16:30 Musselburgh

Monday 14 October 2019

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Watch RacingTV Now Amateur Riders' Handicap

Off time: 16:38 | Winning time: 2m 0.09s

(4)

Firlinfeu²²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr J Harding| T: J S Goldie| OR: 70| CD

11/2

Still looking for his first win of the year but he has finished second on his last two starts, including latest effort at Hamilton (1m1f). Set for his opening run for his new yard here. Can't discount.

Form: 000322

(3)

Luna Magic⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Miss Brodie Hampson| T: A Watson| OR: 68| BF| D

9/2

Has been in excellent form since switching yards earlier this year as she has two wins and four second place finishes from her six starts. She went down by just a nose last time at Brighton (1m2f). Down in trip here. One for the shortlist.

Form: 122122

(10)

Spirit Of Sarwan^v²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Miss S L Bowen⁽³⁾| T: Stef Keniry| OR: 67| D

22/1

Scored for the third time this year when he won at Hamilton on his latest appearance over 1m1f where he finished the race strongly following a patient ride. Has gone up 3lb for that success. Has each-way claims here.

Form: 014001

(9)

Agar's Plough^b²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 67

12/1

Remains a maiden after 17 starts. Has come close on a number of occasions though. He was sixth of 12 last time at Ayr (1m). Down to a new career low mark now. Needs to improve though on recent performances.

Form: 09-5296

(14)

Zeshov^p³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Ms S Brotherton| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 66| C

20/1

Came close to his first victory of the year two starts ago when he finished just a nose behind in second place of 14 here (1m1f). Was sixth of 11 at this course (1m1f) last time out. Now down 1lb. Big player off this mark.

Form: 504526

(7)

One To Go^v⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 10-9| J: Mrs Emily Roberts| T: T D Easterby| OR: 69

6/1

Was a winner at Beverley (1m½f) back in August. Finished fourth of 10 last time at Redcar (1m), beaten 2¾L. Down 1lb since his last run. Is up in trip but is capable of a big run off this latest mark.

Form: 412834

(1)

Dance Of Fire³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr Kit Alexander| T: N W Alexander| OR: 65| D

50/1

Dual-purpose gelding who has not won since scoring on the AW at Chelmsford (1m2f) back in February 2016. Returned to the Flat at Carlisle (1m) last time where he came home at the rear of the 13 runner field. Hard to fancy.

Form: 35520/0

(6)

Lagenda¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: Mr Andrew McBride⁽⁷⁾| T: L Bailey| OR: 64| C

40/1

Was on for a hat-trick bid last time following back-to-back wins at this track but he could only finish sixth of nine here over 1m. Remains off the same mark where he has to be respected despite his latest effort.

Form: 960116

(8)

Zealous^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Mr Connor Wood⁽⁷⁾| T: A C Whillans| OR: 61| D

16/1

Scored at Carlisle (1m1f) three runs ago for his first win of the year. Has not been able to follow it up in two attempts since. He was sixth of 12 last time at Hamilton (1m1f). Can't be ruled out here.

Form: 085156

(2)

Catch My Breath⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 10-5| J: Mr Simon Walker| T: J Ryan| OR: 65| CD

10/3

Broke his maiden over this C&D last time out in what was his ninth career start where he justified favouritism after going off at 6/4. Has gone up just 2lb in the weights. Has a good chance of following up.

Form: 363231

(5)

Imperial Focus¹⁵³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-3| J: Amie Waugh| T: S Waugh| OR: 59

50/1

Dual-purpose gelding whose last two appearances have come over hurdles. He was pulled-up last time at Sedgefield (2m1f). Set for his first run on the Flat since December 2018. Best to watch for now.

Form: 556469-

(11)

Guvenor's Choice^t³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss Amy Collier⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Marjorie Fife| OR: 59| D

28/1

Has won twice on the AW but is 0-12 on turf. Was ninth of 12 on his latest outing at Leicester (1m2f). Is down 2lb to a new career low mark. Needs to improve on what he has shown recently though.

Form: 467409

(13)

Star Of Valour²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Miss E Todd| T: Miss L C Siddall| OR: 56

7/1

Is still a maiden after eight runs, although he has shown some encouraging signs in his three starts since switching yards. He was fourth of 12 on his latest effort at Hamilton (1m1f). Has an each-way chance off this mark.

Form: 657324

(12)

Star Ascending^p²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Mr Ryan Holmes⁽⁵⁾| T: J Candlish| OR: 56| D

25/1

Has scored twice on the AW this year but has not scored on turf. He was fifth of 12 last time at Beverley (1m2f) after going off at 20/1. Others make more of an appeal here despite being down 1lb in the weights.

Form: 787635

Forecasts

Catch My Breath (10/3), Luna Magic (9/2), Firlinfeu (11/2), One To Go (6/1), Star Of Valour (7/1), Agar's Plough (12/1), Zealous (16/1), Zeshov (20/1), Spirit Of Sarwan (22/1), Star Ascending (25/1), Guvenor's Choice (28/1), Lagenda (40/1), Imperial Focus (50/1), Dance Of Fire (50/1)

ZESHOV was very close to success at this course over a slightly shorter trip two runs ago and from this latest mark, he can record another success at this track. Catch My Breath broke his maiden over this C&D on his last start and he should be in the mix again at the business end of the race, while Luna Magic has been running consistently well throughout the year and she can fill the placings once more here.