Musselburgh Racecard - Sunday 17th September

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THE TRACK

A RIGHT-HANDED OVAL CIRCUIT ALMOST A MILE AND A QUARTER IN EXTENT, WHICH JOINS THE STRAIGHT FIVE FURLONGS COURSE HALF-A-MILE FROM HOME. THE BENDS ARE SHARP, PUTTING BIG, LONG-STRIDING TYPES AT A SLIGHT DISADVANTAGE.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA

A 66-85 handicap over a furious five furlongs is our feature race today Top weight Rock Melody now only 6-85 ture sits 2lb above her last winning mark, which incidentally came over course and distance back in July She's u entitled to run well but may just need the handicapper to relent a little more before she can get her head in front. Ramon Di Loria is now eight wins without a run but has previously threatened form a higher mark ont. ria w evi Rowan Scott now takes the ride and he could prove dangerous off a mark of 72. Sugar Baby has been one nning once and placing twice this season He rarely runs a bad of the more consistent types in the field, winning t e than capable Jason Hart. race and will be in the mix under the more

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

He rides in five of our seven contests with a CLIFFORD LEE looks to have a very strong book of rides. ri e will bid to defy top wright and take the Listen To few looking to have very good chances. Spanish Hustle ecret has been in excellent form of late, winning three of his Heart Scotland Handicap The son of Pearl Secret another great opportunity to get into the winners' enclosure JASON HART last six starts and this looks has a ride in all but one race and could well travel back home with a couple of winners at the end of the day. Spartakos could strike in the lucky last after a running a nice race at Catterick on his previous start y r

TRAINERS TO WATCH

JACK CHANNON has just the two runners on todays card, and his first runner looks to be in with a great chance Hiromichi is the first, with Clifford Lee taking the ride He now drops to a mark of 72 after a coupe of disappointing efforts, any rain would help his case and his last win did come from the same mark His other runner Kalama Sunrise tries handicapping for the first time but hasn't shown much to date She will need to take a big step forward from her novice races. KEVIN PHILIPPART DE FOY sends just the one runner in the 3:25 from his base at Suffolk, a long way to travel if he didn't think he had a chance!

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

2:15 THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES

Our opening race is a five furlongs conditions stakes for for two-year-old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. The runners in this type of race are subject to specific conditions that often revolve around age or sex, or confine the race to horses that have yet to win above a particular level. In this instance, this race is restricted to those which have not won a Class 1 race in 2022

2:50 THE SANDS RUBY ANNIVERSARY NOVICE STAKES

This contest is a Novice Stakes, run over a distance of one mile and one furlong There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds in this race are still light on experience Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career

3:25 THE WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

4:00

THE BETVICTOR BETTING AFTR THE OFF HANDICAP STAKES

This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

4:35 THE LISTEN TO HEART SCOTLAND HANDICAP STAKES

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

5:10 THE MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES

This is a two mile handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 66 to 85 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb

5:45 THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES

This is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage

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Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd

Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Can be given little or no chance

PLACING A BET

HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING RACING.

1.

PICK YOUR WINNER!

Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

2. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR BET

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.

2. With totepool at one of their designated betting points all around the racecourse

3. At the totesport betting shop in the Links Pavilion, which is identical to a high street betting shop

4. At the totesport club office, if you are a member of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place Then Cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet.

- Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after a race is off

- Keep your bet receipt safe You will need this to collect your winnings

- Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’.

- Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards Enquiry’. GOOD LUCK!

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 320003-1 C14 wins £100,569

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Race 1 2.15PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £20000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for two yrs old fillies

THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY FILLIES’ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016. (Penalty Value £10308) A SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Fahey (28 wins from 153 runners, 18%) runs ZIGGY’S QUEEN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (9 wins from 38 runners, 24%) runs LADY PINK ROSE

Longest Travellers: INDISPENSABLE trained by W Haggas, SHUANGXI trained by M Bell - both Newmarket, 350 miles

No Horse st lb Draw

INDISPENSABLE (GB) (30) 9 7 (2)

Jockey 1

B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Invaluable

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap

Form: 214330 D 1 wins £4710

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Ripon in June and not disgraced when a close seventh of 9 to Miaharris in Listed race at Newbury (5.2f, good) 30 days ago Ought to be in the shake-up Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 90

2

LADY PINK ROSE (GB) (30) 9 7 (3)

