Musselburgh Races & Results 1 Wednesday 8th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 8th November 2023

There were 38 Races on Wednesday 8th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Warwick, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Chepstow, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 8th November 2023

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

12:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8/1 -14%) Call Me Harry	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Call Me Harry 8/1, Dual bumper winner who appears to be gradually progressing over hurdles, producing his best effort yet in this sphere when runner-up over 21f on handicap debut at Kelso (good to firm) in September. Unexposed granted this sort of test.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Haveyougotmymoney	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Haveyougotmymoney 7/2, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) on penultimate start and matched that form when second from 5 lb higher mark at Kelso (25.7f) 11 days ago. Looks a player back down in trip.
3	9 3rd (9) (8/1 -23%) Rickety Gate	8 8/1(-23%)	(9) Rickety Gate 8/1, Dual scorer last autumn at Kelso/in this race and ran up to best when last seen, second of 7 in handicap at Perth (3m) in June. Returns with yard amongst the winners and worth noting he's gone well fresh previously.
4	10 4th (10) (14/1 +0%) Dalileo	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Dalileo 14/1, Held form pretty well so far this season, again finding only one too good in 10-runner Carlisle handicap (20f) 3 weeks ago. Arrives here operating from same mark but rates more of an each-way play rather than one for win purposes.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/1 +56%) Sanosuke	7 7/1(+56%)	(11) Sanosuke 7/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland and he strung a couple of good efforts together over hurdles at Perth during the spring, twice filling the runners-up spot. Likely return spin at that venue in September was needed and he steps back up in trip now.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +40%) Aazza	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Aazza 12/1, Fair 3m hurdle winner but off the track since a respectable ninth of 16 in handicap at Hexham (23f, good to soft) in May. Possible she'll be better for the run.
7th	1 7th (1) (10/1 -100%) Finisk River	10 10/1(-100%)	(1) Finisk River 10/1, Scored 4 times around 2½m in 2022. Back to form from reduced mark when second of 7 in handicap at Bangor (23f) in September and not discounted here.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -136%) Pammi	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Pammi 33/1, Likeable sort who gained a seventh career success around Perth over 3m in September. Never figured back on the Flat at Ayr (15f, soft) 5 weeks ago though, and others rate stronger in this field now returned to timber.
9th	2 9th (2) (10/1 +0%) Curley Finger	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Curley Finger 10/1, Dual winner over timber last season (latterly over C&D) and continued in good heart during the spring, fourth of 7 in handicap at Cartmel (22f) in May. Faced a stiff task and never figured on return/chase debut at Carlisle in October and this more suitable back over timber. Cheekpieces back on.
10th	4 10th (4) (10/3 +39%) Faithfulflyer	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Faithfulflyer 10/3, Had a productive first season for Sandy Thomson, scoring twice (including over C&D). Improved further in defeat subsequently, good third on return/following wind op at Kelso (16.2f) 31 days ago. That ought to have brought him on and he's another in the mix.
11th	3 11th (3) (22/1 -144%) Firth Of Forth	22 22/1(-144%)	(3) Firth Of Forth 22/1, Easily best effort in handicaps when runner-up at Kelso (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Certainly not without hope provided he's ready to roll.
12th	13 12th (13) (200/1 -203%) High On The Hill	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) High On The Hill 200/1, Maiden pointer who offered little in trio of maiden/novice hurdles last season. Tailed-off last of 3 between the flags when last seen in May and tough task on her hands now handicapping in this sphere from miles out of the weights.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 -32%) Colonel Manderson	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Colonel Manderson 33/1, Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton who was revived by fitting of first-time blinkers when opening his account for present yard at Hexham (23.3f) in September. Headgear failed to have desired effect back there last month, however.

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12:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a more competitive renewal than the one Rickety Gate landed last year, but he merits respect from just 2lb above that winning mark. Preference, however, is for CALL ME HARRY, who kept on to finish a creditable second over 2m5f at Kelso in September and this step up in trip could see him to greater effect. Others to note include Haveyougotmymoney, Faithfulflyer and Firth Of Forth.

This rates more demanding than the assignments HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY has faced of late, yet Paul Robson's 5-y-o is steadily going the right way and having still looked ahead of his mark for a long way at Kelso 11 days ago, he's fancied to prove the point with the drop back in trip a likely plus. Faithfulflyer and Finisk River head up the dangers, with last year's winner Rickety Gate and Curley Finger also not out of things.

