Racecards
16:20 Musselburgh
Edmonds.Co.Uk Classified Stakes (Class D) (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: None specified
- Form 01030-0
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 422-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey K Dalgleish
made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on close home
- Form 24/22-2
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer D R Loder
- Jockey D R McCabe
slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 650-140
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
- Form 0310-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey G Duffield
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
Tony Tie
16- Form 0060-62
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey J F Egan
held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, switched left 2f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong
- Form 300400-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey M Henry
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
Verdict
Saraaf is put up as a tentative selection to beat Hail The Chief and Khanjar. Ian Semple's charge is hardly the most consistent of individuals but these classified races bring out the best in him and he does at least have a good record at the course. Hail The Chief is no stranger to British punters and is now on his second posting at this side of the Atlantic. He is not out of this although his run at Lingfield over ten furlongs was too bad to be true. Khanjar was an expensive flop last time out and is still racing complete with his headgear. He has ability in spades yet he is far from the most resolute individual when push comes to shove. Tony Tie is yet to win this early in the season. Saraaf gets the vote in a very tricky race.