April 04 / 13.55 Musselburgh

13.55

Good

Livescore Bet Silver Arrow Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Livescore Bet Silver Arrow Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1088-8 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has won on good to soft, good to firm and good; made it 2-3 over C&D when beating Jannas Journey in October but she was a much lesser light in four subsequent runs last year; made a fair reappearance on AW recently but easier targets await.
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16th

4

(20)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Bellarchi

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Made it four wins for the year (good to soft/good) with 7f Listed success at Chester in June; however, a career best is needed this afternoon and she may have gone off the boil judged on her last two starts.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bellarchi

10st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Grant Tuer

Acts on most ground; has won three handicaps at Musselburgh this season and gained her first Listed success when scoring at Chester (7f, good) in June, but she was below that level at Pontefract (1m) last month; has a better draw than she did when down the field in this contest last year but is now 11lb higher than when last seen in handicap company.

22/1

6th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Bellarchi

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Could hardly be coming into this in better form, winning four of her last five starts including another Listed event at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; still favoured on these terms despite her 3lb penalty and although the stiffer mile is one small question mark, she is a major player nonetheless.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0001-7 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Can lead; had some smart form in defeat during 2025 alongside three wins at 6f and 7f (AW and heavy); never showed with a chance on AW comeback but this easy test could see him to advantage; has possibilities.
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14th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Creditable fourth over C&D in this year's Victoria Cup but his subsequent form, comprising mostly duck eggs, reads poorly by comparison; major resurgence is required.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.

33/1

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 331111 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
On lowly mark when arriving at this yard but he's found new reserves as the AW season has gone on and was winning for the sixth time when completing a front-running four-timer at Lingfield (1m; earlier wins at 6f/7f) recently; acted on turf in modest company in Ireland but this is more problematic.
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1st

9

(18)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; plenty of creditable efforts in defeat on turf since, notably his close second of 23 in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, heavy; acts on good to firm) 13 days ago; bold show likely if in similar form.

7/1

2nd

14

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Goldmoyne

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Can lead; won two big-field 7f handicaps in Ireland earlier in career and has shone on AW for this yard over the winter, winning six times at 6f to 1m; has looked to have his share of weight since back on turf but this is his first 6f run since an AW win last December and the strong pace will suit.

14/1

6th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race.

9/1

Form: 1871-0 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Made his name on AW but he can do it on turf when the ground is quick, as when a cosy winner at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; has since added a second Listed AW event, at Southwell in November, but the Saudi Arabia venture came to nothing in February and he has ground worries today.
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1st

2

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Royal Zabeel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Listed winner (6f) on AW; showed himself to be smart on turf too with a 7f handicap win at Newmarket last month; wouldn't judge him harshly on his Bunbury Cup defeat five weeks ago, racing away from the main action and still in front 1f out; 4lb lower today and he looks a big player for last year's winning connections.

8/1

10th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; prevailed last Saturday to take C&D record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-23; incurs 6lb penalty but Conor Whiteley takes off a useful 5lb; major player.

8/1

7/2

Form: 3447-6 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Successful 7f debut at Southwell; just a handful of starts since, showing useful form when fourth of ten on handicap debut in a warm race on Southwell AW in October only to run poorly next time; likely to come on for last week's Kempton run but now needs to show he can hack it on turf.
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7th

4

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Al Arbeed

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has been unable to sustain early progress and is 0-7 since debut success; ran respectably on penultimate start and is on a reduced mark but chance of doubling his tally largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

12/1

10th

11

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Al Arbeed

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Unraced on firmer than good; won debut on Southwell AW; close fourth on handicap debut there (1m) last October is markedly better than what he's done in three starts since, but he made late gains over 7f at Musselburgh on latest start to prompt some hope given today's step up in trip.

18/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Al Arbeed

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Successful 7f debut at Southwell; just a handful of starts since, showing useful form when fourth of ten on handicap debut in a warm race on Southwell AW in October only to run poorly next time; likely to come on for last week's Kempton run but now needs to show he can hack it on turf.

7/2

Form: 0260-7 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Five wins include this race on course debut (good to soft) last year, when beating Gweedore; back below that winning mark but today's race should take more winning and he'll do well to make it three wins in the last four runnings for his yard.
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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

7th
5 (10)
Gweedore

13/2

Form: 27781- CD

Last run: 150 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Often leads; superb 9yo with six course wins, the latest over C&D (soft) in November; not weighted out of it off the same mark as his second to Persuasion here last April but he's had a much longer break this time and is drawn widest.
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8th

10

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Gweedore

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart with five course wins to his name; 2026 has been a struggle and although the handicapper is now relenting, he has enough to prove.

25/1

11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

Form: 21220-

Last run: 193 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Eased right down when switched to soft ground on final 3yo start but mildly progressive in handicaps at about this trip previously, his win coming at Beverley (good to firm) last June; left Edward Bethell for 26,000gns in the autumn; 2lb out of the weights but worth a market check.
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4th

1

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

A War Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Narrow success in April took his C&D record to 2-3; has remained in form elsewhere since and his latest effort, in Class 2 at Epsom, can be marked up (hampered then rallied for third place); respected back here.

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

A War Eagle

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in April on second stable start; respectable efforts when fifth on his next two outings but he needs something extra today and is unproven on slow ground.

40/1

5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: /6724-

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Faded in a 1m Listed race at Saint-Cloud (heavy) in November; had previously won a novice and a handicap (good) at that trip but the return to 7f worked well for him at Doncaster (soft) in October when he was bumped and later met trouble, only just failing against one on the crest of a wave; that strong form gives him solid claims.
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9th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Midnight Gun

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Faded in a 1m Listed race at Saint-Cloud (heavy) in November; had previously won a novice and a handicap (good) at that trip but the return to 7f worked well for him at Doncaster (soft) in October when he was bumped and later met trouble, only just failing against one on the crest of a wave; that strong form gives him solid claims.

9/4

3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Midnight Gun

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Lightly raced 4yo; campaigned mostly at 1m but his two efforts this term, including when sixth in the Lincoln here, suggest this return to 7f is worth exploring; good second at Doncaster (soft) 12 months ago; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/2

7th

2

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Midnight Gun

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Wrapped up a good 3yo campaign with smart effort for second of 12 in 1m Doncaster handicap (soft) last October; couldn't justify favouritism but still made a respectable return to the track when sixth of 22 in the Lincoln there (1m, good to soft) in March; off a further six months since but evidently capable when fresh and remains with untapped potential.

4/1

16/1

Form: 13629- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Seven wins in 2025, at 6f-1m on ground ranging from good to firm to soft, including one over C&D; however, she was beaten three times off this mark since the latest of them in September so needs to be better than ever to have a chance of making a winning reappearance.
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6th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

When successful in a division of this race 12 months ago she was recording her seventh win of the year; just one win to her name this time around but she has run several good races, including a close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; solid claims.

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Successful seven times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but she went too freely when ninth of ten in 1m Ayr handicap 13 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £156.90
Straight Forecast £147.33
Tricast £1778.85
Trifecta £1430.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Gun

RP RATINGS:

Al Arbeed

TOPSPEED:

Golden Mind

POSTDATA:

Goldmoyne

Daily Mirror:

Bellarchi

THE NORTH:

Gweedore

Daily Mail:

Persuasion

The Times:

Al Arbeed

The Star:

Al Arbeed

NEWMARKET:

Midnight Gun

Telegraph:

Midnight Gun

The Guardian:

Midnight Gun

D Express:

Midnight Gun

The Sun:

Midnight Gun

Daily Record:

Midnight Gun