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13:50 Musselburgh

toteplacepot Easter Saturday Handicap (Class 3)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 7f 30y
  • Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £13,000 added
  • Winner: £8,410
  • 2nd: £2,502
  • 3rd: £1,251
  • 4th: £625
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 27.81s
  • Off Time: 13:52:58
  • 12 Ran
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1
Silk -

Twin Appeal (IRE)

11/2

    2
    Silk -

    Lat Hawill (IRE)

    11/2

      3
      Silk -

      Gurkha Friend

      11/1

        1(1)
        Silk - White, royal blue stars, red and white diabolo on sleeves, white cap, red star

        Lat Hawill (IRE)

        14 v D
        11/2
        • Form 02070-0
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 93

        tracked leaders, not clear run 2f out, driven over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner final 50 yards, always held

        2(3)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Red triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap

        Roll On Rory

        169 v DCD
        9/2
        • Form 121612-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 93

        mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong

        3(10)
        Silk - Light blue, royal blue stars, halved sleeves, royal blue cap, light blue stars

        Bertiewhittle

        31 DCD
        12/1
        • Form 33612-7
        • Age 9
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 93

        dwelt, in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer

        4(12)
        Silk - Black, grey stripe

        B Fifty Two (IRE)

        231 D
        40/1
        • Form 400478-
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-7
        • Official Rating 93

        towards rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous

        5(8)
        Silk - Beige, Yellow diamond

        God Willing

        14 D
        13/2
        • Form 0206-50
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 91

        mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders

        6(9)
        Silk - Royal blue, orange hoops, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, pink cap, royal blue stars

        Russian Realm

        191 D
        22/1
        • Form 188308-
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 89

        behind, driven over 2f out, never a threat

        7(4)
        Silk - Black, Yellow star and armlets, Red cap

        Twin Appeal (IRE)

        25 b BFDCD
        11/2
        • Form 8023-33
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 89

        tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well inside final furlong

        8(2)
        Silk - BEIGE, YELLOW diamond, RED cap

        Eternal

        320
        25/1
        • Form 114/0-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-2
        • Official Rating 88

        mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression

        9(11)
        Silk - Black, orange stars, orange and black striped cap

        Penwortham (IRE)

        218 D
        5/1
        • Form 412781-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2
        • Official Rating 88

        mid-division, driven 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong

        10(5)
        Silk - Dark blue and white check, white sleeves, dark blue spots

        Mishaal (IRE)

        47 CD
        16/1
        • Form 64123-0
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-1
        • Official Rating 87

        led, headed over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

        11(7)
        Silk - Black, Red epaulets, Yellow sleeves, Yellow cap, Red star

        Ionization (IRE)

        266
        20/1
        • Form 532141-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1
        • Official Rating 87

        towards rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous

        12(6)
        Silk - Yellow, grey diamond and diamond on cap

        Gurkha Friend

        185
        11/1
        • Form 514280-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 9-1
        • Official Rating 87

        tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd final 50 yards

        In depth

        Verdict

        Bertiewhittle and Twin Appeal represent David Barron and they finished 1-2 in a Class 4 handicap at York in October. The former is slightly better off so should confirm the form. ROLL ON RORY did Jason Ward proud last season winning four handicaps including over this track and trip and he finished off the campaign just failing to concede Aleef 3lb in a conditions race at Newmarket. In the hope that he's ready after his break he looks the one to be on. Russian Realm would have an obvious chance on his victory in a Class 2 handicap at Goodwood last April while Pat Shanahan has sent Ionization to the UK three times and been successful twice though she's 7lb higher than when landing a lower-grade Chester handicap in July. Penwortham improved throughout last season, landing a Class 5 handicap at Goodwood in June and ending with a victory at this level at Chester so he's very much respected with further progress likely.

        Formwatch

        Lat Hawill (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Mid-division stand side, ridden and edged left over 1f out, one pace, 10th of 21, 7 1/4l behind Ballet Concerto (9-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.

        Roll On Rory 8-1 (9-13) Prominent, raced wide of pack, hung left under pressure when challenging over 1f out, kept on well closing stages, 2nd of 6, nk behind Aleef (9-10) at Newmarket 6f stks (3) gd in Oct.

        Bertiewhittle 6-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, last of 7, 12l behind George Cinq (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp (3) pol in Mar.

        B Fifty Two (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed approaching final 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 8, 11 1/4l behind Windfast (9-1) at Newmarket 6f lst stks (1) gf in Aug.

        God Willing 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear stand side group, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 13th of 21, 9 3/4l behind Ballet Concerto (9-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.

        Russian Realm 20-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Moonlightnavigator (9-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) sft in Oct.

        Twin Appeal (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Supersta (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp (2) pol in Mar.

        Eternal 50-1 (9-5) Led until over 3f out, soon lost place, last of 12, dist behind Revolutionist (9-10) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in May.

        Penwortham (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven and headway on outer over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, led final 50 yards, held on, won at Chester 7f hcp (3) gd in Sep beating Viscount Barfield (9-3) by 3/4l, 10 ran.

        Mishaal (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Chased leader until edged right on home turn, weakened inside final furlong, last of 12, 7 1/2l behind King Robert (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (2) pol in Feb.

        Ionization (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Made all, ridden 2f out, pressed for lead inside final furlong, found more close home, won at Chester 1m hcp fll (4) gd in Jul beating Breakable (10-0) by hd, 8 ran.

        Gurkha Friend 16-1 (9-3) Led, keen, headed over 4f out, every chance well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 16 1/2l behind Great Hall (9-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Oct.