The 5yo HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (nap) has been in fine form in the cheekpieces and can add to last month's win at Southwell.

12:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/4 -29%) Union Flag	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(6) Union Flag 9/4, Fair maiden on the Flat who made an encouraging start over hurdles when third in juvenile maiden at Cork 24 days ago. Open to improvement as he makes first run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Leading contender. Close third on hurdling debut at Cork last month and is a big player for new yard.
2	8 2nd (8) (3/1 +25%) Ragosina	3 3/1(+25%)	(8) Ragosina 3/1, Fair winner on the Flat for James Ferguson who was unsuited by heavy ground when well held at Chester on her latest outing in September. Interesting recruit to hurdling returned to less testing conditions (cheekpieces wore on the Flat retained). Has the best Flat form in this line-up and looks interesting on her hurdling/stable debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +10%) I'm Too Tired	3 3/1(+10%)	(2) I'm Too Tired 3/1, Fair maiden on the level for Harry & Roger Charlton and proved his stamina for jumping when runner-up in juvenile maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f) on hurdling debut 17 days ago. Probably would have won last time but for a mistake 2 out, so he's not taken lightly. Made a promising start over hurdles when close second at Sedgefield last month; respected.
4	1 4th (1) (40/1 +0%) Common Acclaim	40 40/1(+0%)	(1) Common Acclaim 40/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat but ran below that level switched to hurdling when fourth of 8 in juvenile at Wetherby 3 weeks ago, all but unseating his rider at the third. Improvement required from that first experience over obstacles. Regressive nine-race maiden on the Flat and was well held on hurdling debut last month.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -220%) Walk The Moon	16 16/1(-220%)	(7) Walk The Moon 16/1, Little impact on the Flat but has the pedigree for jumping and showed aptitude on hurdling debut when third in juvenile at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Could take a step forward from his first outing in this sphere. Fair third on hurdling debut at Wetherby but that form is some way below the standard here.
6th	5 6th (5) (6/1 +25%) Rory The Cat	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Rory The Cat 6/1, Won pair of handicaps on the level this summer and again ran creditably when third at Hamilton last month. Could play a part on hurdling debut with cheekpieces on first time (tongue strap retained from Flat). Two wins on the Flat and he should have a future at this new discipline; in the mix.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (8/1 +73%) La Quarite	8 8/1(+73%)	(3) La Quarite 8/1, Seahenge gelding. Dam lightly raced and no impact on Flat/over jumps in France. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Has jumps winners on her dam's side and market should guide on debut.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (150/1 -275%) The Mayor Porky	150 150/1(-275%)	(9) The Mayor Porky 150/1, Made some appeal on paper but was well beaten when falling at the last in juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield on her debut last month. Needs to leave her first run well behind. 22-1 at Sedgefield on her debut last month and had no chance when falling at the last.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -100%) Red Shield	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Red Shield 200/1, Maiden on the Flat and offered little sent hurdling when well held in juvenile maiden at Sedgefield 17 days ago, with the reopposing I'm Too Tired finishing second. Best watched with blinkers now reached for. No joy in eight Flat runs and was tailed off at another big price on recent hurdling debut.

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13:05 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

UNION FLAG made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when a close-up third at Cork last month. The three-year-old was bought for 25,000 euros shortly afterwards and any improvement could see him get off the mark over timber. A blunder at the second last hindered I'm Too Tired's chance at Sedgefield, but that experience ought to stand him in good stead, while Walk The Moon heads the remainder.

UNION FLAG made an encouraging debut over hurdles when third at Cork last month and he can progress from that effort as he makes his first start for Donald McCain. He is taken to get off the mark, though I'm Too Tired also shaped well sent hurdling last time and is feared most, ahead of Ragosina.

Preference is for Donald McCain's new recruit UNION FLAG, who made a bold bid on his hurdling debut at Cork last month.

