Musselburgh Races & Results 1 Sunday 30th April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Sunday 30th April 2023

There were 21 Races on Sunday 30th April 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Musselburgh, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 30th April 2023

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

15:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.75/1 +47%) Jer Batt	1.75 1.75/1(+47%)	(2) Jer Batt 1.75/1, After 4 months off, made a winning stable debut in maiden at Southwell (5f) in February. Bumped into an improver when runner-up at the same C&D on his handicap bow 6 weeks later, so he's a major player with Billy Loughnane on board. Has done well on AW for new yard; key player if transferring improvement back to turf.
2	5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 -17%) Winter Crown	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(5) Winter Crown 3.5/1, On first outing since leaving Charlie Appleby after 9 months off (also gelded), opened account with a cosy success in 7-runner minor event at Newcastle (5f) in February. Not taken lightly as he now goes handicapping under good apprentice. Ex-Godolphin; won on stable debut in February and could have a part to play in first h'cap.
3	1 3rd (1) (8.5/1 -55%) Jm Jungle	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(1) Jm Jungle 8.5/1, On softer ground than previously, ran well after 7 months off (had been gelded) when third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Successful on his second start last year and he can give another good account. Reappeared with good third at Thirsk last Saturday and every chance he'll be in the mix.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -67%) Belsito	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Belsito 20/1, Down in trip, showed improved form when off the mark in 7-runner minor event at Redcar (5f, good) on final start at 2 yrs. Off 7 months (gelded) ahead of his handicap debut. Second ride under Rules for his pilot. Redcar novice winner; both that form & pedigree suggest he has potential off opening mark.
5th	9 5th (9) (66/1 -164%) Royal Mariner	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Royal Mariner 66/1, Kept busy at 2 yrs, winning at Lingfield (6f) on his first 2 starts in nurseries. Hasn't progressed since, though, in blinkers when sixth of 7 at the same C&D last time. First run for yard after leaving James Tate (has been gelded). Unproven on turf and may be best watched minus headgear on this stable debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (12/1 -9%) Three Beauz	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Three Beauz 12/1, In first-time hood after 6 months off, produced a good effort despite meeting trouble when third of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 3 weeks ago. Task is now to build on that. Denied clear run when good third on reappearance and she's one to consider.
7th	3 7th (3) (6/1 +25%) Girl Magic	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Girl Magic 6/1, Gained her second win at 2 yrs when successful at Chelmsford City (6f) in November. However, didn't manage to find any progress when fourth of 5 at Kempton on handicap debut at the start of the month. Reappeared with fair fourth of five on AW and could show the benefit of that run today.
8th	7 8th (7) (28/1 -133%) Kelpie Grey	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Kelpie Grey 28/1, Progressed gradually in 3 starts last summer, still green when second of 6 in minor event at Hamilton (5f, good) on his final outing. Off 8 months (gelded) ahead of first run for yard after leaving Declan Carroll. Makes handicap debut. Pedigree suggests he could evolve into something better than a 71-rated sprinter.
9th	6 9th (6) (5.5/1 +35%) Wreck It Ryley	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(6) Wreck It Ryley 5.5/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Southwell (5f) in February and has been running well since his next outing, again finding only one too strong in 11-runner contest at Ripon (6f, soft) 10 days ago. Can go well again. Runner-up on his last four starts and can be bang there once more.
10th	10 10th (10) (66/1 +0%) Cuban Rock	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Cuban Rock 66/1, In first-time cheekpieces after just 7 days off, failed to build on his previous effort when seventh of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in August. Others preferred as he drops back in trip following 8 months off (has been gelded). Second in C&D seller last June but didn't really threaten in handicaps later in summer.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Based on the summary, 3/1 (5) WINTER CROWN and 3.33/1 (2) JER BATT seem to be the most promising contenders. 3/1 (5) WINTER CROWN has already won on stable debut and is now going handicapping under a good apprentice. 3.33/1 (2) JER BATT has done well on the all-weather and made a winning stable debut in February, and with Billy Loughnane onboard, could be a major player. 8.5/1 (6) WRECK IT RYLEY, 11/1 (8) THREE BEAUZ, and 12/1 (4) BELSITO also have potential based on their recent form. 12/1 (7) KELPIE GREY and 25/1 (9) ROYAL MARINER are more uncertain as they are making their handicap debuts for new yards, while 66/1 (10) CUBAN ROCK is not favored due to recent poor form and dropping back in trip. 8/1 (3) GIRL MAGIC may improve following a recent run but is considered less likely to contend.

