Racecards
15:30 Musselburgh
Anderson Strathern Challenge Trophy (A Novices' Handicap Chase) (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 5-F3124
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey A Thornton
prominent, led 6th, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, mistake 3 out, one pace
- Form 12P1UP
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey R Wakley
mid-division, ridden 6th, mistake 8th, headway under pressure approaching 4 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 1-30301
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Ross
led, headed 5th, soon ridden, kept on one pace from 4 out
- Form 032403
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey B P Harding
prominent, reminders 8th, led approaching 4 out, soon ridden, headed last, no extra flat
City Gent
15- Form 2364P2
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer N Wilson
- Jockey C McCormack
held up and behind, headway 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on well to lead last, all out
Elsa's Pride
15- Form 424U23
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer J Jefferson
- Jockey T Siddall
prominent, led 5th, headed next, soon ridden, weakened approaching 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 050U-54
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs D Thomson
- Jockey R McGrath
in touch, lost place 4th, soon behind, tailed off
In depth
Formwatch
Abalvino (FR) Is in good form; goes well on the ground, the one to beat.
Optimistic Thinker Goes on any ground; prone to mistakes, chances if he jumps well.
Smart Spirit (IRE) Won well last time; jumped well, danger to all.
Kandy Four (NZ) Was third in a poor race last time; more to do here.
City Gent Was a poor second last time; plenty to find.
Elsa's Pride Running well without winning; will win a race, but not here.
Nordisk Legend Well out the handicap, others preferred.
Rith Dubh (IRE) Best form on fast ground; looks high enough in the weights.
Baccarat (IRE) Has had his trainning problems; ran well last time, may be coming to hand.