19:18 Musselburgh

Friday 1 August 2025

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Lens Self Storage Handicap

Off time: 19:19 | Winning time: 58.62s

(3)

Curious Rover²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: William Pyle⁽³⁾| T: K Scott| OR: 82| BF| D

10/3

Yet to get his head in front this term but running creditably nevertheless, third of 16 in handicap (5/1) at York (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago, staying on final 1f. On a competitive mark and he's respected.

Form: 272493

(1)

Castan^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 81| CD

6/1

Bagged a fourth win of 2025 in 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in May and fine efforts both subsequent runs, second of 16 in handicap (9/1) at York (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Winner that day has scored again since and he needs considering in this groove.

Form: 803132

(6)

Lion's House²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Harry Burns⁽³⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 80| D

16/1

Latest win at Southwell in May. 14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) 25 days ago, giving himself no chance of lasting out having pulled hard. Return to the minimum trip in his favour on that evidence.

Form: 69-7120

(7)

Lexington Blitz¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: S H James| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 82| D

3/1

Dual winner over 5f from the front last summer and proved better than ever on second start this term when finishing runner-up in the Epsom 3-y-o Dash. Hasn't shaped at all badly on 2 of his 3 starts since and no surprise to see him make a bold bid taking on his elders for the first time.

Form: 0-02050

(5)

Zarzyni^p²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: D Nolan| T: T D Barron| OR: 76| CD

10/1

3-time C&D winner, the latest from 2 lb higher mark in April and in better heart than recent form figures would suggest, not having race run to suit when seventh of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Return to this venue rates an obvious plus and better showing anticipated.

Form: 317787

(4)

Protest Rally^p⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: C Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: L Bailey| OR: 72| CD

11/2

3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Pontefract in May. Bit below form eighth of 19 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm, 33/1) 6 days ago, no extra final 1f. This rates a more suitable assignment.

Form: 413688

(2)

Jm Jhingree¹⁰^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 68| CD

4/1

Displayed much more positive signs for this yard when fourth at Ayr (5f) on his penultimate start and having settled better, he built on that run when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Definite claims under a penalty for stable in flying form.

Form: 2-50741

Forecasts

Lexington Blitz (3/1), Curious Rover (10/3), Jm Jhingree (4/1), Protest Rally (11/2), Castan (6/1), Zarzyni (10/1), Lion's House (16/1)

No shortage of chances in a typically competitive sprint handicap with 3-y-o LEXINGTON BLITZ fancied to dispel a lesser effort on all weather and come out on top. He figures on a handy mark judged on the pick of his form earlier this season and a handy rails draw is another plus now taking on his elders for the first time. Recent C&D winner Jm Jhingree, Zarzyni and Castan head the dangers.