With the likelihood of a strong pace, this could be run to suit GIRL MAGIC, who is unexposed in handicap company and should have little to fear from dropping back to the minimum trip. Her juvenile form stands up to scrutiny at this level and a big run can be expected from the Alice Haynes-trained filly. Wreck It Ryley is consistent and is a prime contender, although Three Beauz is weighted to reverse recent all-weather form with that rival and is also feared.

Having previously been trained in Ireland, JER BATT made a winning seasonal/stable debut at Southwell in February and, having bumped into an improver on his handicap bow last time, he is taken to resume winning ways with Billy Loughnane in the saddle. Winter Crown could be the main danger as he makes his first start in a handicap, ahead of Jm Jungle.

Having done well on AW since joining the Barron yard, JER BATT (nap) is taken to continue his good form and win on this return to turf.

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

16:15 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (2.25/1 +36%) Love Billy Boy	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(7) Love Billy Boy 2.25/1, Foaled February 20. £90,000 yearling, Invincible Army colt. Half-brother to 1¼m-12.5f winner Kanzino. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Areen. Speedily-bred newcomer is worth a market check. From powerful southern yard & could go well on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
2	8 2nd (8) (4.5/1 +55%) Moonstone Boy	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(8) Moonstone Boy 4.5/1, Calyx colt produced a promising first effort when third of 8 in minor event at this C&D (soft, 8/1) on debut 22 days ago, perhaps caught bit wider than ideal. Will progress. Fair third over C&D on debut and open to improvement; could be involved.
3	2 3rd (2) (2.5/1 +29%) Myconian	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(2) Myconian 2.5/1, Magna Grecia colt looked sharp when winning 13-runner newcomers race at Saint-Cloud 38 days ago, always holding a narrow advantage and responding to pressure when tackled. Should progress. Won in France on debut and dam was 5f 2yo Listed winner; could have plenty more to offer.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 +17%) Lochaber	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(6) Lochaber 7.5/1, Foaled February 1. 37,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam useful 2-y-o 5f winner. Bred to be sharp and merits respect on debut. Bred to be speedy and respected trainer won this last year; in calculations on debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (4.5/1 +0%) East Bank	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(1) East Bank 4.5/1, Aclaim colt. Knew his job and knuckled down well when winning 9-runner minor event at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 11 days ago. Entitled to improve. Won on recent debut at Beverley; speedier track today but not ruled out under penalty.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -13%) Dark Points	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Dark Points 18/1, Blue Point colt. Made appeal on paper but couldn't keep up from halfway when fourth of 5 in minor event at Leicester (5f, heavy) on debut 16 days ago. Needs to leave that form behind. Flopped on debut but on heavy ground and could be a different proposition here.

LTO Selection:

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

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

It is difficult to make a definitive prediction as there are several horses with potential to do well. However, 3/1 (3) BLUE PRINCE, 3.5/1 (2) MYCONIAN, 3.5/1 (7) LOVE BILLY BOY, and 10/1 (8) MOONSTONE BOY all show promise after their respective debut performances and are worth keeping an eye on.

It's difficult to evaluate the depth of the maiden MYCONIAN won in France last month but he showed tenacity that day and may well be able to cope with the penalty imposed for that success. East Bank has the same burden after his triumph over this trip at Beverley 11 days ago and he too merits serious consideration. Moonstone Boy is the pick of the rest given his previous C&D experience, although Lochaber is an interesting newcomer.

A decent heat, in which BLUE PRINCE is fancied to build upon the evident promise of his debut over C&D 3 weeks ago and get off the mark with the benefit of experience under his belt. Myconian showed speed and a good attitude when winning on debut in France and is feared most, whilst Beverley scorer East Bank and Moonstone Boy, who finished ahead of the selection last time, are also in the mix.

Newmarket challenger MYCONIAN carries a penalty against some interesting rivals but the form of his French win has been boosted.

