Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:40 | Winning time: 5m 2.10s

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Odds

Melody Of Scotland

15/8, 7/4, 2/1, 9/4, 9/4

5/2

Applaus

14/1

16/1

Something Brewing

4/1, 7/2

7/2

Transpennine Star

11/4, 5/2

9/4

Craig Star

9/1, 8/1, 9/1

10/1

Placedela Concorde

10/1, 9/1, 10/1, 9/1, 17/2, 8/1, 15/2, 7/1, 13/2, 13/2

6/1

Oldtimer

20/1, 22/1, 25/1, 28/1, 25/1

20/1

SP Book Percentage 115.58

Forecasts

Transpennine Star (9/4), Melody Of Scotland (5/2), Something Brewing (7/2), Placedela Concorde (6/1), Craig Star (10/1), Applaus (16/1), Oldtimer (20/1)

Melody Of Scotland carries a welter burden of 11st 12lbs, but is unbeaten in two starts at this picturesque Northumberland track while the Iain Jardine-trained Something Brewing was a winner at Bangor last month. However, in an open contest we'll take a chance on the McCain and Hughes partnership. Their representative CRAIG STAR caught the eye on seasonal reappearance at Bangor when staying on out of the pack to finish a never nearer second to Murphy's Law. With improvement anticipated, this nine-year-old can hopefully overcome the attentions of the handicapper (2lb rise).