September 16 / 16.50 Musselburgh

16.50

Good

Scots Association Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Scots Association Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 032378

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Had a few chances now (0-9) and held by some of these on her more recent efforts.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 556822

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Soft ground could be a concern but has improved to finish second in his last two nurseries, not helped by the start when behind Secret Command at Carlisle nine days ago; could go well.
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6th

1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Sergeant Mayer

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who is well handicapped on last season's form and is one to watch in the betting; however, he finished down the field on his three starts this spring and needs to turn things around.

16/1

9th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 65973

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Perhaps better for wind surgery when making the frame off 1lb higher here 17 days ago but also benefited from a forward ride; all runs on good or quicker.
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9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

All three turf wins at 5f, including on this course, but she has won over this trip on the AW and ran well enough over 6f at Pontefract (good) recently to expect her to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame twice since dropped back to 5f, both times shaping as if this return to 6f is likely to suit; indeed, she gained most recent win over this trip; close fourth at Pontefract latest; in the mix.

5/1

OUR TIP
4th
1 (5)
Unowho

12/1

Form: 25576

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Regressive profile but the blinkers tried on nursery debut are discarded and his best run was first time out on soft ground at Thirsk (second in a novice).
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9th

2

(10)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Unowho

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Has gone backwards and is fully exposed now; trainer been in good form lately and his strike-rate with 2yos is up this season but he has a poor record with them here.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Unowho

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ollie Pears

towards rear

12/1

6th

4

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unowho

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Creditable second at Thirsk on debut (5f, soft) but hasn't really progressed; not run to his best over 6f so far and others may have greater potential; blinkers added for nursery debut.

8/1

Form: 8666

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Finished closer than previously when beaten just under 4l on her handicap debut at Ripon (5f, good) but was still only sixth of seven; needs more.
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6th

6

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:25 Southwell (AW)

Lottings Lass

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Sprung a 33-1 surprise over C&D in September; not beaten far on her next three starts and when down the field here last time it was over 6f; better expected back at 5f.

9/2

11th

12

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Lottings Lass

9st 5lb

T: John Quinn

Won a 5f nursery here in September and has continued to run well, most recently a close fourth at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta); kept on well last time and this first crack at 6f is worth a go; on the shortlist.

4/1

4th

10

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Newcastle (AW)

Lottings Lass

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders against near rail

6/1

Form: 0001 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won surprisingly well at odds of 28-1 on nursery debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm); likely to encounter different conditions here but might be progressive; raised 7lb.
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4th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Secret Command

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Respectable third at Beverley last time; very attractively weighted, as he's back on last winning mark and Mia Nicholls takes off a bonus 5lb; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Beverley

Secret Command

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual 5f winner on good to firm and latest was in a 14-runner race at Catterick in June; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been well below form in last two starts and needs to get back near best.

12/1

10/1

Form: 677758 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
An improved fifth at Beverley (first-time cheekpieces retained since) before finishing down the field when favourite here last time after suffering early interference; hasn't looked at home on soft ground.
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7th

9

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Swiftly

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

8th

9

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Swiftly

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Richard Fahey

Low-level maiden after five starts; ran in handicaps on last two and her fifth of 13 at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time was easily her closest finish, in cheekpieces first time; needs to build on that.

6/1

5th

12

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Swiftly

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Soundly beaten on all four starts, last time seventh of ten on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, soft); however, she's in good hands and the drop back in trip, better ground and first-time cheekpieces are possible positives.

14/1

Form: 0565

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Never that threatening from off the pace when tried in cheekpieces for her nursery debut over C&D (good; 12-1); has something to find.
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6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent

9/2

4th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Musical Diva

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on her last 14 starts but has often run well in that spell, including when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; also effective on turf (unproven on slow ground); could be thereabouts.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Two wins in January, one of them over C&D; not at her best at Southwell ten days ago but she had been threatening before that; type to bounce back quickly.

4/1

7/1

Form: 5836

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l the last twice, latterly in the Carlisle nursery won by Secret Command; front-runner.
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7th

7

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Lazareti

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Best effort when third of five in a Pontefract novice (5f, good to firm) last August, but well held in both subsequent nurseries; plenty to prove back from eight months off.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Lazareti

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Best effort when third of five in a Pontefract novice (5f, good to firm) last August, but well held in both subsequent nurseries; plenty to prove back from eight months off.

20/1

9th

5

(1)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Lazareti

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.40
Straight Forecast £22.67
Tricast £125.55
Trifecta £134.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Command

D Express:

Lazareti

The Star:

Swiftly

Telegraph:

Unowho

POSTDATA:

Zaphea

RP RATINGS:

Secret Command

The Times:

Secret Command

The Guardian:

Secret Command

Daily Mail:

Secret Command

Daily Mirror:

Secret Command

The Sun:

Secret Command

Daily Record:

Secret Command