Musselburgh Races & Results 1 Sunday 21st April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Sunday 21st April 2024

There were 35 Races on Sunday 21st April 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Curragh, 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Musselburgh, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 21st April 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

15:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +33%) American Affair	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) American Affair 4/1, Back to winning ways in 6f Carlisle handicap in September and caught the eye when third of 21 over 5f at the Ayr Western Meeting later that month. Off since but this still unexposed sprinter is the mount of Paul Mulrennan from the yard's 3 runners and is capable of having a big say if ready to roll. Got his act together late last year and remains relatively unexposed; is on the shortlist.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -40%) Paddy's Day	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Paddy's Day 14/1, Proved better than ever under a positive ride when scoring at Newcastle (5f) in November. Similar form when fourth back there later that month and he returns to action with his yard amongst the winners. Not out of things. Can go well fresh and resumes on a workable mark; one of the more interesting runners.
3	9 3rd (9) (18/1 -29%) Classy Al	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Classy Al 18/1, Unreliable individual. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) in August, switched over 1f out and keeping on well. Significant drop back in trip may not suit ideally back from 8 months off. Three-time Ayr winner who's gone well fresh before; does most racing over 7f though.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 +8%) Seantrabh	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Seantrabh 11/1, Won at Chester (5f, good to soft) last September. Not in the same form back there on final start last year and remains 4 lb above that successful mark back from 6 months off. Has often led; drawn wide and may need this anyway back from seven months off.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +25%) Westmorian	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) Westmorian 15/2, Latest win at Newcastle (6f) in March and run with credit all 3 starts since, no extra only late on when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago. Effective at this shorter trip and possibilities back on turf. Does most racing on Tapeta; this will be just his third crack at 5f; others look stronger.
6th	11 6th (11) (18/1 -80%) Phoenix Beach	18 18/1(-80%)	(11) Phoenix Beach 18/1, Latest win at Newcastle in November. 11/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 70 days ago, outpaced over 2f out and making only late headway. Yard amongst the winners and he remains on a workable mark returned to turf. Two wins came over 6f on Tapeta (0-7 on turf) and he's some way down the pecking order.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/2 +31%) Son Of Sampers	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(10) Son Of Sampers 11/2, 11/2, produced best effort since joining current yard when second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 28 days ago. Hood on 1st time and not discounted from his reduced mark. Much better back to turf last time; that gave something to build on in a first-time hood.
8th	12 8th (12) (28/1 -75%) Giselles Izzy	28 28/1(-75%)	(12) Giselles Izzy 28/1, Shaped as if better for the outing when seventh of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 37 days ago, merely closing up late. Should strip fitter for that but this is the first time she's tackled 5f for 2 years. First ever run over 5f after an ordinary AW comeback; may need help from the handicapper.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -20%) Jordan Electrics	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Jordan Electrics 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs in a productive 2023 for the Jim Goldie yard. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 6 months off. Has tended to improve for a run and an easy 5f on good to soft wouldn't appeal as optimal.
10th	14 10th (14) (12/1 +0%) Foreseeable Future	12 12/1(+0%)	(14) Foreseeable Future 12/1, Tasted success 4 times last year, latterly off this mark over C&D in August. Mixed bag in handful of starts thereafter but entitled to strip fitter for his reappearance seventh in 10-runner handicap at Catterick (6f) 18 days ago. Yard also saddle Reigning Profit. No surprise he didn't see out 6f on heavy on his return; better showing can be expected.
11th	2 11th (2) (11/1 -10%) Reigning Profit	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Reigning Profit 11/1, Perked up by refitting of a visor when running out a ready winner at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in January. Far from disgraced on 3 of his 5 starts since, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap back at that venue in February. Blinkers replace cheekpieces here. Latest Tapeta fourth has been well advertised since but he's weighted to his best.
12th	8 12th (8) (4/1 +38%) Whisky Mcgonagall	4 4/1(+38%)	(8) Whisky Mcgonagall 4/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who landed a C&D maiden last spring and showed benefit of a recent run when landing 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago, making all. Should go well again from 3 lb higher from what rates a handy draw. Made all on Tapeta last time; remains lightly raced and goes on the shortlist upped 3lb.

