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19:55 Musselburgh

Forth Land Rover Trophy (Handicap) (Class D)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f
  • Going: Good to Firm (Straight Course: Good to Firm, Firm in Places)
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 38.44s
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Silvertown

13/8

    2
    Silk -

    Conquering Love (IRE)

    7/2

      1(5)
      Silk - YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE hoops, YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets and cap

      Conquering Love (IRE)

      17
      7/2
      • Form 4210-21
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-0

      in touch, ridden and led 2f out, headed close home, kept on

      2(1)
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap

      Cita Verda (FR)

      56
      6/1
      • Form 1066/0-1
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-0

      tracked leaders, ridden and led briefly 3f out, soon weakened

      3(8)
      Silk - Dark Blue, Beige Cross of Lorraine and sleeves, Beige and Dark Blue quartered cap

      Tiyoun (IRE)

      26
      9/2
      • Form 66-0063
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-10

      tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

      4(2)
      Silk - Black, Red diamond, White sleeves, Red armlets, Black cap, Red diamond

      Niagara (IRE)

      131
      16/1
      • Form 32010-0
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-10

      tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

      5(4)
      Silk - Light Green, White Cross of Lorraine and sleeves, quartered cap

      Gargoyle Girl

      216
      25/1
      • Form 143406-
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-1

      slowly into stride, always behind

      6(3)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Yellow star, hooped sleeves

      Silvertown

      257
      13/8
      • Form 11/0303-
      • Age 8
      • Weight 8-12

      led, ridden over 3f out, soon headed, rallied well under pressure to lead again close home

      7(6)
      Silk - Emerald Green and White (quartered), hooped sleeves, Black cap

      Cosmic Case

      15
      14/1
      • Form 3150-00
      • Age 8
      • Weight 8-1

      slowly into stride, behind, headway over 4 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace

      8(7)
      NR

      Little John

      17
      • Form 00655-0
      • Age 7
      • Weight 7-12

      Withdrawn

      In depth

      Verdict

      With Brian Ellison's yard in great form over the past few days, it is hard to escape the claims of Conquering Love who is taken to beat the other topweight Cita Verda, with Tiyoun and Niagara expected to be in the shake-up as well. Conquering Love has won twice over the course and distance since leaving Michael Bell's yard and there was a lot to like about his latest track victory. Having finished runner-up over two furlongs longer here on his seasonal reappearance, he looked harshly treated in being given a 5lb rise, but proved the handicapper right by getting the better of a battle with Trouble Mountain. Obviously he has gone up in the weights again, but goes so well at the Scottish track that he must surely take the beating, especially with his apprentice taking weight off his back. Cita Verda would appreciate some rain but will be fit enough, having run in the Swinton Hurdle after scoring at Haydock on the level in March. Silvertown is an interesting contender, coming from a stable better known for their jumping exploits and the booking of Kevin Darley catches the eye.