Ch f Showcasing - Lady Estella (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots

Form: 2010 D 1 wins £4050

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 5f Beverley maiden in July but failed to settle when only eighth of 9 to Miaharris in listed race at Newbury (5.2f, good) 30 days ago Hood goes on now and she’s well worth another chance Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 87

3

SHUANGXI (IRE) (15)

Ch f Cotai Glory - Next Generation (IRE)

Owner: Jastar Ltd and Partner

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

9 7 (4)

Colours: ORANGE, PINK epaulets

Form: 1 D 1 wins £3564

TIMEFORM VIEW Cotai Glory filly who made a winning start in 5-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 5/1) 15 days ago, despite running green. Seems sure to improve so she must enter calculations

4

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Jason Hart

ZIGGY’S QUEEN (IRE) (25)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Iron Lady (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXVII

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Breeder: Michael Buckley & Irish National Stud

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

9 2 (1)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets

Form: 3220

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when placed on her first three starts but she came in a below-par eighth on her nursery debut at York (6f) 25 days ago No surprise to see her bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79 Oisin Orr

2022:MEETING ABANDONED

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Hood worn first time by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Indispensable (GB), 9-4 Lady Pink Rose (GB), 9-2 Shuangxi (IRE), 5-1 Ziggy’s Queen (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

None of the quartet can be ruled out but the vote goes to LADY PINK ROSE who holds the edge on form and could take another step forward now the hood goes on having been too free at Newbury last time Debut Wolverhampton scorer Shuangxi could emerge as the chief threat if, as expected, building on that victory, with the more experienced duo Indispensable and Ziggy’s Queen not discounted either

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LADY PINK ROSE

2.SHUANGXI (IRE)

3.INDISPENSABLE

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Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for novice three yrs old and upwards

THE SANDS RUBY ANNIVERSARY

NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373. (Penalty Value £3780) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Goldie (33 wins from 326 runners, 10%) runs ETERNAL SUNSHINE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs ETERNAL SUNSHINE

Longest Traveller: ALEXI BOY trained by M Bell, Newmarket, 350 miles

1

ALEXI BOY (GB) (18) 3 9 11 (2)

B c Oasis Dream - Abbakova (IRE)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr & Mrs J. Davis & P. Mitchell B’stock

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Colours: VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap Form: 61 D 1 wins £4104

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Oasis Dream colt who made an impressive start (formerly with Alice Haynes) for this yard with an easy win in 5f maiden at Lingfield (AW, 13/8) 18 days ago Open to further improvement and rates a big player Star RatingHHHHH

2

HOLDEMFOLDEM (GB) (31) 3 9 4 (1)

B g Orientor - Ss Vega

Owner: Mr J. G. Brown

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Alexander J Bogle

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW epaulets, PURPLE and YELLOW hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 00

31 days ago Has

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to

3

CANARIA QUEEN (GB) (17) 3 8 13 (3)

Bl f Pastoral Pursuits - Gran Canaria Queen

Owner: The 1891 Group & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Habton Farms

Sponsor: Legacy It Consultants Limited

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, BLACK star, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, BLACK stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, BLACK star Form: 0320

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some fair form in maidens but only ninth of 11 on her handicap debut at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 16/1) 17 days ago Not ruled out if getting back on song.

4

ETERNAL SUNSHINE (GB) (-) 3 8 13 (6)

B f Orientor - Eternal Instinct

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited

Sponsor: Crawton Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Orientor filly. Sister to 3 winners, including 5f/6f winner Sound of Iona and 5f-7f winner Oriental Lilly and half-sister to 5f winner Eternalist. Appeals on paper but the betting can prove an accurate guide for this newcomer Star RatingHHHII Official BHA RatingAmie Waugh (5) 5 NO AW THERE (IRE) (25) 3 8 13 (5)

B f Awtaad (IRE) - Amthaal

Owner: Iain Jardine Racing Club

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap Form: 6

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) on her debut 25 days ago She needs to take a major step forward. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green and too freely. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA RatingAndrew Mullen 6

SACRED FALLS (IRE) (12) 3 8 13 (4)

B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Peace Trail

Owner: Star Racing

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder: Godolphin

Sponsor: Overlander Vehicles

Colours: BLACK, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, WHITE and DARK BLUE chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Form: 4422