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15:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Back to winning ways with a determined performance at Newcastle, WHISKY MCGONAGALL should appreciate a return to this track, having scored in a maiden over C&D last May. Tim Easterby's charge is narrowly preferred to Doncaster second Son Of Sampers, as well as American Affair, who was in excellent form towards the back end of last season. Jordan Electrics and Westmorian have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

A winner at Carlisle in September, AMERICAN AFFAIR signed off last term with a very good third in a big-field Ayr handicap later that month. Still relatively unexposed over the minimum trip, he could be the way to go from a handy draw in the hope he's ready to roll back from 7 months off. Recent Newcastle scorer Whisky McGonagall, the returning Paddy's Day and Son of Sampers are others to consider in a competitive opener.

Unexposed as a sprinter after closing out last year with a luckless run at Ayr, AMERICAN AFFAIR is preferred to Whisky McGonagall.

15:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +9%) Barrak	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Barrak 5/1, Foaled April 7. £78,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Wichahpi and half-brother to several winners, including useful 6f-1m winner Rocket Power. Dam 5f/6f winner. One to note. £78,000 yearling; sibling to seven winners; one of three newcomers in the field.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -25%) Station X	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Station X 10/1, Foaled February 21. Dark Angel colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Decrypt and half-brother to useful winner up to 5.4f Blackberry and 2-y-o 5f winner Good Point. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Bred to be sharp but stable newcomers often better for a run. Related to a few 5f winners, including as 2yo, for his yard; looks a likely type.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 -48%) Do It Now	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(4) Do It Now 10/3, 6,500 gns foal, £60,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. 9/4, second of 5 in novice event at Kempton (5f) on debut 20 days ago, unable to sustain what looked a strong challenge inside the final 1f. Sure to progress and win races. From a precocious female line; solid start at Kempton where he finished clear second.
4	2 4th (2) (11/8 +54%) Anthropologist	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(2) Anthropologist 11/8, Study of Man colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winners Yorkshire Terrier and Out In Yorkshire. Couldn't justify the support but showed ability when third of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City (5f, 11/10) on debut 23 days ago. May well do better. Half-brother to two 5f 2yo winners for his stable; duly showed promise at Chelmsford.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 -25%) Winchurch	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Winchurch 5/1, Churchill colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Justified support in the betting despite having a lot to learn when winning 4-runner novice event (6/4) at Southwell (5f) on debut 10 days ago, finding plenty when it mattered. Penalised for that but has more to offer. Incurs 5lb penalty for Southwell win but may be up to the task, being open to progress.

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16:15 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Only worn down late in the day when runner-up on his debut at Kempton earlier in the month, DO IT NOW should be able to go one better on this occasion with Tom Marquand taking over in the saddle. Winchurch did well to score first time out at Southwell but will face a much stiffer task now under a 5lb penalty. Anthropologist is another open to improvement on the back of a solid third at Chelmsford.

DO IT NOW came clear with the winner in a style that suggests he'll be winning before too long so gets the vote over Winchurch, who justified support at Southwell but shoulders a 5 lb penalty.

As regards the runners with experience, DO IT NOW is preferred ahead of Anthropologist then the penalty-carrying Winchurch.

