19:55 Musselburgh

Wednesday 27 April 2022

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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

Off time: 19:59 | Winning time: 1m 0.53s

(3)

Brazen Akoya¹⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Rowan Scott| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 62| BF| D

5/1

Much-improved model for switch to AW sprint handicaps during second half of last year, gaining third victory at Newcastle (5f) prior to a career-best display when second at that venue later that month. Has to be high on the shortlist on return.

Form: 012112-

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(4)

Eruption⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 57

2/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, shaped as if better for the run on back of 10 months off when sixth of 16 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good) 9 days ago. No surprise to see an improved showing dropped back to 5f.

Form: 546-6

(7)

Loose Lips³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 57| BF

3/1

10/3, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 33 days ago, leading until over 1f out before folding. Needs to bounce back dropped to the minimum trip.

Form: 60-5240

(1)

Next Second²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 56

33/1

Modest maiden who ran up to best when third of 11 at Wolverhampton (5f) in October (final start for Roger Charlton). Joined new yard for 12,000 gns thereafter and likely needed her Catterick return 3 weeks ago. Entitled to be sharper now.

Form: 09453-0

(5)

Chant For More¹⁸⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley| OR: 52WS

8/1

Hasn't progressed since her debut, well held last of 11 to Brazen Akoya in nursery at Newcastle (5f) in October, slowly into stride and always behind. Wind op needs to have had positive effect ahead of return.

Form: 8060-

(6)

Waverley Star^p1⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Swift| T: A D Brown| OR: 51

9/2

Maiden who ran below pick of his form in AW sprint contests when tenth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now.

Form: 440460

(2)

Claret Club⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Billy Garritty| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 50

20/1

Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Ryan when tenth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 200/1) 48 days ago, not looking the easiest of rides. Needs to step up plenty for switch to handicaps.

Form: 5-60

Forecasts

Eruption (2/1), Loose Lips (3/1), Waverley Star (9/2), Brazen Akoya (5/1), Chant For More (8/1), Claret Club (20/1), Next Second (33/1)

BRAZEN AKOYA enjoyed a fine spell on all-weather during the second half of last year, winning 3 times and signing off with a solid second at Lingfield in November. She can continue the good work back on turf and earns the vote. Eruption and Loose Lips can emerge as the chief threats.