August 24 / 16.45 Musselburgh

16.45

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 623423

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2yo days; competitive at this sort of level all summer but a couple of costly defeats here latterly (7f) and needs to find more.
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5th

9

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

1m win here in August and she ran a sound race when third at Thirsk four days later; no issue with the drop back in trip and likely to be involved again.

6/1

3rd

9

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Misemerald

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent of late and justified favouritism at Musselburgh (1m, good; first two clear) on Monday, ending a three-year losing spell; incurs 5lb penalty but looks likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Winless since 2yo days; competitive at this sort of level all summer but a couple of costly defeats here latterly (7f) and needs to find more.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 580367 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Ayr; among the market leaders back there early last month on first crack at 0-50 company, but finished well held behind Approaching Dawn; given a second go in a visor today, switched from cheekpieces.
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4th

4

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Abu Royal

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: L J Morgan

Sole win came over 1m (good) in 2023 but went close at 16-1 at Musselburgh (1m, good) latest; back up 3lb for that but a repeat would see him thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

10

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: L J Morgan

Sole win came at Ayr; among the market leaders back there early last month on first crack at 0-50 company, but finished well held behind Approaching Dawn; given a second go in a visor today, switched from cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Abu Royal

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 470456 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual Ripon winner last summer who's regressed and run below market expectations on last two starts; this is easier off a career-low mark (9lb lower than when last successful) but he could have done without the recent rain.
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4th

10

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Thats My Boy Luke

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Only 2-30 so he's hard to win with, but found only one too good last week at Musselburgh (1m, good); must have a chance, though might not appreciate the ground getting too slow.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered both wins at Ripon but he posted a respectable effort over C&D last time, finishing third, and again has place possibilities; best form gives him an even better chance today.

7/2

3rd

2

(12)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dual Ripon winner last summer who's regressed and run below market expectations on last two starts; this is easier off a career-low mark (9lb lower than when last successful) but he could have done without the recent rain.

7/1

Form: 748776 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

Form: 934185 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7/2

Form: 555451 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Combination of a first-time visor and drop to 0-50 classified company enough to see her end a losing run a fortnight ago; win last August came off a stone-higher mark and she's shortlisted now back in the groove.
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3rd

3

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:43 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Has won 11 races, two of them over C&D; comes into this in fair form (second at Beverley last week) and as she acts on any ground, is one to consider.

3/1

2nd

1

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Prolific winner, including over C&D, and is versatile regarding going; latest success came in an Ayr classified event (1m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month; blew the start and never a factor back in handicap company latest; has the ability to have a big say from this mark.

100/30

6th

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Combination of a first-time visor and drop to 0-50 classified company enough to see her end a losing run a fortnight ago; win last August came off a stone-higher mark and she's shortlisted now back in the groove.

7/2

7th
11 (2)
Bantz

25/1

Form: -07970

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.
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3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 048952

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.
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10th

10

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Due Respect

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Catch Bissett

Poor strike-rate but placed on a couple of occasions this year, including her stable debut (1m, good) 18 days ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Catch Bissett

Record is only 1-27 and inconsistency has been the characteristic of her 2026 campaign; sold out of Gary Rutherford's yard for £5,000 since C&D defeat last time; others preferred.

14/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.

5/1

14/1

Form: 08-090

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who was going beyond 6f for the first time when said to have hung right throughout in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ayr a fortnight ago (7f); hard to make a case, with Approaching Dawn looking his trainer's best shout.
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9th

7

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Joshuas Dream

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Regressive maiden who was going beyond 6f for the first time when said to have hung right throughout in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ayr a fortnight ago (7f); hard to make a case, with Approaching Dawn looking his trainer's best shout.

14/1

10th

13

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Joshuas Dream

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten 15l in two handicaps here (6f, good/good to firm) this season; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove with cheekpieces added at this new trip; one of three runners for the yard.

66/1

Form: /672-0

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden for two previous yards who ran poorly for his current trainer a few months ago on his return from almost a year off; since been gelded and doesn't make obvious appeal.
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5th

10

(13)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:30 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Dawson

15-race maiden; went close over C&D (good to firm) for Alan Brown last summer and didn't run badly when midfield at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last week but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Caledonian Dream

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Dawson

Seems a poor maiden on balance and he's yet to fire for his new yard in 1m handicaps at Beverley and Musselburgh this season; takes a marked step up in trip.

66/1

10th

9

(13)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Dawson

Regressive maiden for two previous yards who ran poorly for his current trainer a few months ago on his return from almost a year off; since been gelded and doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

33/1

Form: 0-4688

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair 2yo for George Scott but generally struggled for his current trainer; brought over from Ireland twice early in the year (AW), when unplaced each time, and is some way down the pecking order back from a break.
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11th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Fair 2yo for George Scott but generally struggled for his current trainer; brought over from Ireland twice early in the year (AW), when unplaced each time, and is some way down the pecking order back from a break.

33/1

8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 38-909

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's gone sharply the wrong way for this yard, running poorly in three starts this season; didn't look to see out 1m2f (soft) two months ago and this is easier again but she's hard to recommend.
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12th

1

(11)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Elizabeth Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Maiden who's gone sharply the wrong way for this yard, running poorly in three starts this season; didn't look to see out 1m2f (soft) two months ago and this is easier again but she's hard to recommend.

33/1

9th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Elizabeth Bay

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

12-race maiden who ended last season on a low note and was also well beaten on first two outings this year (7f/1m); moves up in trip with a lot to prove.

33/1

10th

11

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Elizabeth Bay

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Katie Scott

Finished close up in 7f events on the AW for previous trainer but two handicap runs either side of a break were disappointing and her stamina will be under pressure back on this track.

25/1

50/1

Form: 56/9-9

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor in five runs for Jack Channon, finishing tailed off on her sole start last year; entitled to have needed her recent comeback for her new trainer, who also saddles Caledonian Dream, but didn't show enough to warrant serious consideration today.
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13th

12

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Sievier

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Dawson

Poor in five runs for Jack Channon, finishing tailed off on her sole start last year; entitled to have needed her recent comeback for her new trainer, who also saddles Caledonian Dream, but didn't show enough to warrant serious consideration today.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sievier

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: John Dawson

Poor form in five starts for Jack Channon; starts out for new yard (same owners) after 404 days off; hard to recommend.

50/1

12

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Sievier

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Absent since struggling on heavy ground on last summer's handicap debut, but remains unexposed and could quite plausibly be seen to better effect on the quicker surface here; worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.00
Straight Forecast £56.81
Tricast £212.59
Trifecta £277.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hostelry

POSTDATA:

Misemerald

SPOTLIGHT:

Approaching Dawn

The Guardian:

Due Respect

The Star:

Joshuas Dream

Daily Mirror:

Approaching Dawn

The Times:

Misemerald

Daily Mail:

Misemerald

Telegraph:

Hostelry

D Express:

Hostelry

Daily Record:

Hostelry