20:20 Musselburgh

Friday 3 August 2018

All17:4018:1018:4519:2019:5020:2020:50

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Off time: 20:21 | Winning time: 1m 54.00s

(8)

Danzay⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Andrew Breslin⁽⁷⁾| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 72

7/2

Last win came for this rider under an attacking ride at Goodwood off this mark. Typically for one from this yard not given time to rest after that running five times with that form having an uneven feel (ran well last time); poor draw to attack from.

Form: 137442

(2)

Odds On Oli¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Connor Murtagh⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 71| BF

4/1

Given a 10lb rise for his maiden win back in April (AW) he followed up in determined fashion over 1m at Thirsk. Tried over further since then he appears to get 1m2f but not any further; ran well enough last time in a race not run to suit; contender.

Form: 113345

(5)

Plansina¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Sanderson⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 65| BF

7/1

Twice an AW winner earlier in the year over 1m (both times in headgear) she worked her way back to form to land the spoils over the same trip at Hamilton recently. Up 5lb for that win to a career high mark she wasn't seen to best effect last time.

Form: 454316

(7)

Roundhead³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P Makin| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 65

10/1

Had offered little until stepping into handicaps for the first time on his penultimate start finishing 3rd (first time he's finished beyond midfield) but failed to back that up. Now with a new yard having been sold in July; best watched for now.

Form: 75-7039

(3)

Blue Harmony^p1⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: C Lee⁽³⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 62

25/1

66/1 winner of a minor event as a juvenile showing improved form her handicap form so far is modest and there's a danger she's going the wrong way. Took a strong hold last time and never landed a blow; now tried in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 33-3500

(1)

Military Madame¹⁰^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 56| C

9/4

Her handicap debut had shown the promise of better to come and despite going backwards on her next start a return to a speed track here and dropping back to 1m did the trick. Now needs to follow up over 1f further under a penalty; stable in form.

Form: 808-361

(6)

Handsome Bob^b¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Rodriguez⁽³⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 60

10/1

0-10 and so far this year hasn't shown that much promise although the yard has appeared under a cloud until lately. Did better than previously last time but still failed to shape like a future winner despite dropping to a career-low mark.

Form: 4-90666

(4)

Surrender¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Rachel Richardson| T: T D Easterby| OR: 48

10/1

Tried over a variety of trips in handicaps with not one of them looking totally suitable off this lowly mark despite the yard being in good form. Not disgraced in last two starts on the AW (7f difference in trip between the two); needs a weak race.

Form: 0-64783

Forecasts

Military Madame (9/4), Danzay (7/2), Odds On Oli (4/1), Plansina (7/1), Roundhead (10/1), Surrender (10/1), Handsome Bob (10/1), Blue Harmony (25/1)

Military Madame appeared well suited by the 1m trip here last time with the sharp test looking to suit her and she does come from a yard (John Quinn) who have a terrific strike-rate at the moment. The extra 1f may just stretch her stamina though and ODDS ON OLI is preferred after his disappointing run at Ayr last time (well supported) when things didn’t go to plan with cheekpieces (now removed) on for the first time. The stronger gallop he’s likely to get from the likes of Danzay should be more suitable for him here. Plansina wasn’t seen to best effect last time and she’s a danger if she can cope with her new mark.