Musselburgh Race 3

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COVER UP (1) finished a good fourth in the 1000m G3 Nad Al Sheba Turf at Medan during March. Arrives fit with Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time. Previous course and distance winner AMERICAN AFFAIR (3) shaped better than the bare result contesting a competitive handicap at Ayr in September. May bounce back on reappearance. JER BATT (6) could be in the mix after being denied a head by the main selection attempting 1000m at Doncaster in October. MON NA SLIEVE (8) also holds sound claims following his smooth victory tackling track and trip last time.
  • Distance: 1006m
  • Track: soft
  • Weather: overcast
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: HCP, C2
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1Simon & Ed Crisford
  • Cover Up (3) x055011304
  • Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford (@Newmarket, Suffolk)
  • Jockey: Oisin Murphy
  • Weight: 62.5kg
  • Prize Money: $341,010
  • Win / Place: 33% / 44%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)

Dam: HUSHING (GB)

Dam's Sire: Pivotal

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Rating

Stats
Career
18: 6-1-1
Distance
10: 5-1-1
Season
3: 0-0-1
1st Up
3: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 1-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-1-0
Turf
13: 3-1-1
Good
11: 2-1-1
Soft
2: 1-0-0
Synthetic
4: 3-0-0
Dirt
1: 0-0-0
Firm
5: 1-0-0
Clockwise
6: 1-1-0
Anti-Clockwise
12: 5-0-1
Handicap Rating
101
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1005m

Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Meydan in the G3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint on March 1 over 0m, 1.75 len behind West Acre with 60.5kg at $19. The run before that ran last of 14 at Jebel Ali in LR on February 15 over 0m, 14 len behind Royal Commando with 57.5kg at $4.80. Thereabouts last time out. Major player on best form.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 151/3/25Meydan1000mG3 OPEN 3U3William Buick60.5kgGood0:56.6863.5 km/h1.7L-$1914$576,419$28,821

1. West Acre

2. Ponntos

3. Power Mode

14th of 1415/2/25Jebel Ali1000mLR OPEN 3U14Callum Shepherd57.5kgFast0:58.9261.1 km/h14.2L-$4.8022$241,228-

1. Royal Commando

2. Ponntos

3. Rasas

3rd of 1024/1/25Meydan1000mG2 OPEN 3U4William Buick60kgGood0:55.3865.0 km/h3.6L-$4.8035$410,088$41,009

1. West Acre

2. Ponntos

3. Cover Up

35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 920/12/24Meydan1000mLR OPEN 3U3William Buick57kgGood0:55.9464.4 km/h0.4L-$2.8055$231,092$138,655

1. Cover Up

2. Bilhayl

3. Bombay Bazaar

55 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1526/10/24Doncaster1005mHCP 3U7William Buick57.5kgSoft1:01.1659.2 km/h0.2L-$1142$99,825$52,301

1. Cover Up

2. Jer Batt

3. Solar Aclaim

42 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 2214/9/24Doncaster1106mHCP 3U21Kieran Shoemark59.5kgGood1:06.2760.1 km/h4.8L-$9.5021$209,297-

1. American Affair

2. Apollo One

3. Jm Jungle

2R A Fahey
  • Vintage Clarets (2) 08801210x0
  • Trainer: R A Fahey (Malton)
  • Jockey: O J Orr
  • Weight: 60.5kg
  • Prize Money: $490,142
  • Win / Place: 20% / 39%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ARDAD (IRE)

Dam: ENCHANTED PRINCESS (GB)

Dam's Sire: Royal Applause

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Rating

Stats
Career
43: 9-4-4
Distance
30: 9-4-3
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
1: 0-1-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
6: 1-1-0
2nd Up
5: 1-0-0
3rd Up
5: 1-1-1
4th Up
5: 1-1-1
Turf
41: 8-4-4
Good
29: 6-2-3
Soft
7: 1-2-0
Heavy
5: 1-0-1
Synthetic
2: 1-0-0
Firm
9: 2-0-0
Clockwise
16: 0-2-3
Anti-Clockwise
27: 9-2-1
Handicap Rating
96
Jockey Stats
Horse
13: 2-1-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1223m

Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 6 over 1220m, 11 len behind Ferrous with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ripon on April 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glorious Angel with 57.5kg at $19. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
11th of 116/4/25Southwell1223mHCP 4U8Ethan Tindall57.5kgNeutral1:14.1859.4 km/h11.0L-$51162$152,218-

