*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
13:20 The Gatekeeper
Four newcomers on show so the market will doubtless prove highly informative, but THE GATEKEEPER appeals most on paper and is taken to emerge on top for the Mark Johnston team who know how to ready one first time out. Khunan also makes appeal on pedigree and is highly respected, while Atomic Force can’t be ruled out either.
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13:50 Stone Soldier
STONE SOLDIER has improved out of all recognition on the all-weather at Southwell since joining Archie Watson and returns to turf from the same mark as when scoring by five lengths at that venue last time. His sole win on turf came on heavy ground, but he has got form on a sound surface, and he is clearly well handicapped if translating his recent form back to turf. Hayadh has a good record first time up and at this venue so he’s on the shortlist.
14:25 Forest Falcon
FOREST FALCON showed ability on his first two starts last season, but was much improved when bolting up at Yarmouth on his final start in September. Admittedly, he was left with little to beat after the odds-on favourite failed to fire, but he still won in the style of a useful prospect, and the impressive visual impression was backed up by a solid time on the clock. Forest Falcon has the physique and pedigree to progress further as a three-year-old and he looks a solid choice here. Colonel Faulkner’s win at Deauville has worked out relatively well and his opening mark looks fair on that evidence.
15:00 Jabbarockie
A typically competitive renewal of this contest in which it may pay to side with Eric Alston’s JABBAROCKIE. He made a winning reappearance in a useful contest at Newmarket last season from a 1 lb lower mark and was in the mix in some top-end sprint handicaps for the remainder of the season. He clearly goes well fresh and will likely be ready to roll for this, while he represents a yard whose small number of runners are amongst the winners. Zarzyni, Copper Knight and Justanotherbottle also make up the shortlist.
15:35 Glencadam Glory
GLENCADAM GLORY had a productive first season for these connections without winning, notably finishing runner-up from this mark in the Ebor at York. He finished last year out of form, but he has won after a break before, and shaped particularly well in a listed contest on his return from a 722-day absence at Doncaster last season. He could be worth chancing in an open event. Mark Johnston holds a strong hand, with Themaxwecan and Trumpet Man looking the pick of his five runners.
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16:11 Primo’s Comet
PRIMO’S COMET is handicapped to win, looked back in top form at Newcastle last time, and has Hollie Doyle taking over from an inexperienced rider, so he could be the answer to this competitive sprint handicap if getting the breaks. Tomily warrants a mention on debut for Iain Jardine and Good Luck Fox looks the pick of Paul Midgley’s trio.
16:46 Merricourt
There was sufficient promise in MERRICOURT’s recent performance at Newcastle to suggest that he could be the way to go, back at the scene of his latest success. He was unlucky not to finis closer having met some trouble in the closing stages and wasn’t knocked about, while the return to turf should also suit. First Response needs taking seriously back on turf off an attractive mark, while Ayr Poet was largely progressive in 2020 and will be a threat if ready to roll on this seasonal reappearance.
Timeform’s tips at Musselburgh
13:20 The Gatekeeper
13:50 Stone Soldier
14:25 Forest Falcon
15:00 Jabbarockie
15:35 Glencadam Glory
16:11 Primo’s Comet
16:46 Merricourt
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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