GB - Musselburgh - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Soft

20.5K

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Verdict

Despite a potentially tricky draw it could be worth siding with WHEELS OF FIRE. A winner at Windsor in September, he has shaped better than the bare result on 3 of his 4 subsequent outings, including on return at Newcastle 8 days ago. He can prove his mark an exploitable one. Ziggy's Triton back down in class is a danger, as is Montezuma who can do better again as a 4-y-o. Thecoffeepoddotco and last year's winner Zarzyni complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Had caught the eye on several occasions prior to capitalising on easing mark at Windsor (6f) in September. Shaped better than bare result on 2 occasions thereafter last term and he promises to come forward from his reappearance effort at Newcastle 8 days ago. Interesting. 1st Pick 2 Wheels Of Fire (Ire) Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Had caught the eye on several occasions prior to capitalising on easing mark at Windsor (6f) in September. Shaped better than bare result on 2 occasions thereafter last term and he promises to come forward from his reappearance effort at Newcastle 8 days ago. Interesting.
1	C&D winner who ended last year on the up, registering back-to-back victories over 5f at Southwell. Exploits a little mixed on all-weather more recently but this ease back down in class can help returned to turf from a good draw. 2nd Pick 1 Ziggy's Triton (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: David O'meara J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O'meara	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis C&D winner who ended last year on the up, registering back-to-back victories over 5f at Southwell. Exploits a little mixed on all-weather more recently but this ease back down in class can help returned to turf from a good draw.
10	Maiden who posted good placed efforts at Windsor (6f, firm) and over C&D during second half of last season. Didn't see things out but shaped as if still in good form when sixth at Ayr (6f) on final outing in September but very much the type his yard excel with and not ruled out on return. 3rd Pick 10 Montezuma Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	97	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Maiden who posted good placed efforts at Windsor (6f, firm) and over C&D during second half of last season. Didn't see things out but shaped as if still in good form when sixth at Ayr (6f) on final outing in September but very much the type his yard excel with and not ruled out on return.

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