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14:55 Musselburgh - 5 February 2023 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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14:55 Musselburgh

Sunday 5 February 2023

All13:2213:5514:2514:5515:2515:5516:25

Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 2  |   2m 7f 180y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:02  |   Winning time: 5m 47.76s
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Horse silk
The Bosses Oscarp,t188
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-0| J: Corey McGivern(7)| T: G Elliott| OR:  142
40/1
Smart hurdler/chaser who landed a Limerick conditions race over the smaller obstacles in July. Can't have been right when last of 4 at Cork the following month and given a break since. One of 2 runners from top Irish stable.
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Bardenstown Ladp35
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-13| J: Ben Harvey(5)| T: J C McConnell| OR:  141| CD
9/1
Useful hurdler last season, winning 4 times prior to an excellent third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Below that level over fences this term but may fare better now returning to smaller obstacles.
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Wakoolp34
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: C O'Farrell| T: N W Alexander| OR:  140| CD
9/1
Has made really good strides since stepped up to 3m, winning 5 times, including on Ayr reappearance. Another good effort at Ayr when second on latest start. Runner-up in this last year and likely to make his presence felt again.
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Shearerp,t72
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-9| J: Adrian Heskin| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  137| BF| D
12/1
Successful 3 times over hurdles, including novices at Worcester and Cheltenham on his return to action in October. Well behind the reopposing Abuffalosoldier in a handicap at Newbury the following month but capable of bouncing back for a yard which has won this race twice since 2017.
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Coltorp11
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: K Brogan| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR:  135
40/1
Pretty useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Dermot Weld in Ireland. Made a solid start for his new stable when third on AW Flat at Kempton 11 days ago. Feasibly handicapped back hurdling but his stamina isn't assured (pulled up on previous attempt at 3m).
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Jaycean39
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-6| J: J C Gainford| T: G Elliott| OR:  134
16/1
Hurdle debut winner just over a year ago. Useful effort from a stiff-looking opening handicap mark when seventh of 15 at Punchestown (3m) in November, but well beaten when falling 4 out at Leopardstown over Christmas. Still early days but others arrive with more pressing claims.
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Gaelik Coastt35
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-4| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  132| C| D
28/1
Useful winning chaser and in good form back hurdling this season, winning at Worcester in June and back to his best when runner-up at Doncaster (19.5f, good) in December. Looked beaten when falling 2 out here (2½m ) on New Year's Day, though. Up in trip.
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Hurricane Harveyt30
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: Jack Hogan(5)| T: F O'Brien| OR:  130| D
14/1
Has looked work on occasions but very much in the mood when winning staying handicap hurdles at Uttoxeter and Ludlow on his last 2 outings. Suspicion a further 4 lb rise may find him out in this deeper race, though.
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Abuffalosoldier35
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-13| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR:  127| D
3/1
Showed improved form to resume winning ways on just his second handicap start in 14-runner event at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in November. Creditable third of 10 at Cheltenham since. Likely to give another good account.
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Coolbane Boy62
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: H Cobden| T: A M Thomson| OR:  126| CD
10/1
Bounced back to form when edging out a next-time-out winner over C&D in December. Likely still on a workable mark after a 4 lb rise but he does need to prove he can string good efforts together.
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Salvinot41
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-7| J: Bruce Lynn(3)| T: A M Thomson| OR:  121
10/1
Winning pointer who got off the mark over hurdles in novice at Kelso (23f) in November. Two solid runner-up efforts in handicaps since and should give another good account.
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Aurora Thunder35
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-4| J: P W Wadge(7)| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR:  118| C
50/1
In good form in the first half of 2022 but her last 2 efforts have been disappointing. Steps back up in trip now.
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Brandy Mcqueen35
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-2| J: Edward Austin(5)| T: H Graham & G Rutherford| OR:  114| CD
5/2
Twice successful at up to 3¼m last spring and this likeable type resumed winning ways over C&D on New Year's Day. Had a bit in hand on that occasion but he is effectively 8 lb higher here (2 lb out of handicap).
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Forecasts

Brandy Mcqueen (5/2), Abuffalosoldier (3/1), Wakool (9/1), Bardenstown Lad (9/1), Salvino (10/1), Coolbane Boy (10/1), Shearer (12/1), Hurricane Harvey (14/1), Jaycean (16/1), Gaelik Coast (28/1), Coltor (40/1), The Bosses Oscar (40/1), Aurora Thunder (50/1)

14:55 Musselburgh - 5 February 2023 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

ABUFFALOSOLDIER has made a fine start to his handicap career and his lightly-raced profile provides the hope for better still so he's the suggestion. Wakool really has thrived since stepped up to 3m and can fill the runner-up spot in this contest for the second year in succession. Salvino and Shearer complete the shortlist.

Previous Winners

2022
The Big Galloper
Weight: 10-3  |Age: 8
17/2

Prize Money

1st: £13,008.002nd: £5,980.003rd: £2,990.004th: £1,495.005th: £748.006th: £372.00

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