June 30 / 16.00 Musselburgh

16.00

Good

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 056-26 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Edward Bethell

Recorded his first handicap success when landing a 7f event a Musselburgh in June; only fourth at Carlisle 17 days ago but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he anticipated the start and ended up losing a lot of ground as a consequence; hadn't had any issues at the start before that and he is treated as still being in top form; good chance.

11/4

4th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Added to his 2yo novice win when making all to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's well drawn to attack; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 851234 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned from wind surgery with a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; creditable runs in defeat since but she will need to pull out more to defy this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Chester

Diamont Katie

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Both wins 6f but she stays 7f and handles slow ground; needs some luck in running but shouldn't be far away with a clear passage.

7/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 418773 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

4th
1 (4)
Son

7/2

Form: -22973

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to joining Tim Easterby and he has been competitive in some useful events this year, including a third of 19 behind a smart prospect at York (7f, good; did best of the prominent racers); down in grade today and he should go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Son

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of good runs to his name this year but his losing run is up to 25; conditions shouldn't be an issue but more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

5th

9

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Son

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

He has a poor 1-26 strike-rate but seemed fine at the trip when sixth of 15 over C&D (good to firm) in July and has finished placed on both outings since (7f/7.3f, good to soft/soft); ran okay on a couple of occasions last year when these cheekpieces were last worn; he might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Son

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten 23 times since winning a maiden at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) in June 2023; several good runs in defeat for Tim Easterby this year, including a short-head second at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; up 2lb but still feasibly weighted.

7/2

Form: 126111 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Reeled off a hat-trick in the summer (first two legs over C&D); unplaced on his last two starts and likely too high in the weights now.

14/1

10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

Form: 406121

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist who took this race in 2022 and 2023; 3lb lower than for July's C&D win but she has gone off the boil more recently and there is other pace to contend with today.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

25/1

Form: 006080 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a 7f AW win at Newcastle; not in much form since returning from a three-month break and too much to prove for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gressington

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Should be well handicapped but slow starts are holding him back; did well to finish fourth at Musselburgh recently but he seems risky these days.

12/1

4th

3

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has dropped to Class 6 the last twice, showing signs of a revival at Ayr then never figuring at Catterick; current mark reflects a broad decline in his form this year.

14/1

12/1

Form: 170/6-

Last run: 399 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m maiden win at Gowran Park in April 2024 seems a distant memory; out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles from July 2024 onwards; starts out for new stable after 399 days off with a lot to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Ameilya

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Stuart Coltherd

1m maiden win at Gowran Park in April 2024 seems a distant memory; out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles from July 2024 onwards; starts out for new stable after 399 days off with a lot to prove.

12/1

6

(16)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ameilya

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Hasn't shown much over hurdles in her last four races but she's a 1m maiden winner and the highest rated of these; cheekpieces tried.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £18.62
Tricast £142.72
Trifecta £123.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Son

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

TOPSPEED:

Diamont Katie

The Guardian:

Abduction

The Sun:

Iris Dancer

The Times:

Diamont Katie

RP RATINGS:

Son

Daily Mail:

Son

D Express:

Son

Daily Record:

Son

Telegraph:

The Gay Blade

Daily Mirror:

The Gay Blade

The Star:

Abduction