TIMEFORM VIEW Progessive sort who travelled strongly long way when second of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago Firmly in the picture back at the minimum trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 65

Jason Hart

2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Alexi Boy (GB), 3-1 Sacred Falls (IRE), 13-2 Canaria Queen (GB), 15-2 Eternal Sunshine (GB), 66-1 No Aw There (IRE), 150-1 Holdemfoldem (GB)

ALEXI BOY has to concede weight all round but still looks the way to go on the back of his easy Lingfield success Sacred Falls should ensure Michael Bell’s Oasis Dream colt doesn’t have things all his own way though with this drop to 5f likely to suit, while Canaria Queen has the form to have a say too if back on her A-game

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Race 3 3.25PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £8000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for three yrs old and upwards

THE WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): I Jardine (33 wins from 254 runners, 13%) runs BULLS AYE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs CUBAN ROCK

Longest Traveller: HIROMICHI trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 388 miles

1

TILSITT (FR) (64)

B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Azores (IRE)

Owner: Carolan ,Duffy,Mills,Smith

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: S.A.S.U Ecurie Des Monceaux

6 10 0 (5)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE stars

Form: 053024 D 6 wins £33541

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) 64 days ago Player back down in class Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 75

2

VENETIAN (IRE) (25)

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA)

Owner: Dr J. Walker

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Chris & James McHale

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

3 9 12 (1)

Colours: LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and cap

Form: 032660 D 2 wins £9342

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second at Haydock in June but hasn’t been in the same form since, though not disgraced at Kempton (8f) 25 days ago Drops in class and back on last winning mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 77

3

HIROMICHI (FR) (62)

Gr g Dabirsim (FR) - Pachelbelle (FR)

Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: Mr Jon Aisbitt

Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited

5 9 11 (2)

Colours: DARK BLUE and MAROON diabolo, MAROON sleeves, DARK BLUE cap

Form: 121000 D 5 wins £25210

TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 18 Flat runs Latest win at Bath in May. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 10/1) 62 days ago

4

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72

Clifford Lee

TULEKYA (GB) (91)

B f Wootton Bassett - Kuna Yala (GER)

Owner: Miss Emily Asprey & Christopher Wright

Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Breeder: Stratford Place Stud & Willow Bloodstock

Sponsor: Stratford Place Stud

3 9 10 (4)

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK chevron, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK armlets, DARK BLUE cap, PINK star

Form: 0-36136 D 1 wins £4350

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Doncaster in April 10/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, firm). Off 91 days

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75 Jason Hart 5

TABUK (IRE) (29) 3 9 4 (7)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Ballet Dancer (IRE)

Owner: Dr Ali Al Mutairi

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Breeder: New Line Stud Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, RED disc, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots, RED cap

Form: 035100 1 wins £6526

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Dundalk in March. 40/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 29 days ago

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 69 Oliver Stammers 6 BULLS AYE (IRE) (17) 5 9 0 (6)

Ch g Intello (GER) - Wo de Xin

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 563053 C 2 wins £7477

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 11/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 17 days ago

Starts slowly and races off pace as a result.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 61 Andrew Mullen

David Allan

Billy Garritty

7

BURNING THE BAILS (GB) (9) 3 8 11 (8)

B g Time Test - Flame Out

Owner: The Covenanters

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Shropshire Wolves & Kinsale Stud

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 362000

TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago Visored for 1st time

8

CUBAN ROCK (GB) (5) 3 8 7 (3)

Ch g Havana Grey - Rocknrollbaby (IRE)

Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Pace Bloodstock

Sponsor: Crawton Ltd

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 012006 CD 1 wins £3663

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Winner here in July. Last of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Catterick (7f,

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No 7.

