leaders, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 678-667
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer J Balding
- Jockey P McDonald
tracked leader, weakened over 1f out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
CILS BLANCS came good on her third attempt and is taken to follow up while both Ms Sophie Eleanor and Dark Moment can fight it out for the minor honours. Brian Smart has him team of horses in good order at present and the selection added to his winning tally at Thisk last time out. She improved dramatically that day and connections have found an ideal opportunity for her to gain victory once again. Ms Sophie Eleanor impoved from her debut to score at Thirsk last month. She is still unexposed and open to further improvement so any support in the market should be noted. Dark Moment seems to have a mind of his own and was left at the start after breaking his maiden tag at this venue. He seems to be a little quirky and for that reason should be treated with caution. Cils Blancs is improving and looks weighted to win again.
Formwatch
Ms Sophie Eleanor (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on, won at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul beating Ordoney (9-10) by 2l, 12 ran.
Cils Blancs (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led 2f out, ridden clear, stayed on well, won at Thirsk 7f fll mdn stks (4) gs beating Silk Gallery (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Dark Moment 9-4fav (9-1) Reluctant to leave stalls and lost many lengths, caught field up after 2f, in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 7, 8l behind Evening Sunset (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Hosanna 50-1 (8-7) Led early, hung right and effort halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 21l behind Cheyenne Red (9-3) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
Hindford Oak Sioux 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 43l behind Phillipina (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll stks (5) hvy in Jul.
More Tea Vicar (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 7, 19l behind Drum Dragon (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Gems Star 33-1 (10-1) Stand side group, slowly into stride, always behind, 15th of 18, 20l behind Titus Gent (10-4) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Meydan Style (USA) 22-1 (8-4) Held up, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 17l behind Postman (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Lost In Paris (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Only A Splash (8-9) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.