August 07 / 13.50 Musselburgh

13.50

Good

Champagne Pommery Brut Rose Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 208y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Champagne Pommery Brut Rose Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 643821 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to collar odds-on favourite and cause 25-1 surprise at Ayr (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; only to due to go up 4lb for that but takes her chance under a 5lb penalty here and remains well handicapped on older form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Gave willingly to brush off a 5lb penalty at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 11 days ago; steps up in grade (from 4lb higher) in pursuit of the hat-trick for an in-form trainer; no issue with this track, so obvious claims with Oisin Murphy aboard.

11/4

1st

2

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Came from off the pace to collar odds-on favourite and cause 25-1 surprise at Ayr (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; only to due to go up 4lb for that but takes her chance under a 5lb penalty here and remains well handicapped on older form.

100/30

1st

7

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Samra Star

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); fair second to in-form rival at Musselburgh in May (1m1f, good) but a bit more needed.

8/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 724922 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month, losing out only by a neck when clear of third on latter occasion; back in action before 3lb rise takes effect and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race a year ago; good chance.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 12lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Finished second three times in a row on turf (1m1f/1m2f) this summer but he's been well held in that sphere in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's 0-14 on AW.

10/1

11th

8

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Iain Jardine

Overall record of 2-40 but he's finished runner-up four times this season including at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on his penultimate run; remains well treated on old form and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

10/1

8th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the second over C&D last August off this mark; runner-up on his last three starts, beaten 1.25l by a previous winner over C&D last time; contender.

100/30

Form: 596805 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive 5yo with modest 1-27 strike-rate; seemed to have benefited from wind op when respectable fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month but that race was slowly run and he needs to build on that performance; tongue-tie now added.
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4th

10

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner off 7lb higher in August 2024; mixed form since but sound run when third over C&D (good; second run after wind op, first with a tongue-tie) 17 days ago; has a chance on that run.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Regressive 5yo with modest 1-27 strike-rate; seemed to have benefited from wind op when respectable fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month but that race was slowly run and he needs to build on that performance; tongue-tie now added.

4/1

5th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Just one win to his name from 26 starts; lacklustre effort here (6f) last month and underwent wind surgery four days later; handy mark if the operation has the desired effect.

8/1

Form: 211P92 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won twice in June (1m2f/1m4f) and put two poor performances behind him when clear second here (1m5f, good) a week ago; can cope with this drop back in trip and is still on a workable mark; ought to make his presence felt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Won over C&D and at Musselburgh in June; flopped in his next two runs, but he's got back on track since then and was only narrowly denied by a subsequent winner here (1m4f) two weeks ago; that was a brave effort under a prominent ride and he's a key player back in trip.

11/4

2nd

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in June, here over 1m2f and over this trip at Musselburgh; put two lesser runs behind him when second at the latter track (1m5f, good) in July but found the drop back to 1m1f against him there four weeks ago; steps back up in trip with claims.

5/1

4th

4

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in June (1m2f/1m4f) and put two poor performances behind him when clear second here (1m5f, good) a week ago; can cope with this drop back in trip and is still on a workable mark; ought to make his presence felt.

4/1

Form: 193418 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rallied to win over C&D in June when the race was run to suit; ran respectably, despite things panning out less favourably, when returned to this scenario last time; possibilities if the cards drop right.

13/2

5th

6

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

C&D winner in June who didn't quite see it out over 1m1f here last time; not the easiest and often misses the break but a big field at this slightly lower level looks ideal; one to consider.

5/1

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

Form: 0/40-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Weakened into sixth after racing too freely here (1m5f, good; Gemini Man second) a week ago and has now been unplaced all 19 starts (six times over hurdles); drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted today.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Liberty Looming

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Adam Nicol

Weakened into sixth after racing too freely here (1m5f, good; Gemini Man second) a week ago and has now been unplaced all 19 starts (six times over hurdles); drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted today.

50/1

6th

9

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Liberty Looming

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

Unplaced in 18 starts under both codes; plenty to prove.

33/1

12

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Liberty Looming

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Unplaced in 17 starts across both codes; new yard and new headgear, but much to prove.

14/1

Form: 042268 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on consecutive starts in Ireland (7f/7.4f) in June but made a low-key stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month and still has stamina to prove over this sort of trip.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Toy Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won a couple of races for George Scott in 2024/25; mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for current yard; others stronger.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Toy Soldier

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on consecutive starts in Ireland (7f/7.4f) in June but made a low-key stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month and still has stamina to prove over this sort of trip.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.00
Straight Forecast £14.85
Trifecta £61.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Falcon Nine

POSTDATA:

Samra Star

D Express:

Miners Gamble

RP RATINGS:

Falcon Nine

The Times:

Falcon Nine

Telegraph:

Falcon Nine

The Guardian:

Falcon Nine

Daily Mail:

Falcon Nine

Daily Mirror:

Falcon Nine

The Sun:

Falcon Nine

The Star:

Falcon Nine

Daily Record:

Falcon Nine