Graham + Sibbald And Neilsons Handicap

Off time: 20:57 | Winning time: 59.01s

(6)

Thornaby Pearl²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Jake Dickson⁽⁵⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 64| D

11/2

Won twice at this trip this year, turning in his best effort for over 2 years when beating a subsequent winner at Hamilton 20 days ago. Only a couple of pounds higher here and has capable claimer taking over so he looks sure to go well again.

Form: 341421

(2)

Thunderstorm Katie²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Billy Garritty| T: J S Goldie| OR: 61| CD

11/2

Ran 3 consecutive seconds over 5f-6f in May-June but only sixth of 8 to Thornaby Pearl in a handicap at Hamilton 20 days ago. Returns to Musselburgh where she has a C&D win and holds place claims if back to best.

Form: 972226

(5)

Peregrine Falcon⁵⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Harry Burns⁽³⁾| T: P Morris| OR: 61

22/1

Yet to win but produced a creditable third of 7 in a handicap on all-weather at Lingfield in June. More required having a rare outing back on turf.

Form: 36-2353

(3)

Golden Havana^v³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 64| D

9/4

In excellent form with 3 consecutive runner-up finishes, finishing second of 9 in a handicap at Beverley 3 days ago when taking on older horses for the first time. Looks set to go well once more if this doesn't come too soon.

Form: 433222

(4)

South Parade²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 59| CD

9/4

C&D winner who has tumbled down the weights following a poor year to date. Drops back markedly in grade here, though, so may be able to reveal more.

Form: 007496

(1)

Wee Mary^h⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 54| CD

5/1

Won over C&D in June and some of her better efforts since that have also come here. Fourth of 8 at Ayr 4 days ago leaves her with a bit to find upped slightly in grade, though.

Form: 624744

Forecasts

South Parade (9/4), Golden Havana (9/4), Wee Mary (5/1), Thornaby Pearl (11/2), Thunderstorm Katie (11/2), Peregrine Falcon (22/1)

THORNABY PEARL won at Hamilton Park 20 days ago and that form has been franked by the runner-up winning since so he could follow up at the expense of Golden Havana, who is in excellent form with 3 seconds to his name. Wee Mary goes well here so could secure a place.