September 13 / 17.18 Musselburgh

17.18

Good

Royal Regiment Of Scotland Trophy Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Royal Regiment Of Scotland Trophy Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 254172 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10, the success in a maiden; however, creditable second in Thirsk nursery (5f) last Saturday and may remain competitive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

U Turn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in 5f Beverley maiden last July and ended 2025 with good placed efforts in 5f nurseries over C&D and at Musselburgh in September; resumes from nine months off, having been gelded, but not out of things for his in-form yard.

6/1

1

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:03 Redcar

U Turn

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Thoroughly exposed but he is a reliable sort and comes here on the back of two good nursery efforts (5f); returning to 6f in his favour; just held by Carnation Queen on their York run in June but still high on the list.

9/2

1

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

U Turn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Record is only 1-10, the success in a maiden; however, creditable second in Thirsk nursery (5f) last Saturday and may remain competitive.

4/1

Form: 524518 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returns to a more realistic level after running in sales race but is quite exposed, notwithstanding a maiden win two starts ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(12)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Arduis Invicta

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Back to form with a bang to land 16-runner Doncaster handicap (6f, good) 11 days ago; that was an apprentice race so she escapes a penalty; obvious claims (due to be 4lb higher from Saturday).

8/1

1st

13

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Arduis Invicta

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

3yo who produced some good runs in defeat in the first part of this season and she's on a tempting mark on that evidence; however, she's finished down the field on her last two starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

9th

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Arduis Invicta

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Dual 5f winner (Beverley and Musselburgh); couldn't match stronger finishing kick of Mighty Magnus (runner-up, beaten over 1l) at Musselburgh in June; is easing slightly in the weights but still sits 8lb above her last winning mark.

33/1

Form: 3315 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well held over 6f on AW last time; record of 331 over 5f on turf otherwise and may do better still in this sphere; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Brimfulofattitude

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month on third start; has since finished last in her two nurseries (6f/5f; AW/good to soft); it's too soon to write her off but she arrives with something to prove.

20/1

4

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Brimfulofattitude

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Well held over 6f on AW last time; record of 331 over 5f on turf otherwise and may do better still in this sphere; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brimfulofattitude

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1,000 euros yearling; confirmed previous promise when off the mark in Beverley maiden last time (5f, good to firm); step up to 6f should suit; quite interesting on AW/handicap debut.

11/4

Form: 42537

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; has shown best form over C&D; returns to Musselburgh and could go well, provided he takes to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Kodigara

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Five-race maiden; has shown best form over C&D; returns to Musselburgh and could go well, provided he takes to first-time headgear.

12/1

4

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Kodigara

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Second start (runner-up in a three-runner maiden) appeared far and away his best form; third in a Musselburgh seller on latest; now off ten weeks, gelded and upped in trip for nursery/AW debut.

7/1

2

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Musselburgh

Kodigara

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Easily best of three runs came when second over C&D, but that was in a three-runner race and the form could be dubious; had no obvious excuses when well held at Hamilton ten days ago; others have more solid claims.

14/1

Form: 426

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Best form when second in a Chester maiden in July; has been below that form since, including in a couple of nurseries; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded and he needs to show more.

16/1

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Blazing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Edward Bethell

Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

6

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting.

4/1

Form: 75343

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ties in closely with Straight Ahead on Ripon running (nursery debut) last time; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Rotokura Belle

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won at York (5f, good) in June and close third there (5f, good to firm) in July; however, soundly beaten on her last two outings (5f/6f, good) and there remains a question mark about 6f.

12/1

6th

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Rotokura Belle

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled her winning tally for 2026 at York (5f) in June but turned in a below-par seventh of 12 at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rotokura Belle

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two 5f wins this year and she ran her best race so far when third of 12 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; races off the same mark here and should make another bold bid.

4/1

Form: 656013 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved form in nurseries the last twice, winning over C&D (good) then close second at Southwell (6f, AW); respected back here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(10)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Davorge Nation

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won a Musselburgh nursery (5f, good) for Declan Carroll just over a year ago but, having undergone wind surgery, has failed to beat a rival in two starts since returning in June; makes his stable debut (same owners) with Rossa Ryan an interesting booking; market support should be noted.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Davorge Nation

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won at Musselbugh (5f, good) last August but he's struggled on his last two outings, including on his reappearance at Leicester (5f, good) last month following a wind operation; best watched.

20/1

Form: 63426

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; best effort when 1l second to Davorge Nation over C&D on penultimate start (sole nursery attempt); in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Havin A Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner; off the mark at the 21st attempt when beating six rivals in a 5f handicap at Southwell in July; no progress since and this stiff track isn't sure to play to her strengths.

6/1

6th

7

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Havin A Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rebecca Menzies

Speedy filly who finally broke her duck in a C&D handicap in July; two creditable efforts have followed and she shouldn't be too far away.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Havin A Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

Knocking on the door prior to getting off the mark at the 21st attempt at Southwell last month (5f, AW; made all); again ran well from the front when third of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last Thursday; she should be fine back on turf and could prove difficult to reel in.

13/8

Non-runners

Straight Ahead

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £11.78
Tricast £33.22
Trifecta £45.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

U Turn

SPOTLIGHT:

Blazing

The Guardian:

Straight Ahead

RP RATINGS:

Rotokura Belle

The Star:

Davorge Nation

Telegraph:

Havin A Flyer

Daily Record:

Straight Ahead

Daily Mirror:

U Turn

The Sun:

U Turn

The Times:

Rotokura Belle

Daily Mail:

Blazing

D Express:

Blazing