April 02 / 15.37 Musselburgh

15.37

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

Form: 69-478 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Should be well treated on his best form but he's not progressing, with wind and gelding operations seemingly making no difference; unplaced in races won by reopposing rivals on his last two starts; risky.
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7th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mon Na Slieve

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a lenient mark but his losing sequence is mounting and he had no obvious excuses when beating just one home at Beverley three weeks ago.

11/1

7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

12/1

Form: 60186- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo; he had dropped in the weights prior to making all in a 5f Class 4 handicap at Redcar last October (soft ground; off 2lb lower); unplaced twice after and now returns from 146 days on the sidelines.
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4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off 6lb higher; back to winning ways when seeing off ten rivals at Ayr (5f, good to firm; made all) 18 days ago; this is a higher grade but the horse he beat last time ran well at Goodwood on Tuesday; not ruled out.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Curious Rover

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won off an 11lb mark at Musselburgh last August (5f, good); hasn't run as well since and below-par over same C&D last time (good); dropped another 3lb so no surprise if he were to go well.

7/1

4/1

Form: 7-1111 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Reliable for some time but things have really clicked this year and he comes here chasing a five-timer after four 5f wins at Newcastle; climbed up the weights as a result but he ran well on his only visit to Musselburgh last April (second to one who ended the year rated 24lb higher); one to take seriously in current form.
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9th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Paddys Day

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six times on AW last year; has just one success on turf (good to firm on his debut in 2022) but he was placed on both starts here and last time's third of seven at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) was a solid effort; regularly stays away from ground worse than good so probably doesn't want any rain, which is forecast.

12/1

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

Form: 1/3-91 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Promising on turf for the Crisfords as a 3yo and he ran a fine race when third at the Dante meeting (5f, good) on his only run in 2024; well beaten on his stable debut at Newcastle in February (after 280 days off) but back on the up when rewarding market support at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to lead close home; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run and drying ground is a bonus.
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13th

13

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Spartan Arrow

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Spartan Arrow

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3 company; not in comparable form so far in 2026 but the handicapper is easing his burden.

7/1

7th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Spartan Arrow

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 34345- CD

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in 2024 but he ran numerous good races in defeat and begins this campaign off a dangerous mark; improved for his reappearance effort last year but possible the heavy ground that day wouldn't have suited; considered.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

Form: 25161- D

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form on AW, winning 5f handicaps at Southwell and Chelmsford; just 1-24 on turf and could prove vulnerable for win purposes.
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

Form: 21210- CD BF

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came alive last summer, winning a 6f classified event at Thirsk last June and adding four handicap wins afterwards (including C&D); absent since finishing in midfield (sent off favourite) in the Ayr Bronze Cup 194 days ago; can progress further this year but might come on for this return.
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1st

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early.

7/2

2nd

11

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed.

16/1

16th

16

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back.

14/1

Form: /1414- CD

Last run: 224 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
One of her two wins last year came over C&D; absent since finishing fourth at York's Dante meeting; doesn't look handicapped out of things and she has run on her seasonal return in both years since joining the Barrons; contender.
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5

(11)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Ripon

Profitable Edge

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner who ran her best race of the year so far when fourth of eight back here (good) three weeks ago; another 3lb drop since then puts her 7lb below her last winning mark; respected.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Profitable Edge

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David & Nicola Barron

Effective on fast and soft ground; well handicapped on her two 5f wins last summer but she's been out of sorts in four runs this season; has won here in the past but she needs to turn things around back at this track.

10/1

2

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Profitable Edge

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice last summer and is 1lb lower than for the latest, but she is yet to get going in three starts this season (underwent wind surgery before latest outing); needs a resurgence.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £103.11
Tricast £536.51

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spartan Arrow

TOPSPEED:

Mon Na Slieve

THE NORTH:

Profitable Edge

POSTDATA:

Paddy's Day

The Sun:

Eternal Sunshine

The Times:

Mon Na Slieve

The Star:

Mon Na Slieve

RP RATINGS:

Spartan Arrow

LAMBOURN:

Spartan Arrow

The Guardian:

Spartan Arrow

Daily Mail:

Spartan Arrow

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Arrow

Daily Record:

Spartan Arrow

Telegraph:

Profitable Edge

D Express:

Paddy's Day