April 26 / 18.45 Musselburgh

18.45

Good

Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: -25395 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) last August and scored twice in a row at Southwell (5f, AW) in December; didn't run badly when fifth of 12 back on turf over C&D (soft) three weeks ago and could build on that back on better ground.
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7th

5

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Ziggys Triton

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form with a win at Musselburgh (5f, good) in April but followed that with a below-par run over C&D last week; Danny Tudhope jumps ship; others are more enticing.

33/1

15th

9

(21)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Ziggys Triton

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Back on better ground when he returned to form with a win at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month, taking his strike-rate to 5-22; did well to come out of top from a wide draw and this 4yo could go well up 5lb.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 326-21 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who built on his reappearance second over C&D (soft) to win a 17-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good/good to firm; up 7lb for last time but did it nicely and he could be just the type of Jim Goldie sprinter to keep on improving.
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5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

6

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo who built on his reappearance second over C&D (soft) to win a 17-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good/good to firm; up 7lb for last time but did it nicely and he could be just the type of Jim Goldie sprinter to keep on improving.

3/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3337-7 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

4/1

Form: 198-21 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to soft) last September on sole previous course visit and reappeared with near-miss at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on April 15 before winning there (5f, good) on Thursday; did it a shade cosily last time and this progressive 4yo could take a 5lb penalty in his stride.
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3

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Im Next

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Showed career-best form when winning comfortably at Beverley (5f, good) in April and again ran well when fourth of 12 in quite valuable C&D (good) contest three days later; will beaten in good-quality York handicap since but back in calmer waters here and goes on the shortlist.

5/1

20th

17

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

He's been an improved model this year and won a shade cosily at Beverley (5f, good) last month; his subsequent run at Musselburgh (5f, good) three days later, when fourth, may have come too soon and further progress can't be ruled out, but it's necessary with this step up in grade.

20/1

Form: 78-578 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Trouble in running on both AW starts last month and same story at Pontefract last time, in the circumstances doing well to finish eighth of 13 from 4lb out of the handicap; he has a good record at Pontefract but could play a leading role off his proper mark today if getting the breaks.
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10th

21

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Reigning Profit

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than last winning mark and came close to taking advantage when finding only Vantheman too strong at Hamilton (5f, good) last week; meets that rival on 5lb better terms; should be involved in the shake-up once more.

12/1

2nd

11

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; will always be reliant on some luck given his hold-up style, which he hasn't had this year; on a handy mark when things do fall his way again, though, and is one to consider.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Trouble in running on both AW starts last month and same story at Pontefract last time, in the circumstances doing well to finish eighth of 13 from 4lb out of the handicap; he has a good record at Pontefract but could play a leading role off his proper mark today if getting the breaks.

8/1

7/1

Form: 53-692 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year but won twice (5f, good), including over C&D, and he returned to form with a near-miss at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; major player if he's once more on a going day.
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12th

9

(16)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mon Na Slieve

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner but was close up behind Vantheman at Hamilton and this flatter track could suit better; respected.

12/1

5th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner who's given a third try in a tongue-tie following a below-par effort back on turf last time (made much of the running from the rail draw at Musselburgh); on a competitive mark if he's on a going day though.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Mon Na Slieve

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent last year but won twice (5f, good), including over C&D, and he returned to form with a near-miss at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; major player if he's once more on a going day.

7/1

Form: 11240- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick last summer (5f/6f) and had excuses on his final two starts last season, namely a slow start at tight Chester and soft ground at Doncaster; could rediscover his progressive ways on this comeback.
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4th

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Azuinthejungle

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won three last year, including at Ayr (5f, good to soft; 13-8 favourite) in July; yet to threaten this year, restless in the stalls at Musselburgh (5f) in April; easing mark - sub 70 for first time in a while - helpful, but tough to recommend at present.

14/1

12th

12

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Azuinthejungle

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressive in lesser company last summer, when completing a hat-trick, latterly off 6lb lower; excuses subsequently, including when getting upset in the stalls (not for the first time) on his comeback behind two of these three weeks ago.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Azuinthejungle

8st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a hat-trick last summer (5f/6f) and had excuses on his final two starts last season, namely a slow start at tight Chester and soft ground at Doncaster; could rediscover his progressive ways on this comeback.

16/1

Form: 0075-9 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Course winner who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last May; he could improve for this month's reappearance run over C&D but he failed to threaten, which was also the case on his final few outings last season; needs to get back on track.
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3rd

7

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won the corresponding event 12 months ago off a 6lb higher mark; not come close to matching that form in seven runs since but this spring's two efforts have come over 5f and this will be more suitable; 2-2 at Redcar and a full revival could be imminent.

9/1

8th

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Archduke Ferdinand

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Course winner who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last May; he could improve for this month's reappearance run over C&D but he failed to threaten, which was also the case on his final few outings last season; needs to get back on track.

14/1

9th

14

(12)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Archduke Ferdinand

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Below par in 2025 after winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May; now 1lb lower but this is a warm race for his reappearance and he'll have to be right at the top of his game.

22/1

9th
10 (6)
Arnhem

25/1

Form: -23889 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.
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9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

10/1

Form: 8-2042 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down but he's gone close on two of his last four starts, most recently off this at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; has won twice over C&D and could be in the shake-up.
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5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

11th
13 (2)
Pop Star

33/1

Form: -79000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his six runs since December.
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1st

3

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his seven runs since December.

14/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his six runs since December.

33/1

12th

17

(16)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well treated if proving resurgent but otherwise looks far from solid on his form for current yard, most recently always towards the rear in C&D contest last weekend.

33/1

Form: 3079-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.
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7th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

South Parade

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, last of 17 at Musselburgh on latest outing; needs to rediscover her spark.

33/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £83.10
Straight Forecast £55.43
Tricast £206.01
Trifecta £396.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montezuma

RP RATINGS:

I'm Next

POSTDATA:

Mon Na Slieve

TOPSPEED:

Jer Batt

THE NORTH:

Montezuma

The Times:

Montezuma

D Express:

Montezuma

The Star:

Montezuma

Daily Record:

Montezuma

Telegraph:

I'm Next

Daily Mirror:

I'm Next

The Sun:

I'm Next