April 30 / 16.15 Musselburgh

16.15

Good

Race To A Cure For MND EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Race To A Cure For MND EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£90,000 yearling; third foal; half-brother to 1m2f/12.4f winner Kanzino (RPR 73); dam 5f 2yo winner (73), sister to Group-placed 5f 2yo winner Areen; represents powerful southern stable and could go well on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

8

(13)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Love Billy Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Love Billy Boy

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winner of two recent starts at 6f/7.5f; 0.75l second behind Slieve Binnian at the Curragh last time (1m, good); didn't get a clear run that day and ran on late; raised 3lb but he looks a big player.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 8-1 and was a fair third of eight over C&D (good to soft) on debut three weeks ago (Blue Prince fifth); this half-brother to two winners is open to improvement and he could be involved.
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8th

4

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Moonstone Boy

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jennie Candlish

Four wins over 5f for Iain Jardine, but unplaced in three starts on the AW since returning for this yard in January; 8lb below last winning mark, but drying ground and return to 6f pose questions; cheekpieces return.

12/1

7th

2

(12)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Moonstone Boy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 5f scorer for Iain Jardine; shaped encouragingly for his new yard when fourth at Southwell (5f) in January but raced too freely over 6f when seventh at Wolverhampton since; can bounce back here.

16/1

7th

5

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonstone Boy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Campaigned mostly over 5f; posted a resurgent effort at Southwell on stable/seasonal debut; successful twice off current mark, so holds possibilities provided he's as effective back at 6f.

12/1

3rd
2 (2)

3/1

Form: 1

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite and won on his debut at Saint-Cloud (4.5f, very soft) last month, with an easy next-time-out winner in second; his dam was a 5f 2yo Listed winner (on fast ground) and he could have plenty more to offer; strong claims under 4lb penalty.
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No Results Found

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to 5f winners Fine 'n Dandy (including 2yo), Miss Moneypenny (2yo) and Pearl's Azinger; bred to be speedy and respected trainer won this last year (with a once-raced filly); in calculations on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Lochaber

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Scott Dixon

Mainly disappointing since sole win at Beverley (5f; seller) last May and he was always behind in a Southwell classified (6f) 119 days ago.

50/1

5/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, won on debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; having got outpaced the switch to this speedy track is a worry, but he may be sharper for that first run and he's not ruled out under a penalty.
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6th

7

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

10/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

led at fast pace

10/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Craig Lidster

bumped start, took keen hold, led

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut at Leicester a fortnight ago but sent off just 9-4 and perhaps heavy ground didn't suit; he's the first foal of a Group-placed 1m 2yo winner and could be a different proposition here for his top yard.
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10th

5

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ascot

Dark Points

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Poor in his first two starts over 5f on a soft surface in April, but a complete contrast when landing an Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) last month; significant rain would be an issue, but makes plenty of appeal otherwise if conditions remain on the fast side; stable has a good record in this race.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Dark Points

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led 1f out, edged right inside final 110yds, kept on

25/1

6th

4

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

16:15 Musselburgh

Dark Points

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Tailed off on debut at Leicester a fortnight ago but sent off just 9-4 and perhaps heavy ground didn't suit; he's the first foal of a Group-placed 1m 2yo winner and could be a different proposition here for his top yard.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of eight when 7-4 favourite on debut over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; improvement needed but there can be optimism in that regard as he looked green and was denied a clear run; possible player.
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3rd

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Paperchain, out of 1m Listed winner; trainer had a 2yo newcomer go close over C&D this month (went one better at Thirsk last Saturday) and it will be no surprise to see a bold show on debut.
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4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

Non-runners

Blue Prince, Irish Nectar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £12.84
Trifecta £44.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Myconian

D Express:

Blue Prince

POSTDATA:

East Bank

The Times:

Moonstone Boy

Telegraph:

Love Billy Boy

The Star:

Lochaber

The Sun:

Blue Prince

RP Ratings:

Myconian

TOPSPEED:

Myconian

NEWMARKET:

Myconian

Daily Mirror:

Myconian

Daily Record:

East Bank