Racecards
16:30 Musselburgh
Turftv.co.uk Classified Stakes (Class 7)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Form 866-001
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey P Hanagan
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
Briery Blaze
21- Form 0730-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs K Walton
- Jockey P McDonald
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 870-742
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 44
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey A Mullen
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, driven out
- Form 597605-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey N Callan
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
- Form 00/00-00
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey D Mernagh
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 009-985
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R Bastiman
- Jockey R Ffrench
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Smart Pick
17- Form 600855
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey Greg Fairley
always towards rear
- Form 4238-33
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 44
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression until some late headway inside final furlong
- Form 6347-08
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J S Wainwright
- Jockey T Hamilton
soon led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 336-542
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J G M O'Shea
- Jockey M Geran
prominent, ridden, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong
- Form 9040-06
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 45
always towards rear
- Form 98-7000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Jamie Moriarty
always towards rear
Churchtown
25- Form 008-4
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 00608-9
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey P Mulrennan
led, soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
A very modest event and Ignition can follow up a recent victory, Catherines Cafe and The Salwick Flyer could be the one to chase him home. Ignition was gaining his first succes for almost two years when beating Mystical Ayr in a Hamilton handicap. It was hard to see that win coming as his previous form this year had been pretty poor. If that wasn't just a flash in the pan he looks to have a great chance of following up in this company. The Salwick Flyer had a top rating of 61 last season and is steadily improving this campaign. He hails from a very shrewd yard and should be watched closely in the betting. Catherines Cafe ran well in Carlsile handicap last time out and should find this company slightly easier. The first time visor on Wizby is interesting any any move for this one should be noted, but Ignition has the form in the book and he can give weight and a beating to these poor rivals.
Formwatch
Ignition 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gd beating Mystical Ayr (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Briery Blaze 50-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 14l behind Top Jaro (9-6) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd.
Catherines Cafe (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Regent's Secret (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Linden's Lady 15-2 (7-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Snow Bunting (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Passionately Royal 18-1 (8-7) Led stand's side, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 17l behind Just James (8-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf in May.
Pepper Road 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden along and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Bond Diamond (9-6) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gf in Apr.
Smart Pick 12-1 (8-6) Started slowly and behind, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 5th of 9, 6l behind Kudbeme (8-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gf.
Spring Time Girl 11-2 (10-7) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Bahhmirage (10-0) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) sft.
Suhezy (IRE) 18-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders, 8th of 11, 8l behind Limonia (8-9) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gs.
The Jailer 12-1 (8-12) Led, pushed 3 lengths clear 1f out, ran on until headed and not pace of winner final 50 yards, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Sawwaah (9-12) at Brighton 1m app clm (6) frm.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Rainbow Bay (9-3) at Catterick 6f app clm (6) gf in May.
Wizby 25-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 9l behind Monashee River (10-2) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (6) gd.
Churchtown 14-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 6l behind Distant Sun (9-1) at Ayr 6f mdn 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Only A Splash 18-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 15l behind Ishetoo (9-10) at Catterick 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gf.