13:05 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/1 -129%) Belle Of Annandale	8 8/1(-129%)	(3) Belle Of Annandale 8/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat for Keith Dalgleish and ran to a similar level in getting off the mark immediately switched to hurdles at Perth in August. Poor effort at Hexham 3 weeks later but remains with potential. Hammered by the winner at Hexham and might be vulnerable with her penalty.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 -14%) Quaresome	2 2/1(-14%)	(1) Quaresome 2/1, Irish bumper winner who made an impressive start to hurdling at this course in March. Bled at Newcastle next time but worth a chance to get back to winning ways after 5 months off. Found to have bled when relinquishing his unbeaten record at Newcastle.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/2 +55%) The Kalooki Kid	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(10) The Kalooki Kid 9/2, Gentlewave gelding who shaped encouragingly on first 2 starts in bumpers. Disappointed at Perth 6 months ago but should take to hurdling. Posted a respectable RPR of 106 in his second bumper on good to soft at Market Rasen.
4	2 4th (2) (11/8 +66%) Slugger	1.375 11/8(+66%)	(2) Slugger 11/8, Ocovango gelding who showed plenty in bumpers and made a winning start to hurdling despite racing freely in a 9-runner novice at Kelso a month ago. Should go well under a penalty. First run after wind surgery when doing it nicely on hurdling debut at Kelso.
5th	4 5th (4) (80/1 -186%) Conquer The Breeze	80 80/1(-186%)	(4) Conquer The Breeze 80/1, Showed modest form in 2 maidens on the Flat for A. Slattery and ran to a similar level sent hurdling in a tongue strap after 13 months off when third in 7-runner maiden at Perth. Disappointed at Market Rasen next time and has plenty to find. Unlikely that even a repeat of his third at Perth will see him good enough here.
6th	11 6th (11) (80/1 -471%) Miss Arabella	80 80/1(-471%)	(11) Miss Arabella 80/1, Related to winners and clear signs of ability in bumpers. Likely to have an educational introduction to hurdling, however. Recorded RPR of only 86 when second in steadily run Kelso bumper.
7th	5 7th (5) (40/1 +20%) Gainsbourg	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Gainsbourg 40/1, Revived by application of blinkers when landing back-to-back handicaps at Ayr this summer but lost his form and has shaped like a non-stayer on both hurdling outings to date. Tailed off behind Slugger at Kelso before another heavy defeat on the Flat.
8th	12 8th (12) (100/1 -300%) Woogrey	100 100/1(-300%)	(12) Woogrey 100/1, Just modest form in bumpers for Phillip Makin so up against it on hurdle debut for new yard. Fairly low-level bumper form for Phil Kirby and up against it on hurdling debut.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 +18%) Kells	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Kells 33/1, Modest winner on the Flat but hard to imagine he'll make a serious impact on this first go over hurdles. 1m4f winner in September but at a lowly level and unlikely to be good enough.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -87%) Moarins Moarnin	14 14/1(-87%)	(9) Moarins Moarnin 14/1, Half-brother to winning hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu and showed ability amidst inexperience when third in a novice at Uttoxeter a month ago. Should do better. Set modest fractions when a fading third at Uttoxeter (2m maiden).
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (125/1 -89%) Golden Valour	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Golden Valour 125/1, Modest on Flat and has been out of form in that sphere, so doesn't make much appeal switched to hurdling. Not had a bad year on the Flat in defeat and he'll stay okay.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (300/1 -100%) Mekbat	300 300/1(-100%)	(8) Mekbat 300/1, Modest maiden on Flat and didn't offer much encouragement in novice at Kelso on hurdling debut. Up against it again. Modest Flat maiden and was 200-1 when nowhere behind Slugger at Kelso.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Quaresome was far from disgraced under a penalty at Newcastle when last seen and he looks a likely candidate once more, but the vote goes to SLUGGER. The son of Ocovango won going away at Kelso last month, his first start following wind surgery, and any progress could see him repeat the dose. Belle Of Annandale and Moarins Moarnin can fight it out for minor honours.

QUARESOME's last effort is best excused and he'd looked highly promising prior to that, so he's well worth another chance. Slugger looks a threat on the back of a comfortable winning start over hurdles and Belle of Annandale isn't one to write off.

Slugger commands respect but THE KALOOKI KID shaped nicely in his bumpers and he's bred to progress over hurdles.

