Musselburgh has been busy since the start of the turf season. That is unlikely to be an accident. In March and April, the ground can be testing enough for Flat horses and the Scottish track's links setting makes it more resistant than most to the mud. This year, which has been unusually dry, has done away with any concerns about testing ground, and after another dry, breezy week, Musselburgh is bound to be quick underfoot. The other major factor on the five-furlong course is the draw. Although listed as a straight course, the sprint track has a kink around halfway. In practice those drawn low have further to go, and bagging the near rail from a high berth often proves decisive. What is interesting about this race is the near total lack of early pace among the high-numbered stalls. The highest-drawn front-runner is Stash The Cash , who has seven horses between him and the stands' rail. Right on the rail are Zarzyni and Eternal Sunshine , who finished first and second over course and distance in September. Zarzyni, who won that day, nonetheless advertised the dangers of coming from behind at Musselburgh. He was hampered several times as he came through. Eternal Sunshine had to wait before moving out wide. There were only nine runners that day. Weaving through 15 rivals will be even trickier. One who may break their habit is Alligator Alley . He is best known as a hold-up horse, but was ridden forward more often in 2024 and was again from a wide draw at Newcastle on his debut for Ruth Carr last time. He shaped as if in need of the run in the end, but still finished a creditable fourth. Alligator Alley has always been best granted a test of speed on quick ground. He gets that here and, with how the draw has worked out, could easily work his way into a good position on the favoured part of the track. Race analysis by Keith Melrose What they say Ruth Carr, trainer of Alligator Alley We were delighted with the way he ran on his first start for us at Newcastle and surprised the handicapper dropped us a couple of pounds for that run. That always helps and I don't see any reason why he won't run well at Musselburgh. He's a little bit quirky getting to the start and getting him in the stalls, but like all sprinters he's a coiled spring on the racecourse. We'd be hopeful of a good run. Ruth Carr: trains Alligator Alley Jim Goldie, trainer of Water Of Leith , Eternal Sunshine and Classy Al Eternal Sunshine in stall 15 has the best draw of the three and Paul Mulrennan gets a good tune out of her. She was probably a bit ring-rusty last time and that will have blown the cobwebs away. Although Water Of Leith has never won at Musselburgh, he's well capable and you might say Danny Tudhope is a good jockey booking. Classy Al is drawn in the car park, but he ran third in the race last year, is well handicapped and has good back form. He runs well fresh. Kevin Coleman, trainer of Only Spoofing He's still got that spark and has got a bit of a chance off his current handicap mark. Musselburgh is a long way to go with the cost involved for a horse aged 11, but he likes the track and we're going to give it one last roll of the dice. If it works out, brilliant, and I think the draw in 14 will suit him. His last run gives me some confidence, but he's a law unto himself. Reporting by Lewis Porteous Read these next: 'He's come on massively for his recent runs' - who fancies their chances in Musselburgh's feature race? Popular hurdler makes his debut over fences and novice chaser seeks course hat-trick at Tramore - Sunday's punting pointers Looking for free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more.