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14:00 Musselburgh
Racing Uk The Uk's Best Racecourses Live Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £12,000 added
- Form 48P24-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey Ryan Mania
tracked leaders, led after 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace flat
- Form 53-4490
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer P A Kirby
- Jockey M Bradburne
held up, always behind
- Form 06/427U-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey James Reveley
towards rear, outpaced after 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure from 2 out, nearest finish
- Form 4623-22
- Age 11
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey P Aspell
held up, headway to chase leaders 4 out, outpaced next, weakened 2 out
- Form 30-0043
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey A P Thornton
mid-division on outside, mistakes 5th and next, soon lost place, weakened 2 out
- Form 212
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey B S Hughes
mid-division, driven and headway after 4 out, ridden and stayed on to lead soon after last, drew clear flat
- Form 4U3635
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Adrian Lane
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 4115
- Age 3
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey R McGrath
in touch on inside, lost place 4 out, soon behind
- Form 2225-7
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey F Davis
held up, headway into mid-division after 4 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression
- Form 413/68-6
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey P Buchanan
led to 2nd, with leader, lost place 5th, kept on under pressure from 3 out, no impression
- Form D229/P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 102
raced keenly in touch, effort 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next
- Form 10/P0P-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey Mr John Dawson
raced keenly in mid-division, lost place 4 out, behind when hit next
- Form 38P-808
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 100
tracked leader, led 2nd, headed after 4 out, rallied 2 out, stayed on to lead again narrowly when not fluent last, soon headed and no extra
In depth
Verdict
A 5lb rise in the weights for his latest win puts Los Nadis on a stiff mark and preference is for TILLIETUDLEM ahead of Mesbaah who has ground concerns. Despite being in her first season over timber, the selection has already made quite an impression, winning at Bangor and Perth. Her trainer is evidently not scared of pitching her into a competitive handicap hurdle against older and wiser rivals and with the 15lb weight-for-age allowance she certainly enters equations. As does Houston Dynimo; his run behind Red Moloney in February stands out and he should come on for a recent Kelso outing. Poseidon has a good record at the track and should have ideal conditions today, Golden Future was too keen last time out, whilst Danny Zuko represents an in-form yard but his profile is frustrating. Of more interest is Mesbaah who should be fit after a recent spin at Catterick. He has been progressing well over hurdles but all of his form (flat and jumps) suggests that he wouldn't want any further rain. Nivek's Dream steps out of maiden company for the first time, Sea Storm is consistent but not well-handicapped, whilst Along The Nile's course form, and especially a second to European Dream last February, gives him every chance. Amazing King is edging down to a winnable mark, however it is Tillietudlem who looks worth chancing.
Formwatch
Los Nadis (GER) 7-1 (11-7) Made all, stayed on well from 2 out, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in May beating Solway Sunset (10-0) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Amazing King (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, weakened after 3 out, 12th of 13, well behind Nampour (10-12) at Aintree 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Oct.
Along The Nile 5-1 (11-7) Held up, blundered and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Toshi (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Mar, 13 ran.
Sea Storm (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders next, went 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Hunting Tower (11-4) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Oct.
Nivek's Dream (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway from 5 out, 4th approaching 2 out, no impression when slightly hampered at last, kept on, 3rd of 16, 11l behind Huckle Buck Shoe (11-12) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Mesbaah (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, challenged after 3 out, upsides when hit 2 out, one pace flat, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Dani's Girl (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Danny Zuko (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 12, 12l behind Whisky Magic (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Oct.
Tillietudlem (FR) 11-2 (11-8) With leader, pushed along and hit 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, well behind Kudu Country (10-12) at Haydock 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) hvy.
Houston Dynimo (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Held up, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 40l behind Still At Lunch (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Poseidon (GER) 9-1 (10-9) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 16l behind Kickahead (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Oct.
Golden Future 13-2 (11-3) Led after 2nd, soon clear, headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Dinarius (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft, 9 ran.
Domino Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, hit 4 out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened 2 out, 11th of 13, 47l behind Still At Lunch (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Haka Dancer (USA) 50-1 (10-5) Chased leader, led 3 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, 8th of 11, 39l behind Hunting Tower (11-4) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Oct.