June 30 / 15.30 Musselburgh

15.30

Good

Max Recycle Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Max Recycle Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 313245 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has won over 7f but this year's two victories have been achieved at sprint trips; not beaten far having forced the pace at Catterick (7f, good) last week; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

1st

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives seeking a hat-trick after 7f turf wins at Musselburgh (good) and Catterick (good to firm), the latter with ease and his best effort for almost two years; still well treated on this first AW start since March and a repeat of either of his last two efforts would make him tough to beat.

6/5

1st

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and he was back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Tuesday, making virtually all under Jack Nicholls; yard continues in flying form and he's respected under a penalty.

100/30

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 325-03 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who got back on track with third of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr ten days ago; not discounted back in handicap company.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Won for the fifth time on turf when holding on by a head from Misemerald in a C&D handicap last week (good); not sure to confirm the placings with the second on 4lb worse terms.

5/2

1st

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Linda Perratt

This C&D brings out the best in him and he had a near miss here last month; neither Ayr run this month has been comparable but he should be in the shake up back here.

6/1

6th

7

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Monhammer

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

In the frame three consecutive times in recent weeks, most recently when fourth behind Jkr Cobbler over C&D (good) eight days ago, but remains without a win since spring 2024 and recent 2lb rise is not helpful.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 235636 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
11-time winner, including C&D, but he hasn't been at his best in two turf runs this summer; returns to 7f in a modest event and a return to form could be imminent.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: 7-8307 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 9-7850 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo, including a C&D nursery (soft) off a 7lb higher mark; only one effort of note this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces sparking a revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Willowinghurn

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last season (6f, good to firm; 7f, soft) but she's not been shaping as though about to win again; perhaps the new visor will assist.

5/1

6th

7

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Willowinghurn

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last season (6f, good to firm; 7f, soft), although was disappointing on last two runs; hasn't recaptured her form this season; best watched for now.

14/1

5th

9

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice as a 2yo, including a C&D nursery (soft) off a 7lb higher mark; only one effort of note this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces sparking a revival.

7/1

16/1

Form: 5-5187

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a weak 6f event at Newcastle on his handicap debut in February; not so good in either run since, especially when beaten a long way at Ripon 12 days ago on his return to turf; only of interest if backed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Rajstar

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Ben Haslam

Won a weak 6f event at Newcastle on his handicap debut in February; not so good in either run since, especially when beaten a long way at Ripon 12 days ago on his return to turf; only of interest if backed.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Rajstar

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Ben Haslam

Unexposed; won a Newcastle handicap in February on only fourth start; has been absent since a disappointing run there ten days later; fair run only previous outing on turf (on debut in Ireland); interesting.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rajstar

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ben Haslam

Unexposed 4yo who won over C&D on handicap debut earlier this month on first run over 6f (previous runs had been at 7f/1m); this looks a tougher race and is 5lb higher, but should improve.

4/1

Form: 696513 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Two 7f AW wins this year; had few chances on turf but he has run well at Catterick in the past, including last month; still looked in top form when meeting trouble in running at Wolverhampton last time; contender.

9/2

5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

11/2

Form: 6-35

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Her first two runs (debut came when trained by Ed Walker) were respectable but she took a backwards step at Catterick (7f, good) in April; she has undergone wind surgery prior to this handicap debut; can do better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Cotai Starlight

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark when winning at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on her second try in handicap company before another solid run there two weeks ago; claims if handling this drop in trip.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Cotai Starlight

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark on second handicap start over C&D last week (good to firm; second run after wind op); should go well again.

3/1

1st

5

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Cotai Starlight

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Some promise on first two starts (6f; 2yo debut for Ed Walker) but her two 7f runs, including handicap debut (after wind op) three weeks ago, have been less convincing; 4lb lower today but not a solid option.

12/1

Form: 0586-8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who hasn't offered a great deal for his current stable, including when a remote last of eight at Ayr (7f, soft) on his seasonal return 11 days ago; others much safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Defence Missile

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Made it 15th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m, AW) a week ago; now needs to show he can do it back on turf from 4lb higher and also still has stamina to prove.

6/1

1st

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

14-race maiden; tumbling down the weights and his latest Hamilton run was a little better; still not easily recommend though.

16/1

Non-runners

Due Respect

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £19.05
Tricast £145.60
Trifecta £94.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Sanditon

The Times:

Willowinghurn

POSTDATA:

Classy Clarets

SPOTLIGHT:

Ramon Di Loria

The Sun:

Due Respect

Daily Mail:

Defence Missile

The Star:

Monhammer

D Express:

Willowinghurn

Daily Mirror:

Sanditon

Daily Record:

Sanditon

The Guardian:

Classy Clarets

RP RATINGS:

Ramon Di Loria