Racecards
17:15 Musselburgh
Sky Bet Sunday Series Sprint Handicap (Class 4)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 5f 1y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £25,600 added
- Winner: £12,885
- 2nd: £6,042
- 3rd: £3,022
- 4th: £1,510
- Form 01-4576
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer I Jardine
- Jockey Jamie Gormley
slowly away, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, no extra soon after
- Form 21/77-01
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Phillip Makin
- Jockey Rowan Scott
towards rear, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
- Form 311151
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Grant Tuer
- Jockey S H James
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, went second final strides
- Form 564-233
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 77
took keen hold, towards rear, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 139540-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer S Corbett
- Jockey Connor Murtagh
close up, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 9842-14
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Connor Beasley
made virtually all, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, always doing enough
- Form 334161
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey G Lee
chased leaders, headway 2f out, held every chance 1f out, one paced final furlong
- Form 2-58974
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer L Bailey
- Jockey Billy Garritty
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never involved
- Form 940151
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey P Mulrennan
mid-division, headway 2f out, kept on well final furlong, lost second final strides
- Form 875532
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 74
took keen hold, chased leaders, kept on 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 00-0898
- Age 7
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer C J Teague
- Jockey S A Gray
prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 632126
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Ben Robinson
in rear, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 112922
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Callum Rodriguez
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway between horses 1f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 0089-55
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer M Wigham
- Jockey T Hamilton
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 225227
- Age 12
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey J P Sullivan
towards rear on outer, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra 1f out
- Form 704153
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Fentiman
towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 365524
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Cam Hardie
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never troubled leaders
In depth
Verdict
Economic Crisis has won seven times around here and though on a long losing run can never be dismissed. Primo's Comet gained his second track victory since April last month and his fourth in all so he's another who could run above his likely odds. The Bell Conductor's hard-fought victory at Beverley came on good to soft ground while Gunnerside, who has won six times this year, takes a step-up in class. Good Luck Fox is up 7lb for scoring here last month but the vote in a wide-open handicap goes to MODULAR MAGIC. David Barron's charge looked one to follow when scoring on his comeback at Ayr and though beaten at York next time did enough to suggest he can win again.
Formwatch
Glory Fighter 9-1 (9-8) Keen raced wide in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Lincoln Park (9-8) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
The Bell Conductor (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Pressed leader, ridden to lead far side group over 1f out, led overall final 100 yards, ran on, won at Beverley 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Dark Shot (9-2) by nk, 10 ran.
Gunnerside (IRE) 6-4fav (10-4) Held up tracking leaders, headway and switched left 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well with ears pricked, won at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Van Gerwen (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Never Dark 7-4fav (9-12) Led, ridden under 2f out, headed over 1f out and soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd well inside final furlong and no extra close home, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Good Luck Fox (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Gowanbuster 18-1 (9-5) Soon led, went clear halfway, reduced lead and ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened quickly, 10th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Fantasy Keeper (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Modular Magic 9-2jfav (9-4) Prominent, pushed along 2f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 3 1/4l behind James Watt (9-5) at York 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Good Luck Fox (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Close up, going well over 2f out, led over 1f out and soon quickened clear, in full control final furlong and pushed out late on, easily, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Sound Of Iona (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Abel Handy (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along and joined over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 9 3/4l behind George Bowen (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Primo's Comet 7-1 (9-7) In rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Economic Crisis (9-3) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Water Of Leith (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Macho Pride (9-7) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Koropick (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Mid-division, tracked leaders 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased, last of 8, 19 1/4l behind Amazing Alba (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Tanasoq (IRE) 5-2fav (9-12) Steadied start, in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 6th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Debawtry (9-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Global Humor (USA) 2-1fav (9-11) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 8, shd behind Amazing Alba (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Deputise 9-2 (9-7) Dwelt in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 3l behind Spring Romance (9-9) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Economic Crisis (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders over 3f, last of 7, 4 1/4l behind Soul Seeker (9-12) at Hamilton 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Wade's Magic 13-2 (9-12) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Katelli (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Sound Of Iona 12-1 (8-10) Upset in stalls, held up, ridden inside final 2f, headway and hung right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 7, 1 1/4l behind Soul Seeker (9-12) at Hamilton 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.