13:40 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Friary Rock	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Friary Rock 5/1, Made a winning return at Perth (2m4f) in May. Not at that level since but latest third at Huntingdon was a step back in the right direction. Step back in right direction last time and stable has fine record here; possible contender.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 +11%) Magic Mike	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Magic Mike 4/1, Dual 2m hurdles winner in the spring who has taken well to fences, winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month. Not in same form ridden with more restraint at Huntingdon 2 weeks later. Has shown promise over fences and is open to improvement in this sphere if jumping better.
3	9 3rd (9) (25/1 -79%) Ingleby Mackenzie	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Ingleby Mackenzie 25/1, Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but yet to threaten for this yard. Has lots to prove. Ran okay at Hexham last time but on long losing run and is 5lb out of the handicap.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +50%) Hashtag Lord	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Hashtag Lord 4/1, Maiden hurdler who failed to progress switched to handicaps. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. 0-7 over hurdles but lightly raced & could improve for fences; returns having had wind op.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) Wonderweasle	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Wonderweasle 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 37 days ago. Makes chase/handicap chase debut. Connections evidently keen to get cracking with very lightly raced 5yo's chasing career.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +18%) Heros De Moutiers	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Heros De Moutiers 9/2, Has made the frame on all 4 chase outings, albeit below his best when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, soft) 35 days ago. On a decent mark if responding to headgear. Likely to be back on better ground and the first-time blinkers could also give him a lift.
7th	8 7th (8) (15/2 -173%) Budarri	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(8) Budarri 15/2, Latest win in chase over C&D in February and good second at Hexham last 2 starts. Respected back from a break. Absent since June but 2-2 over fences at Musselburgh so entitled to plenty of respect.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/1 +0%) Okavango Delta	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Okavango Delta 10/1, Got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster a year ago but hasn't threatened in 4 runs since. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Chase debut; below par on final four runs but wind op since and is below last winning mark.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Budarri was last seen hitting the crossbar twice over different distances at Hexham in June and the veteran is worthy of consideration off the same rating as the latest of those efforts. However, preference is for MAGIC MIKE, who was victorious in this grade on his penultimate start and found life tougher at a higher level when fourth at Huntingdon last time. This looks easier, so he can bag his fourth career success. Wonderweasle warrants a market check on her handicap/chase debut.

It could be worth chancing FRIARY ROCK, who took a step back in the right direction at Huntingdon last time and is now 5 lb below his last winning mark. Heros de Moutiers and Budarri head the dangers.

The very lightly raced mare WONDERWEASLE has travelled from Wales to make her chase and handicap debut, and earns the vote.

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (16/1 -78%) Dr Shirocco	16 16/1(-78%)	(10) Dr Shirocco 16/1, Point winner who was 0-20 over hurdles, but off the mark in this sphere at the seventh attempt when accounting for 5 rivals at Hexham (2½m, good) in June. May prove vulnerable back from a break off this 4 lb higher mark. Hexham in June was first rules win at 27th attempt; he's not an obvious one to follow up.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 -83%) Impression Chic	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(7) Impression Chic 11/2, £26,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in points in February. Duly stepped up on what she showed in a handful of runs over hurdles when making a winning chase debut in a first-time tongue strap at Fontwell (17.8f, good), and she should have more to offer in this sphere. Narrow win in small field on chase/handicap debut; in good hands to continue to progress.
3	5 3rd (5) (18/1 -13%) Moore Clouds	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Moore Clouds 18/1, Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) in June, going with enthusiasm. Unable to dominate when put in her place on return at Sedgefield, though, and she's likely to find a few of these too strong. Won at Market Rasen in June and may have needed the run at Sedgefield last month.
4	8 4th (8) (20/1 +29%) Euchan Falls	20 20/1(+29%)	(8) Euchan Falls 20/1, Bagged handicap hurdles here and at Ayr last season, but ended that campaign on a low-key note and hasn't shown much in 2 starts since returning from a break in September. Hard to warm to now switched to fences. Two hurdle wins early this year (including here) but has lost his form; now goes chasing.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/2 +55%) Kap Chidley	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(1) Kap Chidley 5/2, Improved when second on handicap/chase bow at Chepstow in March. Undone by a couple of errors at Newton Abbot, but back on the up when runner-up at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) on return and he should have a part to play. Runner-up on two of his three chase starts and this 5yo could have more to offer.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 -25%) West Lawn	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) West Lawn 20/1, Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles here last year. No impact in 5 runs so far, though, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Ran well from miles out of the weights at Hexham but may be flattered by that form.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (9/2 +36%) Thunder In Milan	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Thunder In Milan 9/2, Successful over C&D last season and resumed winning ways with a career best in 9-runner Perth handicap (20.1f, heavy) in September. However, his jumping went to pot when bidding to follow up off this 9 lb higher mark at Ayr on Saturday, and the worry has to be that this race will come too soon. Made mistakes and pulled up at Ayr on Saturday, but won easily the time before.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (33/1 +0%) Martalindy	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Martalindy 33/1, Won a weak mares' maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last October, springing a surprise in the process (sent off at 50/1). Safely held all 4 subsequent starts, though, and she's opposable on this chase debut. Lightly raced 6yo who makes chase debut after a break; her dam improved for going chasing.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +50%) Artic Row	5 5/1(+50%)	(6) Artic Row 5/1, Justified strong support when winning on handicap debut over hurdles at Ayr in March. Followed that with a couple of low-key efforts, but step back in the right direction when third at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in May (since undergone a wind op) and one to consider upped in trip for this chase debut. New trip on chase debut but well worth noting his trainer has won 2 of the last 4 runnings.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (11/1 +8%) Coeur Aimant	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Coeur Aimant 11/1, Off 12 months/had breathing op before posting good second in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on return in July. However, made a rather underwhelming start over fences at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) and step forward needed back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted. 0-15 over hurdles and didn't show enough on chase debut to have compelling claims here.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +44%) Green Planet	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Green Planet 14/1, Fair on the Flat but hurdling efforts largely uninspiring, although he did run a better back from wind surgery when fourth of 9 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) last month. Early faller on sole previous start in this sphere. Patchy profile nowadays and he was an early faller on sole chase start in April 2022.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (22/1 -38%) Moo Moo's Milan	22 22/1(-38%)	(13) Moo Moo's Milan 22/1, Nothing to shout about in 3 starts over hurdles during the summer and readily passed over now switched to fences from 13 lb out of the handicap. Cheekpieces applied. Has shown very little but could play leading role if well backed on chase/handicap debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -560%) Marajman	33 33/1(-560%)	(3) Marajman 33/1, Hit the target twice in handicap chases for the Pogson's during the summer, including at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) when last seen in July. Remains on a good mark up 6 lb and shouldn't be far away if fully tuned-up following a break on debut for new yard. Two wins this summer for the Pogsons and his chasing experience is an asset in this field.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Marajman was last seen going in by just under four lengths at Southwell in July and he warrants plenty of respect off an 6lb higher rating. However, the one to be with is DR SHIROCCO, who was tough in the finish to score at Hexham in June and he could make a winning return to action off 4lb higher. Artic Row looks the most interesting of the rest, as he has his first crack over fences.

