Musselburgh Races & Results 1 Monday 15th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Monday 15th May 2023

There were 45 Races on Monday 15th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Catterick, 7 races at Windsor, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 15th May 2023

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14:00 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.62/1 +32%) Cuban Slide	0.62 0.62/1(+32%)	(1) Cuban Slide 0.62/1, Foaled March 4. 30,000 gns foal, 57,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Runner Runner. Interesting newcomer. 57,000gns yearling; by Havana Grey; trainer has made a good start with 2yos this term.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Making Dreams	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Making Dreams 5/1, Foaled April 28. 33,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Siberian Night. 33,000gns yearling; by Make Believe; stablemate of Cuban Slide; market instructive.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 -80%) Zachary	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(3) Zachary 4.5/1, Foaled January 31. Cable Bay colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner First of May. Has to be respected on debut. Cable Bay colt; grandson of five-time 1m G1 winner Soviet Song; interesting newcomer.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 +9%) Pumpkin Pie	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Pumpkin Pie 10/1, Foaled April 20. Equiano colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Stonemason. 28/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 9 days ago. Likely to need a big step forward up against some interesting newcomers. The only runner with experience but sets just a modest standard on the Thirsk effort.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 4) 5f 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 alone, as there are several interesting newcomers with unknown potential. However, the trainer's good start with 2-year-olds this term and the higher price paid for 0.91/1 (1) CUBAN SLIDE as a yearling could suggest that he may be a contender. The predicted order of finish for the top three horses would be: 1. 0.91/1 (1) CUBAN SLIDE 2. 2.5/1 (3) ZACHARY 3. 4/1 (4) MAKING DREAMS

A chance can be taken with CUBAN SLIDE, who cost 57,000gns as a yearling and the son of Havana Grey is closely related to plenty of winners. Making Dreams, a stablemate of the selection, was a 33,000gns purchase and is another whose pedigree offers plenty of encouragement. Any market support for Zachary would have to be noted, while Pumpkin Pie can put his experience to good use.

This is likely to go to one of the 3 newcomers, with CUBAN SLIDE making most appeal before the benefit of market clues. Zachary looks next best ahead of the selection's stablemate Making Dreams.

Preference is for ZACHARY who looks potentially above average, judged on breeding. Cuban Slide is feared most.

14:00 Musselburgh Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.5/1 +45%) B Associates	1.5 1.5/1(+45%)	(7) B Associates 1.5/1, Good second of 6 in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago, running on. Has to be taken seriously. 0-11 but turn looks near judged on both efforts this season, second over C&D latest.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +0%) Mr Jetman	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Mr Jetman 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft, well-backed 13/8) 19 days ago, missing break. Market support for him last time was interesting and he's one to note. Attracted support at Catterick last time and may well build on that third-place finish.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -100%) Rockonmecca	5 5/1(-100%)	(4) Rockonmecca 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, very good fourth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on return 17 days ago. Player. Ran well in soft-ground handicap at Doncaster on reappearance; still unexposed.
4	8 4th (8) (22/1 -22%) George Lodge	22 22/1(-22%)	(8) George Lodge 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 7 months. Visored for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. May do better now handicapping in headgear and upped in distance.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +17%) Azaim	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Azaim 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Beverley (9.9f, soft) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Interesting with this drop back to 7f a likely source of improvement; yard in form.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 -100%) Ana Emaraaty	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Ana Emaraaty 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 7 in maiden at this course (5f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May improve back over 7f on handicap debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (8.5/1 +15%) Texas Boy	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(2) Texas Boy 8.5/1, Fair maiden. Off 145 days/gelded. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has races in him on pick of his Irish efforts. Has shown little on AW for new stable; may stage a revival back on grass.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -33%) Noble Captain	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Noble Captain 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 4 months/first run since leaving Stuart Williams when fourth of 5 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 40/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Handicap debutant; looks unfavourably treated off top weight judged on his bare form.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -50%) Smooth Red	33 33/1(-50%)	(5) Smooth Red 33/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 22/1) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hood back on. Not solid on his sprint form and has enough to prove over this new trip.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

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B ASSOCIATES hit the crossbar in a similar event over C&D 10 days ago and a 1lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from going one better here. Rockonmecca put in an encouraging effort on her return to action last month and may prove to be the main danger. Others to note are Mr Jetman and Noble Captain.

