April 30 / 15.45 Musselburgh

15.45

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Sprint Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series 3YO Sprint Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 394-12 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-5 on turf in Ireland last year but a well-backed winner on his stable/AW debut at Southwell (5f) in February; good second there since in his first handicap and he's a key player if transferring improvement back to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years but he retains plenty of ability and has been performing with credit this summer; likely to be in the shake-up.

11/2

9th

15

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Jer Batt

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since August 2024; ran well for minor honours on his first three (of four) visits to Doncaster, a close third in this race last year; 8lb lower today but he's not been disgraced this year (repeatedly short of room last time) and makes each-way appeal.

9/1

4th

10

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Jer Batt

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Losing run continued when fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy; favourite) yesterday, beaten just under 2l; however, one of two handicap wins came over C&D (good; acts well on soft) and he has finished second and third in the last two runnings.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 77-1 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Fair seventh last May/June on his two runs for Godolphin (6f, good) and, following 35,000gns sale and a gelding operation, he won at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February on his stable debut; this lightly raced sort is open to improvement and could have a part to play on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Winter Crown

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Hasn't the best of strike-rates (only turf win came in June 2023) but should improve on last month's sixth at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when returning from a 247-day break; acts on soft.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Winter Crown

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won his novice after an absence, which is a plus back from nine months off, but he's regressive and hard to win with; some way down the pecking order for a yard also responsible for Pit Boss.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3027-3 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (5f, good) last May on his second start; 0-8 since but he reappeared with a good third off this mark at Thirsk (5f, soft) last Saturday and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe; Listed winner on heavy at Beverley a fortnight ago.

25/1

1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

9/1

Form: 501- D

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved upon first two runs when dropped in trip and narrowly making all in Redcar novice (5f, good to soft) last September; gelded since; both the winning form and his pedigree suggest he has potential off his opening mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Belsito

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Versatile regarding the ground; useful form when beating an improver at Hamilton (6f, soft) in September but his best turf handicap form is on that track and has more to prove following an Ayr defeat since.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Belsito

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close twice in a row this summer before winning at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago; he has a strong record at Hamilton but has also run well here and is firmly in calculations under a 5lb penalty.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Belsito

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Often leads; his latest three wins have come over this C&D, including on soft; 7lb higher than the June win but he hung on grimly after losing his lead here in August and has another good run in him.

11/2

20/1

Form: 6443-6

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins in a visor last summer for James Tate (6f, AW) but failed to progress and changed hands for 12,000gns in February; gelded since; unproven on turf and may be best watched minus headgear on this stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

6

(3)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

12

(4)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 for current stable and his record on AW this winter is patchy at best; others look safer.

50/1

Form: 7424-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-6 but runner-up twice last year (5f/6f, good to firm) and she reappeared with a good third of 13 in a handicap at Southwell (5f, AW) three weeks ago; denied a clear run last time and she's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent towards near side, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

9/4

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

15/2

Form: 6221-4 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year (5f/6f, soft/AW) and was also effective on good ground; reappeared with 2l fourth of five in handicap at Kempton (6f, AW) this month and could show the benefit of that run today; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

17:45 Lingfield

Girl Magic

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Alice Haynes

Won here in May (6f, good to firm) and made it 2-2 at Lingfield when scoring here (6f, good to firm) last month; shapes as though she'll be fine now back down to 5f and she's a strong candidate given her record here.

9/4

1st

6

(1)

18th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Lingfield

Girl Magic

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

pressed leader, led narrowly going best 2f out, ridden over 1f out, briefly headed inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, pushed out

7/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Girl Magic

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

led

5/1

9/1

Form: 742-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts on first two 2yo starts (5f, good to soft/AW) before going close at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in August; has since left Declan Carroll (remains in same ownership) and been gelded; pedigree suggests he could evolve into something better than a 71-rated sprinter; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

On a long losing run but made the frame at Ayr (1m, soft) 12 days ago and ran another good race when second back at Ayr yesterday; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

8

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

His losing run goes back all the way to May 2024 and he's regressed this year; however, his recent third here (1m, soft) was a step back in the right direction and this two-time course winner is another 2lb lower today; might be in the shake-up.

11/2

3rd

9

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time winner (two here) who is stuck on a losing run and hasn't been in great form this year; merely mid-division in a first-time visor (retained) here yesterday.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 132222 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in February and has finished second on his last four starts, most recently at Ripon (6f, soft) ten days ago on his first run on turf; can be bang there once more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(9)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Wreck It Ryley

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Close third of 26 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in July and he's better than he showed on his two starts since (6f/7f, good to soft/soft); however, he needs to bounce back today and his last four wins have come over 6f.

16/1

11th

11

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Wreck It Ryley

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Third of 26 in a 6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood but then disappointed when 4-1 at Hamilton; lacks the same appeal as some in here, especially when 6f has always looked his trip.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan Brown

Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise.

13/2

10th
10 (8)
Cuban Rock

33/1

Form: 07487-

Last run: 262 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Second in C&D seller last June but didn't really threaten in handicaps later in summer (5f/7f); returns having been gelded; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £7.59
Tricast £41.14
Trifecta £26.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jer Batt

NEWMARKET:

Girl Magic

POSTDATA:

Jm Jungle

Daily Record:

Belsito

The Star:

Wreck It Ryley

Daily Mirror:

Three Beauz

The Times:

Winter Crown

RP Ratings:

Jer Batt

The Sun:

Jer Batt

Telegraph:

Girl Magic

D Express:

Jm Jungle