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

16:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (1.88/1 +25%) Elim	1.88 1.88/1(+25%)	(10) Elim 1.88/1, Promising sort who landed the odds with loads to spare in Newcastle maiden over this trip last month. Opening mark demands improvement racing on turf now, but that is entirely possible. Won Newcastle maiden on third start and this unexposed 3yo brings potential to h'cap debut.
2	12 2nd (12) (6.5/1 -8%) Iato's Angel	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(12) Iato's Angel 6.5/1, Won 1 of her 6 starts in 2022 and acquitted herself well in defeat in 3 AW outings this year before resuming winning ways back on turf at Redcar (10f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, pulling clear with a subsequent winner. Big shout up only 4 lb. Won over 1m2f at Redcar recently; the way she travelled provides hope that 1m will be okay.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 +10%) Ana Gold	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Ana Gold 9/1, Steadily progressive last season but failed to get her head in front, placed last 5 starts. Has since left Richard Fahey. Winless but consistent last year and can be bang there if reappearing in similar form.
4	8 4th (8) (3.5/1 +22%) Mystic Pearl	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(8) Mystic Pearl 3.5/1, Progressive last season, winning a Thirsk novice before close third on nursery debut at Newmarket. Good second on AW debut at Southwell on return and doesn't have that much to find. Has gone close in both handicaps and this 3yo is open to further improvement for top yard.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 +27%) Vindobala	16 16/1(+27%)	(4) Vindobala 16/1, Unreliable type. Last 4 wins have come at Newcastle but well held last 3 starts on turf last season so opposable back on this surface. Some good form on AW this year; effective on turf but has much better strike-rate on AW.
6th	2 6th (2) (25/1 +11%) Celtic Empress	25 25/1(+11%)	(2) Celtic Empress 25/1, Twice a winner last season but may need this and others look better treated. Two wins last year but may need to drop a few pounds in the weights before she wins again.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 +0%) Floral Splendour	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Floral Splendour 33/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 11-runner 7f maiden at Haydock in July. Hasn't gone on from that in the way one may have anticipated but starts the new campaign off a fair mark at least. Stable debut 4th here last October was pretty encouraging & she's an interesting contender.
8th	6 8th (6) (22/1 -57%) Gometra Ginty	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Gometra Ginty 22/1, 3-time C&D winner who often gives her running, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f, soft) when last seen in October. Made a winning reappearance over C&D 2 years ago so must be respected. Kept to 7f last season but this three-time C&D winner is respected on her return.
9th	9 9th (9) (5.5/1 -22%) Chealamy	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(9) Chealamy 5.5/1, Stepped up on 2-y-o form when runner-up on handicap bow at Southwell, beaten only by a well-treated rival who had the benefit of race fitness. Should go on improving so very much a player under Billy Loughnane. Runner-up on handicap/seasonal debut at Southwell; in good hands to continue to progress.
10th	11 10th (11) (25/1 +0%) Elladora	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Elladora 25/1, Exposed sort who has made a good start to the season, runner-up at Newcastle on return before going one better at Southwell (both class 6s). Likely to find this too competitive, however. Won at Southwell 3 weeks ago but she's going from a 0-55 into a 0-80; this could be tough.
11th	5 11th (5) (28/1 -75%) Wadacre Grace	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Wadacre Grace 28/1, Continues to hold her form well, winning 2 of her last 4 starts, and was a creditable third off a career-high mark at Lingfield 4 days ago. Unraced on turf since debut (well held). Progressive front-runner on AW this spring; can make a bold bid if return to turf is okay.
12th	1 12th (1) (66/1 -32%) Sound Of Iona	66 66/1(-32%)	(1) Sound Of Iona 66/1, Typically kept busy last year, winning 4 times from 19 starts. However, ended the campaign out of form and has needed reappearance for the last 3 seasons. Four wins last year but unproven over 1m and may need this comeback outing.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 2.5/1 (10) ELIM and 4.5/1 (8) MYSTIC PEARL are the most promising horses. 2.5/1 (10) ELIM has won a maiden and is unexposed, while 4.5/1 (8) MYSTIC PEARL has performed well in handicaps and is open to further improvement. They both seem to have potential to do well in their respective races.

