June 22 / 15.45 Musselburgh

15.45

Good

Haysmith By A Nose 60th Birthday Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Haysmith By A Nose 60th Birthday Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 25-121

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over hurdles in May but right back on song to notch a second success of 2026 in 1m2f Newcastle classified event 20 days ago; this return to handicap company demands more though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Iain Jardine

Won minor events at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) and here (extended 1m4f, good) in June; reportedly bled from the nose in his hat-trick bid and then ran poorly at Newcastle last week; not easy to assess.

9/2

9th

12

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

8st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins from his first four Flat starts in 2026, including one over C&D; that record demands respect but he pulled up 25 days ago (bled from the nose) and needs to bounce back from that; 7lb claimer takes over.

8/1

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins from four Flat starts in 2026 include a C&D success last week (had Sophiesticate two necks back in third); likely has more to offer at this kind of trip and could easily shrug off a 4lb penalty; yard took this last year.

5/2

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -29622

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained her sole success at Ayr (1m5f) last July and she's back in very good form, a strong-travelling second of ten in 1m3f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Naturalia

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three times in a row over 1m3f/1m4f on turf this summer and her 1m2f fourth at Ayr was similar form; big shout on that but the problem is that her AW form (six races, including three last autumn) is at a lower level.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Naturalia

10st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in higher-grade company at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D; likely contender.

7/2

2nd

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Gained her sole success at Ayr (1m5f) last July and she's back in very good form, a strong-travelling second of ten in 1m3f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

5/2

Form: 877-76 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
A three-time C&D winner for Jim Goldie; much better signs for her new yard with sixth of 11 in 1m4f Hamilton handicap 18 days ago when set a lot to do; well in the mix if building on that here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.

7/2

3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins came over C&D; hit flat spot but rallied for third under these conditions last week; obvious claims of turning the tables on winner Gemini Man given she was beaten two necks and has a 4lb pull; 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh enlisted too.

11/4

Form: 6-4219 D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Looked to be on the up when gaining a first win in 1m4f Newcastle handicap but he failed to back it up under a penalty when ninth at Southwell (1m3f) later in January; freshened up since so he can't be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Time Turner

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Convincing 1m4f winner here in January; best run since when a clear second at Hamilton last time (1m5f, good to firm); now tries 2m for the first time; chance.

3/1

2nd

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Time Turner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Gained a breakthrough success at Newcastle (1m4f) in January; back from five months off in good nick, though seemed unsuited by the drop back in trip when fifth of eight at Nottingham (1m2f) 12 days ago; remains unexposed over this trip so very much one to consider.

11/4

5th

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Time Turner

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Edward Bethell

Has a patchy profile but he won a Newcastle handicap (1m4f, AW) in January and was a close fourth on his Musselburgh reappearance (12.4f, good) last month; this is a deeper race but has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

3/1

Form: 8-0893

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Recorded a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m) last April; out of sorts subsequently until front-running tactics tried again and third of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap five days ago; goes up further in trip here and weighted to go close off a 5lb lower mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Rosemary May

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Ayr maiden winner who is 0-8 in handicaps but she has dropped a long way in the weights; only fifth of six at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) last time but she got pestered for the lead and may have had stamina issues at that trip; could go well on this return to 1m2f and she's not ruled out.

4/1

5th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Rosemary May

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m) last April; out of sorts subsequently until front-running tactics tried again and third of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap five days ago; goes up further in trip here and weighted to go close off a 5lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Rosemary May

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won a maiden at Ayr (1m, good) last April but she's finished ahead of only one rival in six runs in handicaps since; was beaten 32l off this mark at Carlisle last week and she has a lot to prove at this new trip.

40/1

100/30

Form: 7-7765

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but he's made a positive start for Jim Goldie and stayed on late into fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 12 days ago; one to consider back up in trip here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Motawaared

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden; only one effort of note since joining Jim Goldie but he drops into his first 0-60 having undergone wind surgery since last seen; interesting to see how strong he is in the market.

8/1

6th

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Motawaared

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Still a maiden but he's made a positive start for Jim Goldie and stayed on late into fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 12 days ago; one to consider back up in trip here.

100/30

5th

1

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Motawaared

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Placed in a novice and a maiden (both 1m) for George Boughey; low key (0-4, often slowly away) since joining Jim Goldie for 12,000gns; drops into a Class 6 for the first time, though, with cheekpieces added; no forlorn hope.

8/1

Form: 7-0444

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Is 0-22 and she came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; others are much preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Gary Rutherford

42-race maiden who can't be recommended with confidence.

33/1

7

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Is 0-22 and she came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; others are much preferred.

66/1

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

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Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £11.47
Trifecta £41.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Naturalia

POSTDATA:

Motawaared

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosemary May

RP RATINGS:

Sophiesticate

Daily Mail:

Gemini Man

The Times:

Rosemary May

D Express:

Motawaared

The Star:

Motawaared

The Guardian:

Naturalia

Daily Mirror:

Naturalia

The Sun:

Naturalia

Daily Record:

Naturalia