Racing

Musselburgh Place 6 Preview | 15th February

By Steven Dowler

13.50 Sunshine On Leith Maiden Hurdle

FANTASY WORLD holds an entry in the Triumph Hurdle, so this 600,000 gns purchase must be held in serious regard. This four-year-old signed off his time on the Flat with a Listed success at Ascot and is a fascinating contender having his first start for Nicky Henderson. Big chance.

Tips: FANTASY WORLD

14.20 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Mares’ Maiden Hurdle

SIORAI shaped well on all three Flat starts last year and has joined a stable that does very well with youngsters. This filly appears to have been found an excellent opportunity to make a winning start over timber, especially with her opposition lacking form substance.

Tips: SIORAI

14.50 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle

It could be worth taking a chance on SCOTS POET in this open-looking race. The 10-year-old is 21lb below his last winning mark and is a dual C&D winner off marks of 95 and 104. His latest third was a sign of potentially returning to form, so off a career-low mark, I think he’s one to definitely consider.

Tips: SCOTS POET

15.20 Time For Heroes Handicap Chase

Not much strength-in-depth to this event at all so the vote goes to DIDNTGOTWENTY, who improved from his chase debut effort to finish second over track and trip last time out. Off a pound lower mark, I see no reason why he can’t make a serious impact at this level.

Tips: DIDNTGOTWENTY

15.50 LiveScore Bet Handicap Hurdle

This is a really weak contest and marginal preference is for CRYSTELLO. He’s been beaten a long way on all three starts to date but is likely to improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut off a figure of 100. Up against a bunch of exposed types, he could be the answer.

Tips: CRYSTELLO

16.20 Famous Five Handicap Chase

BOLD LIGHT has undoubtedly been competing in much stronger events than this and is sure to appreciate the ease in grade. It was in March last year that he won a much higher graded race at Kelso off a 3lb higher mark, so he’s more than capable on his day and is fancied to strike.

Tips: BOLD LIGHT