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GB - Musselburgh - Race 3

Thoroughbred
8 Runners
20.3f
Handicap Chase
Turf
Good to Soft (Soft in places)
110.0K

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Verdict

THE KALOOKI KID wasted no time proving himself a better chaser than hurdler, looking the winner a long way out when landing this race last year, and he can build on his 2 runs this season to get back to winning ways. He is taken to get the better of Insurrection, who ran well at this C&D on return, while Traprain Law can also give another good account.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
4
The Kalooki Kid silk

Improved for the switch to fences last term, jumping well when recording back-to-back wins including this same race. After a further 2 months off from this season's return, respectable fifth of 9 back here on New Year's Day and could be set for a bigger effort in his title defence.

1st Pick
4

The Kalooki Kid

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin

Trainer: Nicky Richards

J: Danny Mcmenamin

T: Nicky Richards

100---25%

Analysis

Improved for the switch to fences last term, jumping well when recording back-to-back wins including this same race. After a further 2 months off from this season's return, respectable fifth of 9 back here on New Year's Day and could be set for a bigger effort in his title defence.

2
Insurrection (Ire) silk

Dual winner over hurdles and better form sent chasing last season, running out a wide-margin winner of C&D novice handicap at this meeting. Not in the same form next 2 starts, but after 8 months off he got back on track when third in handicap here on New Year's Day. Respected.

2nd Pick
2

Insurrection (Ire)

Jockey: Freddie Keighley

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

99---29%

Analysis

Dual winner over hurdles and better form sent chasing last season, running out a wide-margin winner of C&D novice handicap at this meeting. Not in the same form next 2 starts, but after 8 months off he got back on track when third in handicap here on New Year's Day. Respected.

6
Traprain Law (Fr) silk

Had a good first season over fences in 2023/24, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Couldn't add to his tally last term but has returned in good order, getting back to winning ways at Wetherby 5 weeks ago. Can go well again having finished third in this race last year off 3 lb higher.

3rd Pick
6

Traprain Law (Fr)

Jockey: Patrick Wadge

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

98---15%

Analysis

Had a good first season over fences in 2023/24, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Couldn't add to his tally last term but has returned in good order, getting back to winning ways at Wetherby 5 weeks ago. Can go well again having finished third in this race last year off 3 lb higher.

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