GB - Musselburgh - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

15.6f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

13.5K

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Verdict

A case can be made for most of these but RUSSIAN VIRTUE finished second in a strong race for the grade at Uttoxeter earlier in the year and having shaped as though as good as ever last time, he's fancied to land a first hurdle success since joining current connections. Purple Gown arrives in fine heart and should give another good account, while City of Diamonds makes appeal on his handicap debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	C&D winner posted best effort for current yard when runner-up (well clear of the rest) behind a handicap blot at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in June and shaped as if as good as ever when fourth on return to hurdles at Carlisle earlier this month. Solid claims. 1st Pick 4 Russian Virtue Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: David Thompson J: Joshua Thompson T: David Thompson	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis C&D winner posted best effort for current yard when runner-up (well clear of the rest) behind a handicap blot at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in June and shaped as if as good as ever when fourth on return to hurdles at Carlisle earlier this month. Solid claims.
9	Fair Flat winner. Yet to score in this sphere (attracted support off higher marks last season) but has made a sound return to hurdles, hitting the frame in both starts last month. Should be in the mix from 1 lb out of the handicap. 2nd Pick 9 Purple Gown (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Adam Nicol J: Charlie Maggs T: Adam Nicol	97	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Fair Flat winner. Yet to score in this sphere (attracted support off higher marks last season) but has made a sound return to hurdles, hitting the frame in both starts last month. Should be in the mix from 1 lb out of the handicap.
3	Improved effort back from wind surgery when winning 2m Stratford maiden hurdle and took another step forward when chasing home a next-time-out winner under a penalty at Perth in September. Could be more to come now handicapping. 3rd Pick 3 City Of Diamonds (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Brian Hughes T: Donald Mccain	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Improved effort back from wind surgery when winning 2m Stratford maiden hurdle and took another step forward when chasing home a next-time-out winner under a penalty at Perth in September. Could be more to come now handicapping.

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