The only course winner in the field is CODE PURPLE, who has an excellent record here and can win at Musselburgh for the fourth time. Byzantine Empress was disappointing at York last Saturday but has a big shout judged on her previous third at Haydock and is feared most. Abduction and Power Of Gold could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
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Placed on turf on final two runs last season (6f/7f, good/good to soft) and reappeared with close second at Southwell (6f, AW) in February; not at the same level in blinkers then cheekpieces the next twice but goes without headgear today and he's edging down the weights; possible player.
Winless since October 2023 but it's likely he'd have snapped that losing sequence at Haydock last month granted a clear run; the return to 1m may have been against him at Ayr since and he could be in the mix now back at 7f.
1-18 strike-rate and down the field at York last Saturday (6f, good; reportedly never travelling); however, prior to that she was a close third on reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and a good case can be made on that form; effective on good to soft; could bounce back with big run.
Two wins at Catterick (7f, good to soft/soft) last season and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth over this C&D (good) in April; runs off last winning mark but he's been below par on his last three starts.
Just one win from his 21 starts but he's been a creditable third on two of his three starts this season, most recently at Chepstow (7f, good); he's probably fine on good to soft; in the mix if he's on another going day.
Two wins here (7f/1m1f, good) last summer and he returned to form with a good second of 13 when back here (1m, good) in April; also effective on slow ground; course form figures read 1211222; firmly in calculations.
Running well in defeat on AW (6f/7f) this spring, following wind surgery; can be thereabouts if transferring that form back to turf but she's 0-12 on grass and seemingly inferior on this surface.
Won 1m2f AW handicap for Archie Watson last March and he's on a dangerous mark; it's possible this free-going sort will benefit from the drop back in trip but he's struggled on his last three starts and has plenty to prove.
Now 4lb lower than for 6f AW win last November and he's run well over 1m on turf; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor prompting a revival.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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