Conditions at Musselburgh seem to be improving so there is a chance that racing at the Scottish track may go ahead tomorrow. The first race on the card at 1.55 looks to be a match between Son of Flicka and Glencree. Glencree won over course and distance at the end of November and seems to be progressive. He likes good ground and it does look as if he will get that at Musselburgh. Son of Flicka is yet to finish out of the first 2 and was an excellent 2nd to the talented Alfie Flits at Haydock last time out. The extra distance of tomorrow’s race should suit him. This is an interesting clash but with Donald McCain in much better form than Howard Johnson at the moment I must side with Son of Flicka.
Resounding Glory won at Wetherby last time out in a race where the 2nd and 4th have both since won twice. He sets the standard in the 2.25 although course and distance winner Caravel, who notched a five timer on the flat for his previous trainer Sir Mark Prescott looks a threat. Once again though Caravel is trained by Howard Johnson whose horse have not been running well of late, possibly due to the bad weather interrupting their training schedule.
Today’s picture is by the artist Julie Whitwham.
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