Musselburgh
Today, April 19, 2025FlatClass 31m
Verdict
Verdict
A tight-knit handicap but ZAPPHIRE rates just the pick of the weights so is fancied to make a winning return at the chief expense of Reach who also resumes on a handy-looking mark. Epidavros also needs factoring in.
Zapphire
Reach
Epidavros
1m1f Hcap
1m1f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. ZapphireJ: T. Kiely-MarshallT: Julie CamachoF: 43221034-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 178
VerdictReliable sort who signed off for 2024 with a solid fourth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, soft). Has good chance off a lenient mark. - 2. ReachJ: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 1181/3300-
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 210
VerdictEnded last term with a below-par tenth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (8f, good) 7 months ago. Has gone well fresh though so considered on her seasonal return. - 6. EpidavrosJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Katie ScottF: 3733113-5
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
Verdict66/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Shortlisted. 
5. Alessia FernandaJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan CarrollF: 66451350-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 167
VerdictA fair 1m winner in Ireland for Dermot Weld in 2024. Not discounted starting out for new handler here.
4. Samra StarJ: Tommie JakesT: Linda PerrattF: 4176-38- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 79
VerdictRaced too freely when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 79 days ago on her final run for Richard Hughes. Not ruled out on her return/yard bow.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. Yorkshire LadyJ: Non RunnerT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 76/34102-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2