April 13 / 15.45 Musselburgh

15.45

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  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.50
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 89617- BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won 7f AW Class 5 handicap in December; faces a different test now; still has some potential, but he's been off for four months and is drawn wide.
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Izzari

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Best coming off a solid pace, as was the scenario when a winner last week at Southwell (1m, AW); 4lb well in with no penalty to carry.

7/4

1st

9

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

No win since last September but he's fallen in the weights and looked much more competitive again on last two outings, under Cara Tuke on first occasion; has a bit more to prove here but not totally dismissed.

7/1

8th

6

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Newcastle win this time last year came off a 7lb higher mark; well backed on the drop to this company at Carlisle a few weeks ago, when faring much better, and is one to consider (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall).

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1722-7 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Needs to come back to form, wide draw doesn't seem ideal and may not want the ground to dry out too much, but he is a three-time course winner.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 19949- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Saves his best for Carlisle and Hamilton; easy to ignore on first start since being pulled up over hurdles in November; usual headgear missing; back with former trainer.
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7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

Form: 37394- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Will have to do more than when fourth in a similar race over C&D when last seen.
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13th

5

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Swift Salian

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Runner-up on first three starts this season (once over C&D) and was seemingly back in good nick when fourth at Carlisle (nearly 1m, good) last month; subsequent heavy-ground defeat is excusable, and he's on a good mark.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Swift Salian

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Carlisle (1m, good) three weeks ago and he continues to edge down the weights; his best form has come on slow ground and he's firmly in calculations.

8/1

4th

2

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Swift Salian

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Started the season with three second-place finishes at around 1m; failed to beat a rival in two runs last month and needs to turn things around quickly.

25/1

11/1

Form: 47138- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (good to firm) including a similar race to this at Ripon, but needs to be on his game after six months off.
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6th

2

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Suited by Ripon and he held off an in-form rival in convincing fashion there (1m, good) in July; mixed otherwise this year and he needs to prove that the return to 7f round here will suit.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Up and down this season, and well beaten since his 1m win at Ripon in July; has good C&D form but not certain what to expect.

16/1

15th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 556-80 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Formerly smart; hasn't won since 2022; struggled both starts this year but is tumbling down the weights.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

10st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Not as good now and has his share of off days; back on a winning mark, though, has a C&D win to his name and this is less competitive than he's used to returning from ten weeks off.

3/1

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

Form: 12450- D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off since poor run in December, after which he had a breathing operation; best form has come on AW and slow turf, so may need some rain to get in, but latest win came following two-month break, so 'fresh' might be a good time to catch him.
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3rd

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

5yo who has won his last three starts and the second leg was a dominant display at Wolverhampton (8.6f); didn't have much in hand at Carlisle (1m) last time but he hit a personal best with that brave success and still looks feasibly treated off 4lb higher; strongly respected back in trip.

11/4

1st

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Between Me And U

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Herrington

Won on turf (1m, good to soft) three years ago but his three wins since have come on AW; up 7lb for his easy front-running success at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; thriving and commands respect.

4/1

Form: 43320- BF

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has never tried this far and has been off since last August, but has some placed form that gives him a chance.
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6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Bulmer Bank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

14/1

6

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House.

16/1

9th

13

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

14/1

Form: 67-236 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All five wins gained on AW at Wolverhampton, the most recent over 9.4f in October, but also has form on fast turf; most recently too headstrong in cheekpieces, which are now removed; has a chance from a handy draw.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

Form: 44511- C

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has won here twice over 1m1f; won final two starts last year at about this trip elsewhere; however, may find this too sharp a test on reappearance, from wide draw, if the ground continues to dry out.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

11th
13 (1)
Rainwater

9/1

Form: 23-240

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who is handily weighted on his best and drawn to go the shortest route, but needs to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster; cheekpieces refitted.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

16/1

Form: 80040-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Relatively lightly raced; fair maiden winner as a 2yo; lost his way last term but may do better now dropping in class another five months on.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

Form: 32487-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; didn't progress over further last year; unappealing, dropping in trip from wide on first start since September.
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3rd

8

(7)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lucykeys

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

25,000gns foal; second foal; half-sister to 9.4f AW winner Zenga (RPR 93); dam 7f 2yo winner (85) from talented family; this Gleneagles 3yo is bred to have a bright future but may be one for further down the line.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £314.90
Straight Forecast £149.68
Tricast £3296.20
Trifecta £5674.20

Selections

The Times:

Code Purple

SPOTLIGHT:

Spun To Gold

Telegraph:

English Spirit

D Express:

Izzari

Daily Mirror:

Between Me And U

POSTDATA:

Shine On Brendan

RP RATINGS:

Spun To Gold

The Sun:

Code Purple

Daily Record:

Code Purple

The Star:

English Spirit