July 29 / 18.45 Musselburgh

18.45

Good

Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3456
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
4 (5)
Castan

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 777

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in three 6f novices; may do better on nursery debut on first run over 5f.
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4388

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Third in a Redcar seller on final start for Mick Channon (5f, good to firm); only modest efforts for Brian Ellison since and more needed.
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10th

11

(11)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gemcutter

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

ducked left start, always towards rear

9/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Gemcutter

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final strides

9/2

1st

7

(4)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Carlisle

Gemcutter

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Brian Ellison

towards rear, pushed along and headway on outer 2f out, soon ridden, made challenge inside final furlong, ran on and led towards finish

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 30414 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f Catterick nursery off a 5lb lower mark two starts back (good), but beaten 6l with her 6lb penalty when stepped up to 6f last time; not out of it back down in trip.
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No Results Found

15/2

Form: 463

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best run so far when third over C&D last time and is now 5lb better off with the runner-up, Georgiava, who was 1.5l in front of her; well drawn on nursery debut.
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8th

1

(8)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teresa Grace

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, pressed leaders on outer, lost position and struggling 2f out, weakened and dropped to last inside final furlong

8/1

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:57 Southwell (AW)

Teresa Grace

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

led narrowly, ridden from under 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds

5/1

13/2

Form: 4783

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Fair third on nursery debut at Ayr on Monday (6f, good) on first run since being gelded; doing his best work late on there so this sharp 5f not sure to suit.
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8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

3/1

Form: 3522 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Second in two 5f good-ground maidens on last two starts, the latest here; makes nursery debut having had a wind operation and a contender.
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6th

8

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Georgiava

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Dual 6f winner last term; only twice raced this season but she got back on track when fourth of seven in 6f Doncaster handicap in July; cheekpieces go on and she's a player lowered in class after a break.

11/4

4th

7

(1)

27th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Georgiava

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gained narrow wins in a Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Carlisle novice (6f, good to soft) last year and put up her best effort when fourth of 27 in a valuable sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft); well held in all three handicaps, though, including on her Carlisle return (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; enough to prove.

14/1

Form: 5705

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form so far including on nursery debut over 6f at Hamilton two weeks ago; down 4lb but others stronger.
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6th

8

(6)

2nd May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Debydinks

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

Is 0-15 but has filled the runner-up spot on four occasions this year, including at Wolverhampton (5f) recently; high on the shortlist but hard to state with confidence when he'll finally break his duck.

7/2

2nd

4

(3)

15th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Debydinks

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders

7/2

7th

6

(9)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Debydinks

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Best form on the AW, notably when runner-up in a 5f handicap at Newcastle last time (cheekpieces on for second time); worth considering.

9/4

Form: 700

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Makes his nursery debut having finished well beaten in two maidens (5f, 5.5f, good/good to firm) and a 6f novice (good); improvement needed.
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7th

5

(6)

11th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Aire Valley Apache

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

raced freely, ducked left start, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and raced awkwardly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding jumped left leaving the stalls)

12/1

8th

8

(2)

29th Jul 2022

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:45 Musselburgh

Aire Valley Apache

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Quinn

dwelt start, always towards rear

9/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 595442

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has run creditably in two 5f nurseries since being gelded (also had blinkers on), on latest start being caught late on by stable companion of Georgiava at Southwell after racing keenly; well drawn and a possible.
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8th

6

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Howyadoin

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

0-3 for current stable and 0-18 overall; however, looks attractively treated on some of his form, including creditable third off 3lb higher over C&D in July; first win is not out of the question.

4/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Howyadoin

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

This is just his third start for Mick Appleby, who does well with recruits from other yards, however, he made it 0-17 when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) ten days ago and needs to raise his game.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Howyadoin

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

0-16; the pick of his form would entitle him to consideration but his inconsistency is a concern; supported when beaten 7l on debut for this trainer at Thirsk (6f, good) latest; visor goes on (has worn blinkers and cheekpieces); more needed.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £139.20
Straight Forecast £106.24
Tricast £682.79
Trifecta £655.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Howyadoin

Telegraph:

Georgiava

POSTDATA:

B Associates

Daily Mirror:

Aire Valley Apache

Daily Express:

B Associates

RP Ratings:

Howyadoin

The Times:

Howyadoin

The Guardian:

Howyadoin

The Star:

Howyadoin

Daily Mail:

Georgiava

The Sun:

Georgiava

Daily Record:

Georgiava