GB - Musselburgh - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

23.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

DEARKEITHANDKATY found only a similarly unexposed improver too strong on just his second start in handicaps at Carlisle in November and, with further progress distinctly possible now his stamina is tested further, he looks to hold sound claims. Irish raider Take Chance is an obvious danger with Brian Hughes an eye-catching booking. Lizzie Luna is another on the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Placed on only start in bumpers and has shown improved form sent handicapping over hurdles last 2 starts, narrowly denied by an unexposed type when runner-up at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) on latest outing in November. Can make his presence felt. 1st Pick 4 Dearkeithandkaty (Fr) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Placed on only start in bumpers and has shown improved form sent handicapping over hurdles last 2 starts, narrowly denied by an unexposed type when runner-up at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) on latest outing in November. Can make his presence felt.
3	Irish raider who has found some progress in handicaps of late, fourth in a big field affair at Down Royal prior to finishing a good staying on third at Punchestown (3m) in December. Respected with cheekpieces again the headgear of choice and booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye. 2nd Pick 3 Take Chance (Fr) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: John Mcconnell, Ireland J: Brian Hughes T: John Mcconnell, Ireland	96	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Irish raider who has found some progress in handicaps of late, fourth in a big field affair at Down Royal prior to finishing a good staying on third at Punchestown (3m) in December. Respected with cheekpieces again the headgear of choice and booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye.
5	Sole success in a mares' maiden here last February and back to that sort of form when creditable second of 13 in a C&D handicap 6 weeks ago, battling well and just failing. Another meriting consideration with a repeat. 3rd Pick 5 Lizzie Luna Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Ewan Whillans J: Craig Nichol T: Ewan Whillans	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Sole success in a mares' maiden here last February and back to that sort of form when creditable second of 13 in a C&D handicap 6 weeks ago, battling well and just failing. Another meriting consideration with a repeat.

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Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

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A race in which horses are entered for a certain price, or claiming tag, which is also their sales price. An owner can claim any horse entered for the tag before the race begins, and owns them as soon as the gates open.

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A female horse that is four years of age or under.