VENETIAN hasn’t been at his best lately but he’s back on his last winning mark so could be worth chancing down in class Tilsitt is another who’s back down in grade so rates the main threat ahead of habitual slow-starter Bulls Aye

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Race 4 4.00PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £10000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for four yrs old and upwards

THE BETVICTOR BETTING AFTER THE OFF HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Goldie (33 wins from 326 runners, 10%) runs ROCK MELODY and WATER OF LEITH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs ROCK MELODY and WATER OF LEITH

Longest Traveller: SUGAR BABY trained by P Niven, Malton, 201 miles

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ROCK MELODY (IRE) (24) 4 9 9 (6)

B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: John O’Connor

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 113360 CD 4 wins £18156

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in July. Below form seventh of 18 in handicap (28/1) at York (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago Back down in trip and this is a big ease in class

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KHABIB (IRE) (16) 5 9 7 (5)

B or Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Lady Mega (IRE)

Owner: Mr Ray Craggs

Trainer: Ray Craggs, Sedgefield

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW chevron, sleeves and star on cap

Form: 535066 D 5 wins £19096

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 16 days ago Return to 5f in his favour

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PRINCESS KARINE (GB) (44) 4 9 7 (2)

B f Aclaim (IRE) - Hakuraa (IRE)

Owner: Mr N. Derbyshire & Partner

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, RED and DARK BLUE striped sleeves, DARK BLUE and RED striped cap

Form: 221462 CD 2 wins £10322

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran out a convincing winner at Carlisle in June and has run well all 3 starts in defeat since, though doesn’t seem to have much in hand from present mark.

4

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76 Andrew Breslin (3)

RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (16) 5 9 3 (3)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE)

Owner: Mr A. C. Whillans

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: G. T. A. SRL

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE stars, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 200440 C D 4 wins £21395

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 5/1, last of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good) 16 days ago Now below last winning mark.

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72 Rowan Scott

SUGAR BABY (GB) (37) 5 9 3 (1)

B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Sugar Town

Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing

Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton

Breeder: Amanda Jarratt

Sponsor: P D Niven Racing Ltd

Colours: MAROON and PINK diamonds, MAROON sleeves, PINK stars, MAROON cap, PINK star

Form: 012630 CD 4 wins £13005

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Thirsk in June 10/3, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 37 days ago

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72 Jason Hart

WATER OF LEITH (IRE) (10) 5 8 12 (4)

B g Kodiac - Zakhrafa (IRE)

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 434500 D 6 wins £25594

TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago Inconsistent but assessor has given him a chance Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67 Amie Waugh (5)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Rock Melody (IRE), 7-2 Princess Karine (GB), 4-1 Sugar Baby (GB), 11-2 Khabib (IRE), 7-1 Ramon di Loria (IRE), 8-1 Water of Leith (IRE)

The return to 5f is sure to suit ROCK MELODY and with this representing a big drop in class she looks the way to go The minimum trip is also Khabib’s optimum distance and he’s a threat, along with Water of Leith.

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Race 5 4.35PM

Stalls: Inside Start

Total prize fund £7000 One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for three yrs old and upwards

THE LISTEN TO HEART SCOTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights lowered 2lb SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Goldie (33 wins from 326 runners, 10%) runs GRACES QUEST and SPANISH HUSTLE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs GRACES QUEST and SPANISH HUSTLE

Weightwatcher: SMART LASS won off a handicap mark of 64, her rating is now down 11lb to 53.

Longest Traveller: BLUE ANTARES trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 152 miles

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SPANISH HUSTLE (GB) (16) 5 10 0 (4)

B g Pearl Secret - Dos Lunas (IRE)

Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 31

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Aspire Stallions & Bloodstock Ltd

Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 121314 4 wins £13691

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in August. 17/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 16 days ago Arrives in top form and boasts STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered two furlongs out.

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Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 65

GRACES QUEST (GB) (19) 5 9 11 (1)

B m Telescope (IRE) - Ballinargh Girl (IRE)

Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Mr M. R. Johnson

Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing

Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 254646 CD 4 wins £12636

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 18/5, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago Had been in good order prior to that, so can’t be fully dismissed.

3

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 62

GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (19) 7 9 7 (2)

B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA)

Owner: West Loudoun Racing Club

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Godolphin

Colours: MAUVE, WHITE chevron, ORANGE sleeves and cap Form: 254244 2 wins £12389

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago, running on. Gives his running more often than not but he’s a tricky customer who is hard to win with.

4

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 58

BLUE ANTARES (IRE) (12) 3 9 4 (5)

Ch c Frankel - Scarlett Rose

Owner: Mr Pat Fitzsimons

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Oak Lodge Bloodstock

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond.

Form: 225132 D 1 wins £3663

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Ripon in August. 2/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away. One to take seriously.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 62 Joe Fanning 5

SMART LASS (IRE) (31) 8 9 4 (3)

B m Casamento (IRE) - Smart Ass (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Ben Browne

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW diamonds, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.