It's possible that MYSTIC PEARL was simply in need of the run when she failed to justify good support on last month's reappearance at Southwell. That was her first attempt over a mile and, given she is likely to be seen to better effect back on turf, the daughter of Invincible Spirit has a lot going for her this time. Ana Gold is interesting starting out for a new yard, while Chealamy is unexposed and surely has more to offer.

IATO'S ANGEL showed improved form to resume winning ways back on turf at Redcar 2 weeks ago, pulling clear with a subsequent winner, and the way she travelled suggests the drop back to this trip won't be a problem. This will be tougher, but she is only 4 lb higher so is taken to follow up. The 3-y-os could well dominate with progressive-pair Chealamy and Elim heading the dangers.

William Haggas has an excellent record at Musselburgh and the lightly raced 3yo MYSTIC PEARL is taken to come out on top.

16:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/1 +8%) Fairmac	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Fairmac 11/1, Now 2 lb lower than when scoring over this trip at Brighton last summer. Arrives fit from AW and this largely consistent sort is capable of bouncing back from a below-par effort at Lingfield on Good Friday. Down the field last time but yard's horses can swiftly bounce back to form; on handy mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 +8%) Ravenscraig Castle	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Ravenscraig Castle 11/1, Out of sorts at the end of last summer but he's capable of useful form at his best and has dropped to a favourable mark if reviving after an 8-month break. One to note in the betting. Return to form needed but he's dropped down the weights and has a good record when fresh.
3	1 3rd (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Notimeforanother	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(1) Notimeforanother 7.5/1, Second in a turf bumper in the autumn and has taken very well to AW Flat this year, winning 1m Newcastle novice before proving well suited by the step up to 1¾m when making a successful handicap debut at Southwell last month. 6 lb rise looks manageable for a 4-y-o who should have more to offer. Now 2-4 on the Flat and could be just the type to continue to improve; player.
4	13 4th (13) (28/1 +0%) Glasses Up	28 28/1(+0%)	(13) Glasses Up 28/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (1m, good to soft) on reappearance 22 days ago. Step back up in trip should suit but others are still preferred. Return to form needed but the reduced mark and step back up in trip are positives.
5th	14 5th (14) (14/1 -17%) Angels Landing	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Angels Landing 14/1, Struggled over hurdles this winter but made a promising return to the Flat after wind surgery when second of 8 at Chelmsford (1¼m) 17 days ago, keeping on from further back than ideal. Interesting now back up in trip. Returned from wind op with good second at Chelmsford this month and she's a possible.
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 -50%) Real Terms	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Real Terms 18/1, Three wins last year, including on reappearance. Trainer tends to target this series so no surprise to see her go well back from 6 months off. 3 wins last year; further improvement can't be ruled out but it's needed on reappearance.
7th	4 7th (4) (9/1 -29%) Arrange	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Arrange 9/1, Successful over C&D last August and just as good when placed at Redcar and Pontefract on final 2 outings last year. Has gone well fresh before. Not discounted. Won over C&D last August on sole course start; could play a leading role if fully tuned up.
8th	12 8th (12) (11/1 +31%) A La Francaise	11 11/1(+31%)	(12) A La Francaise 11/1, Opened her account at Hamilton (11f) in September. Not disgraced from out of the handicap in York Class 2 on final start. Unexposed around this trip and could have more to offer in 2023. Tough task to end last season but steady improvement for new yard previously.
9th	10 9th (10) (11/1 +21%) Alpine Stroll	11 11/1(+21%)	(10) Alpine Stroll 11/1, Gained second success of last season over 2m at Nottingham in August. Exploits mixed next 3 starts but better for his reappearance run when third at Bath (11.5f) 23 days ago. Entitled to be reaching peak fitness now but this is a tougher assignment. Two wins last summer over 1m6f/2m but he may prefer a longer trip than this.
10th	3 10th (3) (11/1 +0%) Heights Of Abraham	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Heights Of Abraham 11/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, good second of 15 in handicap at Ayr Western meeting (13f, good) when last seen in September. One of 2 runners for last year's winning stable. Short-head second of 15 at Ayr last September; bang there if reappearing in similar form.
11th	11 11th (11) (7/1 +36%) Dark Mystery	7 7/1(+36%)	(11) Dark Mystery 7/1, Winner over this trip at Newbury last summer for Ian Williams. Faded into sixth on Kempton hurdle and stable debut over Christmas and not seen since. Has had wind surgery since (also tongue tied first time). Returns to action having had wind surgery and he's on a competitive mark; not ruled out.
12th	9 12th (9) (9/1 -20%) Active Duty	9 9/1(-20%)	(9) Active Duty 9/1, Fair juvenile hurdler for this yard. No match for a smart prospect in novice company at Wolverhampton on his return to the Flat 3 weeks ago but much more realistic chance back in a handicap. One to consider. Respectable run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and he's not ruled out.
13th	6 13th (6) (8/1 +33%) Knightswood	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Knightswood 8/1, Didn't make the anticipated progress after maiden/novice wins at the start of last summer but he's fairly unexposed over 1½m and there's still time for him to get back on the up. Also capable when fresh. Didn't progress in 3yo campaign but might now kick on having been gelded.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (7.5/1 +58%) Muzaffar	7.5 7.5/1(+58%)	(7) Muzaffar 7.5/1, Won 11f Southwell novice in February and creditable 1¼ lengths third in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) the following month. Faded to finish down the field in a warm race at Lingfield on Good Friday but he remains unexposed after only 7 starts, particularly on turf. Cheekpieces on first time. Beaten in AW handicaps the last twice but remains lightly raced and now gets headgear.

