June 30 / 14.00 Musselburgh

14.00

Good

Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 208y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 664-34 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two good runs from two for this yard, particularly when finding just a very good yardstick and a next-time-out winner too strong over C&D first time; in the mix under Daniel Tudhope, especially if first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Game win at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June, in first-time cheekpieces; not in the same form since though and stamina not conclusive over 1m2f; better candidates to be found elsewhere.

40/1

6th

4

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) in June in first-time cheekpieces but soundly beaten in same headgear over C&D last week; needs to bounce back.

10/1

7th

7

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: R Mike Smith

Two solid runs to begin his time with this yard and the addition of cheekpieces saw him win a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and he should give it another good go.

5/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 213591

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed his tactical versatility when scoring over the extended mile at Hamilton in May (held up) and Nottingham on Thursday (made all); is unpenalised for latest success given it came in an apprentice race and Jake Dickson keeps the ride; obvious claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Perfidia

9st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Notched a second success of the season at Nottingham (1m) in June; shaped as if still in form when a non-staying seventh in 1m2f handicap at Beverley two weeks ago; very much one to consider back in trip here.

9/2

7th

2

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Perfidia

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this term, latest at Nottingham last month (8.5f, good to firm); two close seconds since; an obvious contender but stamina to prove on first run at 1m2f (stays 1m1f).

3/1

2nd

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Perfidia

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Generally consistent apart from one moderate run on good to soft this year; he has won twice this summer, at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and over C&D (good to firm) with Jake Dickson on board; looks sure to give another good account.

6/5

Form: 700804

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Form of her yard is a positive but she hasn't shown much of late and a revival is more likely to come on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Unlucky behind a subsequent winner last month and gave her running once more latest, both in small-field C&D affairs that weren't run to suit; the return to a bigger field should help and she has every chance, despite a 3lb higher mark.

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Six wins last September-December (including C&D) and she's gone very close to adding to that tally on her last two outings, beaten just a neck over C&D (good) last Saturday despite being badly hampered; lots to like.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoyed a remarkable 2025 when a six-time winner, including over C&D; below par this season until third of seven in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 11 days ago but very much one to consider off a reduced mark now.

9/2

Form: 875193 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Yet to master the start; it was seventh-time lucky over 1m here this month and quickly bounced back from a soft-ground disappointment to be third under same conditions as win last week; extra furlong here gives him more time to catch up; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won off basement mark here in June and doubled tally in Ayr classified (also 1m, good) last month; further progress is not out of the question but he has more on his plate today and was soundly beaten in recent Ayr handicap won by Samra Star.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this season, a Musselburgh handicap in June (good) and last time a C&D classified (good); this is tougher but has an each-way chance.

6/1

1st

2

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Low-mileage 6yo who tends to start slowly but has respectable recent handicap form at Musselburgh, namely a 1m win and two efforts in the frame; reasonably solid.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 42-775 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Keats House

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last season; a bit disappointing this term but has dropped to a good mark; could go well.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Keats House

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around.

13/2

5th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Keats House

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Developed into a consistent sort last term; unable to sustain the form in two outings this season but returning to Class 6 may prove beneficial; won his last attempt in this grade.

14/1

Form: -00517

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Landed hat-trick last August and hit the target at Pontefract two runs ago (all 1m2f); follow-up effort at Ripon, where she's won three times, was bitterly disappointing 13 days ago and her favoured hold-up tactics aren't easy to execute around here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Bay Dream Believer

10st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Bagged a second success of the summer in 1m handicap at Nottingham 24 days ago by neck from Perfidia; more is needed from a 4lb higher mark here though.

100/30

1st

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Bay Dream Believer

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Landed her seventh win when scoring at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month but has run below par at Ripon and Musselburgh since; the step back in trip is also unlikely to play to her strengths.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Bay Dream Believer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Landed hat-trick last August and hit the target at Pontefract two runs ago (all 1m2f); follow-up effort at Ripon, where she's won three times, was bitterly disappointing 13 days ago and her favoured hold-up tactics aren't easy to execute around here.

5/1

20/1

Form: 0-0530 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Likes it here but just one run of note since returning from a third bout of wind surgery in April and returning to this longer trip isn't a positive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time course winner who showed some spark when third over C&D in May; however, this 7yo has struggled on her four starts since and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompting a revival.

14/1

10th

8

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

The most recent of her five wins came at Catterick last July; third there over 7f in May but she's struggled in three outings since, including back at Catterick eight days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Slow starts are becoming an issue and she's been well beaten on her last two starts; however, she showed spark when third over C&D (good) three runs ago and she won this last year (good to firm); not discounted.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £6.22
Trifecta £33.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Perfidia

SPOTLIGHT:

Keats House

The Guardian:

Mayor Of Maghera

RP RATINGS:

Keats House

The Times:

Keats House

Telegraph:

Perfidia

Daily Mail:

Perfidia

D Express:

Perfidia

Daily Mirror:

Perfidia

The Sun:

Perfidia

The Star:

Perfidia

Daily Record:

Perfidia