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15.53

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Edinburgh Gin Seaside Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6865.3
  • 2m 0f 47y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Edinburgh Gin Seaside Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 3P111- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has shown marked improvement since wind surgery, winning three novice races at Carlisle, the first two over 2m1f (good/good to soft) and the latest over 2m3f (good) when scoring by 16l; interesting back in a handicap, although this sharp 2m may not be ideal.
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6th

6

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Bel Amigo

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Front-runner who won three novice hurdles in a row at Carlisle in spring 2025; that hasn't been a springboard to future success and he's been absent since February but he's 3lb lower than when third in this last year (good to soft) and that also came after some time off; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

14

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Bel Amigo

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Front-runner; won three novice hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f/2m3f, good to soft/good) last spring; placed in three of his five handicaps since but the last two instances were over just 2m1f and 2m, so this new trip asks a big question; he's also 5lb out of the handicap.

16/1

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Bel Amigo

11st 13lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won three novice hurdles in a row here (2m1f-2m3f, good to soft/good) in the spring, including under Dominic Hislop, and he returned from a break to finish third in a handicap at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; could build on that latest performance now back here; firmly in calculations.

9/4

Form: 61642- CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps last season, the first over C&D in June (good to firm), the second off 6lb lower over 2m4f at Ayr in November (good); creditable second to an improver at Down Royal on latest start (2m4f, good); chance
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4

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:20 Sedgefield

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 4lb

J: Jack Power

T: Leonard Kerr

At Hexham it wasn't the first time he's been beaten by Illogical Logic, though in first-time cheekpieces he got to within 2l of the winner and he has a 4lb pull on him now; shouldn't be far away.

15/2

2nd

3

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:33 Hexham

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Struggles either side of a wind operation this term have included a 21l beating by Illogical Logic at Cartmel in August and a 23l last of five at Sedgefield this week; cheekpieces are now reached for.

16/1

5th

5

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Kinbara Firstdraft

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Dual hurdle winner (2m-2m4f) for Stuart Crawford; is yet to threaten (0-6) for Leonard Kerr and was well beaten reverting to hurdles at Perth (2m4f; 33-1) three weeks ago; the least likely candidate.

25/1

Form: 1652- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat performer (second in the 2024 Northumberland Plate); not as good over hurdles so far, winning over 2m at Ayr on debut in November (good; first run after wind surgery) and last time finishing runner-up at Kelso (2m, good); quite interesting on h'cap debut.
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3rd

4

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:35 Wetherby

Evaluation

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Quite useful on the Flat; only hurdles win was an Ayr novice back in 2024 (good) but he ran a sound race on third start for Adam Nicol when clear second at Kelso ten days ago (2m5f, good); worth considering.

100/30

2nd

2

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:20 Kelso

Evaluation

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

8yo who has been tailed off on the Flat on his first two starts for this yard and needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, getting back on better ground can help and he's on a competitive mark on last year's best hurdle form; might not be a forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Haydock

Evaluation

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adam Nicol

Well handicapped on his old Flat form and there were bits of fair form over hurdles since for the Russell/Scudamore yard; 310 days off, however, before tailed-off last at Hamilton (1m4f) on Flat return five weeks ago; cheekpieces (tried twice in 2024) return but he looks best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 0P3P8- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Exposed; goes well on testing ground but latest win (off 10lb higher) was on good ground at Ayr in November (2m) when returning from a break; beaten 20l when eighth over C&D last month (good to soft; blinkers replaced regular visor); visor back on today; well handicapped, but a bit to prove.
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4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Mack The Man

11st 3lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Regressive and inconsistent veteran; seemingly perked up by change of headgear when close second in refitted visor at Perth (2m, good) last month and remains on a very good mark but it's not easy to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again here.

8/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

15:53 Perth

Mack The Man

11st 4lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Exposed; goes well on testing ground but latest win (off 10lb higher) was on good ground at Ayr in November (2m) when returning from a break; beaten 20l when eighth over C&D last month (good to soft; blinkers replaced regular visor); visor back on today; well handicapped, but a bit to prove.

33/1

Form: 13661- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last season, the first a mares' handicap in May, the latest off 9lb lower in April (beat a previous winner by 13l); on a career-high mark but stable in fine form; eye-catching jockey booking and an obvious contender.
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9th

9

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Just Dottie

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Her form has been mixed on the Flat and over hurdles this year and she's hasn't been at the top of her game over hurdles of late; however, she won this last year (soft) and shouldn't be discounted.

16/1

6th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Just Dottie

10st 9lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Gained all four hurdle wins over C&D; not at best this year and never really got competitive when tried over 2m4f here last month but wears a first-time tongue-tie and can't be ruled out off current mark.

10/1

7th

9

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Four course wins (all over 2m); lacked the pace to challenge when third over that trip here (good; 4-1) early last month; finished down the field back on the Flat (1m2f) since; stablemate Follow Charlie has more to recommend.

5/1

Form: 08/19- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles in a C&D handicap last July (good); some fair Flat runs since, but was shade disappointing back over hurdles after racing too freely when only ninth over C&D last month (Cuban Cigar seventh, Mack the Man eighth); should fare better.
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1st

1

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gary Rutherford

Has plenty of Musselburgh form, including three wins, but looks far from solid on his efforts for new yard and sometimes blows the start; returns to Class 6 for first time since 2023.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Simple Star

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins, the latest last August, and he's well treated on that form (even from out of the weights today); however, this season's form has been mixed and others have more pressing claims.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Gary Rutherford

Three wins over 1m4f here, the latest off 4lb higher last August (good) when with Dianne Sayer; tailed off over 1m5f here last time (slowly away); takes a significant drop in trip; cheekpieces tried.

33/1

Form: 48747- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Exposed 7yo who is 3-32 over hurdles; runner-up over C&D off a 14lb higher mark in September (visor tried) but didn't build on that, including with blinkers which are on again here; fair run last time but others look stronger.
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5th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Stuck in a bit of a rut right now and he's at his best with some give underfoot; others preferred from 2lb out of the weights.

12/1

5th

2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 3lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Regressive 7yo who never really got competitive when sixth over C&D (good) last month; far too well handicapped to rule out but needs to stage a revival.

5/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 2lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Not really firing on all cylinders since the winter but has slipped to a very tempting mark and, with blinkers refitted, was not beaten far when fifth in recent C&D handicap fought out by Just Dottie and Mack The Man.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.70
Straight Forecast £35.48
Trifecta £198.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Just Dottie

SPOTLIGHT:

Kinbara Firstdraft

The Times:

Evaluation

RP RATINGS:

Cuban Cigar

The Sun:

Bel Amigo

The Guardian:

Kinbara Firstdraft

Daily Mail:

Kinbara Firstdraft

D Express:

Just Dottie

Daily Mirror:

Just Dottie

The Star:

Just Dottie

TOPSPEED:

Cuban Cigar

Telegraph:

Evaluation

Daily Record:

Evaluation