Racecards
16:00 Musselburgh
East Lothian Hurdle (Showcase Handicap) (Class D)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 253660
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey N Mulholland
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 1165
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey A Dobbin
in touch, headway to chase winner 3 out, ridden and effort 2 out, no extra run in
- Form 11-11P0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
led, headed 4th, remained prominent until weakened quickly 4 out
- Form 21P-0P3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey G Lee
with leader, led 4th, made rest, stayed on strongly, run in
- Form 414242
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey M Bradburne
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, headway under pressure 3 out, stayed on strongly run in to go 2nd close home
- Form 661406
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer J Jefferson
- Jockey A Dempsey
towards rear, never dangerous
Witch's Brew
11- Form 423-03P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Garritty
in touch, mistake 4th, ridden and weakened before next
- Form 2042
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss Kariana Key
- Jockey D McGann
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out
Feanor
25- Form 1254P0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Mrs S Watt
- Jockey L McGrath
towards rear, never dangerous
Sun King
10- Form 323340
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey R McGrath
towards rear, headway under pressure 3 out, soon no impression
- Form 435/001
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
in touch, headway half way, went 2nd from 4 out to 3 out, weakened next
- Form PP-6504
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe
- Jockey S Durack
towards rear, pushed along half way, headway after 4 out, one pace next
- Form 4-U5006
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey P Aspell
reluctant to race, never on terms
In depth
Verdict
A number in with chances here but we'll gamble on Another Dude, with Batswing, Bodfari Signet and Liberty Seeker among those that will attract interest. Running through some of the runners. Ideal de Bois Beury's form of 2002 sees him well handicapped although recent effort, admittedly some over a trip longer than is ideal, have not been particularly encouraging. Liberty Seeker's novice form is solid and he remains a potentially-well-handicapped horse. However, his run last time suggested that blinkers might help his cause in the future, which is something to bear in mind. Batswing is very smart at best and is now back to the mark that saw him take a handicap hurdle in 2001. He retains plenty of ability and his chance cannot be overlooked. Besieged has been put in his place since being reassessed. Another Dude is back to a winning mark now and looked to be coming to hand last time. He's closely weighted with course winner Bodfari Signet based on their last runs, with Sun King looking held. Course and distance winner Pertino is also back on a winning mark now that he is put back over hurdles, and McCracken did well to land a Huntingdon claimer last time out on unfavourable terms. However, the winner is likely to come from further up the handicap. We remain interested in Liberty Seeker but, for today, we'll take a chance on Another Dude.