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14:00 Musselburgh

Wednesday 1 March 2017

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toteplacepot At betfred.com Handicap Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 7f 170y  |   Good  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:00  |   Winning time: 6m 1.0s
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1
Horse silk
Settledoutofcourt43
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-12| J: S Mulqueen(5)| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  102
11/2
Has slipped some way in the weights since his last success at Carlisle in October 2015, but has broadly been in good form over the past few months finishing second to Jonny Eager (3m2f heavy) at Ayr in January (subsequent winner Kilbree Chief third), and promises to be suited by this better ground.
2
Horse silk
Landmarquep25
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-7| J: Steven Fox(5)| T: J Ewart| OR:  97
7/1
Won over hurdles at this track (3m) early in the New Year, but seems less effective over fences having been beaten here the last twice (including last time by Ballythomas). Stable saddled a winner at Ayr on Monday.
3
Horse silk
Bridge Endp,t125
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-6| J: Danny Mullins| T: I R Ferguson| OR:  96
5/1
Finished 19L third on his first outing this side of the Irish Sea to Ballythomas over C&D last month, but renews rivalry on better terms with that winner raised 8lb. Leading rider takes over in the saddle today, so could do better off the front end with first time tongue tie added to second time cheek-pieces.
4
Horse silk
Ballythomas25
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-13| J: Henry Brooke| T: D Thompson| OR:  89
10/3
Had a number of these rivals in behind (including Bridge End) when running out a decisive 9L winner over C&D early last month. This was a major step forward on what he'd achieved in three previous starts this campaign, and he's been upped 8lb accordingly, but with similar conditions likely should again go close if avoiding a tendency to jump left.
5
Horse silk
Major Ridge21
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-11| J: Joe Colliver| T: Micky Hammond| OR:  87
5/1
Still in contention when falling at the fourth last at Carlisle (3m soft) on his most recent start, with that winner Finaghy Ayr running well at Ayr on Monday, and races from the same mark of 87, which is 9lb higher than when winning at Catterick on his penultimate start.
6
Horse silk
Oscar Lateen8
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-7| J: Thomas Dowson(5)| T: V Thompson| OR:  83
28/1
A career profile of one win from 24 starts isn't the most appealing, with that win coming in a very winnable 2m4f Newcastle novices handicap chase in December 2015. Has more letters than numbers adjacent to his name this winter, and well held by Ballythomas on their clash here last month.
7
Horse silk
Vincent Row14
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-6| J: S A Shortall(3)| T: C Grant| OR:  82
4/1
Never able to land a blow at the handicap blot William Money over 2m4f at Newcastle last month, but also beaten by Major Ridge (fourth) at Catterick prior to that start and needs this step up in trip to help significantly in order to shed his long standing maiden tag (0 from 32).

Forecasts

Ballythomas (10/3), Vincent Row (4/1), Bridge End (5/1), Major Ridge (5/1), Settledoutofcourt (11/2), Landmarque (7/1), Oscar Lateen (28/1)

Verdict

This race revolves around BALLYTHOMAS, and assuming he can repeat his improved form from last time, an 8lb rise shouldn't be enough to stop him following up with forecast conditions likely to see the ground riding very similarly. Settledoutofcourt was better than these rivals in his prime, and from a reduced mark of 102, this veteran might be the best option for the forecast with his trainer amongst the winners at Ayr on Monday. 1. Ballythomas 2. Settledoutofcourt 3. Major Ridge

Prize Money

1st: £3,899.002nd: £1,145.003rd: £572.004th: £286.00

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