August 30 / 16.30 Musselburgh

16.30

Good

Sallyport Commercial Finance And AAB Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Sallyport Commercial Finance And AAB Group Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 272754 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Runner-up four times this season (twice over C&D) and he's a major player on that form; not ruled out but this 9yo has to perform better than he's managed on his last three starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 7-7918 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but came from the rear to win at Redcar (1m, good) in June and didn't run badly here (1m1f, good) last time; this hold-up horse might not be far away if getting a strong pace to aim at.
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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

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -59238

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-19 but he went very close over C&D (good to firm) last month and was a creditable third at Ayr (1m, soft) next time; went off too fast at Ayr last time and he could play a leading role today.
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6th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Yeeeaah

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Off the mark in Carlisle handicap (1m, good to firm) last month, then ran well behind higher-rated rival in seller here (1m1f, good to soft) eight days ago; in-form contender who has solid claims.

5/1

2nd

4

(5)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Yeeeaah

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 2f out, went second 1f out, kept on

9/2

1st

6

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Yeeeaah

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Still seeking his first win (0-20) but has been placed in three of his last four starts, including when a beaten favourite - third to today's rival Chinese Spirit - at Musselburgh (1m) last week; previous Carlisle form figures read 23, and he'll surely strike eventually; a possible.

11/2

7/2

Form: 4-3633

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-22 but has run well on his last four starts, finishing third here most recently, and this is a weak contest; he's on the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

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: 400698 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Down to a mark 10lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April 2022 but has struggled for form since this April.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 088959

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
His mark has tumbled and perhaps a market check would be prudent, but he's very hard to fancy on this summer's evidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Explorers Way

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.

7/1

7

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Explorers Way

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025

16/1

13/2

Form: 493147 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game at Beverley the last twice but he's just 2lb higher than when winning there (7.4f, good to firm) three runs ago and is not ruled out in this weak race.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(2)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Revoquable

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

11/2

2nd

15

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Revoquable

9st 6lb

T: Tim Easterby

led, increased tempo 3f out, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, kept on but headed towards finish

20/1

10th

4

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revoquable

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer

100/30

15/2

Form: 233876 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her last 22 starts and this month's form has been mixed, but she's shown signs of promise this summer and is on a handy mark; could be a contender if things drop right.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Cosa Sara

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Scored at Ayr (7f) in September but her form has nosedived; last of 12 over C&D last month and has something to prove.

20/1

12th

6

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cosa Sara

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Fifth turf win when successful over Ayr's 7f last month; not so good since and her record on the AW (0-9) hardly bodes well.

12/1

6th

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:42 Ayr

Cosa Sara

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

9/1

9th
12 (2)
Tarnhelm

50/1

Form: 9-7477 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
8yo who has been beaten on her last 44 starts going back to June 2020, and she hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.
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13th

9

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tarnhelm

9st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Wilf Storey

Ran respectably at this track on sole AW appearance this term; however, far from consistent otherwise in recent times and losing spell goes back over three years; unappealing.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Tarnhelm

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Wilf Storey

8yo who has been beaten on her last 44 starts going back to June 2020, and she hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.

50/1

7th

7

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

18:12 Ayr

Tarnhelm

9st 4lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Wilf Storey

dwelt start, held up in rear, good headway and disputing third 6f out

16/1

OUR TIP
10th
1 (7)
Makalu

7/1

Form: 414846 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and was below par here (1m1f) last time, but he won at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in May and was a fair fourth at Ripon (1m, good) two starts ago; can be in the mix if back on song this afternoon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

Form: -40760

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on her five starts this season, over various trips, and others make far greater appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

4th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Placed several times (including C&D) but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and failed to beat a rival on her Newcastle reappearance seven weeks ago.

16/1

Non-runners

Rogue Force

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Payout
Exacta £55.90
Straight Forecast £47.60
Tricast £139.99
Trifecta £210.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Propagation

Telegraph:

Tacitus

RP RATINGS:

Chinese Spirit

The Star:

Copper Mountain

The Times:

Makalu

SPOTLIGHT:

Yeeeaah

Daily Mirror:

Cosa Sara

The Guardian:

Propagation

Daily Record:

Propagation

Daily Mail:

Tacitus

The Sun:

Tacitus

D Express:

Chinese Spirit