April 08 / 15.00 Musselburgh

15.00

Good To Soft

tote World Pool Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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tote World Pool Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

Form: 2-2218 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Has gone up the weights after a progressive AW campaign (5f/6f) and he was down the field at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; however, it's possible he still has more left in the tank and he won three times on turf last year (including on good to soft); has the rail draw and could go well.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 10229- D BF

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Some really good runs last autumn following a gelding operation, winning at Windsor (5f, good) and posting good seconds in big fields at York (5f, good to soft) and Catterick (5f, soft); heavy ground at Doncaster may have been too much when last seen and he's one to consider from a handy draw.
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11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

Form: 00855- D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Very close third in this two years ago (good to soft) and added a Group 3 win a few months later; not at the same level on his five starts last season but still showed some spark and he's dropped down the weights; capable of having a big say.
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6th

15

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:20 York

Came From The Dark

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Formerly smart including winning a Group 3 at Sandown in July 2021, but 0-11 since and tailed off in the Stewards' Cup when last seen; not hard to look elsewhere.

25/1

20/1

Form: 43197- D

Last run: 281 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
This is her first run since last July and she was below par on her last two starts; however, before those she won at Catterick (5f, good; has also won on good to soft) and she has run well on her reappearance in each of the last two seasons; each-way possibilities from a good draw.
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6th

4

(3)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Mid Winster

9st 6lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, towards rear

4/1

10th

1

(1)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Thirsk

Mid Winster

9st 9lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, in touch with leaders on far side of group

9/2

4th

2

(1)

6th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Thirsk

Mid Winster

9st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Was returning from 281 days off when fourth of 13 from 1lb higher in a warm handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft; 50-1) four weeks ago; has won on good to soft, but best on faster ground so if the rain stays away she would enter serious consideration.

11/1

Form: 30000- CD

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His form took a downturn on his final four starts last season but a break may have helped as he can go well fresh; now 2lb lower than when winning this last year (good to soft) and was also a very close second in this race in 2021; can play another leading role if back on song.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

8/1

Form: 12435- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5f win at Doncaster (good to firm) last August and close third of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) in September; signed off with fair fifth of 15 at York (5f, good to soft) in October and might not be far away on return.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

Form: 58687- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his placed efforts in big fields in the first half of last autumn; however, he failed to fire on his final four runs last year and his losing sequence is now up to 35 races; something to prove on return.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

6/1

Form: 47561- CD

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth in this on last year's reappearance (good to soft) behind Zarzyni; ran really well in defeat in several handicaps subsequently before landing C&D conditions race last October when last seen; has won over C&D three times and there's every chance he'll be bang there on this return.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

2nd

5

(9)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Makanah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher

6/1

7/1

Form: 03126- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Last season had its ups and down but he went very close on his reappearance at Thirsk (5f, soft) last April and won a big-field handicap at York (5f, good) in September; trainer excels with sprinters and this 4yo is open to further progress this season; on the shortlist on return to action.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

Form: 1-5743 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who made it 3-3 for this yard at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and he's run solid races there the last twice (5f, AW); this is his first turf run since September 2021 but he's won on good to soft ground and this speedy track should suit his prominent style; not ruled out.
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2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Bell Conductor

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.

9/1

16/1

Form: 04709- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Can't be ruled out having dropped back down to the same mark as when completing a 5f Doncaster double last summer; however, he didn't really shine subsequently and a return to form is needed on reappearance.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

50/1

Form: 4661-9 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made it four wins for the year (5f/6f) when scoring at Newcastle last October; finished last on recent reappearance at Newcastle but that race wasn't run to suit whereas this should be strongly run, which can bring out the best in this hold-up horse; could be a contender if the gaps appear.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

13th
9 (3)
Digital

16/1

Form: 52738- CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 5f (including a novice here in 2020 on sole course visit); third of 18 in 5f handicap in Bahrain in December on second start for this yard; midfield over 6f there three weeks later; on a competitive mark on last year's best British efforts and he's an each-way possible.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9846-8 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at York (5f, good) last May; however, his form went the wrong way subsequently and there was no revival at Newcastle (AW) in February on his first run since being gelded; unproven on slow ground.
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10th

2

(9)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:00 Chester

Last Crusader

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Brian Toomey

Won a Listed event (5f, good) at York's Dante meeting in 2022 but he's been disappointing since and failed to beat a rival in his two runs last year; now 15lb lower than for his peak mark but has plenty to prove for new yard after 427 days off; visor removed.

16/1

10th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Last Crusader

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Won a Listed event at York's Dante meeting last spring (5f, good); disappointed afterwards and he didn't fare any better on his return to action at Newcastle (6f) in February; still to prove his effectiveness on slow ground; visor now tried (usually wears cheekpieces but absent latest).

14/1

2

(2)

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Last Crusader

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Listed winner at York (5f, good) last May; however, his form went the wrong way subsequently and there was no revival at Newcastle (AW) in February on his first run since being gelded; unproven on slow ground.

20/1

Non-runners

Last Crusader

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £46.90
Tricast £238.77

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Makanah

RP Ratings:

Zarzyni

POSTDATA:

Silky Wilkie

LAMBOURN:

Came From The Dark

D Express:

Catch Cunningham

The Guardian:

Vintage Clarets

TOPSPEED:

Count D'orsay

Daily Record:

Silky Wilkie

Telegraph:

Zarzyni

The Star:

Zarzyni

The Times:

Came From The Dark

Daily Mail:

Makanah

Daily Mirror:

Makanah

The Sun:

Makanah