July 05 / 16.05 Musselburgh

16.05

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 208y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 223423 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner (1m-1m1f) on good or slower, including over C&D; has been reasonably consistent in defeat this season and should again be thereabouts.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 065355

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last October, when with Kevin Ryan; below that level of form this season but his better efforts give him an each-way chance.
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1

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Kalahari Prince

10st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1st

2

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Carlisle

Kalahari Prince

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish

3/1

2nd

2

(11)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Kalahari Prince

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

1m2f winner (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last October, when with Kevin Ryan; below that level of form this season but his better efforts give him an each-way chance.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 372156 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at up to 1m1f on a sound surface; 5lb higher than latest success at Carlisle last month but has been below that level of form in two subsequent starts; return to this trip looks positive and he's not written off.
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8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

steadied start, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

9st 12lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

10/1

Form: 9-6075

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Triple Tapeta winner (7f-1m), placed four times from 15 attempts on turf; plummeting in the handicap in the past year but there was little encouragement on his most recent turf start at Beverley in May.
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1st

6

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

War Defender

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made all for first turf win 12 days ago (1m); dual Fibresand winner on this track but for whatever reason he hasn't run up to his best in three C&D starts, most recently off this mark in June.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:42 Musselburgh

War Defender

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, made all, going easily 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, all out

13/8

8/1

Form: 9030-6 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 1m2f on good or slower; back below his most recent winning mark; could have been forgiven for needing his reappearance run, when he acquitted himself well until late on; interesting on the back of that run and back up again in trip.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

9/1

Form: /884-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-16 in this code; best effort for some time came at Ayr (1m, good to firm) latest; if able to back that up his chance would be respected.
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7

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Propagation

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dianne Sayer

Longstanding maiden who has been tried over a variety of distances; steps up in trip here but hard to fancy.

16/1

5th

11

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Propagation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Dianne Sayer

Has form over a variety of distances, so stepping back up from 1m seems unlikely to be an issue; however, he's one of several longstanding maidens in the field.

20/1

10

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Propagation

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Dianne Sayer

31-race maiden; has been placed nine times and is on a good mark; well beaten after a break when tried at 1m4f last time; may fare better down in trip but hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 559222 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner on a variety of ground, including twice over C&D; 2lb higher than latest win last August; has gone close on his last three starts and remains an each-way player.
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9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

5/1

Form: 97-791

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck at the 19th attempt when held up at Redcar (1m, good) latest; up 4lb; has run well here; has scope to pull out a bit more but his inconsistency is a concern.
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10th

7

(8)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Tacitus

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tjade Collier

Infrequent winner (1-29); toiled at Wolverhampton and Redcar since returning from a short break; placed on three of his six starts at Musselburgh, including when twice beaten by a neck over C&D, which does provide scope for optimism.

25/1

7th

7

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:40 Redcar

Tacitus

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Tjade Collier

Sole win came over C&D (good) in 2023; two close calls over 1m at Musselburgh dotted in and around some ordinary efforts since and he doesn't look in peak form right now after defeats here and on Wolverhampton AW.

12/1

10th

13

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tacitus

8st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Tjade Collier

Just a single win and still to finish placed after ten starts on the AW; returns from an 11-week break with Covert Legend looking his yard's best chance.

25/1

Form: 144421 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner over 7f-1m, including on his latest start, when making all to win going away; up 4lb but a similar effort would still see him closely involved.
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13th

3

(11)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Liam Bailey

Front-runner who won five times on turf last season (7f/1m); probably needed his return from seven months off at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but a concern that he is 1-21 on the AW and has been well held in both starts on Polytrack.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

How Bizarre

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Enjoyed a revival and won five times on turf last season (7f-1m), including his last three races; also effective on Tapeta but a 201-day break may have checked his momentum.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

How Bizarre

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Second in this last year and he's twice made all over 1m here this season; arrives on a hat-trick following two wins at Beverley (7.4f, heavy/good to firm) and he'll be tough to reel in if his fine form continues.

4/1

Form: 367176

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time on turf at Ayr (1m2f, good) in May but despite that form looking solid enough, he's been some way below that in two subsequent starts; bit to prove dropping slightly in trip.
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2

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

St Andrews Castle

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Successful over 7f on AW and 1m2f here this term; form has dipped since the latter win, however.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

St Andrews Castle

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jim Goldie

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m2f) in May but he's been well below par since, only tenth at Musselburgh (9f) ten days ago; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

St Andrews Castle

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Won for the second time on turf at Ayr (1m2f, good) in May but despite that form looking solid enough, he's been some way below that in two subsequent starts; bit to prove dropping slightly in trip.

14/1

11th
11 (10)
Urban Road

14/1

Form: 413616 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ran on well for a first turf success at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, when 3lb lower; raced freely when a beaten favourite back over that C&D (soft) latest; needs to bounce back and not ruled out.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

Form: 07-067 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 8.5f; losing run now at 11 and he has been well below his best in three starts this year; plenty to prove.
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12th

4

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Mi Capricho

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f; losing run now at 11 and he has been well below his best in three starts this year; plenty to prove.

50/1

7th

8

(10)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:27 Carlisle

Mi Capricho

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Failed to win in 2022 and has performed poorly on both appearances this year; needs to get career back on track; tongue-tie added today.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mi Capricho

10st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Keith Dalgleish

Patchy form during a winless 2022 and well beaten on sole run this year (in February); however, he's won on both visits to Hamilton (in summer 2021) and is below his last winning mark; can't be written off.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £19.26
Tricast £154.22
Trifecta £166.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

Shine On Brendan

Telegraph:

Tacitus

POSTDATA:

Bulls Aye

Daily Mirror:

How Bizarre

The Sun:

Chinese Spirit

The Guardian:

Tacitus

Daily Mail:

Shine On Brendan

Daily Record:

Shine On Brendan

RP RATINGS:

Ayr Poet

D Express:

Ayr Poet

The Star:

Ayr Poet