The three rivals IMPRESSION CHIC beat when making a winning chase debut at Fontwell have done little for the form since, but she is open to improvement in this sphere and a 4 lb rise for that success is hardly prohibitive. Kap Chidley made a positive start to the season when runner-up at Uttoxeter and he is second choice ahead of Marajman and chase debutant Artic Row.

Market support for Moo Moo's Milan would be well worth noting but preference is for Fontwell winner Impression Chic.

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 +10%) Cracking Destiny	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Cracking Destiny 9/1, Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at Stratford in July and better effort there since when runner-up 19 days later. Disappointing at Kelso next time but more like it when fourth at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 3 weeks ago. May prove vulnerable to younger legs here. Beaten four times since his Stratford win and he's held by Cedar Hill on a recent clash.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/4 +17%) Fidelio Vallis	1.25 5/4(+17%)	(1) Fidelio Vallis 5/4, Useful for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and made a good start for his new stable after 14 months off when runner-up at this C&D (good to soft) 9 months ago, going with his usual zest out in front. High on the shortlist making his return. Smart front-running chaser who can go well fresh and should give a bold account.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +26%) Dreams Of Home	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(2) Dreams Of Home 10/3, Ended 2021/22 season on a winning note in this race and picked up where he left off by landing 17f Kelso handicap on return last December. Not hit those heights since, but clearly goes well fresh so could bounce back from a career-low mark on return. Nothing wrong with his mark if he did return to something like his best.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -27%) Restandbethankful	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Restandbethankful 7/1, Found improvement on first start for new yard when winning handicap chase at Sedgefield last month and again ran well when runner-up back there 8 days later, looking in control home turn (traded 1.11 in-running). Likely to find a couple too strong in this. Needs to dominate and that could be difficult; not ideal being 5lb out of the weights.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 -45%) Cedar Hill	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Cedar Hill 4/1, Back on track when edged out at Kelso in May and has continued the good work since, winning small field handicaps at Perth and at former course on his next 2 starts. Chased home a useful type again at Kelso last time so he's a big player from a 2 lb lower mark. Hat-trick bid came up shy behind the smart Tommy's Oscar; nothing wrong with that.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Fidelio Vallis is a decent sort but asking him to give 17lb to the race-fit CEDAR HILL may be a big ask. Wins in June and September for the selection were followed by a second to the classy Tommy's Oscar at Kelso, and if he can repeat that run he may prove hard to beat. Cracking Destiny has won over C&D and is another to consider.