LTO Selection:

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

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

4.5/1 (1) NOTIMEFORANOTHER, 7/1 (4) ARRANGE, and 11/1 (11) DARK MYSTERY are the most likely to do well based on their recent performances, potential for improvement, and competitive marks. However, 12/1 (2) RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE and 12/1 (14) ANGELS LANDING could also be considered as potential contenders due to their ability to perform well when fresh and recent promising returns from a break and wind surgery, respectively.

NOTIMEFORANOTHER regained the winning thread when successful on his handicap debut over 1m6f at Southwell last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. His stablemate Heights Of Abraham was denied victory by a short-head at Ayr in September and is feared most if ready to roll on seasonal debut, with C&D winner Arrange another returning rival to be interested in.

Another very competitive handicap. NOTIMEFORANOTHER's Market Rasen bumper third last autumn suggests he should be at home now tackling turf for the first time on the Flat and he's selected to make light of a 6 lb rise for his convincing Southwell success and provide Keith Dalgleish with back-to-back wins in this race. Active Duty, who was placed off a higher mark on the Flat in Ireland, and Angels Landing head the many dangers.

This could go to the Charlie Johnston-trained KNIGHTSWOOD. He returns having been gelded, which could unlock some improvement.

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

17:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +11%) Gincident	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Gincident 4/1, Improver this winter, winning 3 times on AW (latest at Wolverhampton) and posting another very good effort back on turf when runner-up over C&D 22 days ago. Well in the mix off an unchanged mark. Runner-up in good C&D handicap three weeks ago and holds solid claims off the same mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +17%) Urban Sprawl	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Urban Sprawl 5/1, Likeable type who signed off for 2022 with back-to-back 7f nursery wins at Sandown and Ascot. Up another 3 lb but this game front-runner rates a big player on his return with this step up to 1m a plus. Won final two nurseries last year and he's in good hands to continue to progress.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 -71%) Out Of Shadows	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Out Of Shadows 6/1, Gelded/off 6 months before landing 7f handicap at Wolverhampton 20 days ago. Up 5 lb but he's still not taken lightly back on turf now up in distance. Did it nicely on reappearance at Wolverhampton and he's respected up 5lb.
4	7 4th (7) (5/1 +38%) Prairie Falcon	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Prairie Falcon 5/1, Dual 6f/7f winner last summer and he wasn't disgraced after 6 months off when fourth of 7 at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Should prove effective over this longer trip. Possibilities. Kept on to win 7f nursery at Glorious Goodwood & this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.
5th	11 5th (11) (6.5/1 +59%) No Barrier	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(11) No Barrier 6.5/1, Fair maiden who arrives in good nick, third of 8 in 1m handicap at Southwell 68 days ago. Gelded since and needs considering back on turf off a 1 lb lower mark. Ran well in February last time out and gelded since; open to further improvement; chance.
6th	9 6th (9) (6.5/1 -8%) Spioradalta	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(9) Spioradalta 6.5/1, Got off the mark at Catterick (7f) in September and in good form since, runner-up in 1m Ripon handicap 10 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark. Placed on both starts this spring and he might not be far away.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 +21%) El Montejean	11 11/1(+21%)	(10) El Montejean 11/1, Runner-up in 7f Newcastle novice in October but held on his handicap debut there following month. More is needed back up to 1m on his seasonal return. Has shown promise but he was down the field in his sole handicap; others more compelling.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -127%) Bajan Bandit	50 50/1(-127%)	(8) Bajan Bandit 50/1, Made a winning debut in 7f Salisbury maiden last July but he looked ill at ease on the track when last of 4 in 1m nursery at Newmarket on his final run for Richard Hannon. Changed hands for 20,000gns (also gelded) and he's worth another chance for his new handler. Market check advised on stable debut but he returns with something to prove.
9th	5 9th (5) (10/1 +0%) Venetian	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Venetian 10/1, Fair juvenile winner who ended 2022 with success in 8.5f Wolverhampton nursery in November. One for the shortlist on return (has been gelded) despite taking a 3 lb rise. 2 2yo wins; gelded since; attractive pedigree provides optimism he still has more to offer.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary, as each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. However, some horses that stand out as potential contenders include 3.5/1 (2) OUT OF SHADOWS, 4.5/1 (4) GINCIDENT, 6/1 (3) URBAN SPRAWL, 8/1 (7) PRAIRIE FALCON, and 16/1 (11) NO BARRIER. These horses have either performed well in recent races, shown improvement over time, or have undergone changes (such as gelding) that may contribute to better performance. That being said, it is important to note that horse racing is inherently unpredictable and any horse has the potential to win on any given day.

Urban Sprawl displaying a willing attitude when completing a double at Ascot in September and the son of Iffraaj isn't taken lightly off 3lb higher. However, he may prove vulnerable to the race-fit GINCIDENT, who posted a sound runner-up effort over C&D earlier this month. Last-time-out winner Out Of Shadows likely has more to offer now up in trip, while Spioradalta is another to consider.

URBAN SPRAWL enjoyed an excellent first season and can kickstart 2023 in style with the step up to 1m a big positive for Charlie Johnston's game front-runner. Wolverhampton scorer Out of Shadows should be seen to good effect on his first go over this trip and is feared most, although the handily-weighted Spioradalta and recent C&D second Gincident also need considering in a competitive handicap.

Having shown improved form at Wolverhampton three weeks ago on his first run since being gelded, OUT OF SHADOWS can follow up.

17:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.5/1 +30%) On A Session	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(1) On A Session 3.5/1, Good effort at Southwell in February and hasn't been seen to best effect on both subsequent outings. C&D winner who merits respect returning to turf. 5lb lower than for C&D win last June but that was his only success in his last 33 starts.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 +38%) Mister Bluebird	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Mister Bluebird 5/1, Scored over C&D from 1 lb lower mark last season and generally held form well subsequently. Notable jockey booking for return, so could get involved. Won his only start here; won his 2021 reappearance, second in 2022; one to note.
3	7 3rd (7) (2.75/1 +17%) Maywake	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(7) Maywake 2.75/1, Well handicapped and back to form when third at Redcar on return, finishing strongly having suffered interference. Well drawn and makes plenty of appeal. Creditable 3rd at Redcar (7f, soft) on 2023 return, checked over 1f out before running on.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 -213%) Manigordo	25 25/1(-213%)	(8) Manigordo 25/1, C&D winner who ended last season in good order. Stable's representatives often come on for their first run of the campaign, though. Completed a C&D double on good ground last August; won his 2020 reappearance.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +0%) Gioia Cieca	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Gioia Cieca 6/1, On a reduced mark and enhanced a solid track record when third over C&D on reappearance. Obvious claims if he can build on that. Following gelding and wind operations, he gave a much more positive signal three weeks ago.
6th	10 6th (10) (25/1 -14%) Gobi Sunset	25 25/1(-14%)	(10) Gobi Sunset 25/1, On a long losing run but shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest effort at Chelmsford and he's on a handy mark if able to bounce back. No win since April 2021 and it's a long time since he shone on turf.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -65%) Culcor	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Culcor 33/1, Winner at Gowran last year for Ger Lyons. Failed to fire in two outings for Kevin Ryan but still unexposed and worth a market check starting out for another new yard after 7 months off. Dropped right out in September on both starts for Kevin Ryan; now reappears for new stable.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +45%) Yaaser	12 12/1(+45%)	(11) Yaaser 12/1, Four wins from 15 runs in a very productive 2022. Poor start for the new campaign at Redcar but could be closer to form now. Progressive in most of 2022, including over C&D; soft ground against him three weeks ago.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -13%) Walking On Clouds	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Walking On Clouds 9/1, Already a three-time winner this year. 11/2, posted another very good effort when second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle on penultimate run and had no chance from a poor position at Lingfield on latest outing. Can get involved if the race is run to suit. Return to turf the big question, off 21lb higher than August when he last ran on grass.
10th	4 10th (4) (33/1 +0%) Tilsitt	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Tilsitt 33/1, Consistent operator but doesn't have much in hand and is likely to strip fitter for this seasonal debut. Competitive mark; August 2021, however, is the last time he raced over a trip this short.
11th	9 11th (9) (16/1 -60%) Liamarty Dreams	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Liamarty Dreams 16/1, Latest win at Chester in July. Quite consistent subsequently and no surprise if he makes a better 4-y-o, so one to consider returning from 6 months off. Needs to be back in peak form but it will be interesting to see the market signals.
12th	12 12th (12) (28/1 +15%) Counsel	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Counsel 28/1, Unreliable individual who failed to beat a rival at Doncaster last month. Needs visor to perk him up. Inconsistent on AW; tailed off on return to turf but on heavy going at 80-1 in a warm race.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 6/1 (2) GIOIA CIECA seems to have the best chance of doing well as he has shown improvement after undergoing operations and has a solid track record. He is also on a reduced mark and showed promise on his reappearance. However, 8/1 (5) MISTER BLUEBIRD and 9/1 (3) WALKING ON CLOUDS could also potentially be contenders, as they have won at the course before and have had recent good performances.

This represents a drop in class for Gioia Cieca and Keith Dalgleish's five-year-old must hold every chance of improving on his seasonal debut over C&D earlier this month. However, a 1lb lower mark could see MAYWAKE build on a promising third over this trip at Redcar last time out. He has now dropped to his last winning mark and commands respect, while Manigordo is another to consider off a break.

MAYWAKE looked right back to his best when third at Redcar on return and would have gone closer with a clear run, so he's fancied to open his account for the season. The well-treated Gioia Cieca looks the main danger and Walking On Clouds deserves respect.

The low draw may offer MAYWAKE the best chance today, ahead of Mister Bluebird who is drawn out wide.

