Cotes de Paris Musselburgh
Musselburgh
Musselburgh
Handicap | Chase | 2m 4f 68y
Conditions: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
The Kalooki Kid
THE KALOOKI KID wasted no time proving himself a better chaser than hurdler, looking the winner a long way out when landing this race last year, and he can build on his 2 runs this season to get back to winning ways. He is taken to get the better of Insurrection, who ran well at this C&D on return, while Traprain Law can also give another good account.
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Règlements de E/W: 1/5 cote en premier 3
Dernier prix vainqueur disponible
- 4The Kalooki KidJ: Danny McMenaminE: Nicky Richards2118-45Âge 810/311/43/1
- OR: 138
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 30
Improved for the switch to fences last term, jumping well when recording back-to-back wins including this same race. After a further 2 months off from this season's return, respectable fifth of 9 back here on New Year's Day and could be set for a bigger effort in his title defence.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMusselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase5/9Carlisle2m 3f 210yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Chase4/4Aintree2m 3f 200yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase8/9Musselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase1/12Doncaster2m 3f 31yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase1/9- 2InsurrectionJ: Freddie KeighleyE: Paul Nicholls33188-3Âge 910/310/37/2
- OR: 139
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 30
Dual winner over hurdles and better form sent chasing last season, running out a wide-margin winner of C&D novice handicap at this meeting. Not in the same form next 2 starts, but after 8 months off he got back on track when third in handicap here on New Year's Day. Respected.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMusselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase3/9Sandown Park2m 4f 10yGoodChase8/9Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGood to SoftChase8/19Musselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase1/7Doncaster2m 4f 115yGood to SoftChase3/3- 1JPR OneJ: Brendan PowellE: Joe Tizzard405-332Âge 94/15/19/2
- OR: 156
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 49
Winner of Haldon Gold Cup in 2024 and has worked his way back to that level this season (in cheekpieces last 2 starts), clear of the rest when runner-up in a Cheltenham handicap in December. Any rain might not be in his favour, though, as he goes up in trip.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCheltenham2m 62yGood to SoftChase2/7Ascot2m 172yGood to SoftChase3/10Exeter2m 1f 109yGoodChase3/6Plumpton2m 214yGoodChase5/10Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase12/20- 7Moon D'orangeJ: Alex HarveyE: John McConnell, Ireland7720056Âge 813/213/27/1
- OR: 130
- EQ: Blinkers
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 7
Winner of a premier handicap at Cheltenham around this time last year but not in the same form during the current campaign, sixth of 11 in latest renewal of the same Cheltenham race a week ago. Blinkers now the choice of headgear.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCheltenham2m 4f 127ySoftChase6/11Cheltenham2m 4f 127yGoodChase5/9Newbury3m 1f 214yGood to SoftChase15/24Cheltenham2m 7f 208yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle10/17Thurles2m 6f 154yGood to Yielding (Good in places)Hurdle2/3- 6Traprain LawJ: Patrick WadgeE: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore7P-2421Âge 87/17/113/2
- OR: 134
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Had a good first season over fences in 2023/24, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Couldn't add to his tally last term but has returned in good order, getting back to winning ways at Wetherby 5 weeks ago. Can go well again having finished third in this race last year off 3 lb higher.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWetherby1m 7f 36ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/6Kelso2m 1f 14ySoftChase2/9Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase4/9Kelso2m 1f 14yGoodChase2/5Ayr2m 110yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chasepu/7- 3Tommy's OscarJ: Sean QuinlanE: Ann Hamilton33-3554Âge 118/18/19/1
- OR: 139
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 30
Veteran who went without a win in 2024/25. However, making second start in cheekpieces he finished closer than previously this season when fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D on New Year's Day (Insurrection ahead in third). Lurks on a dangerous mark.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMusselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase4/9Kelso2m 1f 14ySoftChase5/9Wetherby2m 3f 85yGoodChase5/6Kelso2m 1f 14yGoodChase3/5Perth2m 4f 20yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase3/6- 5Teddy BlueJ: Paul O'BrienE: Harry Derham1127-17Âge 88/18/115/2
- OR: 134
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 70
Took well to chasing having joined current yard last season, recording back-to-back wins in early-2025. Returned in top form when landing a premier handicap at Ascot in November, though wasn't in the same form back there next time. Capable if on a going day.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosAscot2m 172yGood to SoftChase7/10Ascot2m 172yGoodChase1/10Plumpton2m 214yGoodChase7/10Newbury2m 92yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase2/6Kempton Park2m 2fGoodChase1/5- 8Bleu D'enferJ: Charlie MaggsE: Donald McCain2P1-057Âge 828/128/125/1
- OR: 130
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 30
Fitted with cheekpieces, opened chase account in handicap at Carlisle in April. Low-key start for current yard this season, but hinted at better when seventh of 9 at this C&D on New Year's Day, every chance when stumbled on landing 3 out. He's out of the weights here, though.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMusselburgh2m 4f 68yGood to SoftChase7/9Aintree2m 3f 200ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Chase5/6Aintree2m 5f 19yGood to SoftChase10/17Carlisle2m 3f 210yGood (Good to Soft in places)Chase1/5Navan2m 7f 120ySoft (Yielding in places)Chasepu/14