This can go the way of FIDELIO VALLIS, who shaped as if as good as ever on his first outing since leaving Paul Nicholls when runner-up over C&D back in February and having gone well fresh in the past, he can go a place better following another absence. Cedar Hill arrives at the top of his game, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Dreams of Home taken to fill third spot.

Harry Derham had one win after a lengthy break at Ascot last weekend and FIDELIO VALLIS appeals most.

15:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +0%) Matchless	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(3) Matchless 11/2, Fairly useful Flat performer who scored at Newcastle and Catterick over this sort of trip last term. Patchy on the level recently and though he remains on an interesting mark if able to match his best form in that sphere, others are preferred. Cheekpieces on first time over jumps. Front-running second off 1lb lower in May and some decent Flat efforts since then.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +9%) Scots Poet	5 5/1(+9%)	(9) Scots Poet 5/1, Scored over C&D (15.6f) in February and would have gone close to following up the month after if not for a couple of rare jumping lapses. Entitled to be sharper for his recent Kelso return and he holds place claims. C&D winner; ran well for a long way at Kelso a month ago when perhaps needing the run.
3	6 3rd (6) (15/2 +0%) Colonial Empire	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Colonial Empire 15/2, Progressive last season, winning 3 times, including at Taunton (16.5f) on final outing when he showed an impressive turn of foot to settle matters early in the straight. Probably needed the run in a much tougher contest at Chepstow on return and he holds frame claims. Capable gelding; the ground was heavy when quiet on reappearance at Chepstow.
4	7 4th (7) (6/1 -9%) Cuban Cigar	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Cuban Cigar 6/1, Held his form admirably well last term, deservedly getting his head back in front at Musselburgh (17.5f) and ran a blinder when runner-up at Perth on his return. Disappointing under very inexperienced rider on Flat since but he's not one to discount back over obstacles. Winning hurdler who was a good second on heavy ground at Perth in September off 3lb lower.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 +30%) Collingham	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Collingham 7/2, Enjoyed a good campaign last term, winning at Wetherby and over C&D alongside a pair of close seconds. Found life tougher in a more competitive environment at Aintree (16.5f, good to soft) on final start but is 3-3 on his seasonal debuts and has to be respected. C&D winner in shallower waters than last time and he goes well for Charlie Maggs.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -100%) Theatre Legend	12 12/1(-100%)	(5) Theatre Legend 12/1, Went extremely close to cashing in on a much-reduced mark on his return from 17 months off when second of 11 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Respected down in trip. Ran a mighty race on his return from a mammoth absence when going close at Sedgefield.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 -40%) The Churchill Lad	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) The Churchill Lad 14/1, Won juvenile events at Cartmel and Catterick early last season. Ended campaign with creditable fifth on handicap bow at Musselburgh (17.4f) and isn't fully ruled out on return here. Capable of better than he showed when fifth in a handicap here the final time.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 -79%) Diamond State	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Diamond State 25/1, Winner over fences here last season but went with little encouragement after a wind-op on his return at Carlisle (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on but has bit to prove after that lacklustre effort. On a dangerous mark but with questions to answer at the minute.
9th	2 9th (2) (5/1 +17%) Voix Du Reve	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Voix Du Reve 5/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning at Ayr (20.5f, good) in April. Confirmed he retains all enthusiasm when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on return 13 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Veteran who retains plenty of ability and ran well for a long way on his reappearance.

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16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MATCHLESS was beaten less than two lengths in a better race at Kelso in May and he has been kept busy on the Flat without success since. The five-year-old will be primed for his return to the smaller obstacles and gets the vote. Theatre Legend was caught close home over further at Sedgefield a month ago, while Cuban Cigar looks best of the Lucinda Russell pair.

A tricky event, in which the veteran VOIX DU REVE is fancy to resume winning ways having quickly slipped back near the mark from which he won at Ayr late last season. Theatre Legend missed the bulk of last season but went with plenty of enthusiasm when narrowly denied at Sedgefield last time and should be in the mix again provided there's no "bounce," whilst Collingham has a fine record fresh and held his form well last term, so also merits consideration.

Competitive. SCOTS POET shaped as though his Kelso run would bring him on and he's a hold-up horse who should have this run to suit.

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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