1. Ferrous

2. Aramram

3. Diligent Harry

162 Day Spell
10th of 1526/10/24Doncaster1005mHCP 3U13Oisin Orr58kgSoft1:01.1659.2 km/h5.3L-$107$99,825-

1. Cover Up

2. Jer Batt

3. Solar Aclaim

1st of 1019/10/24Catterick Bridge1005mHCP 3U7Oisin Orr59.5kgSoft1:01.8058.5 km/h1.0L-$6.0014$59,895$31,381

1. Vintage Clarets

2. Dakota Gold

3. Wen Moon

2nd of 125/10/24Ascot Uk1005mHCP 3U1Jack Garritty59.5kgSoft1:00.8759.4 km/h1.3L-$6.5014$89,837$22,073

1. Alcazan

2. Vintage Clarets

3. Venture Capital

1st of 1021/9/24Chester1005mHCP 3U9Jack Garritty61.5kgGood Soft1:03.1657.3 km/h0.3L-$4.507$59,213$31,028

1. Vintage Clarets

2. Hyperfocus

3. Roman Dragon

11th of 2214/9/24Doncaster1106mHCP 3U20Jamie Spencer56kgGood1:06.2760.1 km/h7.5L-$1524$209,297-

1. American Affair

2. Apollo One

3. Jm Jungle

3Jim Goldie
  • American Affair (7) x12122310x
  • Trainer: Jim Goldie (Uplawmoor, E Renfrews)
  • Jockey: P Mulrennan
  • Weight: 59.5kg
  • Prize Money: $345,160
  • Win / Place: 27% / 66%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WASHINGTON DC (IRE)

Dam: CLASSY ANNE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Orientor

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Rating

Stats
Career
18: 5-5-2
Distance
8: 2-3-2
Trk/Dst
2: 1-0-0
Track
2: 1-0-0
1st Up
2: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-0
3rd Up
2: 2-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-1-0
Turf
18: 5-5-2
Good
16: 5-4-2
Soft
2: 0-1-0
Firm
5: 1-0-0
Clockwise
7: 3-1-0
Anti-Clockwise
11: 2-4-2
Handicap Rating
94
Jockey Stats
Horse
13: 4-3-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 16th of 25 at Ayr September 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lethal Levi carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.5 len this track April 21 over 1000m defeating Paddy's Day with 57.5kg at $5. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
16th of 2521/9/24Ayr1207mHCP 3U4Paul Mulrennan58kgGood Firm1:07.7564.1 km/h6.8L-$3.75f7$359,359-

1. Lethal Levi

2. Silky Wilkie

3. Korker

1st of 2214/9/24Doncaster1106mHCP 3U22Paul Mulrennan56.5kgGood1:06.2760.1 km/h0.1L-$5.00f7$209,297$104,601

1. American Affair

2. Apollo One

3. Jm Jungle

3rd of 107/9/24Haydock Park1005mHCP 3U11Amie Waugh56.5kgGood0:58.2862.1 km/h0.5L-$4.3320$99,825$12,268

1. Shagraan

2. Jer Batt

3. American Affair

2nd of 718/8/24Pontefract1005mHCP 3U8Paul Mulrennan57.5kgGood Firm1:01.2659.1 km/h1.5L-$4.0014$99,825$24,527

1. Dream Composer

2. American Affair

3. Trilby

2nd of 104/8/24Haydock Park1005mHCP 3U10Paul Mulrennan59.5kgGood0:58.5161.8 km/h0.3L-$3.50f49$149,732$36,791

1. Jer Batt

2. American Affair

3. Woolhampton

49 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 1616/6/24Thirsk1005mHCP 3U10Amie Waugh53kgGood Soft0:56.9463.5 km/h1.0L-$7.0014$149,732$78,451

1. American Affair

2. Lethal Nymph

3. Jer Batt

5John & Sean Quinn
  • Jm Jungle (6) x47045135x
  • Trainer: John & Sean Quinn (@Settrington, N Yorks)
  • Jockey: Jason Hart
  • Weight: 59kg
  • Prize Money: $394,074
  • Win / Place: 16% / 46%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BUNGLE INTHEJUNGLE (GB)

Dam: THE SHREW (GB)

