April 29 / 14.40 Musselburgh

14.40

Good

Edinburgh Rugby Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Edinburgh Rugby Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 9/514-

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

7/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 785-

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting.
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6

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Gallus Norman

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in April and easily made all back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he enjoyed the run of the race last time but a 6lb rise isn't harsh in view of this unexposed 7yo's dominance; has to be respected.

9/4

1st

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better.

4/1

2nd

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 5/908- BF

Last run: 327 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and has shown little in three hurdles for current yard this year; best watched back on the Flat unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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1st

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Blondina

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and showed little in three hurdles for current yard this year; last month's return to the Flat was much more encouraging though, keeping on strongly over 1m4f at Musselburgh, and she now has something to build on.

7/2

3rd

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Blondina

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

Modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger and has shown little in three hurdles for current yard this year; best watched back on the Flat unless the betting suggests otherwise.

14/1

9th

11

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Blondina

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Modest maiden in Ireland for Jim Bolger; has shown very little over hurdles for her new yard in Musselburgh juvenile and C&D novice this year; hard to warm to.

100/1

Form: 2457-0

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed several times (including C&D) but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and failed to beat a rival on her Newcastle reappearance seven weeks ago.
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4th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

0-44 under all codes (including three points); gave pretty good account when fourth of nine here (1m4f, good) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip but can't be recommended from 10lb out of the weights.

50/1

4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

4th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Placed several times (including C&D) but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and failed to beat a rival on her Newcastle reappearance seven weeks ago.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 45080- C

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won here but 11 of his 12 career successes having been gained at Ayr, including a hat-trick last spring; well handicapped on those exploits but has never won first time up.
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7

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Glasses Up

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

11yo who was a close third over 1m1f at Ayr two starts ago and is versatile trip-wise; however, Ayr brings out the best in him and he was well beaten at Musselburgh last time; 0-4 here, with last visit coming last June.

25/1

5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

11/1

Form: 227-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Came good off a similar mark at Newcastle (1m2f) last summer but well held in two outings there this year; his hopes are pinned on a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers) sparking a revival.
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2nd

10

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and runner-up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good to soft) next time; however, he's been well below that level so far this season and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 attempts came off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and he's also effective on turf; however, he's been soundly beaten on his three outings this spring.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Came good off a similar mark at Newcastle (1m2f) last summer but well held in two outings there this year; his hopes are pinned on a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers) sparking a revival.

11/1

7th
2 (7)
Cougar

4/1

Form: 6811-0 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with victories over C&D (good to soft) and at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September; went without the blinkers when always behind on his Thirsk reappearance 11 days ago but could fare a lot better with the headgear back in place now.
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5th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Cougar

8st 13lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Cougar

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with victories over C&D (good to soft) and at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September; went without the blinkers when always behind on his Thirsk reappearance 11 days ago but could fare a lot better with the headgear back in place now.

4/1

12th

12

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Cougar

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with 1m4f handicap victories at Musselburgh and Hamilton in September; up 5lb for his reappearance but yard is in good form and can make his presence felt.

6/1

Form: 90-969

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; some promise on second start for current yard when sixth over 1m2f at Newcastle last month but well beaten over 1m3f at Southwell since; placed on turf last year.
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8th

7

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Lieutenant Lily

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Ten-race maiden; some promise on second start for current yard when sixth over 1m2f at Newcastle last month but well beaten over 1m3f at Southwell since; placed on turf last year.

12/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Nine-race maiden; far from solid on overall handicap form but shaped with some promise at Newcastle (1m2f; second start for new yard) most recently; check for market support.

14/1

6th

6

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lieutenant Lily

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Placed in two novice/maiden events (1m3f/1m2f) when trained by Tom Ward last year but she struggled once switched to handicaps, and failed to beat a rival here on her stable debut 25 days ago; dropped another 5lb.

20/1

Form: 221/58 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on AW at Newcastle (1m4f) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies but hasn't seriously threatened in two recent AW outings for new yard since returning from a long absence.
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9th

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Sycamore Gap

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Off the mark on AW at Newcastle (1m4f) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies but hasn't seriously threatened in two recent AW outings for new yard since returning from a long absence.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sycamore Gap

8st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies; didn't shape badly here over 1m4f on his stable debut last time having been off for 558 days; may build on that over this longer trip.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Sycamore Gap

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stephen Hanlon

Sent off 1-3 when making it 17th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in September 2024; has since left Rebecca Menzies (same owners) and the market should reveal what is expected.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.10
Straight Forecast £24.83
Tricast £129.11
Trifecta £225.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

As Fast As Wind

The Star:

Gallus Norman

Telegraph:

Cougar

TOPSPEED:

Glasses Up

RP RATINGS:

As Fast As Wind

POSTDATA:

As Fast As Wind

The Times:

As Fast As Wind

The Guardian:

As Fast As Wind

Daily Mail:

As Fast As Wind

D Express:

As Fast As Wind

Daily Mirror:

As Fast As Wind

The Sun:

As Fast As Wind

Daily Record:

As Fast As Wind