Musselburgh Betting Odds
Musselburgh
Musselburgh
Handicap | Hurdle | 1m 7f 124y
Going: Good to Soft
Russian Virtue
A case can be made for most of these but RUSSIAN VIRTUE finished second in a strong race for the grade at Uttoxeter earlier in the year and having shaped as though as good as ever last time, he's fancied to land a first hurdle success since joining current connections. Purple Gown arrives in fine heart and should give another good account, while City of Diamonds makes appeal on his handicap debut.
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E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 3
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- 9Purple GownJ: Charlie MaggsT: Adam Nicol5465-34Age 611/411/43/1
- OR: 84
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Fair Flat winner. Yet to score in this sphere (attracted support off higher marks last season) but has made a sound return to hurdles, hitting the frame in both starts last month. Should be in the mix from 1 lb out of the handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle2m 190yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle4/11Sedgefield2m 178yGood to Firm (Good in places)Hurdle3/11Catterick Bridge1m 4f 13yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat7/8Pontefract1m 2f 5yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/8Catterick Bridge1m 7f 156yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle5/12- 1InappropriateJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Jedd O'Keeffe15410-5Age 44/14/19/2
- OR: 112
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m) and won a pair of juvenile hurdles last season, latterly at this track (17.4f). Let down by jumping on first jumps start of the season at Wetherby earlier this month but not ruled out if he can sharpen up his jumping with sights lowered.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWetherby2mGoodHurdle5/7Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat10/12Ayr2mGood to SoftHurdle10/12Musselburgh2m 1f 87yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/6Wetherby2mSoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/8- 2Ravenscraig CastleJ: William MaggsT: Iain Jardine555-914Age 713/213/26/1
- OR: 110
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 104
Deservedly ended a lengthy losing run at Perth (16.2f) in July and wasn't disgraced over the same C&D when fourth in a better race in August. Respected back down in grade following a break (has gone well fresh in the past).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPerth2m 47yGoodHurdle4/6Musselburgh1m 7f 217yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat4/6Perth2m 47yGoodHurdle1/8Carlisle1m 3f 39ySoftFlat6/12Hamilton Park1m 3f 15yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat2/11- 7Jolie Coeur AllenJ: Richie McLernonT: Ben Haslam/66-521Age 613/213/26/1
- OR: 107
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 51
First form for new yard when runner-up at Cartmel and went one better under another positive ride (following 3 months off) in a Sedgefield novice (16.8f). Ben Haslam clearly has him in fine heart but he'll need to pull out a bit more to land the hat-trick back in a handicap (tongue tie retained).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSedgefield2m 178yGoodHurdle1/8Cartmel2m 1f 46yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/10Cartmel2m 1f 46yGoodHurdle5/6Catterick Bridge7f 6yGoodFlat8/10Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat10/10- 3City Of DiamondsJ: Brian HughesT: Donald McCain7-3512Age 57/16/113/2
- OR: 110
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 81
Improved effort back from wind surgery when winning 2m Stratford maiden hurdle and took another step forward when chasing home a next-time-out winner under a penalty at Perth in September. Could be more to come now handicapping.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPerth2m 47yGoodHurdle2/8Stratford-on-avon2m 70yGood to Firm (Good in places)Hurdle1/5Uttoxeter1m 7f 168yGoodHurdle5/9Bangor-on-dee2m 145yGoodHurdle3/7Newcastle2m 190yGoodBumper7/8- 4Russian VirtueJ: Joshua ThompsonT: David Thompson4334-24Age 89/19/18/1
- OR: 109
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
C&D winner posted best effort for current yard when runner-up (well clear of the rest) behind a handicap blot at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in June and shaped as if as good as ever when fourth on return to hurdles at Carlisle earlier this month. Solid claims.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle2m 1fSoftHurdle4/10Redcar1m 2f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat4/13Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat6/8Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat3/9Carlisle1m 1fSoft (Heavy in places)Flat11/12- 6JaminozJ: Gregor WalkingshawT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore383/Age 610/110/111/1
- OR: 107
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 68
Placed twice from 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles on soft/heavy during 2023/24 season. Multiple winner on the Flat since, including twice this year, so shouldn't lack for fitness. Isn't one to discount on handicap debut in this sphere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHamilton Park1m 4f 15ySoftFlat4/6Hamilton Park1m 3f 15yGood to Soft (Soft In places)Flat1/8Carlisle1m 3f 39yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat1/10Hamilton Park1m 3f 15yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat5/11Hamilton Park1m 68yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat6/8- 8Gemini ManJ: Danny McMenaminT: Iain Jardine-721269Age 710/110/111/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Opened his account in 7-runner handicap at Hexham and better than ever when chasing home a subsequent at Perth next time. Excuses since (rider felt something amiss at Newcastle last time) and too soon to write off.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle2m 190yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle9/11Perth2m 47ySoftHurdle6/12Perth2m 47yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/8Hexham2m 48yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle1/7Ayr1m 2fGoodFlat5/10- 5Star Of GuitingJ: Craig NicholT: Ewan Whillans2314-3UAge 416/116/114/1
- OR: 108
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Strong-travelling juvenile hurdle winner doesn't always find off the bridle but ran well to finish third (ahead of a subsequent winner) at Ludlow on final start for the Twiston-Davies yard. Easy to back when unseating early on first run for new yard last month and market should guide here.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKelso2m 51yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdleur/11Ludlow1m 7f 169yGoodHurdle3/8Ascot1m 7f 152yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle4/8Market Rasen2m 125yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/3Hereford2m 53ySoftHurdle3/5