Dam's Sire: Dansili

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Rating

Stats
Career
30: 5-3-6
Distance
21: 4-2-3
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-1
Track
2: 0-0-1
1st Up
4: 0-0-2
2nd Up
4: 1-0-1
3rd Up
4: 1-1-0
4th Up
3: 0-0-0
Turf
30: 5-3-6
Good
26: 4-3-5
Soft
4: 1-0-1
Firm
10: 2-0-0
Clockwise
15: 3-2-3
Anti-Clockwise
15: 2-1-3
Handicap Rating
93
Jockey Stats
Horse
22: 5-1-4
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Ascot October 5 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Alcazan carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; fourth of 15 at this track April 21 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Equality carrying 57kg at $8. Sure to be ready to run well.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 125/10/24Ascot Uk1005mHCP 3U7Jason Hart60.5kgSoft1:00.8759.4 km/h3.3L-$6.5021$89,837$2,758

1. Alcazan

2. Vintage Clarets

3. Venture Capital

3rd of 2214/9/24Doncaster1106mHCP 3U11Jason Hart56.5kgGood1:06.2760.1 km/h0.3L-$2624$209,297$24,537

1. American Affair

2. Apollo One

3. Jm Jungle

1st of 2221/8/24York1106mHCP 3U6Jason Hart55.5kgGood Firm1:02.1564.1 km/h0.8L-$1122$239,569$125,522

1. Jm Jungle

2. Jordan Electrics

3. Looking For Lynda

5th of 1230/7/24Goodwood1005mHCP 4U4Jason Hart54.5kgGood0:55.6465.0 km/h4.8L-$8.0030$121,770$3,677

1. Tatterstall

2. Miss Attitude

3. Rocking Ends

4th of 1630/6/24Curragh1005mHCP 3U6Jason Hart56kgY0:58.3562.0 km/h2.0L-$1028$190,773$18,266

1. Amazon Lady

2. Greek Flower

3. Lethal Nymph

11th of 152/6/24Hamilton Park Uk1005mHCP 4U3Jason Hart61.5kgGood0:57.6362.8 km/h7.5L-$7.5017$149,732-

1. Desperate Hero

2. American Affair

3. Marine Wave

6David & Nicola Barron
  • Jer Batt (4) x43102402x
  • Trainer: David & Nicola Barron (Maunby, N Yorks)
  • Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
  • Weight: 58.5kg
  • Prize Money: $234,154
  • Win / Place: 16% / 55%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DRAGON PULSE (IRE)

Dam: NORA BATT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Art Connoisseur

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Rating

Stats
Career
18: 3-4-3
Distance
15: 3-4-3
Trk/Dst
1: 1-0-0
Track
1: 1-0-0
1st Up
3: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-1-2
3rd Up
3: 2-0-1
4th Up
3: 0-1-0
Turf
15: 2-3-3
Good
8: 2-1-2
Soft
7: 0-2-1
Synthetic
3: 1-1-0
Firm
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
7: 1-1-1
Anti-Clockwise
11: 2-3-2
Handicap Rating
92
Jockey Stats
Horse
3: 1-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 15 at Doncaster October 26 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Cover Up carrying 55.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Doncaster June 1 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Hiya Maite with 61kg at $7. This is an ideal race to kick off. In the right race and sure to go well.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1526/10/24Doncaster1005mHCP 3U11Oisin Murphy55.5kgSoft1:01.1659.2 km/h0.2L-$6.0014$99,825$24,527

1. Cover Up

2. Jer Batt

3. Solar Aclaim

12th of 2112/10/24York1207mHCP 3U15Paul Mulrennan56.5kgSoft1:14.3558.4 km/h6.8L-$2314$199,639-

1. Strike Red

2. Room Service

3. Eye Of Dubai

4th of 1028/9/24Haydock Park1005mHCP 3U2Paul Mulrennan58.5kgSoft1:02.9157.5 km/h1.8L-$4.50f21$119,790$14,722

1. Blue Storm

2. Wiltshire

3. Aberama Gold

2nd of 107/9/24Haydock Park1005mHCP 3U6Rossa Ryan59kgGood0:58.2862.1 km/h0.5L-$9.509$99,825$24,527

1. Shagraan

2. Jer Batt

3. American Affair

12th of 1329/8/24Southwell1005mHCP 3U4Oisin Orr60kgNeutral0:56.3264.2 km/h9.0L-$8.0025$149,732-

1. Thunder Moor

2. Muker

3. Brave Nation

1st of 104/8/24Haydock Park1005mHCP 3U7Callum Rodriguez59kgGood0:58.5161.8 km/h0.3L-$5.5049$149,732$78,451

1. Jer Batt

2. American Affair

3. Woolhampton

49 Day Freshen-Up
8K A Ryan
  • Mon Na Slieve (5) 75x8694781
  • Trainer: K A Ryan (Hambleton, N Yorks)
  • Jockey: A Mullen
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $70,704
  • Win / Place: 14% / 14%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)

