Musselburgh 4:07 Result
No Napier No Party Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Result
| Pos | Margin | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Form | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | won | 240562 | — | |||
| 2 | — | 704563 | — | |||
| 3 | — | 489528 | — |
The Verdict
FormCast selectionBook Of LifeConfidence 3/5Didn't win
Book Of Life carries top weight on merit with OR 56 and has been in good form (452732), including two recent wins/places and a clear second last time. Consistent placing figures show he handles this class and trip well, and the addition of blinkers today could sharpen him up further for a young apprentice on a confident upward curve. King Sharja (240562) is the main threat - Kingman sire, useful recent placing figures and a lighter weight - but has already been below Book Of Life's level in current form. Eagles Dream's form line is patchier (5-8805) and Thats My Boy Luke, despite Easterby backing, hasn't shown enough to trouble the principals. Given Book Of Life's rating advantage, recent solid placing sequence, and being fresh off just a 10-day break (fitness/form current), he looks the most complete package in a moderate apprentice handicap.
Runners & Form
| No. | Draw | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer | OR | Form | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | ★ | 6 | 56 | 452732 | — | ||
| Book Of Life carries top weight on merit with OR 56 and has been in good form (452732), including two recent wins/places and a clear second last time. | ||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 704563 | — | |||
| 4 | 5 | ✓ | 6 | 51 | 240562 | — | ||
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 50 | 895188 | — | |||
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 49 | 489528 | — | |||
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 48 | 341855 | — | |||
| 8 | 9 | 4 | 44 | 0-0537 | — | |||
| 9 | 4 | 8 | 42 | 730037 | — | |||
| NR | 2 | 4 | 55 | 5-8805 | — | |||