Musselburgh

Tomorrow, December 22, 2025HurdleClass 52m7f

Verdict

Returning to the scene of her sole previous win, LIZZIE LUNA produced her best effort in a handicap when third here last month and looks interesting stepping up to 3m. She's narrowly preferred to Leader Wing who went close over C&D last time and should be in the mix again sporting a change of headgear, while course bumper winner Reflection of You is on a workable mark if back to her best on return to hurdles.

Lizzie Luna
Leader Wing
Reflection Of You

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

6. Beat The Retreat
J: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander
F: 8175-2081
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
10-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner was back on his last successful mark when winning an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, keeping on well in a change of headgear (retained). That form has been given a boost but he remains with stamina to prove over this longer trip.
7. Leader Wing
J: Jamie HamiltonT: Gillian Boanas
F: P623-4462
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Bumper winner for Tom Weston who placed for the third time in handicap hurdles for current yard when a narrow runner-up over C&D 2 weeks ago. That was a career-best and he should go well again in a change of headgear off 3 lb higher.
3. Lizzie Luna
J: Craig NicholT: Ewan Whillans
F: 241PP-053
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Landed sole success in a mares' maiden at this track in February and produced by far her best effort in handicaps when third on return to this track last month, outpaced 3 out and plugged on. Makes appeal upped to 3m.
2. ASA
J: Joe WilliamsonT: Philip Kirby
F: 1211F-897
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Won twice over fences last season. Yet to hit those heights this campaign but showed a bit more when midfield in a 21f Kelso handicap hurdle last month. In calmer waters here and no surprise to see her return to form back up in distance.
9. Reflection Of You
J: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
F: 3575-353P
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Point/course bumper winner who didn't progress as expected over hurdles but has been placed twice over fences at Perth this season. Pulled up latest chase start here when again not impressing with her jumping but remains on a workable mark if back on song returned to hurdles.
4. Cher Tara
J: Danny McMenaminT: Daragh Bourke
F: 13P-P6395
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Won 2½m handicap at Downpatrick last season and ran creditably when fifth in a 14-runner handicap on final start for Gordon Elliott last month. Will need to improve for the stable switch/step back up in trip.
1. Dees Getaway
J: Edward AustinT: George Bewley
F: 09-634P15
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Fair maiden hurdle winner in Ireland and left very low-key debut for this yard well behind when belying odds of 33/1 at Ayr. Not in the same form at Kelso next time but drops in grade here and not discounted if seeing out the markedly longer trip.
12. Dreamings Free
J: Charlie MaggsT: Maurice Barnes
F: 00P64-238
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Maiden featured much more prominently in the betting when runner-up in a 23f Hexham handicap in May but has found life tougher in maidens subsequently, well beaten returning from 6 months off at Newcastle last time. Should be more at home returning to a handicap/back up in distance.
10. State Of Honor
J: K. BroganT: Hannah McMahon
F: 129-P6754
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
22f mares' handicap hurdle winner for Tim Vaughan. Had been in good heart for new yard prior to disappointing at this course (19.8f) last time. Needs to bounce back but can still be competitive off this mark if seeing out the longer trip.
5. Luminaries
J: Sean QuinlanT: Ewan Whillans
F: 1P-16P33P
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Progressive 4-time winner over hurdles in the spring. Looked to slowly be getting the hang of things over fences prior to a disappointing run at Southwell last month. Below his last winning mark on return to hurdles but could only be confident if market vibes are strong.
11. Dr Shirocco
J: Patrick WadgeT: Sandy Forster
F: 566-U3357
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Course winner is better over fences but found little when seventh in an 11-runner handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) 45 days ago. This likely to be a confidence booster back over hurdles.
13. Flying Sandpiper
J: Peter KavanaghT: Jackie Stephen
F: 0P8P/P0-48
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Has offered very little to date, including when attracting support at Ayr (19.5f) latest, again not fully settling. Now tries 3m but has plenty to prove from out of the handicap.
8. Bollin Matilda
J: Theo GillardT: Donald Whillans
F: 35611/6-P7
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Improver when landing a pair of 3m handicaps in spring 2024 but has stood little racing since, finishing well held both starts this season. Questions to answer at present.
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