August 27 / 14.10 Musselburgh

14.10

Good

AAB Group & Sallyport Commercial Finance Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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AAB Group & Sallyport Commercial Finance Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 742

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Progressive Kessaar colt who came in a clear second of seven in 7f maiden here 25 days ago; he's a player now handicapping with this step up in trip also a likely plus.
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3rd

7

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: R Mike Smith

Well handicapped on some of his old Flat form for Phillip Makin but was disappointing during four-race spell over hurdles for an Irish stable this year and has quite a bit to prove on debut for Mike Smith.

25/1

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Mayor Of Maghera

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Lost his way on the Flat for Phil Makin; beaten 44l, 38l, and 80l respectively in three runs over hurdles for this trainer; better ground a plus for handicap debut but only of interest if the market speaks favourably.

12/1

14th

17

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Mayor Of Maghera

11st 2lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Limited on the Flat in Britain for Philip Makin, winning a Musselburgh handicap over 1m; down the field in two maiden hurdle starts, well held by Ehteyat

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 6087

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Poor form in his four outings, seventh of 11 on his nursery debut at Thirsk (7f) 18 days ago; blinkers are reached for with more required.
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4th

4

(7)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

12:50 Redcar

Aye Up Lass

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Placed over 1m at both Musselburgh (good) and, most recently, Pontefract (soft), both in blinkers; still early days and she's not going to need huge improvement to pick up a race.

13/2

4th

4

(7)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

12:50 Redcar

Aye Up Lass

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Placed over 1m at both Musselburgh (good) and, most recently, Pontefract (soft), both in blinkers; still early days and she's not going to need huge improvement to pick up a race.

13/2

3rd

6

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Aye Up Lass

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Declan Carroll

Improved form in these blinkers at Musselburgh the last twice (1m, good), finishing a head second then fourth of five in a blanket finish; her useful dam was at her best on slow ground and she's on the shortlist.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0354

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Son of Without Parole made a solid start to life in nurseries when fourth of 11 at Beverley (7.5f) 12 days ago; he needs considering eased 1lb.
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11th

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Dawson

Off for 11 months since a good second in 1m2f handicap here on his final run for Alan Brown; has fitness to prove for his new handler.

11/1

6

(8)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Now 0-11 but has run okay now and again, notably when placed at Musselburgh last August (1m, good); latest run needs forgiving but this is such a bad race that he can't be ruled out.

13/2

9

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Caledonian Dream

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ten-race maiden; ran okay over 7f at Redcar last month and should be sharper with that behind him; others look stronger all the same.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 665

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Son of Masar who has failed to make the frame in his three runs, though not disgraced when fifth of eight in 7f Newmarket novice 11 days ago; possibilities now up in distance for his nursery debut.
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2nd

4

(8)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Corpus Juris

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

led, pressed leader after 1f, led again and pestered over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed but went clear with winner inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

4/1

4th

7

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Corpus Juris

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Six-race maiden who was a well-held sixth behind Moonlit Stage in a similar race at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last week; blinkers are now added and he needs to leave that latest form behind.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Corpus Juris

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, midfield

13/2

5/2

Form: 475143

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in 7.5f Beverley nursery in July and posted a good third of nine in similar company at Leicester (7f) 16 days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.
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11th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Law Degree

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Law Degree

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied.

16/1

4th

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Law Degree

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tim Easterby

Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle.

25/1

Form: 9606

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who failed to improve on her first go in nurseries when sixth of 11 at Thirsk (7f) 18 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark progress.
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7th

8

(8)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Capturethemoment

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

in touch with leaders in centre of group

16/1

5th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Capturethemoment

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

towards rear

14/1

6th

10

(5)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Capturethemoment

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Well beaten at long odds on her three starts so far, last two over 7f; likely improver now handicapping.

20/1

8/1

Form: 765

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Son of Coulsty has been brought along steadily, keeping on into fifth in 6f Newcastle novice 25 days ago; he can take a step forward back up in trip for his nursery debut so must enter calculations.
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6th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year; he was returning from a three-month break when weakening over 2m at Catterick this month and drops back down in trip today, but he has to prove he's fully effective on turf.

20/1

8th

4

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Himself

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Won three in a row over 1m6f on AW early this year and he may have been ready for a break when below par in February when last seen; 0-12 on turf and he needs to transfer his improvement back to grass, but he's not ruled out.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:14 Southwell (AW)

Himself

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win in his first 18 starts but he's won four of his last five including an apprentice handicap over C&D on Saturday; escapes a penalty for that success and he pulled 8l clear with the runner-up; major player again in his bid for a four-timer.

11/8

Form: 775

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a rival in his three runs, last of five in 5.5f Ayr maiden 29 days ago; gelded ahead of his nursery debut and he's no forlorn hope with this much longer trip a plus on breeding.
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7th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

20:15 Ayr

Max The Tiger

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up from out of the weights at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; 50-1) in May but hasn't managed to beat many rivals in four subsequent starts (1m4f-1m6f); record is 0-10 and others are more convincing.

25/1

11

(8)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:10 Hamilton

Max The Tiger

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up from out of the handicap at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; 50-1) in May but hasn't managed to beat many rivals in three subsequent starts (1m4f-1m6f); cheekpieces are added and he appears the least likely of Iain Jardine's three runners.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Max The Tiger

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Eight-race maiden and his close second at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) in May is very much a standout run; pretty much tailed off since then.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £56.40
Straight Forecast £52.95
Tricast £226.83
Trifecta £214.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mayor Of Maghera

D Express:

Caledonian Dream

The Sun:

Corpus Juris

POSTDATA:

Capturethemoment

Daily Mirror:

Law Degree

The Times:

Mayor Of Maghera

Telegraph:

Mayor Of Maghera

The Guardian:

Mayor Of Maghera

Daily Mail:

Mayor Of Maghera

The Star:

Mayor Of Maghera

Daily Record:

Mayor Of Maghera