August 01 / 19.18 Musselburgh

19.18

Good

Lens Self Storage Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Lens Self Storage Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 272493 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't the best of strike-rates (3-26); has run some fair races without winning this term, notably when close third of 16 to Tuesday's Goodwood winner Brazen Bolt and Castan (1lb worse off) at York last time (5f, good to firm); contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear.

8/1

4th

9

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Curious Rover

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Second to Castan in a division of this race in 2025; led for a long way when fourth of eight at Musselburgh 17 days ago; 6lb below his last winning mark; has plenty in his favour.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -02050 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner in 2024 (good/good to firm); second in the 3yo Epsom Dash (5f, good) in June but not in quite as good form since; well drawn and a chance off his current good mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

3rd

11

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Lexington Blitz

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

A third representative in this field for Robert Cowell; came good at Catterick (5f, good) last autumn after several near misses; possibly found heavy ground against him at Doncaster on final start and has since been gelded; not ruled out if ready to do himself justice after a break.

20/1

8

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Lexington Blitz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robert Cowell

Two minor wins as a 2yo; gained compensation for a string of near misses when winning last week's Catterick Dash (5f, good) in fine style; this will be a very different test of his skillset though and a 5lb rise may find him out; unraced on slower than good to soft.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 9-7120 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three wins have been over 6f/5f on the AW, first two for Roger Varian and the latest for current stable at Southwell in May (5f); creditable run at Ayr next time; not without a chance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Linda Perratt

Has only won on Tapeta and spends a lot of his time at Newcastle; finished well behind in his last two races on turf.

10/1

12th

10

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Lions House

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Wins have all come on Tapeta and does most racing now at Newcastle; decent second there last time, back up from 5f, but this is stronger and he's far from certain to repeat the effort.

16/1

10/1

Form: 413688 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Form: 317787 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Last three wins have been over C&D, the latest off a 2lb higher mark on good to soft in April; not run as well since; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

Form: -50741 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the best of runs when coming from off the pace to win by a neck over C&D last time (good); stiffer task with his penalty in what looks a stronger race.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Jm Jhingree

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Ex Jim Goldie, now 2lb below the mark he won from at Newcastle (5f; made all) in December; soundly beaten in two starts for this trainer, left trailing (last of eight) behind Woohoo at Musselburgh (5f; 40-1) three weeks ago; revival necessary.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Jm Jhingree

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored three times, including over C&D, during his spell with Jim Goldie but always behind on C&D stable debut 17 days ago; can only watch after that.

20/1

15th

11

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jm Jhingree

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored three times, including over C&D, during his spell with Jim Goldie; remains in same ownership; returns from 98-day break on debut for new stable; yet to win when fresh.

14/1

5/2

Form: 803132 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins at Newcastle in February; several good efforts on turf since, notably last time when second to Tuesday's Goodwood scorer Brazen Bolt at York (Curious Rover third); chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £13.35
Trifecta £194.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jm Jhingree

RP RATINGS:

Curious Rover

Daily Mail:

Castan

SPOTLIGHT:

Lexington Blitz

The Times:

Lion's House

TOPSPEED:

Protest Rally

The Sun:

Zarzyni

Telegraph:

Jm Jhingree

The Star:

Jm Jhingree

Daily Record:

Jm Jhingree

The Guardian:

Curious Rover

D Express:

Curious Rover

Daily Mirror:

Castan