Musselburgh
Today, October 2, 2024FlatClass 57f
Verdict
Verdict
Preference is for STORM THE DUG, who found improvement when third here last time and looks to have been brought along with nurseries in mind. Herb Fennel and Cashlyn Cavalier head the list of dangers.
Storm The Dug
Herb Fennel
Cashlyn Cavalier
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Cashlyn CavalierJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 567
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictOffered more than previously when seventh of 12 in maiden at Haydock (6f, firm, 50/1) in August and looks a player upped in trip on handicap bow here. - 4. Herb FennelJ: Oisin McSweeneyT: Adrian KeatleyF: 524
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictDid too much too soon when fourth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 11 days ago but had posted fair form in both starts previously and warrants respect on handicap debut. 
1. BrastiasJ: T. Kiely-MarshallT: David O'MearaF: 651840- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictWinner at Redcar in July. Last of 10 in nursery at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 3/1) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
2. FeeraasJ: Paul MulrennanT: Archie WatsonF: 3356- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in nursery (11/1) at Haydock (7f, good) 27 days ago, slowly away. Work to do.- 6. Storm The DugJ: Andrew MullenT: Lucinda RussellF: 553
- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictPosted best effort yet when third of 9 in maiden over C&D (good) 35 days ago and remains open to further improvement on switch to handicapping. 
3. Liberty BirdJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 58152717- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLatest win at Southwell in September. 14/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7. Sure And StedfastJ: Rowan ScottT: Ewan WhillansF: 474- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden (50/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping.
8. CalloutJ: Jason HartT: Edward BethellF: 555- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 15/2, fifth of 7 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 52 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement required. Gelded since last start.
10. Gold BlackJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 4797- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 13/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 29 days ago, never nearer. May do better over this longer trip. Gelded since last run.
9. Tower Of AfricaJ: Harrison ShawT: Gemma TuttyF: 24538- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 20/1, eighth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 45 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.- Unnamed Favourite
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