April 30 / 17.45 Musselburgh

17.45

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Mile Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-1312 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved when sent up in trip on AW and he transferred that back to turf when second of nine over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; was no match for the winner but he deserves credit for finishing best of the rest in that good race and he holds solid claims today off the same mark.
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3

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Gincident

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Narrowly beat Individualism when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in June (good to firm); excuses for two lesser runs since (soft ground; too free); contender.

6/1

2

(9)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gincident

10st 1lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: James Owen

Soft ground provides an excuse for below-par effort last time; solid record (1333121) otherwise for current stable and gained the most recent success, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm), in game fashion; remains of interest.

6/1

9th

8

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:40 Yarmouth

Gincident

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

In very good form since being upped to 1m2f, which continued when he won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; it's a long time since he ran well on slow ground but he's in the mix if the surface isn't an issue.

13/2

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11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 12411-

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year from his five nursery starts, posting narrow victories in small fields on final two occasions (7f, good/good to soft); in good hands to continue to progress and he could be a key player on comeback.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2363-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Consistent on turf last season and, having been gelded, he improved to win on his AW and seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; there's every chance 1m will be within range and, having done it nicely last time, he's respected up 5lb.
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3rd

5

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Out Of Shadows

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in April and returned to winning form when beating Kiaraad by a length at Newmarket (7f, soft) last month; no problem if the ground dries out and high on the list.

4/1

1st

4

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Out Of Shadows

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Started off in cheekpieces with form figures of 313 in 7f/1m handicaps and latest Haydock run was too bad to be true; two months off since and not impossibly treated if back on song.

10/1

8th

1

(9)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Out Of Shadows

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Marco Botti

dwelt start, raced in last, brief headway on outer 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

Form: 3519-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Solid 2yo campaign over 6f/7f and he could improve for his recent reappearance fourth over 6f at Pontefract; kept on well to win 7f nursery at Glorious Goodwood last July and this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

5th
11 (2)
No Barrier

10/1

Form: 045-43

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seemed suited by the step up to 1m when third at Southwell (AW) in February last time out; gelded since; ran well on turf last September (good ground) and he's open to further improvement for his good yard; has a chance.
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9th

16

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

No Barrier

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

With blinkers added he finished runner-up from similar marks at Doncaster (1m, good) and Nottingham (1m, heavy) in the summer, but twice well held since (back in cheekpieces last time); now 0-13 and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

No Barrier

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Disappointed on latest outing six weeks ago and now 0-12 but lost out only by a neck off today's mark at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy; also suited by good) two starts ago and has obvious claims if back at that level here; blinkered for last three runs; cheekpieces refitted today.

12/1

7th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

No Barrier

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

0-11 and needs to prove he can get the job done but he's returned to form in these blinkers the last twice, finishing second at Doncaster (1m, good) and Nottingham (1m, heavy); can give another good account.

15/2

Form: 222-32

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Consistent in handicaps last autumn, winning at Catterick (7f, good to soft), and he's run well to be placed on both starts this spring (1m, soft); also showed promise on good ground last year; might not be far away.
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1st

6

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Enhanced his good Ripon record with a narrow win over this trip on good to soft last month; faded to finish well held at Chester since (Londoner ahead of him) but a revival can't be ruled out back here.

6/1

8th

7

(14)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Five wins last year, one of them over C&D, and he's back on the scoresheet already after his narrow win at Ripon three weeks ago; up 5lb and drawn widest, but the first two were clear last time and he's never been better.

16/1

1st

2

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Five wins last year (various ground), two of them over C&D, and campaign concluded with good third at Redcar in November; respectable reappearance run at Doncaster recently and could show the benefit of that outing today.

8/1

Form: 4627-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Displayed some promise on turf on first two starts before finishing second at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; it's still very early days but he was down the field on his handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last November and others arrive with more compelling credentials.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

16/1

Form: 144-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won on debut last June (7f, good to firm) but failed to go on from that on his next two starts; sold out of Richard Hannon's yard for 20,000gns last October and gelded since; market check advised on stable debut but he returns with something to prove.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 31351- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Hamilton maiden (1m, soft; versatile ground-wise) last August on his fourth start and just got up in a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) in November when last seen; gelded since; his attractive pedigree provides optimism that he could still have more to offer and he's one to consider.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

Form: 21-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two good runs at Kempton for Sir Michael Stoute last season, winning a 7f novice on second occasion; subsequently bought for 200,000gns; well beaten in Redcar novice (1m, soft) three weeks ago on stable/turf debut but perhaps the ground didn't suit and he's not written off in his first handicap.
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6th

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in September off 8lb higher than today; beaten about only 3l when ninth of 16 at York (1m, good) 46 days ago and now drops in grade on his return to AW.

7/1

13

(15)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Theme Park

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two wins last year (including C&D) and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; there has been the odd bright moment this season and he was a close fourth of seven at Redcar a fortnight ago, but it's been a regressive campaign and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

14/1

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Theme Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped now, lower than for last season's two wins (both 1m, good to firm), and notable that he was sent off favourite at Chester three weeks ago (extended 1m2f, good to firm); could not reward the support, again unable to pick up from off the pace, and he is risky, for all he has the ability if things set up favourably.

8/1

Form: 2125-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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6

(6)

30th Apr 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Solutre

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

6th

2

(4)

5th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:15 Nottingham

Solutre

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Below par at Newcastle last November when last seen (had won there in July); however, two starts ago he was second of five behind a fast-improving rival in a handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to soft), and he also ran well on soft ground on his debut; not ruled out if back on song.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

1st Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Solutre

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Promise in his first two starts before getting off the mark with a game C&D success in July; solid second on his nursery debut at Goodwod last month; still has time to do better and returning to a stiffer track could help.

9/2

Non-runners

Theme Park, Solutre

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £23.45
Tricast £118.00
Trifecta £55.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Gincident

POSTDATA:

Spioradalta

SPOTLIGHT:

Out Of Shadows

D Express:

Bajan Bandit

The Sun:

Urban Sprawl

The Times:

Prairie Falcon

Daily Mirror:

Spioradalta

The Star:

Spioradalta

NEWMARKET:

Out Of Shadows

Telegraph:

Out Of Shadows

TOPSPEED:

Gincident

Daily Mail:

Gincident

Daily Record:

Gincident