April 29 / 17.00 Musselburgh

17.00

Good

Livescore Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Livescore Bet Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9-0072

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Out the back on first four outings for Lawrence Mullaney but big step back in the right direction when second in 7f Southwell classified event seven weeks ago, pulling clear with one who has won and finished a close second in two handicap starts since; his last 11 outings have been on AW but was runner-up over C&D (good) in August 2024; bold show likely if a wide stall isn't too much of an inconvenience.
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7th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when battling well to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he beat a clear second last time and his confidence could be boosted after that success; big player again with cheekpieces added.

5/1

1st

8

(11)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Out the back on first four outings for Lawrence Mullaney but big step back in the right direction when second in 7f Southwell classified event seven weeks ago, pulling clear with one who has won and finished a close second in two handicap starts since; his last 11 outings have been on AW but was runner-up over C&D (good) in August 2024; bold show likely if a wide stall isn't too much of an inconvenience.

3/1

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2/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 741141 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.
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1st

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form.

13/8

2nd

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.

2/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 766213 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back to form on AW for Iain Jardine in recent months, including 6f 0-50 classified win at Wolverhampton; found things happening too quickly for her over 5f in another classified event at Newcastle last time but kept on for a creditable third; 7f winner last year; one of two solid contenders for the yard.
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2nd

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Classy Clarets

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Running well for Iain Jardine since February, including wins at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and Hamilton (5f, good) last week; unpenalised for that latest success, so 3lb well in, as he was when creditable third at Ayr (favourite) yesterday; should go well again if that hasn't taken it out of him.

11/4

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Classy Clarets

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark on turf at the 18th attempt at Hamilton (5f, good; Wee Mary fourth) on Friday evening; escapes a penalty for that and Mohammed Tabti is able to claim his 5lb allowance here; equally effective at 6f-7f; obvious chance.

11/4

11/1

Form: 1200-8 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Did well over C&D for Ruth Carr last autumn; below par in three outings since, although two of those were for another yard, and he was entitled to need his recent first outing back with Ruth Carr after five months off; a return to form wouldn't surprise.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bids for a hat-trick after winning two handicaps at Catterick (7f, good) last month; respected if able to transfer that form back to the AW (0-6).

5/4

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-23; did too much too soon at Musselburgh (7f; fourth, 6-4 favourite; third has won since) on penultimate start; made amends over C&D ten days ago, beating Crocodile Power (runs in the 3.10pm) by over 2l; that was an apprentices' handicap so he escapes a penalty (is due a 5lb rise); key player.

9/4

1st

12

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins last August/September, the first of them over C&D (good), and he was back on song when fourth of 11 at Musselburgh (7f, good) 12 days ago on his second outing of the year; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

8/1

Form: 6260-0 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.
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10th

9

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Most effective at sharp tracks; justified favouritism when fending off Ideal Guest over C&D (good to firm) last July and now 5lb lower; step back in the right direction when third to Filey Beach over C&D (14-1, beaten over 2l) ten days ago; interesting to see if she can back that up.

15/2

3rd

13

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.

16/1

20/1

Form: 7420-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but didn't offer any obvious short-term encouragement on 5f Catterick reappearance three weeks ago; first 7f outing since finishing last on her course debut in 2024.
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5th

16

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Baby Rover

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 1lb lower; placed on softer than good twice after; has not hit the same heights this year but at 5f and 7f; should be at concert pitch now and a bigger run could be forthcoming.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Baby Rover

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but didn't offer any obvious short-term encouragement on 5f Catterick reappearance three weeks ago; first 7f outing since finishing last on her course debut in 2024.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but she has been absent since a low-key run at Newcastle 190 days ago; best form has come at 6f.

10/1

Form: 71498- D

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Came good in a first-time visor at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last July but the headgear didn't work as well in her three subsequent starts last year and is left off for her reappearance; others are more persuasive.
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11th

8

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

C&D winner in a first-time visor off this mark last July (good to soft, but goes on this faster ground); fair fifth over 6f here last time when visor was back on; each-way chance.

8/1

5th

5

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course runs have yielded a win and two second-place finishes; they came over 7f but she is not short of pace and today's drop in trip could suit; went off too fast on last week's Musselburgh return but she should be sharper here and she's high on the list.

10/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Came good in a first-time visor at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last July but the headgear didn't work as well in her three subsequent starts last year and is left off for her reappearance; others are more persuasive.

16/1

Form: 956-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beat only one home in three qualifying runs over sprint trips last autumn but has a basement mark as a result and his half-brother Ahamonent is a fair handicapper over this trip, including a course win; hooded first time; one to monitor in the betting.
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5th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Approaching Dawn

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 6yo who has yet to offer much, last of seven in 7f Ayr handicap ten days ago.

33/1

7th

9

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to offer much in his four starts, including his handicap debut at Musselburgh last week (7f, good), but he's bred to do better at some point; stable also run Ashen.

33/1

Form: 234806 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 527970

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.
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10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

14/1

Form: 000-49

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but well behind The Gay Blade at Newcastle last month; hood off, refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces combination on.
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11th

11

(12)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but well behind The Gay Blade at Newcastle last month; hood off, refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces combination on.

14/1

9th

10

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and there may be some improvement in her.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-15 in Ireland but she finished second of 17 in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in October; former stable have gone 490 days without a winner and interesting to see how she fares in the market starting out for Daragh Bourke (sold 2,600gns in January); no tongue-tie today but the hood returns.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £19.24
Tricast £171.75
Trifecta £102.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Gay Blade

RP RATINGS:

War Memorial

The Times:

Classy Clarets

D Express:

Due Respect

Telegraph:

Filey Beach

The Star:

War Memorial

The Guardian:

Classy Clarets

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

Daily Mail:

The Gay Blade

Daily Mirror:

The Gay Blade

The Sun:

The Gay Blade

Daily Record:

The Gay Blade