October 16 / 14.35 Musselburgh

14.35

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  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 119652 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Landed 1m4f hat-trick this season (good/soft) and he returned to form when going close in handicap at Redcar (1m6f, good) nine days ago; very strong claims now down in grade.
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6th

14

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Edge Of Darkness

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Daniel John Howard

Four-time winner over 1m4f back in the day in Britain; nothing like that sort of form for current yard, mark rapidly descending of late but 5lb outside the handicap here; declared reserve in 7.25 at Down Royal on Friday.

25/1

10th

12

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Edge Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel John Howard

Four-time winner over this trip back in the day in Britain; Irish form is moderate in both codes, second in claimer here in 2024; a tad better when beaten 6l (led) at Navan latest and Keane rides.

16/1

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11/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 41-007 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
This represents a significant drop in grade and he showed useful form for the Johnston yard as recently as last October; however, he struggled for Harry Fry (predominantly over hurdles) and it's been the same story back on the Flat on his first two runs for this yard; something to prove.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Achnamara

11st 8lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Didn't run badly in a low-grade Flat marathon last month but he ended the last jumps season with two disappointing runs (both 2m4f) and has a bit more to prove than some of these.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Achnamara

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten over hurdles on his last two starts but hasn't run badly on his last two Flat outings (1m4f/2m, AW) and his trainer has won two of the last six runnings of this race; not discounted.

14/1

9th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Achnamara

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Philip Kirby

Scored twice over hurdles (at about 2m4f) in 2024-25 but has failed to fire this term and beat just two in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

11/4

Form: 100073

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and unproven at the trip, but he won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April and returned to form when third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last time; has the ability to pose a threat if seeing out the distance.
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6th

2

(1)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Pleasing return from over eight months off in February; no issue with dropping back to 1m 19 days ago but proved disappointing; rather watch.

7/2

6th

4

(1)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Last win gained in C&D Class 4 two years ago; most recently runner-up in 1m2f Class 6 here off 249-day absence (beaten by Rock Armour who runs in the 5.30); player if backing that up.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

His last win was in April 2023 and he generally struggled in eight runs last year; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has lots to prove after 249 days off.

20/1

Form: R

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He's a half-brother to two winners but he refused to race when 22-1 for his debut at Nottingham (1m, good) in August; wears a first-time hood here; comes with risks attached and is probably best watched.
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8th

2

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:20 Newcastle (AW)

Glowing Flame

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Refused to race on his debut before coming in a never-dangerous fourth in 1m4f Musselburgh seller 30 days ago; others are much preferred.

50/1

4th

6

(2)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Musselburgh

Glowing Flame

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful Flat pedigree and perhaps the switch to this code and the first-time visor will be positives, but he's been pulled up in juvenile hurdles on his first two starts and is hard to fancy.
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6th

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Beauty Blaze

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Didn't take to hurdles in two runs and finished well held in a turf seller last time out; it would be a surprise to see him involved.

66/1

5th

5

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Musselburgh

Beauty Blaze

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

33/1

0

1

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Beauty Blaze

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Peter Niven

towards rear on outer

40/1

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when well-beaten fourth of five on last month's debut here (5f, good to soft); bred to be a sprinter and others are preferred.
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10th

12

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Completed a hat-trick last August/September and she's capable of going close off her current mark if at her best; she's 3-3 here and perhaps the return to Thirsk will trigger a revival, but it very much needs to as she's not shone on her three outings this season.

20/1

13th

14

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Trainer won this last year with subsequent Group 1 winner American Affair; progressive last season and she's 1lb lower than when a close third of 18 over C&D (good) last October; however, well beaten on both starts this season (irregular heartbeat last time) and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

13th

12

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eternal Sunshine

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last year's Portland during a great spell of form that has come to an end with duck eggs in last two appearances; perhaps best watched until she shows clear signs of a revival.

25/1

66/1

Form: 00

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 150-1 on both starts (1m/6f).
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11th

11

(9)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Big Hamish

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jim Goldie

Triple-figure prices and no worthwhile form at 1m, 6f and 1m4f; entitled to do better now handicapping but his opening mark of 15 suggests this will be a tough one; visor replaces cheekpieces.

66/1

7th

4

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Musselburgh

Big Hamish

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, outpaced and lost touch over 5f out, tailed off

66/1

10th

1

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Ayr

Big Hamish

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.50
Straight Forecast £9.96
Trifecta £13.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Edge Of Darkness

D Express:

Skilled Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Edge Of Darkness

POSTDATA:

Edge Of Darkness

The Times:

Edge Of Darkness

Telegraph:

Edge Of Darkness

The Guardian:

Edge Of Darkness

Daily Mail:

Edge Of Darkness

Daily Mirror:

Edge Of Darkness

Daily Record:

Edge Of Darkness

The Sun:

Skilled Warrior

The Star:

Skilled Warrior