Welcome to another exciting day of horse racing at Musselburgh. Today’s card promises some thrilling contests, with a mix of promising young horses and seasoned campaigners set to battle it out. Let’s dive into the top picks for each race.
11:55 Musselburgh – Maxrecycle Waste Masters Novices’ Hurdle
- OTTIZZINI (IRE): A strong contender with a win at Downpatrick and experience in Grade 3 company. Back in calmer waters, she’s the one to beat.
- QUARESOME (IRE): A course winner with a good record at Musselburgh. Coming off a solid second place in a recent outing, he looks set for a strong challenge.
- LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE): Showed promise on her hurdling debut at Kelso. With potential for improvement, she’s a solid choice for third place.
Jockeys: Ben Bromley, B S Hughes, Jamie Hamilton Trainers: S R B Crawford, D McCain Jnr, Ruth Jefferson Horses: Ottizzini (IRE), Quaresome (IRE), Lavida Adiva (IRE)
12:25 Musselburgh – Glynn Carroll Memorial Juvenile Maiden Hurdle
- LEAP YEAR LAD (IRE): A successful flat racer with two wins this year. His hurdling debut is highly anticipated, and he could make a winning start.
- THREE YORKSHIREMEN (IRE): Another flat racer turning to hurdles. With solid performance on the flat, he’s expected to adapt well to hurdles.
- COFFICIONADO (IRE): Showed potential in his hurdling debut at Cartmel. With room for improvement, he could surprise.
Jockeys: B S Hughes, Sean Quinlan, Theo Gillard Trainers: K A Ryan, M Wigham, D McCain Jnr Horses: Leap Year Lad (IRE), Three Yorkshiremen (IRE), Cofficionado (IRE)
13:00 Musselburgh – Oceaneering George MacPhail Retirement Handicap Chase
- RESTANDBETHANKFUL: Impressive form in recent races, particularly at Sedgefield. Strong contender in this company.
- GARDE DES CHAMPS (IRE): Showed promise on chase debut at Wetherby. Expect a strong performance.
- NEIGH BOTHA (IRE): Encouraging performance in recent outings. Could be a surprise package.
Jockeys: Sean Quinlan, D R Fox, Henry Brooke Trainers: Lizzie Quinlan, Miss Lucinda V Russell, Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Horses: Restandbethankful, Garde Des Champs (IRE), Neigh Botha (IRE)
13:35 Musselburgh – Sponsor The Saltire For A Day Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- NOWINITTOWINIT (IRE): Coming off back-to-back wins at Perth. Strong form and a top contender.
- AUTUMN RETURN (IRE): Solid second at Kelso, showing good form. Likely to challenge strongly.
- NEVER NO TROUBLE: Consistent performer, with a good record this season. Expect a solid showing.
Jockeys: Ben Bromley, B S Hughes, Peter Kavanagh Trainers: S R B Crawford, Ruth Jefferson, D McCain Jnr Horses: Nowinittowinit (IRE), Autumn Return (IRE), Never No Trouble
14:10 Musselburgh – Athelstaneford – Birthplace Of The Saltire Handicap Hurdle
- SCOTS POET: Good performance over C&D recently. Strong form makes him the top tip.
- BIX BEIDERBECKE (FR): A winner at Perth in his last outing. Interesting contender in handicap debut.
- IP UP (FR): Impressive win at Fakenham and carries a penalty. Worth watching.
Jockeys: Craig Nichol, P W Wadge, Henry Brooke Trainers: Ewan Whillans, Miss Lucinda V Russell, Jedd O’Keeffe Horses: Scots Poet, Bix Beiderbecke (FR), Ip Up (FR)
14:45 Musselburgh – James And Gloria Roche Handicap Chase
- HALF SHOT (IRE): Strong performances in higher-grade races. Looks set to dominate this lower-level contest.
- ARCHIES CHARM: Consistent runner with good form this season. Likely to be a strong challenger.
- FORTUNATE FRED: Good showing at Ayr and could improve further.
Jockeys: P W Wadge, Sean Quinlan, B S Hughes Trainers: Mrs Dianne Sayer, Sam England, Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Horses: Half Shot (IRE), Archies Charm, Fortunate Fred
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