Racecards
15:00 Musselburgh
Port Sefton Handicap Hurdle (Class F)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Joe Buzz (IRE)
134- Form 2325/F6
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey B P Harding
mid-division, pushed along 9th, never nearer
- Form 1P-F012
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer T D Walford
- Jockey J P McNamara
led and set strong pace, driven 8th, joined approaching 3 out, hard ridden and headed 2 out, weakened flat
Big Max
81- Form 414-123
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey A S Smith
held up in rear, strong headway halfway, chased leader 10th, steadied entering start, mistake 3 out, challenged and j.rt 2 out, hard ridden to lead flat
- Form 033103
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer J Jefferson
- Jockey G Lee
held up mid-division, headway halfway, ridden 9th, one pace and no impression from next
- Form 23-F2P5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey M H Naughton
prominent early, settled mid-division after 2nd, pushed along halfway, soon weakened
- Form 412500
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey Jim Crowley
prominent, pushed along 7th, weakened 10th
- Form 4-060PP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Miss Kate Milligan
- Jockey D O'Meara
towards rear, some headway halfway, one pace from 9th
- Form F4-4050
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
always behind, ridden halfway, soon tailed off
- Form 35-UP55
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey R Johnson
held up, pushed along 7th, never nearer
- Form 20P233
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Miss H Irving
- Jockey D Elsworth
prominent, outpaced halfway, stayed on one paced from 10th
- Form 00-012P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Billinge
- Jockey R Wakley
prominent, lost place 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 003P36
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey M Bradburne
chased clear leader, ridden 8th, joined leader approaching 3 out, hard ridden, one pace flat
- Form 40-6051
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
behind, reminders 5th and 6th, soon tailed off
- Form 21/P-05P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer A Whillans
- Jockey A Dempsey
prominent, ridden 8th, weakened 10th
- Form 1U14/5P-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Mr P Whelan
always behind, tailed off from halfway
Formwatch
Joe Buzz (IRE) Former Ferdy Murphy gelding who boasts good form over hurdles; disappointed for new trainer over fences and now reverts back to the smaller obstacles; could prove interesting in this lower grade.
Donnegale (IRE) Has shown decent form since coming back to hurdles; goes well for today's pilot and scored recently on soft ground at Catterick; may be better on faster ground and should run well.
Big Max Has been running consistently well over course and distance; appreciates today's ground and should be one of the main contenders.
Clear Dawn (IRE) Course and distance winner who is closely matched with Big Max; will not want the ground to be too fast; one for the shortlist.
General Custer (IRE) Reverts to hurdles after disappointing over fences; doubts over ground leave too many question marks against him.
Mr Cavallo (IRE) Seems to have gone the wrong way lately; not one to put too much faith in.
Prelude To Fame (USA) Pulled up on last two starts; unlikely to figure here.
Oh So Cosy (IRE) Poor form lately; best watched.
Hulla Hoop (FR) Seemed to appreciate the step up in distance last time; may have room for improvement.
Ela Agapi Mou (USA) Has not won since 1998; at best is capable of winning this; one to consider.
Savannah Mo (IRE) Has shown good form on a softer surface; has more room for improvement than many of his rivals; however, may be best watched after disappointing effort last time.
No Case To Answer (IRE) Has never really been in contention; unlikely to trouble leaders today.
Political Sox Winner over two miles on last start; doubtful stayer and will struggle over this trip.
Contrafire (IRE) Four times winner over hurdles; however, his best days may be behind him.
Lord Fortune (IRE) Returning after a lengthy lay-off and should come on for the run.
Kingennie Has been disappointing; best watched.
Barley Meadow (IRE) All previous form has been at short distances; looks a doubtful stayer.