April 08 / 13.50 Musselburgh

13.50

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

Form: 31459- C

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Unraced on slow ground and disappointing on final two runs last season; however, this course maiden winner (7f) was a good fourth in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f) and he's a contender if tapping back into that promise; one of two for yard that has won three of the last four runnings.
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8th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

18:25 Haydock

Finns Charm

10st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in prime form when making all at Goodwood (7f, good) in June but cut little ice in major handicaps on next two outings; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but still has something to prove.

11/2

17th

8

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Finns Charm

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Holds poor claims, having trailed home last of 26 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot most recently; again incurs a penalty for his Goodwood success earlier in June.

33/1

9/1

Form: 21-131 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for promising fourth in Catterick handicap (7f, good to soft) and has improved for going up in trip on AW, with three wins (1m/8.6f) from his last four starts; faces a tougher assignment now back on turf but he's progressive and his trainer has won two of the last five runnings.
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3

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Gincident

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Narrowly beat Individualism when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in June (good to firm); excuses for two lesser runs since (soft ground; too free); contender.

6/1

2

(9)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gincident

10st 1lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: James Owen

Soft ground provides an excuse for below-par effort last time; solid record (1333121) otherwise for current stable and gained the most recent success, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm), in game fashion; remains of interest.

6/1

9th

8

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:40 Yarmouth

Gincident

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

In very good form since being upped to 1m2f, which continued when he won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; it's a long time since he ran well on slow ground but he's in the mix if the surface isn't an issue.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 11553-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Impressed on first two runs (7f, good to firm/AW) and, after finishing fifth in Group 2/Listed races, he kept on for third on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, heavy); the return to 1m should suit on reappearance and his yard has an excellent record in this race; trainer also saddles Finn's Charm.
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3rd

1

(2)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lion Of War

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on turf and has performed well in both AW starts, bolting up in a weak Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) as a 2yo and only beaten two necks into third of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time blinkers) last month; may still have more to offer and respected up 1lb.

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lion Of War

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on turf and has performed well in both AW starts, bolting up in a weak Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) as a 2yo and only beaten two necks into third of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time blinkers) last month; may still have more to offer and respected up 1lb.

8/1

3rd

10

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Lion Of War

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield

16/1

6/1

Form: 42135-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Haydock (7f, soft) last June on second start then won at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) before a creditable Listed third at Haydock (1m, good to firm); below par in October when last seen but his illustrious pedigree hints he could be a 3yo to follow; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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12th

6

(15)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Captain Winters

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Left his previous form behind when winning a Listed race at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month; beat just three rivals and untested at today's trip, but he's hinted 1m2f may suit and his excellent pedigree (half-brother to connections' Queen Anne winner Triple Time, among others) provides optimism that he has even more to offer; one to consider.

20/1

1st

1

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:45 Sandown

Captain Winters

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Showed further improvement to finish third in Haydock Listed event (1m, good to firm) last September; however, progress has stalled in two subsequent starts, 10l behind Finn's Charm at Musselburgh latest (seasonal debut; wore cheekpieces); bottom of this pack on ratings.

20/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 3

13:50 Musselburgh

Captain Winters

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up at Haydock (7f, soft) last June on second start then won at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) before a creditable Listed third at Haydock (1m, good to firm); below par in October when last seen but his illustrious pedigree hints he could be a 3yo to follow; wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

12/1

Form: 21120- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won novices at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and Thirsk (1m, good) last August; good second on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good) in September and he's better than he showed at York (1m, good to soft) in October; gelded since and improvement is possible, but necessary if he's to win this warm handicap.
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2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

8th

2

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Pol Roger

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days.

10/1

9/1

Form: 11038-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Chester novice (6f, good) last July and followed up in three-runner nursery at Thirsk (7f, good); close third of six in Newbury handicap (7f, good) in September but down the field at York in October (1m, good to soft; gelded since) and needs to be better than ever on this reappearance.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Metahorse

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Darryll Holland

Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Metahorse

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up at Epsom and here before an excusable defeat at Ascot after getting a worked up in the stalls; the principal concern would an apparent preference for drier ground.

7/1

16/1

Form: 18159- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 on AW with win on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m) last September and rallied for fair fifth in valuable race at York (good to soft) next time, when shaping as though 7f was inadequate; tailed off in Listed race at Pontefract on final 2yo run but gelded since and could go well on return.
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3rd

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed.

25/1

11th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Chillhi

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chillhi

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Barry John Murphy

Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

Form: 425-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went close at Brighton (1m, soft) last October on the middle of his three 2yo starts and got off the mark on comeback in Southwell maiden (1m, AW) last month; has potential off handicap debut mark and is one to consider.
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6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

4th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Dumfries

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.

14/1

9th
3 (8)

5/1

Form: 33117- BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Something to prove on slow ground given his below-par Listed run at Chantilly (7f, soft) last October, when last seen; however, he went there following easy wins in a Chepstow maiden (6f, good) and in Sweden (7f, good), and returns with his trainer in fine form; retains potential and could go well.
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Payout
Straight Forecast £82.85
Tricast £359.16

Selections

RP Ratings:

Lion Of War

POSTDATA:

Dumfries

SPOTLIGHT:

Finn's Charm

NEWMARKET:

Metahorse

The Times:

Metahorse

THE NORTH:

Lion Of War

The Guardian:

Lion Of War

Daily Mail:

Lion Of War

The Sun:

Lion Of War

Daily Record:

Lion Of War

TOPSPEED:

Finn's Charm

Telegraph:

Finn's Charm

D Express:

Dumfries

Daily Mirror:

Dumfries

The Star:

Dumfries