October 10 / 16.45 Musselburgh

16.45

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £38.10
  • Place: £6.20

Form: 722466 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (5f, good) in June; has failed to kick on positively, yet did show plenty of speed at Beverley (5f, soft; sixth of 12) latest, which is a handy asset for Musselburgh; possibly inconvenienced by a low draw.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 265731 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Slipped to a more manageable mark and seemingly suited by recent return to 5f; close third (Never Dark fourth, Prospect fifth) at Ayr on penultimate start before hitting the target at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) subsequently; 3lb rise looks no barrier to success from a handy stands' side draw.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Lady Lade

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

She has run creditably so far this season but hasn't managed to land a telling blow; this represents a drop in class though and she's not out of it.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Lady Lade

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

Last of five behind Havagomecca at Musselburgh last month and again trailed that rival on her return visit; chance on last season's peak form but reservations for now.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

15th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Musselburgh

Lady Lade

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Last of five (well below par) in the recent C&D event won by Havagomecca; however, nearly beat that opponent here last October (went down by short head) and holds a fighting chance if back to that form.

8/1

3rd
10 (9)
Rory

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 757144 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Given a fine ride when produced late to score at Newcastle (5f; from a 4lb lower mark) in September, but denied a clear run in both subsequent starts; has to be held up and, while effective here, will always require that vital ingredient of in-running luck; stablemate of Primo's Comet.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 445141 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Authoritative Class 6 C&D winner (good) on handicap debut in June; demonstrated that he's equally effective on testing ground with a convincing Class 5 Catterick win (5f, heavy; Lotus Rose fourth) latest; more to do from a 5lb higher mark, but is a lightly raced and progressive 3yo.
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2nd

7

(3)

6th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Sheikh Maz Mahood

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced far side, raced in second, prominent 2f out, went second again 1f out, no extra towards finish

11/2

7th

17

(1)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Sheikh Maz Mahood

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

prominent

11/1

1st

7

(2)

15th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Musselburgh

Sheikh Maz Mahood

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead, led 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong

6/1

5th
8 (14)
Prospect

13/2

Form: 686352

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
On last winning mark (Thirsk, 6f; soft) and is closely matched with Lady Lade (third) and Never Dark (fourth) on the basis of their recent Ayr clash; runner-up at Redcar latest (Albegone fourth); likely to be on the premises from a favourable stands' side draw.
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4th

4

(2)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well.

6/1

6th

7

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Prospect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift.

6/1

Form: 035348 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (beating Rory by a head) in May; has steadily slipped back down the weights since, finishing in mid-division behind Lotus Rose at Redcar on his most recent start; most effective on soft ground, although does need a revival in order to figure; others preferred.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

6/1

Form: 209243 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; won this race from a 6lb higher mark on soft ground last year (trainer also saddled the winner in 2020); threatening of late (Doncaster, Ayr and Newcastle) and seemingly goes well for the 5lb claimer Jonny Peate; holds an obvious chance.
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7th

8

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Never Dark

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner in 2023; landed a ninth win when scoring at Hamilton last September and finished third to Impressor there (also 5f, soft) last month; reared in stalls and weakened quickly at that venue one week later, though; career-low mark can only help.

16/1

6

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Won this race off a 12lb higher mark last season (soft); mixed form this season, but creditable third over C&D last time (soft) and having dropped a further 2lb, is a contender.

9/1

4

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:08 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

8yo who has had a regressive campaign but he showed some spark at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) two starts ago; two-time C&D winner on soft/good to soft so today's conditions will be right up his street; chance.

6/1

8th
4 (10)
Lotus Rose

14/1

Form: 050417 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Blazed the trail to score in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar (5f, good to firm; from a 5lb lower mark) on penultimate start; produced a weak finish back there on softer ground since and also has work to do with Sheikh Maz Mahood on earlier Catterick form.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(8)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Lotus Rose

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

slowly away, always behind

15/2

5th

2

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Lotus Rose

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

taken down early, led

11/4

4th

11

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Lotus Rose

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: 282771 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at 11th attempt in a 5f fillies' novice at Thirsk (soft) four weeks ago; although the runner-up (Proclivity) went on to score at Redcar the following day, the worth of the form is questionable; 3lb higher than for last handicap run, so seemingly needs more.
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

16/1

Form: 750144 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight career wins (one over C&D), the latest for Paul Midgley when making all from a 4lb lower mark at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in August; creditable fourth of 12 at Ripon latest; has since joined Stella Barclay; low draw probably isn't ideal.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harrogate

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 3f out, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, ridden over 1f out

14/1

7th

7

(6)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Harrogate

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly into stride, midfield, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding reared leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result)

25/1

10th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Harrogate

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly away, in rear on outer, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, held when ridden briefly inside final furlong, made no impression (jockey said gelding reared as stalls opened causing him to be slowly away)

16/1

11th
13 (2)
Albegone

10/1

Form: 373734 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (September 2021); knocking at the door lately, both at Ripon (Harrogate immediately behind in fourth) and at Redcar (Prospect two places ahead in second); feasibly weighted and this return to a less taxing 5f could well prove favourable, even if a low draw is a legitimate concern.
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5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-time winner who scored off 6lb higher at Catterick last May; has been up and down since then but he finished well to go close over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and it would be positive if rain arrives.

12/1

9/1

Form: 522140 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All six C&D wins on good, including when taking a four-runner Class 4 contest (11-8 favourite; from a 2lb lower mark) in July; given a short break since a modest Sandown effort; has to bounce back from that with these forecast softer conditions the main concern; stablemate of Rory.
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10th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Primos Comet

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear throughout

7/1

Form: 2147-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 329-day absence with a weakening tenth of 16 (behind Lotus Rose) at Redcar; now 2lb lower and near enough his last winning mark, but his trainer has a more obvious candidate in Prospect.
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10th

6

(6)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Thrilla In Manila

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

25/1

7th

7

(1)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Thrilla In Manila

10st 3lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Paul Midgley

led at fast pace, joined halfway

14/1

7th

6

(6)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:26 Southwell (AW)

Thrilla In Manila

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Triple winner on grass; broke his AW duck in C&D contest 17 days ago, beating The Tron and Brandy Station; back up 3lb but remains competitively treated on best turf form.

8/1

66/1

Form: 2/9070

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a juvenile (6f) for Richard Hannon but hasn't shown much since returning from a near three-year hiatus; no joy post wind surgery at Ayr, and the intervention of headgear is sought on fifth start for Linda Perratt; safe to look elsewhere.
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4th

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; runner-up here in August but she's been well held in last three runs and losing run is now up ten; others preferred.

8/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; second here last month but only fifth on most recent start when behind Sixcor, Crackinthunder and Ski Angel.

25/1

7

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

3-39; no match for the winner when second of six over this C&D (good) this month; failed to beat a rival at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; yard also runs Sixcor.

20/1

Non-runners

Thrilla In Manila, Hard Nut

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £342.40
Straight Forecast £301.41
Tricast £1638.61
Trifecta £1798.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Lade

POSTDATA:

Never Dark

The Star:

Sheikh Maz Mahood

TOPSPEED:

Thrilla In Manila

RP Ratings:

Prospect

Telegraph:

Havagomecca

Daily Record:

Sheikh Maz Mahood

The Times:

Lady Lade

Daily Express:

Lady Lade

Daily Mirror:

Lady Lade

The Guardian:

Never Dark

Daily Mail:

Never Dark