August 04 / 20.50 Musselburgh

20.50

Good

Thistle Tbs – Xtratherm Unilin Insulation UK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Thistle Tbs – Xtratherm Unilin Insulation UK Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 443021 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins on turf this year already, most recently at Thirsk last week (5f, soft); unpenalised for that apprentice-race win (2lb well in) and he's one to take seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Foreseeable Future

10st 4lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

14/1

13th

16

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Foreseeable Future

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights.

33/1

9th

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Foreseeable Future

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

6/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 625461 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when powering clear in a 5f handicap at Ayr 11 days ago (good to soft; made all); that form franked by the third since and he's 4lb ahead of the handicapper despite his 6lb penalty; leading contender with further progress a possibility.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 634065 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She hasn't quite recaptured her 3yo best this season but there has been the odd glimmer of encouragement; best form has come on good or faster so rain would be a worry.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a modest C&D handicap in August; placed at Redcar one week later but she's finished down the field over C&D the last twice.

12/1

8th

12

(13)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

20/1

11th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:33 Southwell (AW)

The Grey Lass

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

reared in stalls before start, towards rear

8/1

16/1

Form: 0-5485

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo for Richard Hannon; had a long spell on the sidelines before returning to action for this yard last summer; tumbling down the weights but hinted at possible return to form when showing plenty of dash on Monday and Paul Mulrennan is an eyecatching booking; probably wouldn't want too much rain though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

11/2

Form: 342434 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Series of good runs in defeat this season and his last win came over this C&D; won't mind rain and likely to run his race but he is the type that needs everything to drop just right.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

6th
10 (6)
Koropick

33/1

Form: -99487

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year came over C&D but he's a veteran who finds it hard to win and others have more compelling claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

(5)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Koropick

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Colin Teague

Poor performer these days and no appeal back from 160 days off.

50/1

20/1

Form: 586754

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
From a family the trainer knows well and there have been a couple of flickers of promise over 6f at Ayr this season; outpaced over 5f on Monday and this sharp test might not see her to best effect either.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Unplaced in all starts and, although not entirely disgraced at Musselburgh yesterday, hasn't really been hinting that a win was imminent.

12/1

Form: 428676 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close off a 5lb higher mark at Newcastle in January; not found top gear in three turf runs this summer but he drops in class at a track he's won at in the past; ground slower than good would be a concern though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Modular Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win for nearly three years; has slipped down the weights and didn't look a lost cause in his penultimate race.

10/1

10th

13

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Modular Magic

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful at his best but has not won for nearly three years; has slipped a fair way in the weights and stepped up on reappearance form when respectable fifth at Ayr last time, only his third run for the yard; more to do, not least from this draw.

16/1

16/1

Form: 226664 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Of interest on his form for Karl Burke on AW over the winter; wasn't quite so good for this yard in the spring though and he makes his turf debut with something to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

10/1

Form: 534756 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
He has slipped to an appealing mark and looks the type to come good sooner rather than latest; not beaten far at Beverley on his penultimate start; rain won't be an issue but stall 1 not ideal for a prominent racer.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Scoop

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Hot Scoop

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

1

(11)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Hot Scoop

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £16.32
Tricast £89.18
Trifecta £110.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Borough

RP RATINGS:

Foreseeable Future

D Express:

John Kirkup

The Times:

Borough

The Guardian:

Borough

Daily Mail:

Borough

The Sun:

Borough

The Star:

Borough

Daily Record:

Borough

POSTDATA:

Foreseeable Future

Telegraph:

Foreseeable Future

Daily Mirror:

Foreseeable Future