April 30 / 16.15 Musselburgh

16.15

Good

Race To A Cure For MND EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Race To A Cure For MND EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£90,000 yearling; third foal; half-brother to 1m2f/12.4f winner Kanzino (RPR 73); dam 5f 2yo winner (73), sister to Group-placed 5f 2yo winner Areen; represents powerful southern stable and could go well on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Love Billy Boy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four wins up to 7.5f and in varying ground conditions; was beaten a long way on return over 6f at the Curragh in March; can do a lot better today but others preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

8

(13)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Love Billy Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 8-1 and was a fair third of eight over C&D (good to soft) on debut three weeks ago (Blue Prince fifth); this half-brother to two winners is open to improvement and he could be involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

12

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Moonstone Boy

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

He has no problem with soft ground but hasn't scored since last May and there were diminishing returns in four starts for this yard earlier in the year; career-low mark, however, and maybe a 147-day break will have chalked his cue; watch the market.

20/1

8th

4

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Moonstone Boy

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jennie Candlish

Four wins over 5f for Iain Jardine, but unplaced in three starts on the AW since returning for this yard in January; 8lb below last winning mark, but drying ground and return to 6f pose questions; cheekpieces return.

12/1

7th

2

(12)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Moonstone Boy

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 5f scorer for Iain Jardine; shaped encouragingly for his new yard when fourth at Southwell (5f) in January but raced too freely over 6f when seventh at Wolverhampton since; can bounce back here.

16/1

3rd
2 (2)

3/1

Form: 1

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite and won on his debut at Saint-Cloud (4.5f, very soft) last month, with an easy next-time-out winner in second; his dam was a 5f 2yo Listed winner (on fast ground) and he could have plenty more to offer; strong claims under 4lb penalty.
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No Results Found

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner, half-sister to 5f winners Fine 'n Dandy (including 2yo), Miss Moneypenny (2yo) and Pearl's Azinger; bred to be speedy and respected trainer won this last year (with a once-raced filly); in calculations on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Lochaber

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

Registered sole win in turf seller over two years ago and took AW record to 0-13 with classified defeat over C&D last week on belated reappearance; others preferred.

12/1

5th

8

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lochaber

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Sole win from 26 starts came in a seller at Beverley in May 2024; mostly disappointing since and he's been absent since finishing fourth at Bath last June; best watched on his reappearance.

18/1

5/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, won on debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; having got outpaced the switch to this speedy track is a worry, but he may be sharper for that first run and he's not ruled out under a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

10/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

led at fast pace

10/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Craig Lidster

bumped start, took keen hold, led

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on debut at Leicester a fortnight ago but sent off just 9-4 and perhaps heavy ground didn't suit; he's the first foal of a Group-placed 1m 2yo winner and could be a different proposition here for his top yard.
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10th

5

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ascot

Dark Points

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Poor in his first two starts over 5f on a soft surface in April, but a complete contrast when landing an Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) last month; significant rain would be an issue, but makes plenty of appeal otherwise if conditions remain on the fast side; stable has a good record in this race.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Dark Points

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led 1f out, edged right inside final 110yds, kept on

25/1

6th

4

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

16:15 Musselburgh

Dark Points

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Tailed off on debut at Leicester a fortnight ago but sent off just 9-4 and perhaps heavy ground didn't suit; he's the first foal of a Group-placed 1m 2yo winner and could be a different proposition here for his top yard.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of eight when 7-4 favourite on debut over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; improvement needed but there can be optimism in that regard as he looked green and was denied a clear run; possible player.
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7th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Normally ridden to be produced late, as when successful at Salisbury (7f, good) in June, but was given a straightforward ride to land a claimer over C&D (good) 20 days ago; this looks tougher however and more is required.

14/1

1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

The last run wasn't his best (four ran) but he was bang there in his four previous races, all handicaps at 7f/1m; drops into a claimer on favourable terms and must have every chance; has run well here before.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Paperchain, out of 1m Listed winner; trainer had a 2yo newcomer go close over C&D this month (went one better at Thirsk last Saturday) and it will be no surprise to see a bold show on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

On a long losing run; ran on late for fourth at Redcar 13 days ago but the wait for a first AW success looks set to continue.

13/2

4th

4

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good nick, not seen to ideal effect when ninth of 12 in 6f Southwell AW handicap last month when racing wide; of some interest off a 3lb lower mark with yard going very well.

6/1

9th

6

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Found the drop to 5f against him last time (Tapeta), following a slow start, in a Newcastle handicap in which the leaders didn't come back; become very hit and miss but a case could be made dropped 2lb.

6/1

Non-runners

Blue Prince, Irish Nectar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £12.84
Trifecta £44.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Myconian

D Express:

Blue Prince

POSTDATA:

East Bank

The Times:

Moonstone Boy

Telegraph:

Love Billy Boy

The Star:

Lochaber

The Sun:

Blue Prince

RP Ratings:

Myconian

TOPSPEED:

Myconian

NEWMARKET:

Myconian

Daily Mirror:

Myconian

Daily Record:

East Bank