October 10 / 15.40 Musselburgh

15.40

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 7f 33y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 521111 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won his last four (7f-7.4f, various ground), pulling clear with the second at Beverley latest; there can be optimism this progressive 3yo has more left in the tank and a 4lb rise may not stop him.
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7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 512711 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won on his stable debut at Ayr (7f, good) last month and followed up there (7f, good to soft) ten days later; clearly thriving and he could have more to offer for his current stable; firmly in calculations.
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3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 107215 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins for the year when scoring at Ayr (1m, good) last month; fared best of those ridden prominently when fifth of ten at Ayr (7f, good to soft) and this highly admirable 5yo can give a good account; has won here four times, including over C&D on soft.
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15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

16th

10

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Gweedore

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

9yo who has won 13 times, the latest off today's mark at Musselburgh last November; however, he's failed to shine on his three outings this season.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 021955 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game on his last three starts but it was a tough Listed task most recently; now just 1lb higher than when winning at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) in July and he went close in this race last year (soft) on his sole previous visit to Musselburgh; not ruled out.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

Form: 804349 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two good runs in defeat Chester this summer and he's better than he showed there last time; however, his peak efforts have come at Chester and he takes on some bang-in-form rivals on his first visit to Musselburgh.
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9th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Donald McCain

Six-time course winner who is versatile trip-wise but all of his wins have been on good or slower and last two have been in the mud; on a dangerous mark but he didn't fire in his three runs this season; has often worn cheekpieces but is now blinkered first time; non-runner here (7.35) on Friday.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Paws For Thought

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Donald McCain

His nine wins have been on good ground or slower, with six of them coming at Chester; caught wide there on his reappearance and was well held in seventh there over 7f 13 days ago; drops back in trip with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

13/2

Form: 370104

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) in June and denied a clear run when keeping on for fourth at Doncaster (6.5f, soft); his stamina for 7f isn't guaranteed but this trip is well worth another go judged on that latest evidence.
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5th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing.

12/1

Form: 256091

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
It was his first run on slow turf for quite some time when he snapped a 24-race losing sequence at Ayr (6f, heavy) last Thursday; that may have given his confidence a boost and he seemed to stay the trip in a rare 7f run at Lingfield (AW) in August; respected under 5lb penalty.
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2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt.

7/2

5th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

14/1

Form: 11-160 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won his final two starts last year (7f, AW) and landed the hat-trick in a big field at York (7f, good to soft) in May; however, two lesser performances have followed in June and August, and he needs to turn things around.
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9

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Maywake

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Progressive last year, with two wins, and not disgraced in good handicaps at Royal Ascot and York the last twice, but needs to raise his game.

12/1

6th

6

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:05 York

Maywake

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

14/1

10th

24

(20)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Maywake

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise his game when well held off just 1lb higher in a similar C&D handicap (good) in October and this again looks a step too far.

50/1

Form: 855281 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Built on some fair efforts when readily returning to winning ways at Ripon (6f, good) last month; merely mid-division off this 6lb higher mark at York (6f, good to soft) on Saturday but he's back in calmer waters here and is not ruled out; should be fine on slow ground.
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9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

Non-runners

Abolish

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £25.33
Tricast £76.22
Trifecta £46.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Abduction

SPOTLIGHT:

Autumn Festival

TOPSPEED:

Maywake

The Times:

Fools Rush In

POSTDATA:

Raatea

RP Ratings:

Gweedore

The Guardian:

Autumn Festival

Daily Mirror:

Autumn Festival

Daily Mail:

Abduction

Daily Express:

Abduction

The Sun:

Abduction

The Star:

Abduction

Daily Record:

Abduction