18:15 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (14/1 +13%) The Thin Blue Line	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) The Thin Blue Line 14/1, Scored over C&D this time last year and can be excused latest effort at Beverley (denied clear run late on) but percentage call is to look elsewhere. A very busy 2022 brought three wins, including this race off just 2lb lower.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 +63%) Abduction	6 6/1(+63%)	(3) Abduction 6/1, Very bright start for this yard in the autumn, landing brace of Ayr handicaps at (7.2f) before finishing unlucky second at this course in October. Likely needed recent return but drop back to minimum trip a concern. Has never raced over 5f, so this speed test gives him a fair amount to prove.
3	14 3rd (14) (8.5/1 +6%) Rock Melody	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(14) Rock Melody 8.5/1, Met plenty of trouble before finishing creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 16 to Monsieur Kodi in handicap over C&D (soft) on yard debut 22 days ago. Entitled to come on from that and is a big player. First attempt at 5f came over C&D on stable/seasonal debut when an eyecatching 4th of 16.
4	11 4th (11) (7.5/1 -7%) Monsieur Kodi	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(11) Monsieur Kodi 7.5/1, Returned with a bang when taking 16-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 22 days ago. 4 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Came from mid-division to win 16-runner race over 5f (good to soft) three weeks ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +20%) Shalaa Asker	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Shalaa Asker 20/1, Been very consistent on AW this year, scoring 3 times and running up to best when third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 23 days ago. Needs to produce that form on turf now. Never better than in recent starts over 6f on AW, winning three of his last six.
6th	10 6th (10) (7.5/1 +25%) Mattice	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(10) Mattice 7.5/1, Dual winner last season who shaped as if better for run when sixth of 13 in handicap over C&D (soft) 22 days ago. 1 lb lower now and is one of the likelier contenders. Well below form over C&D three weeks ago but could be a lot more interesting today.
7th	12 7th (12) (5.5/1 +15%) Dun Na Sead	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(12) Dun Na Sead 5.5/1, Dundalk winner (5f) in February who acquitted herself well back on turf when second of 10 in handicap at Cork (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Remains on a fair mark and is one for shortlist. Front-runner; one of the more lightly raced contenders, she could have more to offer.
8th	16 8th (16) (33/1 +6%) Ramon Di Loria	33 33/1(+6%)	(16) Ramon Di Loria 33/1, Dual winner last year who posted respectable third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/1) when last seen in December. Returns on a feasible mark and can make presence felt. Ended 2022 mostly over 5f, usually performing well, but he needs to be in top form.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 -45%) Good Earth	16 16/1(-45%)	(7) Good Earth 16/1, Solid efforts both starts this year, latest when fourth of 16 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 15/2) 11 days ago. Should give another good account but others look better treated. Satisfactory runs this year (4th of 16 over Beverley 5f latest) but needs to build on that.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 +14%) Edward Cornelius	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Edward Cornelius 12/1, Below best when last seen over C&D in October but has a good record fresh and is worth monitoring in the market. Good mark judged on best efforts and he did win first time out last season.