16:15 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (18/1 -50%) Kelpie Grey	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Kelpie Grey 18/1, Winner at Ayr in October. 4/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f), having run of race. Off 171 days. 7f winner on last turf attempt; modest results at 1m+.
2	11 2nd (11) (17/2 -31%) Pallas Lord	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(11) Pallas Lord 17/2, 9/4, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago, driven out. Turf record isn't as inspiring bur he's clearly fit and in form. Very productive on AW at Newcastle this year; now back up in grade.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 -22%) Bell Shot	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(5) Bell Shot 11/2, Strong in the betting and made a winning stable debut at Lingfield in March. 4/1, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Shortlist material tackling 1m for the first time. Respectable 7f form for new yard; return to 1m is the question mark.
4	7 4th (7) (18/1 -125%) Black Friday	18 18/1(-125%)	(7) Black Friday 18/1, Course winner. Last of 6 in handicap at Ayr (6f, soft, 11/2). Off 6 months. Significantly back up in trip and he was runner-up from a much higher mark on last season's reappearance. Unimpressive strike-rate since 2021; not the percentage call.
5th	12 5th (12) (6/1 +14%) Bloodhound	6 6/1(+14%)	(12) Bloodhound 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, creditable fifth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 72 days ago. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for a lot more. Penultimate effort was boosted by the winner on Wednesday; handicap debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 -25%) Shine On Brendan	20 20/1(-25%)	(8) Shine On Brendan 20/1, Course winner. 50/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 39 days ago. Blinkers back on and that run will have blown the cobwebs away. Dual course scorer who is on last winning mark; possibilities.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 +33%) Young Fire	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Young Fire 8/1, Four wins from 21 runs last year. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy, 14/1) 19 days ago. Visor back on and likely to run closer to form this time. May rebound with visor reapplied; 12lb below last winning mark.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -60%) Night Breeze	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Night Breeze 40/1, Low-key reappearance when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 80/1) 10 days ago. Return to 1m in his favour and he's not fully exposed. May improve in this grade on second handicap attempt.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 -25%) Alpine Sierra	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Alpine Sierra 10/1, Successful at Ayr in October but not in the same form having rare AW start later that month. Off since but made a winning reappearance last season. Won on reappearance last term and can't be dismissed.
10th	6 10th (6) (25/1 -56%) B Associates	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) B Associates 25/1, Course winner. Five wins from 15 runs last year. Below form 8½ lengths seventh of 13 to Kelpie Grey in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy, 14/1). Off 6 months and he may just need this. All wins at 6f/7f but this return to 1m looks worth exploring.
11th	1 11th (1) (12/1 +14%) Flylikeaneagle	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Flylikeaneagle 12/1, C&D winner. 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 68 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival down slightly in class but others clearly arrive in better heart. Won well off a similar mark over C&D last April; respected back here.
12th	14 12th (14) (10/1 -67%) Hougoumont	10 10/1(-67%)	(14) Hougoumont 10/1, Good third of 15 in handicap (25/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago. Merits consideration having been eased a further 1 lb. Ran promisingly last time; looks ready for a crack at this new trip.
13th	2 13th (2) (9/1 -80%) Ahamoment	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Ahamoment 9/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 18/1) in January. That race did fall nicely for him and he's up 4 lb back on turf. Has done all his winning over 7f; bit to prove back at 1m.
14th	10 14th (10) (9/1 +36%) Bird Of Play	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Bird Of Play 9/1, Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (7f, good), nearest finish. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Ivan Furtado and fully-fledged rider takes over. Nicely treated on debut for new yard; won off 2lb higher last May.

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16:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

AHAMOMENT appeared to relish the switch of tactics when winning from the rear at Newcastle in January. A 4lb rise in the ratings looks more than fair for the five-year-old and a double could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from seasonal debutant Black Friday, who finished a close-up second off a 7lb higher mark on his reappearance at this venue last year. In-form rivals Pallas Lord and Bell Shot are also of interest.

BLACK FRIDAY is a previous course winner and given he was runner-up on last season's reappearance from 7 lb higher, he's certainly weighted to go very well on reappearance. Alpine Sierra is also very capable fresh so he commands respect, with Bell Shot perhaps the pick of those with recent form to call upon.

The suggestion is FLYLIKEANEAGLE, who looks interesting on his C&D win last April. Hougoumont is second choice.

16:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (14/1 -87%) Destinado	14 14/1(-87%)	(14) Destinado 14/1, Recorded a fifth win of the year at Doncaster in March. Has continued in good form since, fourth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Bath (10.2f, heavy) 2 weeks ago. Can remain competitive back up in trip with blinkers reapplied. More to prove at 1m4f and away from testing ground but he's a strikingly in-form candidate.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 -100%) Simple Star	14 14/1(-100%)	(10) Simple Star 14/1, Won 3 times last year (twice at this C&D) and ran well when neck second of 5 to the reopposing Baez in handicap here (18.1f, good to firm, 10/3) on his final outing of the campaign. One to consider on his return. Career-best form last May-August, mostly here over about 1m3f/1m4f; absent 235 days.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -33%) Plus Point	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Plus Point 4/1, Showed improved form switched to handicaps last year, making it back-to-back wins with success in 5-runner handicap at Brighton (11.9f, heavy, 6/5) in September. Leading contender on her return. Improved markedly to win on soft ground at 1m2f/1m4f in her first two handicaps.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 -57%) Furzig	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Furzig 22/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. In-and-out form so far this year, lesser effort when twelfth of 16 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 25/1) 23 days ago. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Second at Southwell in January was markedly better than his three performances since.
5th	13 5th (13) (6/1 +76%) My Little Queens	6 6/1(+76%)	(13) My Little Queens 6/1, Course winner. Won twice in 2023 but yet to fire so for this year, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 125/1) 42 days ago. Drop back in grade needs to help spark a return to form. Has not been in any form on Tapeta since returning in January from six months off.
6th	9 6th (9) (13/2 -8%) Dark Jedi	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(9) Dark Jedi 13/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. After 5 months off, shaped as if better for the run when third of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 13/2) 12 days ago. Now 20 lb below his last winning mark so he's not discounted. No win since 2022; made a respectable reappearance 12 days ago; considered each-way.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -56%) Bohemian Breeze	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Bohemian Breeze 14/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year, with latest success at Wolverhampton in November. Again ran respectably when fourth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 12 days ago. Can give his running once more. Turf and 1m4f AW winner; needs better than he's shown in his three starts (AW) this year.
8th	3 8th (3) (9/1 +25%) Sax Appeal	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Sax Appeal 9/1, Doubled his tally when making all at Wolverhampton in February. However, drawn wide when ninth of 16 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 17/2) 23 days ago. Could bounce back as he makes his turf debut. 1m4f win at Wolverhampton in February but he was well held in his other three handicaps.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 +38%) Stonking	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Stonking 10/1, Successful at Newbury last summer but below form on final 2 starts of the year. Raced too freely when tenth of 16 in novice at the same course (16.3f, soft, 33/1) on hurdling debut in January. Needs to get back on track. Clearcut win from the front at Newbury (1m4f, soft) last July; needs a second look.
10th	2 10th (2) (11/1 -69%) Haveyoumissedme	11 11/1(-69%)	(2) Haveyoumissedme 11/1, Ran creditably from his easing mark when second of 6 in handicap (6/4) at Newcastle (16.2f) 29 days ago. Can give another good account back down in trip. Second at Newcastle (2m, AW) last time was his best result since 2022.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 -64%) Baez	9 9/1(-64%)	(11) Baez 9/1, Racked up a 4-timer last year, including success at this course (18.1f), and not discredited upped in grade when third of 9 in handicap at Chester (18.6f, heavy, 7/2) in September. Respected on his reappearance. Won four in a row (one here) over 2m-2m2f last July-September.
12th	12 12th (12) (11/1 +21%) Soowaih	11 11/1(+21%)	(12) Soowaih 11/1, After 5 months off (gelded), finished with running left on first outing since leaving Roger Varian when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 12/1) 27 days ago, still having plenty to do under 2f out. Shortlisted. Better on AW so far (first two runs were on turf) but has had just five races; unexposed.
13th	6 13th (6) (80/1 -300%) Detective	80 80/1(-300%)	(6) Detective 80/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Consistent in the main last year but unsuited by conditions when last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy, 66/1) in October. May just be vulnerable to his younger rivals. Pretty consistent in defeat last year; career is dominated by what he's done at Carlisle.

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17:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Having found only a subsequent winner too strong at this venue in August, compensation could await SIMPLE STAR on his return to action. Dianne Sayer's inmate already boasts two victories to his name here and he's taken to further enhance that tally. The progressive Plus Point ended her 2023 campaign by completing a Newbury/Brighton double and she could prove a big threat if picking up where she left off. A race-fit Destinado is also noted at the foot of the weights.

