Racing tips: This 9-1 longshot has slipped to a good mark and can spring a shock at Musselburgh

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Longshot

SAINT XAVIER (3.45 Musselburgh)

The handicapper has given this nine-year-old a chance as he continues to comes down the weights.

He was a solid fourth at Kempton last month when going well for a long time. He is 1lb lower today and tries different headgear as he makes this step up in distance.

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Each-way Thief

DAME DE COMPAGNIE (1.50 Sandown)

She has some top-class form over hurdles and made a good start to her chasing career with a convincing win at Ayr last time.

This is a hotter race than that but there’s any amount of improvement to come.

DEISE ABA (3.30 Sandown)

It’s worrying to see “PP” as his form figures heading into this race but he’s capable of much better form than that.

Philip Hobbs’ horses are running much better now and it’s only three runs since he was a close-up fifth in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham.

This test of stamina is ideal and he is down the weights with cheekpieces on for the first time.

Don't forget, SunSport tipster Templegate has given a verdict on every race on Saturday.

LINGFIELD

12.00   Talking Point   

Good second over course and distance last time out.

12.35   One Hart         

Had plenty in hand when winning at Wolverhampton latest.

1.11     Misty Grey      

Has won his past three at Wolver and can strike upped in class.

1.45     Forest Of Dean            

Came back from a break with solid third and fitter now.

2.16     Symbolic Power          

Went close over course and distance last time out.

2.51     Classy Dame    

Didn’t get the run of the race when second here latest.

3.25     Toora Loora    

Looks the type to improve for new yard over this longer trip.

4.00     Devizes            

Two good wins and still on a fair handicap mark.

WETHERBY

12.50   Cup Of Coffee 

Going like the winner before a late fall last time out.

1.22     Benny’s Oscar 

Won a point to point and has joined a top trainer.

1.58     Malpas 

Had the race sewn up before falling at the last on latest run.

2.30     On The Blind Side       

Has done well since switching back to hurdles this season.

3.00     Captain Moirette        

Back over hurdles from fair mark and likes this ground.

3.38     Laskadine        

Easy winner last time and can defy hike in weights.

4.10     Nothin To Ask 

Good effort at Wincanton and a repeat would be good enough.

MUSSELBURGH

12.57   Getaway Trump          

Not fulfilled his potential yet but should be good enough.

1.29     Aloomomo      

Has really improved since joining his current trainer.

2.05     Christopher Wood      

Good second at Kempton latest and top claimer on board.

2.40     Return Ticket  

Consistent and will be happier dropped in distance today.

3.10     Breguet Boy    

Hampered last time but still ran well enough to win this.

3.45     Le Breuil (treble)         

Thorough stayer who will relish this marathon distance.

4.19     Alcala  

Should have too much class for these hunter chasers.

SANDOWN

1.15     Dolos   

Will be much happier dropping back to this distance.

1.50     Shan Blue (nb) 

Just keeps winning and has a lot more to offer.

2.20     SANTINI (NAP) 

Gold Cup second and will relish these testing conditions.

2.55     Alnadam          

Didn’t fire at Kempton latest but won well before that.

3.30     Ask Me Early   

Excellent jumper who has much more to offer.

4.05     Dostal Phil       

Had plenty in hand when winning over fences at Newbury latest.

KEMPTON

4.15     Doublethetrouble       

Good second over course and distance last time out.

4.55     Bomb Squad   

Ran on well after missing the break here on latest start.

5.25     Suns Up Guns Up        

Had plenty in hand when winning here last month.

5.55     Violet’s Lads    

Has shown best form at this course and battled well latest.

6.30     Prince Of Arran           

Third in the Melbourne Cup last time so should be too good.

7.00     Aced It 

Showed promise for Joseph O’Brien in Ireland and second UK run.

7.30     Grey D’Ars       

Still a maiden but getting closer with every start.

8.00     Broughton Sunpearl   

Good form over this course and distance.

8.30     Aria Rose         

Had a fair bit in hand when winning here last time out.

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