Musselburgh
Today, April 19, 2025FlatClass 21m5fGood
Verdict
Verdict
ALIGN THE STARS was very progressive in handicaps last summer and on the evidence of a close-up third in listed company 10 days ago, he looks set for another fruitful campaign. Wild Waves was last seen contesting the St Leger and returns for a yard in brilliant form, so he's a major threat, with Kihavah completing the shortlist.
Align The Stars
Wild Waves
Kihavah
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Wild WavesJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 44/511046-
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 217
VerdictFitted with a hood and won first 2 handicap starts in May/June. Ran a racker when 7-lengths sixth of 7 to Jan Brueghel in St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f, good, 40/1) and returns with yard in fine form. - 4. Align The StarsJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 2311188-3
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictVery progressive in handicaps last summer, completing hat-trick at Goodwood in August. 5/1, ¾-length third of 4 to Al Qareem in listed race at Nottingham (14f, good) 10 days ago and another bold bid looks on the cards. 
6. ChillinghamJ: Callum RodriguezT: Edward BethellF: 92/733020-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, bit below form fifteenth of 23 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy). Off 161 days. Tongue strap back on. Merits consideration given he usually gives his running at this sort of level.
9. Lieber PowerJ: Shane GrayT: Andrew BaldingF: 0121226-9- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWon a brace of handicaps last summer. Ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (11f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Up in trip and well handicapped if he can build on that.
2. Wise EagleJ: Daniel TudhopeT: Adam NicolF: 8730620-2- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
VerdictThree-time C&D winner. Good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft, 11/8) 64 days ago. Useful on the Flat, excellent second on the AW in January but this trip could be on the sharp side.
1. AimericJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 1/1224332-- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 166
VerdictFive wins from 17 Flat runs. 5/2, respectable 3¼ lengths second of 7 to Military Academy in listed race at Kempton (12f), no match for winner. Off 166 days and has no margin for error from this mark back on turf but he's in top hands.- 3. KihavahJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Adrian KeatleyF: 2/7429021-
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictUseful on the Flat and over hurdles, held back by a bad mistake when ninth of 12 at Ayr (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 7 days ago. Career best when winning on the level in September and fitness assured. 
14. StruthJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Charlie JohnstonF: 2/9030474-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 238
VerdictTemperamental sort. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, soft, 9/1). Off 7 months.
11. LoughvilleJ: David EganT: Alan KingF: 31333157-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 161
Verdict6¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Estrange in listed race (18/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy). Won 3 handicaps prior to that but this is a deeper band of race.
13. FaylaqJ: Amie WaughT: Jim GoldieF: 53621214-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 201
VerdictProved more resolute than had often been the case last season, winning twice 9/2, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to soft). Off 6 months.
12. La PulgaJ: Jason HartT: Charlie JohnstonF: 32316252-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 152
VerdictHeld his form well during a pretty busy 2024 campaign, very good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f). Off 152 days.
10. EmiynJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan CarrollF: 720/02360-- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 154
VerdictThird of 5 in minor event hurdle (2/1) at Wetherby (16f, good) 154 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Off 154 days and others boast more compelling claims back on the level.
7. IntinsoJ: William PyleT: Craig LidsterF: 133003-40- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictSound-enough start for this stable on the AW this winter but didn't look straightforward when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 28/1) 56 days ago.
8. LaafyJ: Billy GarrittyT: Brian EllisonF: 0- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictFirst run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good, 40/1) 20 days ago. That was a return from almost 4 years off and this will reveal more significantly up in trip with cheekpieces on.- Unnamed Favourite
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