Low-grade fare and B ASSOCIATES could be the way to go after his good second behind an impressive winner here last time. Mr Jetman was well backed when blowing the start at Catterick and could fare much better now. Rockonmecca is another to note after her decent Doncaster showing.

The vote goes to likely improver AZAIM. Second choice is Mr Jetman, ahead of Rockonmecca and B Associates.

14:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7.5/1 +0%) Sheikh Maz Mahood	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(7) Sheikh Maz Mahood 7.5/1, Dual C&D winner, the latest when taking 6-runner handicap in September. 9/1, creditable ¼-length fourth of 12 to re-opposing Havagomecca in handicap back here on final start in October and he may yet have more to offer going forward this term. Has form figures of 1414 since handicapping; still open to further progress.
2	8 2nd (8) (4.5/1 +18%) Mereside Angel	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(8) Mereside Angel 4.5/1, Good third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 18/1) 21 days ago, headway over 1f out and keeping on. Needs to build on that now. Creditable third at Pontefract on seasonal debut; on a handy mark.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 -22%) Primo's Comet	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(9) Primo's Comet 5.5/1, 6-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 5 to Havagomecca in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. No reason why he won't be in the mix again. Placed over C&D the last twice, second to Havagomecca latest; solid chance.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -14%) Havagomecca	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Havagomecca 4/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 6/1) 10 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Primo's Comet. Now 2 from 3 over this C&D and she's a likely player again. Successful over C&D ten days ago, beating some of these rivals; respected.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 +44%) Sound Of Iona	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Sound Of Iona 9/1, C&D winner. Last of 21 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, soft, 66/1) 9 days ago, weakening over 1f out. This marked step back down in class is a plus but probably best watched for the time being. Had a good 2022 campaign; however, big doubt over current form.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 -56%) Lady Lade	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Lady Lade 14/1, 7 lengths last of 5 to Havagomecca in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive. Last of five (well below par) in the recent C&D event won by Havagomecca.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/1 +44%) Speedacus	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Speedacus 9/1, Dual 5f winner in Ireland for Kieran Patrick Cotter. Proved more miss than hit in handful of starts during second half of last year for present yard but comes here from career-low mark if a break has positive effect. 0-5 for new stable but has become well treated on Irish form.
8th	4 8th (4) (4/1 +20%) Riversway	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Riversway 4/1, 1¾ lengths third of 5 to Havagomecca in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 10 days ago, leading over1f and fading. That was her first start for 8 months and she's entitled to strip fitter here. Possibilities. Ties in with Havagomecca and Primo's Comet on reappearance form; big player.
9th	3 9th (3) (33/1 -267%) Eeh Bah Gum	33 33/1(-267%)	(3) Eeh Bah Gum 33/1, C&D winner who tasted success 3 times last term, latterly at Haydock (5f) in September. Respectable fifth in 10-runner handicap at Leicester a month later (final start for Kevin Ryan) but present mark demands more on return/following a wind op. Yet to win fresh so may need this reappearance run; stable debut.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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1st: 3.5/1 (1) HAVAGOMECCA 2nd: 4.5/1 (9) PRIMO'S COMET 3rd: 7.5/1 (7) SHEIKH MAZ MAHOOD

HAVAGOMECCA accounted for some of these when winning over C&D earlier in the month and the daughter of Havana Gold sets the standard off a 5lb higher mark. Primo's Comet (second) and Riversway (third) chased home the selection on that occasion and may well do so once again. Eeh Bah Gum has to be of some interest on his return, while Mereside Angel looks best of the rest.

Largely progressive last term, RIVERSWAY produced a pleasing comeback effort when third behind Havagomecca over C&D 10 days ago and, 5 lb better off with that rival here, she shades the vote to turn the tables. Multiple C&D winner Primo's Comet and Mereside Angel complete the shortlist.

