April 19 / 13.50 Musselburgh

13.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Livescore Bet Best Odds Daily Royal Mile Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3616-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Thirsk novice (7f, good) last August; tailed off in 7f Doncaster nursery on final 2yo start but got his career back on track when third in 1m Southwell handicap on reappearance 13 days ago; his stable, which is no stranger to success in this contest, also runs Hot Dancer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Thunder Wonder

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Hasn't won since June 2025 but he posted creditable efforts over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) and Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; did well to get fifth after a stumble at the start left him detached) this summer; never a threat at Redcar last time but a potential class act tackling his first 0-80.

13/2

9th

3

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Thunder Wonder

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Hasn't won since last June but he ran well when third at Musselburgh (good) in June and should have finished even closer, when events conspired against him, before a fifth of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (also 1m1f, good to firm) last month; player from the same mark in this easier event.

9/2

5th

18

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Thunder Wonder

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and his losing sequence is up to 11 races; however, he was a close third off this reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and is an each-way contender if backing up that performance.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2212-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (6f, good) before making all in a maiden at Haydock (7f, good to soft) in September; advanced his RPR again when second of ten in Doncaster nursery (7f, soft) the following month; gelded after; likely to stay 1m and go on to even better things in 2025.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

We Dare To Dream

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful 7f form in 2025, notably when first past the post at Haydock (good) in July, but he was down the field on his final start and wasn't seen again until this month, when always out the back at Nottingham; well handicapped but an unknown quantity for now.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Absent since heavy defeat over C&D last October; however, he's on a dangerous mark and can go well fresh, and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting; no surprise to see a good run.

14/1

10th

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form from a slipping mark when sixth of 11 in 7f handicap at Haydock 33 days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5315- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive in his first three runs, culminating in a Hamilton maiden win (1m, soft); something can't have been right when tailed-off last of five in Pontefract Listed race (1m, soft again) on final start; no shock were he to resume his progress for last year's winning owner and trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Castle Stuart

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointed at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (no headgear) but all his best form is here and has been close up in three visits since June (hooded for all those), including the John Smith's Cup; again behind the winner of that race here 15 days ago but it was another sound run; he's handicapped about right but has solid claims.

9/2

5th

14

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Castle Stuart

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won on soft as 2yo; good C&D record includes a third in this race last year and two placed efforts (latterly John Smith's Cup) in a hood this summer; the hood was left off when well beaten over 1m4f at Ascot a fortnight ago but returns now; capable of bouncing back with each-way claims at a venue which suits, particularly with the yard going well.

18/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Castle Stuart

9st 8lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can race freely and hooded for his last two races at York, in the latest finishing a highly respectable third (promoted from fourth) in the John Smith's Cup (extended 1m2f; good to firm) for which he was 4lb well in; now 3lb higher and surprisingly goes without any headgear, but he's got some momentum behind him.

6/1

14/1

Form: 14137-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of nurseries in the mud (6f/7f) last September but the handicapper looked in charge by the end of the autumn; gelded ahead of reappearance; proven at 1m but possibly vulnerable to less exposed types.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Flourished when switched to heavy and soft ground last autumn, winning over 6f and 7f; retains ability as a 3yo but he might have run better at Ayr last month when back on soft ground (first-time visor now discarded) and hard to depend on a turnaround.

12/1

4

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Likes testing ground as he showed when winning nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) a year ago; has run with credit a couple of times in a light campaign this year, but still 4lb above his last winning mark; probably needs the new visor to make a difference.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Prominent-racer who won nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) last September; got back near best with close fourth at Chester (7.6f, good) in May but he failed to beat a rival at Haydock last time; has been up and down since last success and he comes with risks attached after a break.

14/1

Form: 223-

Last run: 192 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promise when second at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) and Thirsk (1m, good) on first two outings and had heavy ground as a possible excuse for below-par third at Nottingham on final start; no surprise were he to resume his progress on handicap/seasonal debut for a stable which does well in this race.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield

Hot Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Upped to 1m2f for wins when favourite at Chelmsford (AW) and Redcar (good to firm) on last two outings; up another 5lb and 1m1f may not help, so strongly did he stay on last time, but he is progressing well and has just two to beat; the hat-trick beckons.

2/5

5

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Hot Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent; stepped up in trip, duly obliging at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5; 85-40 favourite) a fortnight ago; reverts to turf with more improvement necessary (in this higher grade) to double up from a 4lb higher mark; it's possible that the task is achievable though; merits respect.

3/1

6

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame on both appearances since his underwhelming seasonal/handicap debut in April; needs to find something extra to open his account today but the move up from about 1m may unlock some improvement.

10/1

Form: 4251- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Sir Michael Stoute with an improved performance to win a 1m Southwell AW nursery in a first-time visor (retained) in November; subsequently gelded; likely he has more to offer for a new stable (same owner) in excellent form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Wiltshire Lad

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute when making a successful nursery debut over C&D (first-time visor) last October; well held in both starts on turf since returning in April (had been gelded), but interesting back here.

7/1

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wiltshire Lad

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on reappearance and his best performance remains sole AW attempt, namely Southwell success on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; bit to prove.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wiltshire Lad

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on reappearance and his best performance remains sole AW attempt, namely Southwell success on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; bit to prove.

8/1

6/1

Form: 332-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in each of his three runs for Jean-Claude Rouget in France last year; new connections acquired him for 69,000euros at the end of 2024 and he made a winning start for them in a C&D maiden (good) 17 days ago, wandering around a little under pressure but nicely on top towards the finish; will need to step up on that form to defy an opening mark of 84 but further progress wouldn't surprise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Zowal

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Raced wide when down the field at Pontefract (1m, good) recently and ran well when fourth of eight at Beverley (7.3f, soft) previously; however, he's had an inconsistent year and is untested at today's distance.

12/1

9th

8

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Zowal

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner on good to soft in April when only 1lb lower; can be inconsistent but only just missed out on the places last time at Beverley (soft); couldn't rule out.

12/1

4th

8

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Zowal

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Narrow win in a 1m handicap at Pontefract (good to soft); only 1lb higher today but two subsequent runs have been well short of his best; rain won't hurt his chance.

20/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 20-211 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Richard Hannon but has quickly hit the target on AW for new stable, following a Southwell maiden win in January with a handicap success at Kempton last month (both 1m); a 6lb rise demands further progress back on turf but he has to be respected in his current mood.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Invited

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Record of 4-11 on the AW and better than ever when a 33-1 third over 1m at Southwell last time out; dual course winner who is well drawn to adopt his prominent style of racing; considered.

9/1

3rd

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Invited

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

C&D winner who prevailed narrowly over 1m at Lingfield (fourth career win) on New Year's Eve; 7f perhaps too sharp here last time but that was still disappointing given he was beaten 8l; all handicap wins at Class 4 level and this is a Class 3.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.30
Straight Forecast £37.54
Tricast £289.41
Trifecta £391.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wiltshire Lad

Daily Mirror:

Zowal

POSTDATA:

Invited

Daily Mail:

Hot Dancer

D Express:

Castle Stuart

TOPSPEED:

Our Mighty Mo

Daily Record:

Zowal

RP RATINGS:

Wiltshire Lad

LAMBOURN:

Wiltshire Lad

The Times:

Wiltshire Lad

Telegraph:

Wiltshire Lad

The Guardian:

Wiltshire Lad

The Sun:

Wiltshire Lad

The Star:

Wiltshire Lad

NEWMARKET:

Invited