April 13 / 18.45 Musselburgh

18.45

Good

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  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-1610 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Swallowed up in the Spring Mile last time; progressive over 7f and currently has a 9lb higher mark on AW, having scored in emphatic style at Southwell two starts ago; great chance provided that form is repeated.
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11th

7

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Our Havana

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared at York (7f, good) in June following a wind op and he beat 19 rivals to win; very much of interest based on that performance but he was well beaten back at York (7f, good to firm) last time; cheekpieces go on.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4/9-08 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has looked a shadow of his former self in his three runs since 2023; defied this mark two years ago in his last Musselburgh start (fifth course win) but needs to prove he's still capable of that form.
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11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 36111- C

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a Scottish hat-trick that comprised 1m wins at Musselburgh (twice) and Ayr; gives the impression he'll prove as effective back over 7f; one to consider, with further progress plausible.
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16th

5

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 7lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.

33/1

2nd

2

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, the most recent in Bahrain; well held in major handicap returned to home soil last time; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; Lexie Clarkson claims 7lb but has limited experience.

25/1

18th

9

(21)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten in Bahrain in February when last seen and a wide draw could prove tough for this front-runner; however, he won two C&D handicaps last summer (good/good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet in Bahrain in January; unbeaten at York and could make a bold bid at a big price.

40/1

Form: 218111

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-8 since wearing a hood but all of that form is in much lower grades over sprint distances on AW; certainly progressive but has something to prove upped in trip/class and back on turf.
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6th

12

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights.

10/1

2nd

6

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Another who has a better strike-rate on AW (7-19) than on turf (1-17); patchy form so far this year, but has dropped 3lb below his last winning mark and this is a drop in class; stable also runs Thunderstorm Katie.

7/1

Form: 6817-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Record of 5-14 for current stable includes three wins last year; had wind surgery prior to having little luck (met traffic issues) in the Spring Mile on reappearance; should improve on that bare form.
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1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted.

7/2

12th

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Genie

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing.

14/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Spirit Genie

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D scorer who made a promising return from a poor draw when seventh of 22 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; figures on a handy-looking mark now and he's interesting.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 82030- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023; however, a good second in major handicaps at Ascot (7f) and Ripon (6f) during his 2024 campaign, showing career-best form; on a workable mark and warrants respect in this field.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

Form: 733604 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Trained in Ireland since December, racing mostly on AW (ran respectably last time); three-time turf winner, notably off 3lb higher, in Britain previously; interesting assuming he's still capable of that form.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

Form: 321d9- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-10 last season for new yard featured wins at Musselburgh (7f) and Ascot (Shergar Cup Mile); another productive campaign may be on the way; possibilities if taking well to first-time hood.
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8th

10

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

2-2 here (5f/7f), but remains unexposed on the AW after just four outings; not at his best on turf lately, but the return here makes him worth a second look on stable debut (same owners).

12/1

5th

6

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

New Image

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Reappeared with close third at Redcar in April but hasn't built on it, including last of 15 at Thirsk last weekend; hopes are pinned on a first-time visor having a revitalising effect with Oisin Murphy taking the reins.

10/1

15th

9

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

New Image

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times in 2024; just two runs last year and reappeared this April with close third at Redcar; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't really shone on his last four starts and has to turn things around.

10/1

Non-runners

Liamarty Dreams

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Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £27.22
Tricast £116.20
Trifecta £128.80

Selections

The Times:

New Image

Telegraph:

Oriental Prince

RP RATINGS:

Our Havana

SPOTLIGHT:

Ramazan

The Star:

Dain Ma Nut In

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Genie

The Sun:

Catch The Paddy

The Guardian:

Oriental Prince

POSTDATA:

Our Havana

Daily Mirror:

New Image

Daily Record:

New Image

D Express:

Ramazan