2:48 Musselburgh Tips

Has been running well at a slightly further distance, finishing 3rd at Sedgefield and 4th at Newcastle latest. Should be in the mix again, but the slight drop in trip might be beneficial for a good chance of winning.

6 times a winner over hurdles including one here in 2023. Weakened on the run-in at Carlisle last time out, eased a pound in the ratings and this tighter track may suit more than the galloping Carlisle course.

A mark of 107 looks more than fair for his handicap debut (over hurdles) given the depth of his form in those three runs over hurdles. He finished a close-up third on his hurdling debut behind Ozzy Cosmo and Nab Wood, beaten just 2L by the winner. For context, the second is now rated 128. The fifth is now rated 115. His second run over hurdles is best forgotten; he had his excuses. The vet said he was suffering from heat-related stress. His most recent run over hurdles was much better, again finishing third, this time behind stablemate From The Clouds and Tineggiori, beaten 6L by the winner. For context, his stablemate is now rated 121. He was also ridden by a 3 lb claimer when beating the selection. He ran a couple of races on the flat in September, winning after a 55-day break at Hamilton. He ran a lesser race LTO, but to be fair has never won off a mark of 62 on the flat. I wouldn't read too much into the defeat. The trainer enlists the services of 10 lb claiming jockey Gregory Walkingshaw. That claim should prove very useful here given the horse's weight.