Musselburgh - Monday.08Dec08

[PL2008]

Skylancer 1:20 Musselburgh (BBOTD) First time blinkers last time out resulted in his best run over hurdles finishing 2 of 16 by a short head. Lifetime NH form is now 7342. Prior defeats were by 33, 3 1/2 and 6 1/2 lengths. Blinkers are on again for today. More experienced and improving makes him the selection over J Howard-Johnson's Red Moloney. Johnson is winless from 17 runners on their debut this year (2 from 24 since 2007) when jockey Denis O'Regan is on board. 10pts to win @ SP Numero Due 1:50 Musselburgh Off to a good start into his hurdling career having a hurdle form of 142 that started in 23Sep08. Lost by 12 lengths last time but that being his farthest distance to travel (2m5f) may have taken his best out. Should be suited by the trip (2m4f) better than last time. 10pts to win @ SP Regents Secret (USA) 2:20 Musselburgh Has been in the money for the last three starts - 232. His last being at this course and distance (28Nov08) for a 10L defeat to Amazing King (4/1). Jockey is changed to James Reveley who has 2 wins from 5 runs for trainer J S Goldie since the 2007-08 season. Regents Secret have not raced beyond 2m1f110y but Goldie's form with 2m4f runners looks promising. He has an 8 of 11 @ 125-1, 6 of 11 @ 40-1, F of 13 @ 17/2, and 4 of 15 @ 40-1 since 24Nov08 and the last two being from this course and distance. 5pts ew @ 7-1 bet365 BOG