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THERE is some hot action at Musselburgh with TIME TO STUDY (3.35) taken to build on some smart form last year and scoop the valuable Totepool Queen’s Cup.
Mark Johnston’s Edinburgh Cup winner here last June only weakened inside the final furlong when fifth to Stradivarius in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot and showed great battling qualities to touch off Byron Flyer at Doncaster.
Last year’s winner Carbon Dating (Sir Chauvelin sixth) returns off a 1lb lower mark and Rowan Scott takes off 3lb. He wintered in Dubai and ran a cracker at Meydan when running sixth to Rare Rhythm and Vazaribad in a Group 3.
American Gigolo beat Stargazer and Dubawi Fifty at Newcastle and 3lb rise is fair. He was a 130-rated hurdler and Harry Fry is a rare visitor to these parts.
The softer the better for front-runner Brandon Castle and his inclusion will ensure a brisk gallop.
The Johnston yard is well represented on the card and MASHAM STAR (1.50) can reward an each-way investment under top weight in the opening 7f handicap.
He wintered in Dubai in 2017 but stayed at home this time round, running third to Second Thought and Summer Icon in a Listed contest at Wolverhampton three weeks ago. He is 8lb lower on turf and handled soft ground when chasing home Hibou at Hamilton last July.
Twin Appeal landed this prize with some aplomb last year on quicker ground and is 4lb lower. Factor in Ben Robinson’s 5lb claim and he appears well treated.
QUEEN’S SARGENT (5.20) has Chief Justice to beat in the 7f maiden and a repeat of his head second to Demons Rock in a 17-runner handicap at York in August sets a high standard in this company.
Recommended Bets
- Musselburgh 1.50 – Masham Star (11-2, McBookie) ew
- Musselburgh 3.35 – Time to Study (5-1, William Hill)
- Musselburgh 5.20 – Queen's Sargent (11-10, McBookie)
Johnb's Saturday Tips
- Musselburgh 3.0 – Indomeneo (8-1, William Hill) ew 1/4 odds 1-2-3
- Haydock 3.15 – Private Malone (9-1, bet365) ew 1/4 odds 1-2-3 NAP/NB (double stake)
- Musselburgh 4.45 – Geoff Potts (4-1, William Hill)
- Meydan 5.10 – Idaho (14-1, Paddy Power) ew 1/5 odds 1-2-3
Already advised antepost Dubai World Cup – West Coast 4-1
In December 2020 we sadly 
Saturdays Racing Tips
Musselburgh
3:00 – Indomeneo 8/1 william hill eachway 1/4 odds 1-2-3
Haydock
3:15 – Private Malone 9/1 bet365 eachway 1/4 odds 1-2-3 NAP/NB (double stake)
Musselburgh
4:45 – Geoff Potts 4/1 william hill
Meydan
5:10 – Idaho 14/1 paddy power eachway 1/5 odds 1-2-3
Already advised antepost
Dubai World Cup
West Coast 4/1
Well Alan and John have just about covered a placepot at mussleburgh.
I will add alpha delphini who I fancy to win the 2-25 and I am a dreamer in the 4-10, this could go anywhere as its a 2yo race but he is related to winners so who knows ?.
£10 Placepot
1. Masham star
2. Alpha delphini
3. Indomeneo
4. Time to study
5. I am a dreamer
6. Geoff potts
Haydock looks impossible.
The placepot here should be a biggie if you are lucky to land it.
Anyone got a pin ?
Besides race 4 where #3 is a NR and the last, you could make a case for number 3 in every race at Haydock.
Creep Desbois 2.05 H 9/2 GL
Any thoughts on Meydan tomorrow JB?
Rayaa any value in the 2:30?
Baccarat 16/1 4places EW massawaat 8/1 EW
North America 6/1 EW
(Just because of the draw I had to pick these)
Cracking races tomorrow having a bash 1st time Meydan watch.
Ray de Oro And. West coast 8/1 double small stake to settle the day!
Any thoughts be great
With Rayya you might just have one place to go for, I like Mendelssohn but Gold Town is a worthy favourite
Cheers JB going to be a good watch and agreed both great horses tough day but a good watch.
For me the money is crazy so they all want this Favoutites can win today!
