July 25 / 16.50 Musselburgh

16.50

Good

East Coast Harbour Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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East Coast Harbour Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

Form: -70650 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
The last of three 5f handicaps for Paul Midgley came off 8lb higher; however, beaten in the region of 7l in two runs for this yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Came from off the pace to win a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in July; not so good twice since and earlier AW efforts unconvincing.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Texas Man

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh two starts ago, but good runs have been scarce this season and he was merely mid-division at Beverley latest.

11/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Beverley

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good); given the narrow winning margin (a nose), a 2lb rise looks fair; should be thereabouts; stablemate of Resilience.

6/1

9/2

Form: 212-83 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Progressive in 5f handicaps as 2yo, winning two of six attempts (good and good to soft); soft ground perhaps too testing on return but ran better on good to firm at Redcar when beaten 3l; possibilities.
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No / Draw
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

33/1

Form: 683520 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable and was poorly drawn when uncompetitive last time at Carlisle; however, only 3-38 and finds winning hard at the best of times.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 342528 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner who has been running well in defeat this year, last time not disgraced when beaten under 4l in a Class 4 at York (5f); should be a big player back in a Class 5, as when just missing out on the AW two runs back.
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10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

Form: 11-584 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won three of his first six starts for Iain Jardine in 2022; close up in two of this season's three starts and unlikely to be far away.
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10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aconcagua Mountain

10st 12lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Won a 20-runner handicap off 5lb higher at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September but he's not matched that since including on Tapeta in his last seven starts; has some questions to answer and all of his wins have been at 5f.

8/1

Form: 231520 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7lb higher than for his Ayr win in June (5f, good to firm) but only 2lb higher than for his near miss here earlier this month; struggled at York (just behind Dandy Dinmont) but this is easier than that.
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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

7/1

Form: 3-8107 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
5f novice winner at two and doubled his tally in a Redcar handicap in May (good); wheels have come off the last twice, beating just one rival.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

14/1

Form: 070-54

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Should be very well handicapped given how good he was but it's been an ordinary start to this season.
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4th

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; runner-up here in August but she's been well held in last three runs and losing run is now up ten; others preferred.

8/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; second here last month but only fifth on most recent start when behind Sixcor, Crackinthunder and Ski Angel.

25/1

7

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

3-39; no match for the winner when second of six over this C&D (good) this month; failed to beat a rival at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; yard also runs Sixcor.

20/1

10/1

Form: 63-653

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly for Michael Bell without progressing, with only four running when third at Newmarket last time (5f, good); since changed hands for 5,000gns; mark at least continues to fall.
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5th

2

(6)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Annie Maher

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

11-race maiden who failed to progress for Michael Bell; yet to shine in three runs for current stable and opposable despite a reduced mark and new accessories.

16/1

8th

5

(11)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Maher

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Mark continues to fall but she failed to progress for Michael Bell and has been soundly beaten on both starts for this yard.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Maher

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

towards rear, outpaced halfway, headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-106

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good) by clear daylight and it was always going to be tough at Listed level next time; only sixth on handicap debut (6f AW) but was hassled up front before weakening; could be capable of better back at 5f.
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10th

4

(11)

18th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Loch Carron

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful reappearance/stable debut in an Ayr maiden (6f, good) in May, but hasn't built on it and was particularly poor at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; needs to bounce back, but that won't be easy from the outside stall.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Loch Carron

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good) by clear daylight and it was always going to be tough at Listed level next time; only sixth on handicap debut (6f AW) but was hassled up front before weakening; could be capable of better back at 5f.

4/1

6th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Loch Carron

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Just modest form in one run for Michael Bell as a 2yo; made all to win a 6f fillies' maiden in good style on her stable debut at Ayr in May; stiff task in Listed company two weeks ago; well drawn for her handicap debut and there should be more to come.

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £73.74
Tricast £589.92

Selections

Telegraph:

Castan

RP RATINGS:

Loch Carron

D Express:

Aconcagua Mountain

Daily Mail:

Annie Maher

SPOTLIGHT:

Dandy Dinmont

POSTDATA:

Mereside Angel

The Times:

Loch Carron

The Guardian:

Castan

The Sun:

Castan

The Star:

Castan

Daily Record:

Castan

Daily Mirror:

Aconcagua Mountain