18:50
Scots Association Musselburgh Gold Cup Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race)
Class 4, 2m2f, Flat, 3yo+, Rated 0-85, 7 runners
Winning time 3m 58.25s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Jason Hart
Karl Thornton
Settled just off the pace early - up to 4th by halfway - into 3rd with 4f remaining - shared the front spot 3f out - edged ahead 2f out under pressure - pulled well away inside the final furlong for an easy win
Sam James
Phillip Makin
Sat close up early - dropped to 5th by halfway - urged into 3rd 2f out with little response over 1f out - stayed on same rhythm to the line - up into 2nd late but never a threat to winner
Amie Waugh (3)
Jim Goldie
Sat handy early on eager rein - hit front after 4f - challenged 3f out - shaken up and edged out by a whisker 2f out - unable to fight back inside final furlong - held on for third but weakening late
Rowan Scott
Charlie Johnston
Sat close to the pace early - up to 2nd after 5f - dropped to 3rd with 3f left and asked for effort - down to 5th under pressure inside final furlong - held on for 4th without finding more
Alex Jary (3)
Gary Rutherford
Hesitant start and settled last - 6th at halfway - improved into 3rd 2f out under pressure - 4th approaching the final furlong - lost place late finishing 5th
David Nolan
Jessica Bedi
Settled just off the pace early - slipped to the back by halfway - unable to land a blow from 3f out and faded late
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Donald McCain
Sent forward early on eager terms - lost command after 4f and slipped to 3rd - pushed along in 4th with 4f left - dropped away steadily - finished well beaten
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.