Roobihoo gets the call here ahead of Silver Seeker and August Rose. The selection now races from a mark that is seven pounds above a best previous winning rating, although he has run well off higher marks than that since that win. The bottom line is we feel that he is now back to a more reasonable rating, has won over course and distance and, interestingly, races in a first-time tongue-tie today. Much as I Got Rhythm and Silver Seeker are closely weighted based on Musselburgh good-to-firm form, we feel that the latter holds the better prospects today on this rain-softened surface. Marsh Run was a little disappointing last time after showing earlier promise and maybe the handicapper has her at present in terms of winning, while August Rose showed some improvement to finish second to Seymar Lad last time, although the winner has been beaten since. The others seem to have something to prove, including Archie Babe, although he looks worth a try at today's trip. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Roobihoo.
Archie Babe (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leader, led 5th, ridden clear approaching last, eased towards finish, won at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft beating Mr Bigglesworth (10-12) by 13l, 10 ran.
Mazzareme (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, badly hampered and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Old Feathers (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb, 13 ran.
Marsh Run 7-1 (11-9) Led, jumped right 1st, headed 4th, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 16, well behind Titian Flame (10-4) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Simply Mystic 10-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, hit 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 18l behind Euro American (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan.
Durante (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Behind, headway approaching 5th, ridden but every chance when fell 2 out in race won by Titian Flame (10-4) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan, 16 ran.
Roobihoo (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) In touch, pushed along approaching 8th, weakened next, pulled up before 3 out pulled up 3 out in race won by Fair Question (11-1) at Ayr 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb, 15 ran.
I Got Rhythm 8-1 (11-12) Held up, headway 8th, led 3 out, hit next, ridden and headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Silver Seeker (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Feb.
Imtihan (IRE) 7-2fav (10-6) In touch, chased leaders after 4 out, chased winner after last, no impression, 2nd of 15, 21l behind Fair Question (11-1) at Ayr 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Welsh Dream 10-1 (10-8) Towards rear, pushed along after 5th, never dangerous when blundered 7th, 7th of 16, 31l behind Sunday City (11-6) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jan.
August Rose (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) In touch, headway 6th, effort approaching 3 out, stayed on one pace flat, 2nd of 19, 5l behind Seymar Lad (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Feb.
Silver Seeker (USA) 16-1 (10-9) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden next, hit last, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Feb beating I Got Rhythm (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
