14:50 Musselburgh

Saturday 1 June 2019

All13:4014:1514:5015:2516:0016:5517:30

Madeleine Cup Handicap

Off time: 14:54 | Winning time: 1m 30.38s

(9)

Celebrity Dancer²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 89

16/1

Probably needed the run on his reappearance and handicap debut at Ascot three weeks ago. Suited by a bit of give in the ground he could run well but others look better handicapped.

Form: 13140-3

(2)

King Of Tonga²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Sean Davis⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 88

7/2

Expected better going looks likely to suit having raced on soft and slightly below par at Chester last time out. Generally a consistent type who could go close if putting that run behind him.

Form: 3123-24

(6)

Reeves^p¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Raul Da Silva| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 87| D

9/2

Beaten by a progressive sort last time out at York. A real model of consistency who acts on any surface. Still looks well handicapped and deserves to win a race of this class.

Form: 221-252

(4)

Brian Epstein¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: R Hannon| OR: 87| BF

9/2

Put up a career best performance in a fast time last time out at Doncaster having previously run with credit in two outings at Newmarket. Can progress again and very much one for the shortlist.

Form: 541-542

(7)

Aplomb²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 83

9/4

Ran his best race to date on his handicap debut at Ascot three weeks ago on soft ground. Shaped that day as though step up in trip would suit. Excellent chance if repeating that form.

Form: 51-42

(8)

Pacino²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 81| D

25/1

Never a threat and possibly unsuited by the track at Chester last time out. Had previously ran up to his best at Beverley over an extended seven furlongs. May struggle to land a blow against some better handicapped rivals.

Form: 006-217

(5)

Theatre Of War¹⁹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: T Eaves| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 80| BF| D

20/1

Very consistent last season winning just the once at Wolverhampton. Ran well on his debut last season but will need to have improved over the winter to land this.

Form: 341222-

(1)

I Am A Dreamer¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Hart| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 79

12/1

Starting to look well handicapped and ran a fine race at York last time out. Tough and reliable, if things go his way, he could steal this from the front.

Form: 0046-74

(3)

Battle Of Waterloo²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁷⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 79| D

12/1

Has progressed rapidly this season improving with every run. His run last time out on the turf at Lingfield was eye-catching in the closing stages. Slightly more to do here but has excellent chance.

Form: 001-974

Forecasts

Aplomb (9/4), King Of Tonga (7/2), Brian Epstein (9/2), Reeves (9/2), I Am A Dreamer (12/1), Battle Of Waterloo (12/1), Celebrity Dancer (16/1), Theatre Of War (20/1), Pacino (25/1)

BATTLE OF WATERLOO is the tentative selection in a tricky contest, where many have chances, especially if he progresses from his appearance at Lingfield recently. Aplomb is another capable of making further improvement while Reeves and King Of Tonga are obvious dangers.