Racecards
15:15 Musselburgh
VC Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Heritage Handicap
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 413058
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey P Robinson
prominent, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 001862
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey A Kirby
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
- Form 500-511
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
behind, ridden 2f out, headway on inner approaching final furlong, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 811352
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer W G M Turner
- Jockey C Haddon
led, ridden 2f out, headed final furlong
- Form 168-122
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 94
towards rear, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 405-443
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer R F Fisher
- Jockey R Ffrench
dwelt behind, headway on outer halfway, no impression final furlong
- Form 01410-0
- Age 10
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey G Parkin
always towards rear
- Form 085-650
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey F Norton
prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
- Form 693071
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
behind, chased leaders halfway, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 0300-08
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
dwelt, behind, ridden halfway, stayed on well final furlong
Fun To Ride
15- Form 12000-8
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey P Mulrennan
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
- Form 727004
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division, ridden 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, had every chance, kept on
- Form 560466
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 87
chased leaders, effort and not much room inside final furlong, switched to right and kept on
- Form 370-870
- Age 9
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, eased inside
- Form 20039-4
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased approaching final furlong
- Form 26-1729
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey F Lynch
dwelt, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and headed to finish
In depth
Verdict
This valuable prize can go to Fonthill Road, who is fancied to take some stopping if he can stay out of trouble today. River Falcon, The Lord and Whistler are all in good heart at present and will not make this easy for the selection. Similar comments apply to Cape Royal, who is very capable on his day and should not be underestimate despite having to carry top weight. Plateau, Atlantic Viking and Peace Offering will no doubt be coupled by many who blindly follow sprint king David Nicholls. However, they each have something to prove regarding their reliability and none can confidently be recommended. Whistler won well at Goodwood eight days ago and should again run his race. He is closely matched with The Lord on recent efforts and there is unlikely to be much between them again here. River Falcon is obviously on the crest of a wave at present and all the old cliches about 'sprinter in form' apply to him. Kieren Fallon renews the partnership and a bold bid is expected. Nevertheless, the gelding has never won off a mark this high and it will take a career best effort for River Falcon to prevail. Therefore, we switch our attention to Fonthill Road, who has started this season in flying form and looks progressive enough to rise to this afternoon's challenge .
Formwatch
Cape Royal 15-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, behind, effort on wide outside 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 4l behind Whistler (8-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs.
Forever Phoenix 8-1 (9-3) Led, headed 4f out, remained in touch, ridden, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Kind (9-7) at Nottingham 6f lst fll stk (1) gf.
River Falcon 11-4fav (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at York 5f hcp (2) sft beating Magic Glade (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
The Lord 5-1 (9-0) Pressed leaders on outer, led inside final furlong, ridden and kept on until caught final 75 yards, 2nd of 10, nk behind Whistler (8-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-6) Mid-division, headway when not much room over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 19, shd behind Soldier's Tale (8-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gs.
Beckermet (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Corridor Creeper (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf.
Atlantic Viking (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Always behind, far side, 15th of 17, 13l behind Partners In Jazz (9-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) sft.
Peace Offering (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 5l behind Cupids Ray (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Whistler 10-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, good headway on wide outside 1f out, edged left final 75yds, led close home, won at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs beating The Lord (9-0) by a nk, 10 ran.
Dazzling Bay 11-2 (8-10) Slowly away, in rear, headway halfway, one pace and no impression final furlong, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Corridor Creeper (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf.
Fun To Ride 66-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 19, 9l behind Soldier's Tale (8-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gs.
Malapropism 11-1 (8-10) Towards rear, hampered halfway, headway and hung right over 1f out, ran on final furlong but not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Whistler (8-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs.
Dragon Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Corridor Creeper (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf.
Ptarmigan Ridge 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 13th of 14, 14l behind River Falcon (8-8) at York 5f hcp (2) sft.
Plateau 16-1 (8-8) Taken down early and trotted to post, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Bishops Court (9-2) at Epsom 5f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Highland Warrior 10-1 (8-10) Behind far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 17, 6l behind Partners In Jazz (9-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) sft.
Bond Boy 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace and never dangerous, 8th of 13, 10l behind Gift Horse (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gs.