GB - Musselburgh - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

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Verdict

DIVAS DOYEN shaped as though she'd sharpen up for her first start for 5 months at Kelso 5 weeks ago and, back on her last winning mark, she gets the vote having finished runner-up on 4 of her 5 previous visits to this track. Heaven Smart found some indifferent jumping catching him out last time but is a player if brushing up in that department. O'Faolains Glory and Getaway Jewel complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Improved to score twice over fences last season, latterly at Hexham (20.1f) in March. Lightly raced subsequently, shaping as if she'd come on for the run after 5 months off when third of 7 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f) 34 days ago. Fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this. 1st Pick 5 Divas Doyen (Ire) Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Sandy Forster J: Patrick Wadge T: Sandy Forster	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Improved to score twice over fences last season, latterly at Hexham (20.1f) in March. Lightly raced subsequently, shaping as if she'd come on for the run after 5 months off when third of 7 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f) 34 days ago. Fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this.
1	Successful on the back of wind surgery at Perth (20.1f) in September prior to a good second at Southwell (20.4f) a month later. Found himself let down by jumping when pulled up at first-named venue 38 days ago but definite claims if cutting out the errors. 2nd Pick 1 Heaven Smart (Fr) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: L J Morgan J: Brian Hughes T: L J Morgan	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Successful on the back of wind surgery at Perth (20.1f) in September prior to a good second at Southwell (20.4f) a month later. Found himself let down by jumping when pulled up at first-named venue 38 days ago but definite claims if cutting out the errors.
2	8-y-o mare who finished runner-up over hurdles at Kelso (18.1f) in September and filled same spot over fences at Hexham (15.6f) a month later. Unable to dominate when disappointing (pulled up) back at Hexham 21 days ago but no great surprise to see her bounce back. 3rd Pick 2 O'faolains Glory (Ire) Jockey: Conor Rabbitt Trainer: Susan Corbett J: Conor Rabbitt T: Susan Corbett	96	-	-	-	20%
Analysis 8-y-o mare who finished runner-up over hurdles at Kelso (18.1f) in September and filled same spot over fences at Hexham (15.6f) a month later. Unable to dominate when disappointing (pulled up) back at Hexham 21 days ago but no great surprise to see her bounce back.

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