Form: 436646 CD BF 6 wins £21152

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 3/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 31 days ago, going off too hard. Likely to be back on her game under professional rider, and should take a hand. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Visor worn by No 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 55

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Blue Antares (IRE), 3-1 Spanish Hustle (GB), 5-1 Smart Lass (IRE), 6-1

Golden Valour (GB), 13-2

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BLUE ANTARES is going through a good spell and might be able to eke out a bit more improvement to resume winning ways at the likely expense of Spanish Hustle, who wasn’t ideally suited by the way things panned out at Carlisle recently. Smart Lass is another one to consider

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Race 6 5.10PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

About two miles (15f abt 217yds) for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

THE MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): J Goldie (33 wins from 326 runners, 10%) runs BAEZ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Goldie (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs BAEZ

Longest Traveller: IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH trained by J Candlish, Leek, 242 miles

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IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH (IRE) (15) 6 10 4 (1)

B g Tamayuz - London Plane (IRE)

Owner: Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter

Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek

Breeder: Shane Molan

Sponsor: Pra World Ltd

Colours: RED, YELLOW stars on sleeves, RED cap, YELLOW star

Form: 3-53022 BF 6 wins £38615

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, good to soft, 3/1) 15 days ago Every chance if back to best. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 87

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COLTOR (IRE) (61) 6 10 1 (3)

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Reclamation (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner

Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

Breeder: Margaret Sinanan & Irish National Stud

Sponsor: Tote, OR8 Wellness

Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 5-34203 BF 4 wins £76932

TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 4 in handicap at Beverley (16.2f, good to soft, 11/8) 61 days ago, finishing tired. Likely to face competition for the lead again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

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YORKINDNESS (GB) (7) 4 9 12 (6)

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Yorkidding (in 5lb ex)

Owner: Mr Paul Robert York

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Mr Paul Robert York

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Colours: WHITE, LIGHT GREEN stars, hooped sleeves and stars on cap Form: 401131 D 5 wins £30016

TIMEFORM VIEW 4 wins from 13 runs this year 11/10, career best when winning 3-runner handicap at York (16.2f, good) 7 days ago, having run of race Enjoying a productive summer and should go well again under a penalty.

Rating

BHA Rating 76

HAIZOOM (GB) (29) 5 9 6 (4)

Joe Fanning 4

Ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sortita (GER)

Owner: Mr J. S. Morrison

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd, Tote

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW check, RED sleeves and cap Form: 314246 CD 5 wins £41448

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Ripon in June 22/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good) 29 days ago Not in top form at present.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 75

BAEZ (GB) (18) 4 9 3 (5)

B f Sixties Icon - Sinndarina (FR)

Owner: Mr J. S. Morrison

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Stratford Place Stud

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW check, RED sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 232111 C D 3 wins £25123

Andrew

Mullen 5

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 9 runs this year Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (7/4) at this course (18.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago, driven out. Demands plenty of respect bidding for the four-timer Engaged 3.20 Chester Friday.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 72

IVYNATOR (IRE) (596) 5 8 13 (2)

Paul Mulrennan 6

B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR)

Owner: The Good To Soft Firm

Trainer: Jean McGregor, Milnathort

Breeder: Dayton Investments Ltd

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED chevrons, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star Form: 00315/5- 2 wins £6171

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 92 days ago Off 92 days

Significantly up in trip Respectable on last Flat outing. Has a bit to prove STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68 Andrew Breslin (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Blinkers worn by No 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Baez (GB), 10-3 It’s Good To Laugh (IRE), 4-1 Yorkindness (GB), 9-2 Coltor (IRE), 20-1 Haizoom (GB), Ivynator (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH has been runner-up the last twice and, with a couple of front-runners liable to take each other on, he might find this panning out ideally, so he’s preferred to last-time-out winners Baez and Yorkindness

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH (IRE) 2.BAEZ 3.YORKINDNESS

Race 7 5.45PM

Stalls: Inside

Total prize fund £7000 Seven furlongs about 33 yards (7f abt 33yds) for three yrs old and upwards

THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Tuer (16 wins from 67 runners, 24%) runs AMERRONE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Tuer (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs AMERRONE

Longest Traveller: KALAMA SUNRISE trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 388 miles

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ROGUE FORCE (IRE) (48) 5 9 9 (4)

