GB - Musselburgh - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16f

Handicap

Turf

Good

13.5K

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Verdict

SIMPLE STAR didn't run too badly over hurdles at Kelso last time and could be the way to go down in grade back on the level. Cascade Hall has returned in fine form and looks set for another good run, while Elemental Eye is also in with a shout.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Velvet Whisper (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Ryan Sexton T: Edward Bethell	98	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
2	2 Kisiyra (Ire) Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: David Thompson J: Alex Jary T: David Thompson	94	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
3	1st Pick 3 Simple Star (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: Dianne Sayer J: Daniel Tudhope T: Dianne Sayer	100	-	-	-	25%
4	4 Spit Spot Jockey: Lexie Clarkson Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Lexie Clarkson T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	90	-	-	-	3%
5	3rd Pick 5 Elemental Eye Jockey: Andrew Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine J: Andrew Mullen T: Iain Jardine	98	-	-	-	15%
6	2nd Pick 6 Cascade Hall (Ire) Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	99	-	-	-	84%
7	7 Star Of Markinch (Ire) Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Gary Rutherford J: Amie Waugh T: Gary Rutherford	82	-	-	-	2%

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.