17:25 Musselburgh

Tuesday 15 October 2019

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Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 3m 1.35s

(12)

Majeste¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: T Eaves| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 61

25/1

Scored twice over 1m1f earlier this season but hasn't won beyond that. Fair second over 1m3f at Carlisle in August off 4lb higher and this longer trip certainly worth a try.

Form: 352787

(6)

Starplex¹²²

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 60

3/1

1m4f winner for Keith Dalgliesh in April 2018 but ran badly on Flat and over hurdles on all starts for Kenny Johnson yard. Back with previous handler and returns after a lay-off.

Form: 088000

(9)

Something Brewing^v³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: P Mulrennan| T: I Jardine| OR: 55

50/1

Landed handicap hurdle at Bangor in August but has run poorly under both codes since. First-time visor applied but needs to bounce back if he is to figure in the finish.

Form: 4455-68

(2)

Lincoln Tale¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 60

7/2

Justified favouritism in 1m4f Beverley handicap in May and back to same mark now having shown better form than previous outings when solid second here recently. Tackles extra furlong but should be there or thereabouts.

Form: 754382

(13)

Nearly There^t³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: D Fentiman| T: W Storey| OR: 53

25/1

Only win in 18 starts came at Redcar over 1m6f in June off 1lb lower mark when patiently ridden. Not disgraced last two starts when racing prominently. Chance if return to old tactics adopted.

Form: 813555

(4)

Smart Lass¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Jamie Gormley| T: I Jardine| OR: 52| C

2/1

Popped up at 12/1 last time out here over a furlong less, exploiting low mark to win with something in hand. Extra furlong looks fine and has every chance of following up off 4lb higher mark if in similar mood.

Form: 0-00521

(10)

Cuba Ruba^p²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 58| C

10/1

Well supported and battled to narrow success here over 1m4f in August on Good to Soft, but disappointed on quicker surface on return visit time after. Eased down in grade after struggling at Haydock latest but has claims with conditions to suit.

Form: 544145

(3)

Gemologist^t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 51

28/1

20-race maiden but arguably goes better here than anywhere else being placed 3-5 on previous visits under both codes. Always vulnerable to anything with a change of pace but may appeal to some each-way punters.

Form: 84-5534

(8)

Lizzie Loch²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: A C Whillans| OR: 57| D

50/1

Sprang 33/1 shock at around this trip at Ayr in July off 2lb lower mark but hasn't backed that up with two moderate efforts since. More needed if she's going to bounce back.

Form: 000176

(1)

Gworn¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-0| J: Connor Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 50

28/1

Veteran searching for his ninth career success. Yet to win beyond 1m3f but kept on when second last time out over extended 1m4f here a few weeks ago. Not a certain stayer but a bold show can't be ruled out off 3lb lower.

Form: 678802

(11)

Mamdood^t,v1²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Harrison Shaw⁽³⁾| T: Stef Keniry| OR: 49

40/1

Won Chelmsford 7f maiden for Richard Hannon in November 2016 but nothing in two years trying for Susan Corbett. Made debut for current yard last time after 13-months off and now takes big step up in trip. Worth a market check off low mark.

Form: 77080-9

(7)

Elite Icon^v³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: P Mathers| T: J S Goldie| OR: 45| C

20/1

Both career success have come at 1m6f so there are no stamina doubts but hasn't really landed a blow in last 10 starts this term. Fairly handicapped if able to find some old form but is a risky proposition on current evidence.

Form: 494564

(5)

Pammi^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Ben Robinson| T: J S Goldie| OR: 45

25/1

Two wins last term at up to extended 1m4f but has dropped 11lb so far this campaign and there's been little sign she's ready to bounce back in recent starts. Others make more appeal.

Form: 336766

(14)

Doon Star¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Phil Dennis| T: J S Goldie| OR: 45

16/1

13-race maiden who raced prominently and managed to hang on for distant third here last time. Extra furlong to tackle this time but on balance will probably find at least a few too good once again.

Form: 574883

Forecasts

Smart Lass (2/1), Starplex (3/1), Lincoln Tale (7/2), Cuba Ruba (10/1), Doon Star (16/1), Elite Icon (20/1), Majeste (25/1), Pammi (25/1), Nearly There (25/1), Gworn (28/1), Gemologist (28/1), Mamdood (40/1), Lizzie Loch (50/1), Something Brewing (50/1)

SMART LASS has turned over a new leaf since her summer break and got due reward when winning nicely here last time. The extra furlong should be no problem and she has every chance of following up off 4lb higher. Lincoln Tale chased the selection home last time and is now 2lb better off but has his work cut out to turn the form around. Cuba Ruba is not without hope having won here in August, top weight Majeste is interesting, and in the first-time visor Mamdood is worth monitoring for market support trying a completely different trip for the first time.