Preference is for RIVERSWAY, who may well resume her progress. Sheikh Maz Mahood is second choice.

15:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +38%) Bicep	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Bicep 4/1, Dual C&D winner last August. Off since a respectable fourth at Carlisle in September. Clearly suited to this venue and can play a part if ready to roll. Has form figures of 114 since upped to 7f, the two wins gained over C&D; respected.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 +45%) Merricourt	6 6/1(+45%)	(7) Merricourt 6/1, Course winner but hasn't fired in 3 outings this year. Starting to look well handicapped but need to see more. Last three wins at Ayr; yet to hit top form this season.
3	1 3rd (1) (12/1 -200%) Touchwood	12 12/1(-200%)	(1) Touchwood 12/1, Runner-up 4 times (6f/7f) for Charlie Hills last year but well held on last month's Ripon stable debut. WIll likely strip fitter now but needs to have come on a lot. Plenty of respectable form for Charles Hills; better than bare result on reappearance.
4	4 4th (4) (3.2/1 +47%) Gometra Ginty	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(4) Gometra Ginty 3.2/1, Five-time course winner. Presumably needed the run when weakening to finish eighth of 12 on 1m course reappearance 15 days ago. Might last longer this time. Five-time course winner who is currently on a handy mark; not dismissed.
5th	6 5th (6) (7.5/1 -15%) Ahamoment	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(6) Ahamoment 7.5/1, Fair maiden. No significant impact in a pair of 1m handicaps this season and being eased another 3 lb can only help on this return to 7f. Maiden who has some encouraging form; possibilities off a reduced mark.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 -100%) St Andrew's Castle	9 9/1(-100%)	(8) St Andrew's Castle 9/1, Back to winning ways at Newcastle (7f) in March and remained in form since, finishing third over 1m here last month. Another prominent showing likely. Regained the winning thread in March; placed here last time; in-form contender.
7th	2 7th (2) (3/1 +50%) Gobi Sunset	3 3/1(+50%)	(2) Gobi Sunset 3/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021 but figures on a career-low mark and good chance he can still make a major impact down at this 0-75 level, particularly as he's well drawn for a front-runner. On a two-year losing spell but this drop in class may do the trick; handy mark.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

My prediction for the horses that will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are: 1st - 4.5/1 (8) ST ANDREW'S CASTLE 2nd - 6/1 (3) YAASER 3rd - 6.5/1 (5) BICEP

BICEP has won his only two starts here with a pair of C&D wins to his name and although he has more to carry from the handicapper, he could make up into an even better four-year-old. He can land this contest if at his best on his first start of the season, but if he's not, then Touchwood might take advantage after suffering a terrible run in a better race at Ripon. St Andrew's Castle sits pretty at the bottom of the weights and can also have a say in the outcome.

In a very tight handicap the suggestion is GOBI SUNSET who drops to 0-75 level for the first time in a couple of years and has an ideal draw for a front-runner. St Andrew's Castle and last year's dual C&D scorer Bicep head the dangers.

The vote goes to BICEP (nap), who is 2-2 over C&D and remains open to further progress at this trip. Gobi Sunset is second choice.

15:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3.5/1 -133%) Forgetmenotblue	3.5 3.5/1(-133%)	(5) Forgetmenotblue 3.5/1, Still a maiden but has been largely reliable of late and again ran creditably when third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Largely consistent maiden; good chance if taking well to new headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.5/1 +55%) Paramaribo	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(3) Paramaribo 2.5/1, Going the right way over jumps in the winter but ran below form on return to Flat when sixth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Redcar (16f, soft) 35 days ago. On fair mark if able to bounce back. Still a maiden but this switch to sharper 2m may suit; possibilities.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +60%) Trailblazer	4 4/1(+60%)	(1) Trailblazer 4/1, In fairly good heart in the winter but ran poorly returned to turf when seventh of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 33 days ago, perhaps unsuited by ground. Not discounted here with conditiions likelier to suit. Maiden who has stamina to prove over this new trip.
4	2 4th (2) (9/1 +68%) Tiger Spirit	9 9/1(+68%)	(2) Tiger Spirit 9/1, Latest win at Southwell in January but has seemingly completely lost her form since and needs to hint at a revival before she can be fancied again. The only distance winner in this field (dual 2m scorer, in fact).
5th	4 5th (4) (5.5/1 -10%) Ask Peter	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Ask Peter 5.5/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 20/1) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Regular claimer retains ride and he probably needs bit more on balance. Maiden who has consistent RPRs this year; placed at Ayr last week.
6th	6 6th (6) (7.5/1 -88%) Aighear	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(6) Aighear 7.5/1, Won at Hamilton and Ayr in the seocnd half of 2022. 11/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, heavy). Off 7 months. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 1m7f winner last September; not fully exposed as a stayer.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 -50%) Zephlyn	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Zephlyn 18/1, Good second at Newcastle on penultimate outing but was only eleventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (16f, soft) 35 days ago. Others appeal more. Penultimate effort gives him each-way claims.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -25%) Pammi	100 100/1(-25%)	(8) Pammi 100/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2018. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 80/1) 7 days ago. Up in trip. Others have achieved more. No promise in two starts since returning to this code.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, the horse with the best chance of winning seems to be 4/1 (6) AIGHEAR. The horses that are likely to finish in 2nd and 3rd place are 10/1 (1) TRAILBLAZER and 5.5/1 (3) PARAMARIBO, respectively.

Zephlyn clearly has ability, as evidenced by a second at Newcastle in March, but he followed that with a wide-margin defeat off this mark last month. Blinkers are added with Graham Lee back in the saddle and he may prove the biggest danger to FORGETMENOTBLUE, who was unlucky in-running when third at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and races off a 1lb lower rating here in a first-time visor. She could make the most of her current mark, while Aighear is another capable of mounting a challenge on her return to the fray.

FORGETMENOTBLUE looks to have found a good opportunity to shed her maiden tag after producing another good effort at Wolverhampton earlier in the month. Trailblazer may have found the heavy conditions too much of a test last time and he can get back to form quickly, with Aighear making most appeal of the rest.

Provided she takes well to the change of headgear, FORGETMENOTBLUE could well open her account. Ask Peter is second choice.

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (8/1 +60%) Perfect Soldier	8 8/1(+60%)	(10) Perfect Soldier 8/1, Course winner. Retried in cheekpieces when below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 4 days ago. Back up in trip. Others are preferred. 2-2 at Musselburgh but looks far from solid on 2023 form.
2	9 2nd (9) (3.33/1 +63%) Our Dickie	3.33 3.33/1(+63%)	(9) Our Dickie 3.33/1, Comes here below par, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 13 days ago. Needs to step forward. 0-5 for new yard but sole Irish win came at this distance.
3	1 3rd (1) (40/1 -60%) Wheal Kitty	40 40/1(-60%)	(1) Wheal Kitty 40/1, First run since leaving Bryan Smart when fading fifth of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Newcastle (8f) 13 days ago. Can take a step forward now. Doesn't seem to be crying out for this extra furlong.
4	3 4th (3) (8.5/1 +15%) Without Delay	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(3) Without Delay 8.5/1, Course winner. Below form sixth on heavy ground in handicap at Catterick (7f). Off 8 months and merits consideration on the back of a wind op. Sole win came off 2lb higher here last June.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 +15%) Chinese Spirit	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Chinese Spirit 28/1, C&D winner. 25/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back. The only C&D winner in the field.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/1 -100%) Coconut Bay	9 9/1(-100%)	(5) Coconut Bay 9/1, 9/2, not clear run when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 13 days ago. Needs considering off the same mark. Could be involved if proving as effective back on turf.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 -20%) Cosa Sara	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Cosa Sara 4/1, Cosily landed 6-runner handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 3/1) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but she merits serious consideration. Scored at Ayr 11 days ago; has form over C&D; respected.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 -118%) Fanzone	6 6/1(-118%)	(4) Fanzone 6/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account. In-form contender; major player if he stays this new trip.
9th	7 9th (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Far From A Ruby	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Far From A Ruby 4.5/1, Arrives in decent nick, fourth of 6 to Cosa Sara in handicap (2/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Shortlisted. Ties in with Cosa Sara on Ayr running 11 days ago.
10th	8 10th (8) (28/1 -56%) Doomsday	28 28/1(-56%)	(8) Doomsday 28/1, First run since leaving Bryan Smart when eighth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 45 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Return to turf looks a plus; has C&D form.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, the horses that are likely to finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are 3.33/1 (2) COSA SARA, 5.5/1 (7) FAR FROM A RUBY, and 2.75/1 (4) FANZONE. 3.33/1 (2) COSA SARA has recent form, a win over C&D, and has merited serious consideration. 5.5/1 (7) FAR FROM A RUBY has tied in well with 3.33/1 (2) COSA SARA and arrives in decent form. 2.75/1 (4) FANZONE is in-form, a course winner, and is a major player if he stays at the new trip.

