Racing

Musselburgh Racing Preview | 19th April

13.50 LiveScore Bet Best Odds Daily Royal Mile Handicap

THUNDER WONDER shaped well on his return when finishing at Southwell earlier this month, and he looks well handicapped based on his Thirsk success, so he’s of interest. ZOWAL won nicely over C&D 17 days ago and now moves into handicap company. He is another to note.

Tips: THUNDER WONDER & ZOWAL

14.25 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Silver Arrow Handicap

Four-time C&D winner GWEEDORE once again ran well here when runner-up six days ago and must be feared with his sights lowered off an unchanged mark. LORD BERTIE has a fantastic record when fresh and should get the race run to suit. He is appealing on stable debut for David O’Meara.

Tips: GWEEDORE & LORD BERTIE

15.00 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap

JER BATT bolted up on his only previous start over C&D and has a decent record when fresh, so he’s one to consider closely, especially with plenty in his favour. MON NA SLIEVE showed a good attitude to win over track and trip 17 days ago and could remain competitive off only a 5lb higher mark.

Tips: JER BATT & MON NA SLIEVE

15.35 Virgin Bet Queen’s Cup

KIHAVAH will love the ground and could hardly be in better form. He placed in a Grade 1 over hurdles last season and warmed up for this with a run in the Scottish Champion Hurdle. I think he’s a serious player, while Alan King’s LOUGHVILLE has plenty in her favour and it’s really interesting to see her in the line-up. She has David Egan on her back. ALIGN THE STARS is tough and cannot be ruled out either.

Tips: KIHAVAH, LOUGHVILLE & ALIGN THE STARS

16.10 Darley EBF Maiden Stakes

This is a good opportunity for IVATT to get off the mark at the second time of asking. He offered plenty to work on when runner-up on his debut at Newmarket and this Derby entry is the one to beat.

Tips: IVATT

16.45 LiveScore Bet Fillies’ Handicap

EPIDAVROS won twice on the bounce last season and wasn’t disgraced on her return earlier this month, so she merits consideration with that run under her belt. ZAPPHIRE represents a stable that has done well here in the past and could go well if ready to roll after a break.

Tips: EPIDAVROS & ZAPPHIRE