PLUS POINT ended her 3-y-o campaign on the up, scoring easily at Brighton when last seen in September, and with more still to offer she can maintain her unbeaten record in handicaps on her return. Baez also thrived in 2023 and could be the main danger as she drops back down in grade on her reappearance, while Soowaih is also one to note.

Top of the list is in-form DESTINADO but the likes of Stonking, Simple Star and Plus Point have cases to be made for them.

17:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/8 +25%) Ice Max	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Ice Max 15/8, Successful twice at Catterick from 5 runs last year. Gelded after and took form to another level when making short work of his rivals at Bath (heavy) on return. Big shout up 8 lb. Scored comfortably at Bath on reappearance; goes right-handed for the first time.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/8 +60%) Individualism	1.625 13/8(+60%)	(7) Individualism 13/8, Half-brother to connections' top-class Gold Cup winner Subjectivist. Placed first 3 starts before creditable fifth of 13 in a warm Newmarket novice (7f) on final start. The step up to 1m will suit and could be a major player now handicapping on return. Related to good performers for this stable; should progress now handicapping; respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 -13%) Johnny Ringo	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Johnny Ringo 9/1, Runner-up first 2 starts before going one better in 7f Newcastle novice in November. Opening mark demands improvement but he could easily have more to offer. Newcastle success came at the expense of a subsequent dual scorer; solid claims.
4	4 4th (4) (28/1 -133%) Power Of Zeus	28 28/1(-133%)	(4) Power Of Zeus 28/1, Much improved from debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Ripon (6f, good) in August. Found out under a penalty at Pontefract (6f again) the following month. Steps up significantly in trip for this handicap debut/reappearance. Clear best 6f form when winning at Thirsk; something to prove upped 2f in trip.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -129%) Silent Move	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Silent Move 16/1, Ran in a warm race on debut and quickened clear to land 8-runner novice event at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 6/5) in the summer. Went off too hard final start but improvement needed to make a winning return off this opening mark. May still have more to offer; represents last year's winning yard; interesting.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -300%) Venture Capital	20 20/1(-300%)	(3) Venture Capital 20/1, Progressive at 2 yrs, winning novices at Newcastle last 2 starts. Likely to stay 1m and warrants respect now handicapping on return. Has possibilities provided his AW progress is transferred back to turf.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +36%) Swift Salian	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Swift Salian 9/1, Showed improved form upped to 1m in September, runner-up in nursery at Thirsk before making all for a decisive success at Doncaster (good). Soft ground a possible excuse final start and subsequently gelded, but has a stiff enough task from 2 lb out of the handicap on return. Chance depends on how fast he goes at front end; did too much last time out.
8th	8 8th (8) (20/1 -150%) Arantes Nascimento	20 20/1(-150%)	(8) Arantes Nascimento 20/1, Left maiden form behind when making a winning nursery debut at Newcastle on final 2-y-o start, awarded the race after being intimidated by runner-up late on. Will find this tougher from 2 lb out of the handicap. Has been gelded. Showed steady progress last term; now upped two grades but may improve further.

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17:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The combination of a 162-day break and a gelding procedure appeared to unlock plenty of potential in recent Bath scorer ICE MAX and he may be able to follow up off an 8lb higher mark. Karl Burke's charge should have more to offer this season and is taken to thwart the hat-trick seeking Venture Capital. The Kevin Ryan-trained inmate enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark, while a return to form from Cerulean Bay in these calmer waters wouldn't be a surprise either.

INDIVIDUALISM boasts some strong 2-y-o form and is the type to do better at 3 yrs being a half-brother to the stable's top-class stayer Subjectivist and very smart 1½m-1¾m winner Sir Ron Priestley, so he's taken to make a winning handicap bow/return. Ice Max improved a chunk when scoring easily at Bath on his comeback 2 weeks ago and is an obvious threat, with the progressive Venture Capital another to consider.

