Musselburgh
Today, April 19, 2025FlatClass 25fGood Soft
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Verdict
Verdict
A cracking sprint handicap with AMERICAN AFFAIR the most persuasive option. He won at this meeting a year ago and was most progressive thereafter until having an excuse in the Ayr Gold Cup. He's landed the plum draw so has plenty in his favour, with Jer Batt and Mon Na Slieve feared most.
American Affair
Jer Batt
Mon Na Slieve
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. American AffairJ: Paul MulrennanT: Jim GoldieF: 12122310-
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 210
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs in an excellent 2024 campaign. Sixteenth of 25 in handicap in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to firm, 11/4) but he was denied a clear run. Off 7 months but won at this meeting last year and mark is very workable. 
1. Cover UpJ: Oisin MurphyT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 55011-304- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictThree wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Meydan in December. Respectable 1½ lengths fourth of 15 to West Acre in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (16/1) at Meydan (5f, good) 49 days ago. Revised mark asks for more but he won't lack for fitness.- 6. Jer BattJ: Callum RodriguezT: David & Nicola BarronF: 43102402-
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 175
VerdictC&D winner. 5/1, good head second of 15 to Cover Up in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy). Off 175 days. Can make presence felt from just 1 lb higher. 
5. Jm JungleJ: Jason HartT: John & Sean QuinnF: 47045135-- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 196
VerdictVery likeable sprinter who landed a good pot at York in August prior to an excellent third in the Portland. 11/2, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good). Off 6 months.- 8. Mon Na SlieveJ: Andrew MullenT: Kevin RyanF: 5869-4781
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictImproved a lot back on turf when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 17 days ago, keeping on well. Clearly fit and in form. 
9. Vince LamourJ: Joanna MasonT: Tim EasterbyF: 0730810-3- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictThree wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at York in October. 20/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 11 days ago.
2. Vintage ClaretsJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 8801210-0- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictRight back on song when successful Catterick in October. 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Probably needed that as usually takes a few goes to get him up to full stride.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
7. Twilight FunJ: Non RunnerT: Chelsea BanhamF: 1601124-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 65
4. TatterstallJ: Connor BeasleyT: Michael DodsF: 00/931414-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 233
VerdictBetter than ever during second half of 2024, winning twice. 28/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 7 months but has won fresh before.