11th	8 11th (8) (20/1 -67%) Lullaby Bay	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) Lullaby Bay 20/1, Completed a hat-trick over this trip for Karl Burke last May but below form in Deauville listed race on return/debut for new yard 24 days ago and bit to prove now. Cheekpieces back on. Behind in French Listed race for new yard; cheekpieces (tried twice, below best) return.
12th	1 12th (1) (25/1 +38%) Digital	25 25/1(+38%)	(1) Digital 25/1, Poorly drawn when well held on return here earlier this month and now 2 lb below last winning mark. Others more persuasive, though. Last of 13 here three weeks ago; chance on some 2022 form.
13th	4 13th (4) (7/1 +42%) Live In The Moment	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Live In The Moment 7/1, Not scored since 2020 and more miss than hit last year. Bit to prove on return from 9-month absence for new yard. Peak ratings in 2020 and 2021; off since August; same owners but has left Adam West.
14th	9 14th (9) (22/1 -10%) Resilience	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Resilience 22/1, Four wins from 14 runs last year and posted respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) on return 45 days ago. On a workable mark and not ruled out. Peak ratings at 5f on good to firm; highly competitive if returning to his best.
15th	15 15th (15) (5.5/1 +21%) Sacred Jewel	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(15) Sacred Jewel 5.5/1, Lightly-raced filly who ended 2022 campaign with close second of 15 in handicap (25/1) at York (5f, good) in September. Won first time up last term and must be taken seriously on return here. Neck second of 15 at York (5f, good) in September when last seen, making most; low mileage.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

7/1 (11) MONSIEUR KODI is likely to do well based on the summary. They have recently won a race and returned with a win in a 16-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 22 days ago. They are 4 lb higher now but are not taken lightly. 9/1 (14) ROCK MELODY, who came fourth in a race with 7/1 (11) MONSIEUR KODI, is also a big player and entitled to come on from their last race. 10/1 (10) MATTICE, who shaped as if better for a run, is also one of the likelier contenders.

Shalaa Asker has been running with credit on the all-weather of late but he is yet to score on turf, so preference lies with MATTICE. Tim Easterby's charge is entitled to come on from his seasonal debut dropping in class and he can make his presence felt now 1lb lower. Monsieur Kodi kept on well to win over C&D earlier this month and is feared most, while Dun Na Sead finished second at Cork last time out and is another to note.

Plenty with claims here but ROCK MELODY caught the eye on her debut for Jim Goldie over C&D earlier this month and is fancied to land the spoils. Dun Na Sead, Monsieur Kodi and Sacred Jewel complete the shortlist.

Preference is for DUN NA SEAD who showed up so well in two of her last three runs in Ireland. Sacred Jewel is feared most.

18:45 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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