October 16 / 17.10 Musselburgh

17.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 212343 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of her 34 starts but that came over C&D (good) in June and she's continued in good form since, finishing a good third over C&D most recently; this is a weak race and there's plenty to like.
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13th

10

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Mrs Bagerran

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Has a modest strike-rate but her record in this race features a success in 2023 and second-place finish last year; competitively weighted and enters calculations.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Bagerran

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won at Ripon in June (5f, good) and fair second at Musselburgh next time (5f, good); not done as well since and is 0-16 on the AW.

6/1

6th

3

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mrs Bagerran

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Front-runner; made all at Ripon (5f, good) in June off a 6lb lower mark than today; below form since being beaten a neck at Musselburgh last month; needs first-time visor to spark her back up but she has run well in cheekpieces in the past.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -95832 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-8 but encouraging performance when denied a clear run at Redcar (5f, good) last month and he's gone close at Newcastle (5f/6f, AW) the last twice, most recently on Friday; a first win may well be imminent.
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2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Often blows the start and/or races too freely but is a six-time AW winner, most recently in 5f Wolverhampton classified on Monday; faces tougher task under 5lb penalty in this handicap and his turf strike-rate is 0-13.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not as good since missing more than a year, does most racing over 6f and will always come with risks, given a propensity to blow the start and/or pull hard; this is easier down to 0-50 company for the first time, though, and he's capable if it falls right.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Hes An Angel

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 348040

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 3yo who made it 0-14 when well beaten at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he's popped up with the odd good run this season, including when fourth over C&D two starts ago, and he's not ruled out.
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3rd

7

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Cheyenne Nation

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Inconsistent 3yo who made it 0-14 when well beaten at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he's popped up with the odd good run this season, including when fourth over C&D two starts ago, and he's not ruled out.

14/1

10th

8

(8)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheyenne Nation

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Dods

Regressive maiden who's continued to prove inconsistent in cheekpieces; is well handicapped under Oisin Murphy, who's 2-7 for the yard, but has had plenty of chances and below par in one previous start on Tapeta.

8/1

4th

5

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

Cheyenne Nation

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to get his head in front and he's been well below par on his last two starts in 5f handicaps at Ripon and Beverley; others appeal more.

8/1

3/1

Form: 314301 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Ayr (5f, soft) in July on second handicap start and was back on the scoresheet at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; in between she's run well over C&D, and on good ground; firmly in calculations.
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6th

10

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ski Angel

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 248554 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close at Ayr (6f) in July and some fair runs since; this drop back to 5f is worth a go but she's been beaten on her last 14 starts and there's a suspicion she'll be vulnerable once more.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

4th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Has produced some fair performances this season but hasn't really threatened and she remains winless since summer 2022; others preferred.

16/1

6th
13 (8)
Genevieve

16/1

Form: 476657

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.
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11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Unplaced in all starts and, although not entirely disgraced at Musselburgh yesterday, hasn't really been hinting that a win was imminent.

12/1

16/1

Form: 638

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 100-1 in Newcastle novice (6f, AW) 17 days ago and needs to leave that run well behind, but she was previously a fair third of five over this C&D (good to soft) on her second start; makes her handicap debut and a case can be made on that penultimate form.
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9th

8

(6)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Aw There

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps when finishing seventh of 14 at Musselburgh four weeks ago (5f, good) but she didn't enjoy a smooth run through at a crucial stage; still has time to do better which makes her unique in this field; stable going along nicely too.

10/1

7th

5

(12)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

No Aw There

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tailed off at 100-1 in Newcastle novice (6f, AW) 17 days ago and needs to leave that run well behind, but she was previously a fair third of five over this C&D (good to soft) on her second start; makes her handicap debut and a case can be made on that penultimate form.

16/1

5/1

Form: 569855 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-12 since winning two in a row at Beverley (5f, good to firm/good) last summer but he's run pretty well when fifth there the last twice (5f, good to firm/good) and was denied a clear run most recently; could be a contender.
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1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

3

(1)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sherdil

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Won classified events at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; well treated on best handicap form but doesn't have his ideal scenario back on grass, having gained both turf wins at Beverley.

3/1

1st

7

(6)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sherdil

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Finally capitalised on his tumble down the weights when sweeping through to win a similar race here three weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more appealing than many kept to this level.

3/1

Form: 827076 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Hamilton in August but no better than sixth across her four starts since and she's won just once from 36 attempts.
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6th

9

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Burtonlodge Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear

14/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burtonlodge Beauty

8st 10lb

T: Linda Perratt

9th

12

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Burtonlodge Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up at Hamilton in August but no better than sixth across her four starts since and she's won just once from 36 attempts.

20/1

12/1

Form: 328670

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in a row in July (including C&D) but subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he's now 0-21.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

His penultimate start (C&D), his first after a wind op, offered hope he might be ready to exploit his much-reduced mark; less good over 6f last month and now steps back up in class.

14/1

7th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

In blistering form two winters back, climbing from a BHA mark of 45 to 77; absent for 471 days prior to a 2025 campaign where he struggled; had a wind op in January and he hinted at a revival when beaten under 4l in a Class 5 here four weeks ago (5f); this looks more realistic and market confidence would look significant.

8/1

33/1

Form: 486900

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts in February/April in her first two handicaps but has struggled since.
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23

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holly Blackmore

8st 13lb

T: Adam Nicol

11th

10

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Holly Blackmore

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

Fair efforts in February/April in her first two handicaps but has struggled since.

33/1

33/1

Form: 327070 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in a row in July but his form has gone the wrong way since and this 10yo is without a win since October 2021.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

Form: 887930

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fair third of six at Hamilton two starts ago but that's as good as she's been this year and she needs a bigger performance today.
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10th

10

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Nodsasgoodasawink

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear, outpaced before halfway

33/1

13th

14

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Nodsasgoodasawink

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

Fair third of six at Hamilton two starts ago but that's as good as she's been this year and she needs a bigger performance today.

20/1

12th

13

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Nodsasgoodasawink

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

Modest overall strike-rate and losing run goes back two years; recent form hadn't been too encouraging but she did keep on at one pace when third of six over 5f here yesterday.

20/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 254000 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well treated on this year's best form but has struggled on his three runs for this yard; revival required with cheekpieces replacing visor.
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13th

10

(9)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, weakened quickly over 1f out

8/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, pressed leader, ridden when bumped and badly hampered inside final furlong, soon weakened

9/2

4th

7

(4)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Mozart

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip Kirby

Close fifth over C&D two weeks ago, bouncing back from a couple of poor efforts; successful off this mark here in December and has a major chance provided that form is repeated.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £10.74
Tricast £105.60
Trifecta £150.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mrs Bagerran

POSTDATA:

He's An Angel

RP RATINGS:

Ski Angel

The Times:

Sherdil

The Star:

Cheyenne Nation

Daily Record:

Ski Angel

The Guardian:

He's An Angel

Daily Mail:

He's An Angel

Telegraph:

Mrs Bagerran

D Express:

Mrs Bagerran

Daily Mirror:

Mrs Bagerran

The Sun:

Sherdil