Judged on his solid 2yo form, an opening mark of 82 looks workable for JOHNNY RINGO (nap). Second choice is Individualism.

17:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +0%) Liamarty Dreams	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) Liamarty Dreams 7/2, C&D winner. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft, 6/1) 28 days ago, keeping on well. Another bold showing likely from handy draw. Came away with a subsequent winner on comeback and should go well again upped 4lb.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 -18%) Street Kid	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Street Kid 13/2, Didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 8/1) 36 days ago, driven out. Should go well again after a small rise. Up just 1lb for AW reappearance win and he's fine on turf; player.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 +29%) On A Session	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) On A Session 10/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 49 days ago. Has a bit to prove following a tame reappearance. Won this last year off 2lb higher; should do better but his yard has been quiet lately.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -85%) Quest For Fun	12 12/1(-85%)	(4) Quest For Fun 12/1, 11/4, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy). Off 6 months. More on his plate now, particularly with fitness not assured. Resumes on a career-high mark; is happiest on the sharp end and this looks tough enough.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -40%) Redarna	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Redarna 28/1, 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, heavy). Off 6 months. Likely to strip fitter for the run, so others make more appeal. Resumes 3lb above last winning mark; entitled to need this after such a break at his age.
6th	12 6th (12) (15/2 +38%) Gincident	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(12) Gincident 15/2, Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Last of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 11/1) 23 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Four wins, including off this mark here last April, came at 1m; others make greater appeal.
7th	9 7th (9) (4/1 +43%) Lion Tower	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Lion Tower 4/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Can make presence felt. Currently 2-2 over C&D and arrives in form and on a handy mark; is hard to fault.
8th	2 8th (2) (7/1 -40%) Toimy Son	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Toimy Son 7/1, Good third of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (7f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Well treated and arrives on the back of an encouraging return, so can make his presence felt if things drop right. Useful in his younger days in France; showed much more on his comeback and is shortlisted.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/1 -22%) Eilean Dubh	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Eilean Dubh 11/1, 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventeenth of 20 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft), left poorly placed. Off 6 months. Others make more appeal. Bit to overcome, with a wide stall, six-month absence and tough mark to deal with.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 -38%) Abduction	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Abduction 11/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 177 days. Might strip fitter for the run and has a tough draw to contend with. Resumes from six months off on a career-high mark at the age of six and is drawn wide.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -52%) Book Of Life	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Book Of Life 50/1, First run since leaving A. Fabre when 7¼ lengths tenth of 11 to Street Kid in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 66/1) on UK debut 36 days ago. Must improve. Well behind Street Kid on comeback; it's hard to make a case for him turning things around.

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18:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

ABDUCTION had multiple subsequent scorers in behind when running out a determined winner at Wolverhampton in October and, off a 2lb higher figure and with conditions to suit, the son of Acclamation can show his rivals the way home once more. C&D winner Liamarty Dreams scored a shade cosily at Doncaster on his return to action and may emerge as the main danger. Quest For Fun completes the shortlist on the pick of his form last term, although a career-high mark does ask a question of him.

LIAMARTY DREAMS returned with a career-best effort to score at Doncaster and he's likely to get out in front again from stall 4, so he's the one to beat. Toimy Son is a danger having shaped well last time and Lion Tower is defending an unbeaten record at the track, so he needs considering.

This can go to TOIMY SON, a Listed winner as a 3yo in France who offered much more on his AW comeback. Lion Tower is second choice.

18:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +58%) Equality	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(1) Equality 10/3, 16/1, 10¾ lengths twelfth of 15 to Frost At Dawn in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint at Meydan (5f, good) 50 days ago. Smart at his best so not ruled out. Impressive on last handicap attempt, then followed up in G3; respected on that peak form.
2	11 2nd (11) (20/1 -25%) Arecibo	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Arecibo 20/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Robert Cowell. Weighted to go well if resurgent for his new yard. Very useful on his day but he's on a three-year losing spell; new stable.
3	14 3rd (14) (9/1 -29%) Glorious Angel	9 9/1(-29%)	(14) Glorious Angel 9/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. 10/3, creditable fourth of 11 to Blind Beggar in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 14 days ago. Needs considering. Ties in closely with Blind Beggar and Silky Wilkie on Bath running; still on workable mark.
4	8 4th (8) (7/1 -56%) Jm Jungle	7 7/1(-56%)	(8) Jm Jungle 7/1, Career best when winning 17-runner handicap at Sakhir (5f, good to firm) 65 days ago, pushed out. Not taken lightly off the same mark. First past the post in Bahrain two months ago (disqualified); consistent on home soil.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/2 +30%) Silky Wilkie	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Silky Wilkie 7/2, C&D winner. Good head second of 11 to Blind Beggar in handicap (9/1) at Bath (5f, heavy) 14 days ago. Can go well again. Sound effort two weeks ago; impressively defied this mark over C&D last April; interesting.
6th	16 6th (16) (100/1 -203%) Be Proud	100 100/1(-203%)	(16) Be Proud 100/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Ayr in October. 28/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f). Off 156 days with bounce back required. Likely to be tapped for toe over this sharp 5f in a warm grade.
7th	15 7th (15) (9/1 +0%) Zarzyni	9 9/1(+0%)	(15) Zarzyni 9/1, C&D winner. Good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 4/1) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give another good account. Defied a 17lb higher mark over C&D two years ago; very attractively treated.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 +19%) Marine Wave	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Marine Wave 13/2, 5/4, below par third of 5 in minor event at Beverley (5f, heavy). Off 6 months with more needed. Unlucky at last year's Ebor festival; possibilities provided the cards drop right.
9th	10 9th (10) (10/1 +50%) Fine Wine	10 10/1(+50%)	(10) Fine Wine 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 37 days ago. Current mark reflects a dip in his form since last August.
10th	12 10th (12) (25/1 -257%) Blind Beggar	25 25/1(-257%)	(12) Blind Beggar 25/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 12/1, won 11-runner handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 14 days ago by head from Silky Wilkie. In the mix once more. Held on narrowly from Silky Wilkie at Bath; likely player provided the form is repeated.
11th	17 11th (17) (66/1 -32%) Rock Melody	66 66/1(-32%)	(17) Rock Melody 66/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 49 days ago. Others appeal more. Solid record at Musselburgh but may need further now; last win at 7f.
12th	4 12th (4) (18/1 -29%) Arnhem	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Arnhem 18/1, 14/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 37 days ago. Difficult ask at these weights, though. Irish 8yo who retains all of his ability but remains on career-high mark.
13th	13 13th (13) (33/1 -136%) Running Cool	33 33/1(-136%)	(13) Running Cool 33/1, 11/2, twelfth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini. Not discounted, especially if the market vibes are positive. Record of 2-8 in Ireland; follow the market signals on debut for new yard.
14th	6 14th (6) (28/1 -133%) Michaela's Boy	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Michaela's Boy 28/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (5f). Off 7 months but merits consideration at these weights. Went close in Irish handicap last July then lost his form; check the market signals.
15th	7 15th (7) (40/1 -100%) Londoner	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Londoner 40/1, First run since leaving Aidan O'Brien when tenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 33/1) 15 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Can take a step forward. Likely to struggle for pace dropped sharply in trip; second run for new yard.

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18:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

EQUALITY improved last season, emerging as a bona fide Pattern-class sprinter, and after a couple of lacklustre efforts at Meydan this winter, it would be no surprise to see him bounce back with his sights lowered off just 3lb higher than his last winning handicap mark. Blind Beggar has been nudged up 3lb for scoring at Bath and he commands respect. Jm Jungle finished a close-up fourth off this mark in a York handicap when last seen on home soil and he holds solid claims of at least reaching the frame.

Lots with chances but JM JUNGLE can race off the same mark as when going in at Sakhir last time so edges the vote. C&D winner Silky Wilkie heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for Blind Beggar, Arecibo and Glorious Angel in a very open sprint.

Several have possibilities in a competitive finale. First choice is GLORIOUS ANGEL, ahead of Silky Wilkie.

18:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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