4:00 Musselburgh Tips

Jim Goldie's 8-year-old gelding isn't always the most predictable character in training, but his record over this specific course and distance commands respect. He won over this track and trip off his exact current rating of 74 back in April, proving how effective he can be when things drop his way on the sharp turf here. He comes into this following a highly encouraging third-place finish over a shorter 6f sprint at Ayr 10 days ago, a run that showed he's bubbling under nicely. The clear tactical play here is the extra furlong. Stepping back up to 7f plays directly to his strengths, giving him that extra bit of time to find his stride and use his typical closing kick. The stable has booked talented 7 lb apprentice Jake Dickson to take the ride, meaning Abduction is effectively running under an incredibly light racing weight. Well-berthed in stall 5, he should get a perfect tracking position just behind the pacesetters.