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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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

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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4th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure.

16/1

14th

7

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Gweedore

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

He has been a fine advertisement for Katie Scott, winning 13 races over 7f and 1m; 0-6 at this trip but he was beaten less than one length in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup; recent Musselburgh return should have blown away the cobwebs but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

33/1

7th

5

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Gweedore

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Often leads; superb 9yo with six course wins, the latest over C&D (soft) in November; not weighted out of it off the same mark as his second to Persuasion here last April but he's had a much longer break this time and is drawn widest.

13/2

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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11th

15

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Paws For Thought

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

Six times a course winner, including over this trip; can go well fresh and not handicapped out of things but slower ground would have been preferable.

12/1

9th

1

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Paws For Thought

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Gained his sixth win at Chester (5.5f, soft) last month; well beaten at York last month but turning tracks seem to bring out the best in him (has a win and second from only three visits here); not discounted.

9/1

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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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

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