August 05 / 16.40 Musselburgh

16.40

Good

Champagne Pommery Cuvee Louise Handicap

  • Prize money: £5076
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Champagne Pommery Cuvee Louise Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22-224

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who seems a tad quirky but is proving consistent (runner-up five times) and gives the impression there's an ordinary handicap in her; enters calculations.
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6th

13

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Arrange

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Last won in August 2024; placed in three of eight starts last term and it was a hot race in which she was well beaten at York (40-1) on 2026 return; 15lb below peak mark but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

40/1

11th

14

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arrange

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Twice runner-up over 2m from five visits here, plus fourth of 20 in this race in 2024; ran creditably over 1m4f on 2025 return and is 11lb lower for this reappearance, but others seem to be banging on the door more loudly.

20/1

3rd

3

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Arrange

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

First and second in two visits here (1m6f, soft/good to soft); patchy form so far this year and ideally would prefer further, but she has dropped 5lb lower than when last successful; respected.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3-2843

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly at shorter trips; close second over 1m4f on AW in February but was worn down towards the finish; not certain to see out this extended 1m4f; cheekpieces replace the visor worn last time out.
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9th

11

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

16:00 Taunton

Red Bond

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Oliver Sherwood

towards rear

50/1

6

1st Feb 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

13:25 Leicester

Red Bond

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Oliver Sherwood

Yet to win on turf (0-15) but successful four times on the AW (1m-1m4f) for previous handler Keith Dalgleish; interesting to see how he fares on hurdles debut having joined Oliver Sherwood for 4,000gns.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:46 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Bond

10st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

raced in second, pressed leader and going easily over 4f out, ridden and led when edged left and hampered rival over 2f out, headed and outpaced over 1f out, lost second final stride

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 84-535

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on AW and once over hurdles; respectable fifth over 1m5f here last Friday but he's now 0-16 in Flat turf races; percentage call is to oppose.
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5th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Cuban Cigar

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Stuck in a bit of a rut right now and he's at his best with some give underfoot; others preferred from 2lb out of the weights.

12/1

5th

2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 3lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Regressive 7yo who never really got competitive when sixth over C&D (good) last month; far too well handicapped to rule out but needs to stage a revival.

5/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Cuban Cigar

11st 2lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Not really firing on all cylinders since the winter but has slipped to a very tempting mark and, with blinkers refitted, was not beaten far when fifth in recent C&D handicap fought out by Just Dottie and Mack The Man.

12/1

9/2

Form: -05532 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Steadily finding his form this term, most recently second at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last Saturday; however, looks no certainty to go one better, as he's on a very long losing run and has stamina to prove over this new trip.
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5

(7)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Caballero

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

Without a win since 2018 and his recent form is not overly encouraging either, only seventh in 1m1f Hamilton handicap one week ago; visor replaces blinkers; others appeal more.

9/1

7th

7

(11)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

19:55 Hamilton

Caballero

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

pressed leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

4

(9)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:56 Musselburgh

Caballero

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Keith Dalgleish

Seems to be running into form and didn't get the breaks when behind a couple of today's rivals here recently; however, a strike-rate of 2-41 tempers enthusiasm and he faded at Hamilton yesterday.

8/1

Form: 3-1343 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Thirsk (1m4f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; creditable third in two of his three runs since; has place possibilities off unaltered mark.
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4th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second stable start (and second run since wind surgery) in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f) last month, getting up late having lost a lot of ground when hampered around half a mile out; big player here.

3/1

14

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 10lb

T: Joey Ramsden

1st

12

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Lawmans Blis

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Joey Ramsden

Five-time Flat winner who landed a novice hurdle last March; it's been slim pickings in the main since and he was soundly beaten on his recent stable debut at Southwell; however, he was sent off the 4-1 joint-favourite and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

8/1

9/1

Form: 607616

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Made all at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) last month, opening her account at the 17th attempt; failed to back up that form at same venue (1m1f) last Saturday but this return to a longer distance may suit.
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6th

11

(7)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, in rear early, headway into midfield after 1f

12/1

4th

7

(2)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Didn't have the race run to suit down to 1m here last Friday and needs considering on her previous C&D near-miss (four of tonight's rivals behind); goes on the shortlist.

5/1

5th

12

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

Well handicapped and travelled well before going down narrowly over 1m2f here recently; the obvious worry is that it's been a long time since she ran over 1m (stays 1m4f).

7/1

11/2

Form: 1649-2 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Successful twice over hurdles and once on AW; 0-6 in Flat turf races but posted an encouraging effort (second over 1m5f) at Ayr when returned to this code last month; one to consider.
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12th

15

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Well Planted

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins have come over hurdles, but his last three efforts in that sphere have been moderate; look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

5

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Well Planted

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of 12 over C&D 23 days ago; he needs to bounce back.

20/1

12th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Well Planted

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

Headed close home (Castel Gandolfo third) in this race last year; doesn't arrive in anywhere near the same kind of form this time around after finishing tailed off (beaten 50l) over 2m4f here last month; easing mark isn't enough to make a viable threat.

25/1

20/1

Form: 67-746 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 7f contest here nearly two years ago; holds fairly weak claims on 2022 form and a return to 1m2f didn't work out last time; enough to prove over this new trip.
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8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

steadied start, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

9st 12lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

Form: 65142- CD

Last run: 302 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well suited by Musselburgh; scored comfortably over hurdles here when last seen six months ago and she's 5-7 in Flat contests (all on good/softer) at this venue; respected on return from layoff.
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1st

3

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Smart Lass

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has won here five times on the Flat (1m4f/1m5f) and once over hurdles (1m7f); patchy form of late and below par here most recently, while she needs to prove her stamina, but she can't be ruled out given her record here.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Smart Lass

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, soon recovered to lead

9/2

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

18:12 Ayr

Smart Lass

9st 13lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, led at fast pace, reduced lead 6f out, headed under 3f out

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.80
Straight Forecast £23.51
Tricast £218.25
Trifecta £199.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Well Planted

The Guardian:

Caballero

Telegraph:

Arrange

POSTDATA:

Lochnaver

Daily Express:

Lawmans Blis

Daily Mail:

Bulls Aye

SPOTLIGHT:

Smart Lass

The Times:

Well Planted

The Sun:

Well Planted

The Star:

Well Planted

Daily Record:

Well Planted

Daily Mirror:

Caballero