John, with regard to prize money, does the Dubai World Cup rank Among the worlds top 3 horse races?
Regards money number 2, the Pegasus is number 1 with owners putting up the prize money as it’s $1m to enter your horse
Carlisle
5.10- Blue Batton- 16/1
Haydock
3.15- Shanroe in Milan- 8/1
5.00- Song saa- 7/1
Musselburg
4.45- jacobs Pillow- 9/1
NAP PIXIEPOT 9/4 2.50 carl
NB LIEX EXCELSA 9/2 2.10 cork
NNB VAZIRABAD 15/8 1.50 Meydan
EW SWEET COMPANY 8/1 5.05 cork
BOL
Well done DC battle on well..
Yes DC thank you!
well done dc
Dc ?
Cheers guys
Going well ?
Brilliant DC sir!
Well done DC cheers I back them 2 in singles and double ?
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Yankee for today…
Masham Star…1.50. 5/1
Creep Debois…2.05. 3/1
Time to Study..3.35. 9/2
Queen’s Sargent…5.20. 6/5
Meydan Ew single…
Hawkbill…5.20. 10/1.
Oops..and
Kimbear…12.45. 6/1. Ew
Gl all
Still got Hawkbill to run but poot day…if it wasn’t for following Oor DCs tips. Cheers!
Trixie for later…
Queen Sargent… 5.20. 6/5
Malaysian Boleh…5.45. 3/2
Warburton… 6.15. 7/2
And that’s the end of that chapter..
Well done the winners. ?
Aye the Hawkbill!
Grand ride from Buick. ☺
Wee single on Queens Sargent n I’m definetly done ;)
Days picked up no end! ?
Wel, done Alan with Queens and right unluck with Time to Study…thought we had it till the dam finishing line appeared. lol
Football bets stil, running too.
Juventus v AC Milan should be a cracker and PSG v Monaco in French league cup.
Mbappe and Dybala first goals for me.
red rising 4-25 haydock 13/2
communique 6-15 chelmsford 13/8
malaysian boleh 5-45 chelmsford 7/2 nap/nb
3 doubles + treble
Morning all well done winners yesterday
Set in stone 1.50m 17/2
Amber gambler 2.05h 10/1
Sleepy haven 2.40h 11/1
Miss bar beach 3.00m 11/1
Shanroe in Milan 3.15h 7/1
Mixboy 3.35m 9/1
Wimpole hall 4.20k 16/1
Ew singles & ew super Heinz gl all?
Great start thanks mate – you are on fire!
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Nice one thief
well done ew thief
our Valentina 2.50 Horatio Hornblower 3.15 Stanley 3.45 tuff rock 4.20 l15 singles well done yesterday ew thief well done all winners yesterday
Cheers azz gl today bud ?
2 weeks ago, LTO Applesandpierres started in the rear and was there most of the race, travelling a good 5 or 6 horses wide throughout. He got into it very smoothly but faded late on, finishing 3rd. Today Harry Skelton takes over in a race 3f shorter. At 7/1, it would be foolish to ignore his credentials, remaining on the same mark, albeit one he hasnt won from.
Adding with 500 h Two Smokin Barrels 7/1 and 1 of Tiosultans , as Ilike 3 of his 4 in an ew patent.
also noticed big orange running at meydan 1.50 so put a few Bob on that aswell
Morning all well done yesterday winners 3rd myself
AYUTTHAYA 3.00 muss 5/2
Good luck all
+ + Change Of Trainer: Horse goes to M Appleby + +
20/91, 22% strike rate, 1.91 A/E, 249% profit
2:25M Caspian Prince
Whether Mendelssohn wins the Kentucky Derby or not, he will certainly wipe the floor with Gronkowski
3.20 cork on the go again@5/4,5.45 Chelmsford no approval@7/2,8.45 Chelmsford alfonso manana@2/1.
Just watched the last at Carlisle, I had LILYS GEM, she was cruising, up against a 6/4 fav. Anyone got any insight into why horses go from looking like a dream with a fence, furlong or 2 left against pushed along horses and then cant get by them? If they look a dream it means they arent being over exerted, maintaining form etc. So be nice to hear if there is any reason behind this.
Caracas 6.45c is trying ?
Egan is back baby.