15:25 Musselburgh

Sunday 5 February 2023

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bet365 Novices' Handicap Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 4f 68y  |   Good to Soft (Good in places)  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:30  |   Winning time: 5m 16.22s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Limerick Leadert33
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-1| J: Craig Nichol| T: R Dobbin| OR:  101
10/3
Fair winner over hurdles who made an encouraging start in this sphere when third of 6 in handicap here (15.8f) 33 days ago. Capable of better, especially now back up in trip. Big shout.
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2
Horse silk
Devourp80
Age: 10|  Weight: 12-0| J: Sam Coltherd| T: S Corbett| OR:  100
33/1
Runner-up at Newcastle last April but little encouragement to be gleaned from two outings this season. Has something to prove.
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3
Horse silk
Cartonnet35
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: Theo Gillard(3)| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  99| BF
11/2
Ex-pointer who has finished runner-up 4 times over hurdles. Not at best last 2 starts back from 6 months off but could be the sort to take to chasing. No forlorn hope.
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4
Horse silk
Large Action23
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr Kevin Brogan| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR:  96| CD
9/2
C&D winner in January and possibly found the run coming too quickly when sixth of 9 in handicap at Sedgefield (19.3f) 23 days ago. Sort to bounce back.
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5
Horse silk
Thunder In Milanp35
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-0| J: S Mulqueen| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  86
16/1
Fair maiden hurdler who has yet to match that form in three runs over fences, jumping sketchily when seventh of 12 to Large Action in handicap over C&D 35 days ago. Others appeal more.
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6
Horse silk
Shoughall's Boyp35
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-8| J: Edward Austin(5)| T: H Graham & G Rutherford| OR:  80| D
6/1
Fair winning hurdler in 2021. Yet to translate that form in three runs over fences, cheekpieces on when remote fourth of 12 to Large Action in handicap over C&D 35 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
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7
Horse silk
The Great Georgie81
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-8| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs J Stephen| OR:  80
40/1
Poor maiden hurdler on balance who was pulled up in handicap at Hexham (20.1f) 81 days ago. Goes chasing now with plenty to prove.
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8
Horse silk
Nabraska142
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-7| J: Sean Quinlan| T: S Wilson| OR:  79
9/1
Still to get his head in front but he arrives in decent nick, third of 9 in handicap chase here (19.2f) 18 days ago. One for the shortlist.
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9
Horse silk
Dr Shirocco23
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-4| J: P W Wadge(7)| T: Miss S E Forster| OR:  76
7/2
Remains a maiden after 19 runs but he recorded a good fifth of 7 from 10 lb out of the handicap at Sedgefield (21f) 23 days ago. Considered.
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Forecasts

Limerick Leader (10/3), Dr Shirocco (7/2), Large Action (9/2), Cartonne (11/2), Shoughall's Boy (6/1), Nabraska (9/1), Thunder In Milan (16/1), Devour (33/1), The Great Georgie (40/1)

Verdict

LIMERICK LEADER shaped well when third on his recent chasing bow here and is fancied to take a step forward now his stamina is drawn out more and open his account. C&D scorer Large Action rates the chief threat if, as expected, bouncing back from a below-par Sedgefield showing last time out. Dr Shirocco and Nabraska appeal as the duo best equipped to fight it out for minor honours.

  1. Limerick Leader10/3
  2. Large Action9/2
  3. Dr Shirocco7/2

Prize Money

1st: £4,225.002nd: £1,944.003rd: £972.004th: £486.005th: £242.00

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