GB - Musselburgh - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16f

Handicap

Turf

Good

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SIMPLE STAR didn't run too badly over hurdles at Kelso last time and could be the way to go down in grade back on the level. Cascade Hall has returned in fine form and looks set for another good run, while Elemental Eye is also in with a shout.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	A 3-time course winner who has returned in better heart than recent cross-code form figures might suggest. Drops in grade back on the level (tongue tie back on) and of interest with Danny Tudhope up. 1st Pick 3 Simple Star (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: Dianne Sayer J: Daniel Tudhope T: Dianne Sayer	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis A 3-time course winner who has returned in better heart than recent cross-code form figures might suggest. Drops in grade back on the level (tongue tie back on) and of interest with Danny Tudhope up.
6	Has returned in good form under this rider, beating a subsequent winner by 10 lengths in 4-runner 15f Ayr handicap then edged out by an unexposed stable-switcher at Carlisle (1¾m, soft, 5/2) 18 days ago. Longer trip/3 lb rise shouldn't be an issue and big shout in current mood. 2nd Pick 6 Cascade Hall (Ire) Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	99	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Has returned in good form under this rider, beating a subsequent winner by 10 lengths in 4-runner 15f Ayr handicap then edged out by an unexposed stable-switcher at Carlisle (1¾m, soft, 5/2) 18 days ago. Longer trip/3 lb rise shouldn't be an issue and big shout in current mood.
5	Won at Redcar (2m) and this track last summer. Shaped as if better for the run after 11 weeks off at Ripon 19 days ago and should be closer to form back at this venue having been dropped another 2 lb. 3rd Pick 5 Elemental Eye Jockey: Andrew Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine J: Andrew Mullen T: Iain Jardine	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Won at Redcar (2m) and this track last summer. Shaped as if better for the run after 11 weeks off at Ripon 19 days ago and should be closer to form back at this venue having been dropped another 2 lb.

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