B g Iffraaj - Lonely Rock

Owner: rogue boys

Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston

Breeder: Mr & Mrs David Brown

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE striped sleeves, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE stars Form: 660000 D 3 wins £12284

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (8f, heavy) 48 days ago, making little impression. Mark has eased further but others arrive with more pressing claims Star Rating

TURBO COMMAND (IRE) (17) 6 9 5 (7)

Gr g War Command (USA) - The Tempest

Owner: Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

Trainer: Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Breeder: Sebastian Curran

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 064230 D 3 wins £13488

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Southwell (7f) earlier this year and shaping up well in trio of handicaps at Ayr before a lesser display at Carlisle (7.9f) 17 days ago However, bounce back not ruled out from this career-low mark.

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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 49

DOOMSDAY (GB) (18) 4 9 4 (2)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Ayasha

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 002204 D BF 1 wins £3456

TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win from 21 Flat runs but he again ran respectably when fourth of 9 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago Should give another good account with the visor replacing cheekpieces Engaged 3.42 here Saturday.

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Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 48

SPARTAKOS (GB) (40) 5 9 4 (3)

B g Rajsaman (FR) - Medicean Bliss (IRE)

Owner: Making Headway Racing

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder: Matthew Eves

Sponsor: Overlander Vehicles

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 323465 CD BF 3 wins £8640

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 13 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good) 40 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on pick of form.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 48

KALAMA SUNRISE (GB) (57) 3 8 13 (6)

Hart 5

B f Coulsty (IRE) - Evanesce

Owner: Dave and Gill Hedley

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Breeder: G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Jack Channon Racing Limited

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and MAUVE (quartered), WHITE sleeves and cap

Form: 000

TIMEFORM VIEW Coulsty filly who is related to several winners but yet to beat a rival in trio of novice/maiden events on AW/turf spread over 5 months, latterly in 13-runner event at Newbury (10f) in July. Still, switch to handicaps a plus from basement mark and progress not ruled out.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 46

INDIAN OUTLAW (IRE) (22) 3 8 13 (5)

B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Jenniings (IRE)

Owner: Mr Paul Collins

Trainer: Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Breeder: Ms Caterina Dargan

Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE star and sleeves Form: 600500

Clifford

Lee 6

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteenth of 18 in handicap (66/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Blinkers reached for now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 46 Oisin Orr

Paul Mulrennan

David Allan

Jason

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AMERRONE (IRE) (144) 3 8 12 (1)

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Avenbury

Owner: The Weighting Game

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Breeder: Knocktartan House Stud

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 60-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on first of 2 starts as a juvenile and whilst he offered little when last of 9 on qualifying run at Catterick (5f) in April, he’s another who may well take a step forward now handicapping from a low base Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 45 Sean Kirrane

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Visor worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Spartakos (GB), 7-2 Turbo Command (IRE), 4-1 Doomsday (GB), 7-1 Kalama Sunrise (GB), 8-1 Amerrone (IRE), 14-1 Rogue Force (IRE), Indian Outlaw (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty of these hold few secrets and it could just pay to take a chance on a handicap debutante in the shape of KALAMA SUNRISE. Ultimately well beaten all 3 starts in novice company, she should find this sort of assignment much more suitable from a low opening mark and it would come as no surprise to see her do better Spartakos and Doomsday head the dangers, with Turbo Command another not out of things

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Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.

SUNDAY

17TH SEPTEMBER

Unfortunately, there won’t be a courtesy bus in operation on Sunday 17th September due to engineering works on all the lines we provide the buses for. For more information on the works see the following link:

www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/service-alterations/ buses-replace-trains-between-edinburgh-and-north-berwick.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.15 - THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY FILLIES’ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418 and the fourth £1208. for two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Class 1 race in 2023. Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Horses which have never run 3lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race EBF have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £100. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.50 - THE SANDS RUBY ANNIVERSARY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443. for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 11th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Musselburgh Racecourse will present prizes to the wining owner and trainer in this race A prize will also be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 7 entries at £35. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.25 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £40. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.00 - THE BetVictor BETTING AFTER THE OFF HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £50. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.35 - THE LISTEN TO HEART SCOTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £35. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.10 - THE MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weightfor-age allowance in this race 9 entries at £100. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.45 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 11lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries, 2 at £7 and 13 at £35. - Closed September 11th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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