Dam: VICTORY WAVE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

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Rating

Stats
Career
14: 2-0-0
Distance
14: 2-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 1-0-0
Track
1: 1-0-0
Season
4: 1-0-0
1st Up
4: 1-0-0
2nd Up
4: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Turf
9: 2-0-0
Good
8: 2-0-0
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Synthetic
5: 0-0-0
Firm
3: 0-0-0
Clockwise
5: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
9: 1-0-0
Handicap Rating
82
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1024m

Comments
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track April 2 over 1000m defeating Curious Rover carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that second last of 9 at Wolverhampton on March 12 over 1020m, 6 len behind Spartan Arrow carrying 57.5kg at $10. Back in form and can go on with it.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 82/4/25Musselburgh1005mHCP 4U6Shane Gray55.5kgGood0:58.0562.3 km/h1.0L-$7.0021$39,930$20,920

1. Mon Na Slieve

2. Curious Rover

3. Paddy's Day

8th of 912/3/25Wolverhampton1024mHCP 4U5Tom Eaves57.5kgNeutral0:59.9261.5 km/h6.3L-$1020$30,844-

1. Spartan Arrow

2. Almaty Star

3. Michaela's Boy

7th of 1020/2/25Newcastle1005mHCP 4U9Oisin McSweeney55.5kgNeutral0:58.8361.5 km/h8.0L-$6.5034$30,349-

1. Paddy's Day

2. The Caltonian, Badri

3.

34 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 717/1/25Southwell1000mHCP 4U7Tom Eaves61kgNeutral0:57.9162.2 km/h3.2L-$9.0038$22,330$1,370

1. Rhythm N Hooves

2. Almaty Star

3. Existent

38 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 910/12/24Southwell1001mHCP 3U1Josephine Gordon55kgNeutral0:57.9762.2 km/h8.8L-$4.5024$51,139-

1. Equilateral

2. Kylian

3. Airman

6th of 916/11/24Newcastle1005mHCP 3U3Tom Eaves61kgNeutral0:59.4860.8 km/h1.3L-$4.3347$30,349-

1. Elegant Erin

2. Makanah

3. Dark Kestrel

47 Day Freshen-Up
9T D Easterby
  • Vince L'amour (1) 20730810x3
  • Trainer: T D Easterby (Great Habton, N Yorks)
  • Jockey: Joanna Mason
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $92,947
  • Win / Place: 15% / 42%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: INVINCIBLE ARMY (IRE)

Dam: RED ROMANCE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Dutch Art

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Rating

Stats
Career
19: 3-2-3
Distance
13: 2-2-3
Season
1: 0-0-1
1st Up
3: 0-0-2
2nd Up
2: 1-0-0
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Turf
19: 3-2-3
Good
13: 0-2-2
Soft
4: 2-0-0
Heavy
2: 1-0-1
Firm
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
2: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
17: 2-2-3
Handicap Rating
82
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Pontefract on April 8 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Fahrenheit Seven carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 5.5 len at Ripon April 18 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mr Irrelevant with 57.5kg at $7. Harder here though and isn't among the top hopes today.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 108/4/25Pontefract1005mHCP 4U6Joanna Mason54.5kgGood1:02.3358.0 km/h2.3L-$21171$59,895$7,361

1. Fahrenheit Seven

2. Dream Composer

3. Vince L'amour

171 Day Spell
10th of 1019/10/24Catterick Bridge1005mHCP 3U9Jason Hart54.5kgSoft1:01.8058.5 km/h13.3L-$5.008$59,895-

1. Vintage Clarets

2. Dakota Gold

3. Wen Moon

1st of 1711/10/24York1005mHCP 3U2Jason Hart54.5kgSoft0:59.9560.4 km/h1.3L-$156$49,907$26,150

1. Vince L'amour

2. Trilby

3. Wen Moon

8th of 115/10/24Redcar1005mHCP 3U7David Allan59.5kgSoft0:58.9861.3 km/h5.3L-$6.0015$19,965-

1. Curious Rover

2. Albegone

3. Seantrabh

18th of 2420/9/24Ayr1207mHCP 3U25David Allan62kgGood1:09.4262.6 km/h6.3L-$2312$68,266-

1. Diligent Resdev

2. Parisiac

3. Danzan

3rd of 138/9/24York1005mHCP 35James Sullivan55kgGood Soft1:00.9659.4 km/h0.8L-$218$59,895$7,361

1. Duran

2. Fidelius

3. Vince L'amour

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