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  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 51414- CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1414 since handicapping, most recently close fourth over C&D last October; ties in with Havagomecca and Lady Lade on that effort; open to further progress this term; shortlisted.
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2nd

7

(3)

6th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Sheikh Maz Mahood

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

raced far side, raced in second, prominent 2f out, went second again 1f out, no extra towards finish

11/2

7th

17

(1)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Sheikh Maz Mahood

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

prominent

11/1

1st

7

(2)

15th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Musselburgh

Sheikh Maz Mahood

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead, led 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0305-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo; creditable third, albeit in lower grade, at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on seasonal debut; looks nicely treated having gained sole success off 2lb higher; not dismissed.
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5th

2

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Mereside Angel

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Down the field at Pontefract last time but in pretty good form previously, finishing third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) two starts ago, and he could have a part to play in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

9th

4

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Mereside Angel

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has tended to be kept to easier tracks but has plenty in his favour otherwise, with him well handicapped and back in form (race didn't pan out his way last time); should go well.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Mereside Angel

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield, switched to centre over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on and went third final 110yds

8/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 864532 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner off higher marks; placed here the last twice, keeping-on second to Havagomecca latest occasion; retains a fair amount of ability aged eight and holds solid claims; should go well again.
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10th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Primos Comet

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear throughout

7/1

Form: 661-01 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Successful in similar event over C&D (good) ten days ago with reappearance under her belt, beating some of these rivals and taking Musselburgh record to 2-3; respected on the back of that career-best performance.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

Form: 298-00 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had a good 2022 campaign, winning four sprint handicaps (off lower marks); big doubt over current form, having finished last in both runs (1m/6f) this season.
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8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

Form: 312-85 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last of five (well below par) in the recent C&D event won by Havagomecca; however, nearly beat that opponent here last October (went down by short head) and holds a fighting chance if back to that form.
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5th

2

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Lady Lade

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

She has run creditably so far this season but hasn't managed to land a telling blow; this represents a drop in class though and she's not out of it.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Lady Lade

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

Last of five behind Havagomecca at Musselburgh last month and again trailed that rival on her return visit; chance on last season's peak form but reservations for now.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

15th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Musselburgh

Lady Lade

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Last of five (well below par) in the recent C&D event won by Havagomecca; however, nearly beat that opponent here last October (went down by short head) and holds a fighting chance if back to that form.

8/1

12/1

Form: 04007- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner off higher marks in Ireland; 0-5 for new stable last autumn, running close to form only once; however, well treated as a result and market support should be heeded on reappearance.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

5/1

Form: 1101-3 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record is 4-10 overall and 3-5 since dropped to bare 5f; all turf wins on good ground; creditable third behind Havagomecca and Primo's Comet here on seasonal debut; may well resume her progress with that outing under her belt; strong contender.
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10th

6

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Haydock

Riversway

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Down the field at Doncaster and Thirsk the last twice and needs to bounce back but she won over C&D (good to firm) in June and the first-time cheekpieces and return to this track could both give her a boost.

16/1

14th

5

(13)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Thirsk

Riversway

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Julie Camacho

Progressive sprinter last summer and she produced a career best when winning a 5f handicap at Haydock in June; below par at Doncaster five weeks ago having taking a strong hold in the early stages; still not fully exposed and an end-to-end gallop could spark something extra from her.

12/1

6th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Riversway

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 20115- CD

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Scored five times in 2018 for Tim Easterby and three times in 2022 for Kevin Ryan; had a second wind surgery since last run; yet to win fresh so may need this first start for Ann Duffield.
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9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.50
Straight Forecast £40.99
Tricast £202.94
Trifecta £262.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Riversway

The Guardian:

Sheikh Maz Mahood

The Times:

Mereside Angel

Daily Mail:

Havagomecca

POSTDATA:

Primo's Comet

TOPSPEED:

Speedacus

RP RATINGS:

Riversway

Telegraph:

Riversway

Daily Mirror:

Riversway

D Express:

Mereside Angel

The Star:

Havagomecca

Daily Record:

Primo's Comet