GB - Musselburgh - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft

27.5K

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Verdict

AZUINTHEJUNGLE continues on the up and is fancied to garner a fifth success of 2026 off a still handy-looking mark following a cosy recent success at Newcastle. Hat-trick seeking Startling also arrives better than ever and rates a big danger, while Mo Of Cairo and Hanney Girl also need factoring into this competitive sprint.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Enthusiastic sort who completed a hat-trick at Thirsk in August. Took another step forward when cosily bagging 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but merits serious consideration. 1st Pick 2 Azuinthejungle Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: Nigel Tinkler J: Alex Jary T: Nigel Tinkler	100	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Enthusiastic sort who completed a hat-trick at Thirsk in August. Took another step forward when cosily bagging 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but merits serious consideration.
9	Thriving sprinter who scored at Southwell (5f) in September and never looked like being caught when following up to register a first turf win at Redcar (5f) 15 days ago. Can make a bold bid for the hat-trick despite 6 lb rise. 2nd Pick 9 Startling Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John Wainwright J: Jason Hart T: John Wainwright	96	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Thriving sprinter who scored at Southwell (5f) in September and never looked like being caught when following up to register a first turf win at Redcar (5f) 15 days ago. Can make a bold bid for the hat-trick despite 6 lb rise.
5	A fair 5f winner at 2yrs. Yet to add to it this season but shaped encouragingly after a 10-week break/breathing operation when fifth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, fading only late on. A likely player back at 5f. 3rd Pick 5 Mo Of Cairo Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Kevin Stott T: Kevin Ryan	96	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis A fair 5f winner at 2yrs. Yet to add to it this season but shaped encouragingly after a 10-week break/breathing operation when fifth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, fading only late on. A likely player back at 5f.

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