October 13 / 16.22 Musselburgh

16.22

Good

Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 223196 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won over 7f at Ayr (good) and 6f at Carlisle (soft) this season; not at her best over 5f/6f on last two starts and return to 7f should suit.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

Form: -63559 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Useful 3yo for William Haggas; hasn't won for present connections, but on a good mark now and best run this term was when third over C&D in August; not done as well since; bit to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner who followed a good C&D second on his return in April with a below-par sixth in 7f Carlisle handicap last month; not the easiest to predict but he goes very well here so needs considering.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Carolus Magnus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that.

4/1

Form: 7-8245

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; good second over C&D in July (good); hasn't done as well over 1m/1m1f since; cheekpieces now tried; wouldn't rule him out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Balmerino

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Seven-race maiden; good second over C&D in July (good); hasn't done as well over 1m/1m1f since; cheekpieces now tried; wouldn't rule him out.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Balmerino

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form on handicap debut when second of eight at Ayr (7f, good) in July; didn't back that up eight days later at this track (1m1f, good) and that race may have come too soon; gelded since and one to note.

9/2

4th

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Balmerino

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lucinda Russell

Lightly raced and it was his handicap debut in which he finished strongly for a close second over 7f at Ayr (good); handicapper has yet to react to that improvement, so he runs off the same mark here, and this could be more his trip.

Evs

Form: 898456

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; creditable C&D fourth in August (good) but only fifth in a 6f seller at Thirsk next time (soft); career-low mark but a bit to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but the wheels have come off lately, finishing last over C&D one month ago then finishing tailed off on AW last Monday; not easy to suggest after that.

20/1

11th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

2-5 on AW, most recently at Lingfield (5f) in April off 5lb lower; beaten three times on turf since but can't be discounted back on AW despite going without any aids.

11/2

7th

3

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Adam Kirby

Back to his best since joining his current yard but he's shot up the weights and there have been some costly defeats to go with two AW wins; now 0-17 on turf, having pulled hard in a messy Bath affair last time, and will need a career-best effort to take this.

5/1

Form: 745360 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f in May/June 2024 (soft/good to firm); rather disappointing this season; best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Kode Secret

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f in May/June 2024 (soft/good to firm); rather disappointing this season; best watched for now.

16/1

12

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Kode Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f last summer (soft/good to firm); has not done as well this season and has been below form dropped back to 6f on last four starts; return to 7f should suit.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Kode Secret

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the front two at Leicester (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but ran okay in third on that first outing since May and won on soft ground last season; could build on that latest performance; possible player.

3/1

Form: 696223 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hasn't the best of strike-rates and hasn't won since May 2024 when scoring off 13lb higher mark at Ayr (7f, good); however, has run creditably on his last three starts, all over C&D, and is one with a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

In the frame three consecutive times in recent weeks, most recently when fourth behind Jkr Cobbler over C&D (good) eight days ago, but remains without a win since spring 2024 and recent 2lb rise is not helpful.

8/1

4th

7

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Without a win since spring 2024 but was placed behind Lope Y Linda over C&D (soft) last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) on Tuesday; must be considered.

6/1

2nd

10

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner who got back on track with third of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr ten days ago; not discounted back in handicap company.

11/2

20/1

Form: 630096 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Last win was off 19lb higher over C&D in July 2024; disappointing since finishing third over 6f at Ayr in April (good); back after a break; watching brief advised.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 736344

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-19; best run this season when 3.5l third to Giselles Izzy (11lb worse off) at Ayr in June (7f, good); hasn't fared quite so well when stepped back up to 1m on two starts since; back after a break; place chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Angel Of The Bay

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-19; best run this season when 3.5l third to Giselles Izzy (11lb worse off) at Ayr in June (7f, good); hasn't fared quite so well when stepped back up to 1m on two starts since; back after a break; place chance.

11/2

4th

8

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Angel Of The Bay

10st 2lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: David & Nicola Barron

18-race maiden but he's run respectably in classified events on his last two starts (7f/1m); returns to handicap company with place claims.

7/1

4th

1

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:00 Thirsk

Angel Of The Bay

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 but ran with credit dropped to this level for the first time when third of nine at Ayr, (7f, good) last time, shaping as though worth another go at this trip; a contender on form, but unraced on ground faster than good.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £8.70
Tricast £33.55

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monhammer

The Times:

Giselles Izzy

The Star:

Balmerino

POSTDATA:

Carolus Magnus

Daily Mail:

Giselles Izzy

RP RATINGS:

Monhammer

The Guardian:

Monhammer

D Express:

Monhammer

Daily Mirror:

Monhammer

The Sun:

Monhammer

Daily Record:

Monhammer