14:25 Musselburgh 03 Apr 2021
Betway Royal Mile Handicap
Class 2 | 3YO only
Winner £15,462 - 7 ran
made all, ridden 2f out, narrow advantage over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong
prominent, travelled strongly to challenge leader over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, drew clear of remainder but could not match winner final furlong
keen towards rear, stumbled on bend over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, took 3rd inside final furlong but no chance with leading pair
very slow to stride and detached early, in rear of main group after 3f, last when ridden over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
keen behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
midfield, awkward on bend 5f out, ridden on outside 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased final furlong
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £7.38 |
| CSF | £22.98 (1, 4) |
| Win | £6.30 (1) |
| Place | £2.60 (1), £1.80 (4) |
| Swinger | £3.10 (1, 3), £2.80 (1, 4), £2.20 (3, 4) |
| Exacta | £19.10 (1, 4) |
| Trifecta | £73.90 (1, 4, 3) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Good | 7 | Coolagh Forest | 3 | 3 | 8 12 | 80 | 41-33 | 86 days | R Fahey (201 miles) | Paul Hanagan | 13/ 2 | 1:39.68 |
| 2018 | Heavy | 11 | Book of Dreams | 2 | 3 | 8 12 | 86 | 12246-1 | 19 days | M Johnston (152 miles) | P J McDonald | 6/ 1 | 1:47.33 |
| 2017 | Good to Firm | 12 | Cullingworth | 3 | 3 | 8 3 | 81 | 154334 | 218 days | R Fahey (201 miles) | Sammy Jo Bell | 16/ 1 | 1:40.35 |