COSA SARA is the only runner with a recent win to her name after scoring at Ayr over 1m last time out and, as she kept on well close home, the added furlong here may be of benefit. She does have another 5lb from the handicapper, though, and will need to step up to hold off the likes of course winner Without Delay, who returns from a wind-op, and Perfect Soldier. The latter is unbeaten here in two runs over shorter and the drying ground is seemingly in his favour.

Jim Goldie's mare COSA SARA bounced right back to form at Ayr last time and still rates the pick at these weights despite taking a 5 lb rise so is fancied to follow up. Coconut Bay didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Newcastle and is next on the list, although the returning course-scorer Without Delay could have a big say too if breathing surgery has had the desired effect.

The suggestion is OUR DICKIE, who is 1-1 at this trip. Far From A Ruby is second choice.

16:30 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.4/1 +58%) Breguet Boy	1.4 1.4/1(+58%)	(7) Breguet Boy 1.4/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. 6/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Place possibilities. This drop back in distance looks ideal; defied higher marks earlier in career.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Hostelry	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Hostelry 4/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 13/2) 12 days ago, worst of draw. Has good chance on form. Sole win came off 3lb higher over 1m1f last July; possibilities back at this trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -71%) Bulls Aye	6 6/1(-71%)	(1) Bulls Aye 6/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago, slowly away. Should be in the mix. Encouraging second at Ayr last time; fighting chance off the same mark.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 -14%) How Bizarre	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) How Bizarre 4/1, Unreliable sort. 4-time course winner. Won 9-runner handicap at this course (8f, good to soft, 11/4) 10 days ago, responding well. More needed if he's to follow up off this 5 lb higher mark. Made all here ten days ago, ending a long losing spell; still well treated on peak form.
5th	8 5th (8) (6/1 +0%) Going Underground	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Going Underground 6/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. 10/3, respectable 5 lengths fourth of 9 to How Bizarre in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago, slowly away. Merits consideration. Made the frame here the last twice, fourth to How Bizarre latest occasion.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 -21%) Essencial	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Essencial 40/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Ayr (6f, good) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip and How Bizarre is presumably the stable No 1. Has not troubled the judged in three runs for new stable.
7th	9 7th (9) (50/1 -25%) Hollis Brown	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Hollis Brown 50/1, 16½ lengths seventh of 9 to How Bizarre in handicap (28/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Inconsistent maiden; others preferred.
8th	2 8th (2) (150/1 -275%) Heer He Goes	150 150/1(-275%)	(2) Heer He Goes 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Last of 11 in minor event at Redcar (8f, soft, 200/1) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut and big step forward needed. This switch to handicap level may prompt improvement.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

1st: 3.5/1 (5) HOW BIZARRE 2nd: 3.5/1 (1) BULLS AYE 3rd: 6/1 (8) GOING UNDERGROUND

HOW BIZARRE had been running consistently well on the all-weather and was rewarded with a victory here over a mile earlier in the month. The eight-year-old displayed a fine attitude on that occasion and gets the vote, despite a 5lb rise from the handicapper. Bulls Aye's second at Ayr last time gives him every chance, while a drop in trip may aid the cause of Breguet Boy.

