Eternalist can make winning return
ETERNALIST won with plenty in hand on her latest visit to Musselburgh and can follow up on her return to the Scottish track.
Jim Goldie’s mare has been running consistently well throughout the summer, so it was no great surprise to see her make the most of what looked an excellent opportunity at this venue three weeks ago.
That said, it was still hard not to be impressed by the manner of her success and what was noticeable was how much more tractable she was than in her recent races.
Her previous attitude of refusing to settle has sometimes proved costly late in her races, whereas she settled much better on her latest appearance and was therefore able to show off a smart turn of foot at the business end of proceedings.
The handicapper has handed her a 5lb hike, but if she is in a similarly co-operative mood she should prove hard to beat in the Racing Ticket Giveaways At @188Bet Handicap.
Jacob Black is fancied to continue his excellent campaign with another victory in the Read Silvestre De Sousa At 188Bet Handicap.
Like several who have gone before, this seven-year-old appears to have been reinvigorated since joining Keith Dalgleish, rising the best part of two-stone in the ratings having won four of his seven starts this season.
Three of those victories have come at Musselburgh and while the assessor is bound to catch up with him eventually, the manner of his latest success at Hamilton just a few days ago suggested his winning spree may not be over just yet.
Because that verdict was in an apprentice race, he makes a swift reappearance unpenalised and it is very difficult to look beyond him in what does not look a strong race.