November 06 / 14.35 Musselburgh

14.35

Good To Soft

Musselburgh Annual Membership Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Musselburgh Annual Membership Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 144734

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (1m, good) in June; largely consistent form in Scotland since, fourth off this mark in higher grade at Ayr (7f) most recently; solid chance.
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1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 025576

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Slightly shorter in the betting than Darbucks at Redcar but suffered major trouble (effort best ignored); remains attractively treated, having gained sole win off 2lb higher; fighting chance granted better luck.
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9

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Amayretto

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Amayretto

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to 6f when winning successive Hamilton handicaps in September (good to soft/soft) and it was a belated return to 5f when below par last time; however, this is a tougher grade than she's accustomed to.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Amayretto

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Benefited from the return to 6f of late, winning both starts here (good to soft and soft); flying high but has a penalty to carry in a better race back over 5f for the first time since her debut; still not ruled out.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 212127 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent form for current yard includes two sprint wins and a good C&D effort; never dangerous over 5f here last time and now goes back up in distance.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

Form: 550711 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick, having recorded 7f wins at Ayr (good) and Redcar (soft) the last twice; back on career-high mark but Kaiya Fraser takes off useful 3lb; respected.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 503791 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent in Ireland and isn't guaranteed to back up his September performance on the beach at Laytown (7f); put up 7lb for that maiden win; debut for Iain Jardine.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Roman Harry

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: S M Duffy

Good run on AW last time; hard to win with (2-41); looks held by Methgal on Leopardstown running before more recent third behind another of today's rivals, Comfort Line.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing 50-1 shock in 7f course claimer in December; creditable efforts in two handicaps here since for new yard; below best on softish ground at Leopardstown eight days ago but player back on this surface.

15/2

7th

4

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Roman Harry

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing a 50-1 shock in a Dundalk claimer in December (7f); creditable efforts in two handicaps back at that venue for new yard; others preferred.

12/1

6th
5 (5)
Vixey

20/1

Form: 2-7068 D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
7f winner last year for Chris Fairhurst; poor form this term for Michael Herrington; market may offer best guidance on debut for Simon West.
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3rd

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

3rd

6

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Vixey

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Southwell (7f, AW) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in the spring and has added two wins at Chester (7.5f/7f, good); she needs to transfer her recent improvement at unique Chester back to a regulation track but she's clearly thriving and her latest win has received a strong boost.

9/1

16/1

Form: 813676

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in the summer but not in the same form this autumn, including over 7f; all wins remain at sprint trips; others preferred.
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8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

Form: 384231 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
In-form 8yo who scored over C&D (good to soft) last month, albeit having got a favourable split on the inside; has to overcome a 5lb rise and wider draw.
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7th

9

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Golden Valour

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who posted a fairly encouraging reappearance run at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, when rallying for fifth of eight; each-way possibilities if building on that run now back up in trip.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who made a winning reappearance here in 2024 (sole course win from 29 attempts) and was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh last September; however, his campaign petered out tamely and a return to form is needed on his seasonal debut.

25/1

9

(11)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Not a regular winner; successful at Musselburgh last September (1m, good) but form tailed off after that and lacks a run this time.

25/1

16/1

Form: 063448

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; ran well at Haydock (7f) on handicap debut but has failed to build on that effort; drop in class needs to make a difference.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Clasina

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Juddmonte castoff who failed to win but was placed plenty of times for Katie Scott and 7f looks her trip; could go well on first run for John Berry.

8/1

10/1

Form: 621239 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Removal of headgear possibly contributed to her poor effort last time; consistent otherwise for new stable and last 7f attempt resulted in a win; possibilities with headgear refitted.
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7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

10/1

Form: 850074 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate over the last three years and has lacked consistency this season; made the frame over C&D most recently but isn't certain to back up that effort.
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11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

4th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Black Friday

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022.

20/1

12/1

Form: -62839 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D includes a success (off 3lb higher) last year and two placed efforts this term; well beaten here (back from a break) last time but may rebound.
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7

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Purple Martini

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hit-and-miss performer who hasn't run in a sprint in over a year; been more consistent this season but she'll want a good test over such an easy 6f and plenty of rain would aid her cause.

7/1

5

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Purple Martini

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ben Haslam

Returned from layoff with C&D (good) win in May and also ran well when placed at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) later that month; still on a workable mark; features prominently in calculations.

3/1

9

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:20 Carlisle

Purple Martini

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Made the most of a useful mark when winning on Musselburgh return (7f, good; has won on soft) in April; has to prove as well suited by a stiffer test at the trip but she's still well treated after going back up just 1lb and the recent rain will not be a problem.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.00
Straight Forecast £61.59
Tricast £401.74
Trifecta £622.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Darbucks

SPOTLIGHT:

Amayretto

The Sun:

John L Sullivan

The Guardian:

Roman Harry

The Times:

Clasina

RP RATINGS:

Purple Martini

POSTDATA:

Giselles Izzy

Daily Mirror:

Golden Valour

D Express:

Amayretto

Daily Mail:

Darbucks

The Star:

Darbucks

Daily Record:

Darbucks