This looks trappy and the suggestion is HOSTELRY, who shouldn't be judged too harshly on her latest effort at Pontefract. She shaped well on her reappearance at Southwell and is now 3 lb below her last winning mark. Bulls Aye lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at Ayr recently and is feared most ahead of Breguet Boy and Going Underground. How Bizarre made all over a mile here 10 days ago but this 5 lb higher mark will ask a question of him.

Tentative preference is for HOSTELRY, ahead of How Bizarre and Bulls Aye.

17:05 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7.5/1 +38%) Crime Fiction	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(3) Crime Fiction 7.5/1, 16/1, below form third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes limited appeal. Had some decent 2yo form for Tim Easterby but below par this season..
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 -57%) Cavalier Approach	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(2) Cavalier Approach 5.5/1, Back on the up when taking 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f, 13/2) 13 days ago. 4 lb higher now but will be a player if reproducing that form on turf. Won from the front at Newcastle (5f AW) despite not settling all that well; up 4lb..
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +42%) Cuban Rock	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Cuban Rock 7/1, 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 15 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Still looking for first success. Engaged 4.15 Hamilton Sunday. 0-9 and no better for a hood when down the field at Hamilton yesterday..
5th	1 5th (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Teresa Grace	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(1) Teresa Grace 1.62/1, Found improvement, on return/yard debut, when winning 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft, 6/1) 41 days ago by length from Cheyenne Nation. 5 lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. Found some momentum last backend and returned with a win over this trip at Thirsk..
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 -83%) Holly Blackmore	11 11/1(-83%)	(7) Holly Blackmore 11/1, Last of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 30 days ago, not ideally placed. Claims on best form. Respected on her Thirsk fourth and she got messed about at the start at Wolverhampton..
7th	5 7th (5) (5/1 +0%) Glory Call	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Glory Call 5/1, Made encouraging return when length third of 9 to Cavalier Approach in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago. Entitled to build on that and must enter calculations. Lightly raced and kept on nicely to finish only 1l off Cavalier Approach at Newcastle..
6	6 \|DQ\| (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Cheyenne Nation	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(6) Cheyenne Nation 7.5/1, 6 lengths last of 9 to Cavalier Approach in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Work to do. Encouraging return but has twice failed to build on that; now in cheekpieces..

LTO Selection:

17:40 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, the horses that are likely to do well and finish in the top three are 5/1 (5) GLORY CALL, 2.25/1 (1) TERESA GRACE, and 3.5/1 (2) CAVALIER APPROACH. 5/1 (5) GLORY CALL has shown improvement in recent races and is expected to build on that. 2.25/1 (1) TERESA GRACE has already won a race this season and is expected to perform well with a 5 lb rise. 3.5/1 (2) CAVALIER APPROACH has won a recent race and if he reproduces that form on turf, he will be a strong contender. 8/1 (6) CHEYENNE NATION has struggled to build on previous encouraging performances and has a lot of work to do, while 12/1 (3) CRIME FICTION has not performed well this season and makes limited appeal. 6/1 (7) HOLLY BLACKMORE has the potential to perform well based on her Thirsk performance, but 12/1 (4) CUBAN ROCK has not shown much promise and is still looking for their first success.

TERESA GRACE stepped forward from her juvenile efforts when shedding the maiden tag on her yard debut for Declan Carroll at Thirsk last month and she could progress from that performance. Glory Call finished third on his handicap bow behind Cavalier Approach at Newcastle earlier this month and that pair are likely to enter the equation, with the former holding every chance of reversing the form as that was his first run since August.

TERESA GRACE made a winning start for new connections at Thirsk last month and remains low mileage. She can go in again. Cavalier Approach and Glory Call are feared most.

Teresa Grace can probably improve some more but HOLLY BLACKMORE shaped well when they met at Thirsk.

17:40 Musselburgh Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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