October 16 / 15.35 Musselburgh

15.35

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 33y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.10
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 577409

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Down the field the last twice (1m/6f) but he's now 8lb lower than when a fairly encouraging fourth on stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month and this sharp 7f may prove ideal; not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 695376 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened the last twice (1m, good to soft) but before those he was a fair third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) and he won a 2yo C&D novice last June on his sole previous visit to Musselburgh; the blinkers adopted last time are replaced by first-time cheekpieces; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Impulsive Reaction

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

outpaced in rear, steady headway on outer from 2f out, went second inside final 110yds, kept on, nearest finish

5/1

6th

9

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Impulsive Reaction

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Won 7f 2yo maiden at Musselburgh last June and has run some reasonable races this year; has dropped down the weights but still needs to produce something extra now in headgear for the first time.

20/1

7th

13

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Impulsive Reaction

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 644253 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of her 23 starts but she was a fair third over C&D (good) in August and has been bang there at Catterick on two of her three runs since (7f, good/soft); could well be in the shake-up once more.
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10th

8

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

The most recent of her five wins came at Catterick last July; third there over 7f in May but she's struggled in three outings since, including back at Catterick eight days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Slow starts are becoming an issue and she's been well beaten on her last two starts; however, she showed spark when third over C&D (good) three runs ago and she won this last year (good to firm); not discounted.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Likes it here but just one run of note since returning from a third bout of wind surgery in April and returning to this longer trip isn't a positive.

20/1

7/1

Form: 225155 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who had to wait for a clear run when respectable fifth over C&D in August, and he won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) next time; fair fifths at Chelmsford (7f, AW) the next twice and he might not be far away.
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4th

5

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Monaadhil

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

held up in rear, steady headway on far side of group from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

7/1

5th

2

(1)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Monaadhil

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Effective elsewhere but this track really plays to his strengths, winning for the fourth time over C&D when powering clear three weeks ago; didn't get a clear run through one week later but still looked in top form; more appealing than most in here.

4/1

Form: 265666 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Ayr classified in June but she's been fifth or sixth on each of her five starts since and her losing sequence continues.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: D423323 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All but one of his 11 races this year have been at Catterick, and he was well beaten at Carlisle in July; however, he is capable of running well at courses other than Catterick and he's respected given his current good form.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 322058 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner who is on a handy mark on his 1m2f AW form this March; he may have needed the run at Ayr 13 days ago on his first outing since May, but he was well beaten over 7f that day and needs to be an entirely different proposition over the same trip this afternoon.
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4th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Has recorded the majority of his wins on Newcastle AW; below par over C&D ten days ago, failing to build on his Hamilton effort; still hasn't scored on turf since 2022.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

40/1

Form: 8-5909

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Her mark continues to tumble but for good reason and there was no return to form at Ayr a fortnight ago on her first run since a second wind op.
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8th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Flash Bulb

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders

40/1

9th

6

(8)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:32 Ayr

Flash Bulb

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims judged on form for current yard; had a second wind surgery since last run; it needs to help.

40/1

11th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Flash Bulb

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, prominent

33/1

8/1

Form: 278665 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Below best on last few starts, including two here, but his fifth at Newcastle (AW) three weeks ago was a step back in the right direction and he's well handicapped judged on his good form here in July; this front-runner could enjoy the run of the race and he's capable of a bold bid.
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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £126.00
Straight Forecast £87.69
Tricast £317.09
Trifecta £551.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Without Delay

SPOTLIGHT:

Langholm

The Times:

Impulsive Reaction

The Star:

Flash Bulb

Daily Mail:

Impulsive Reaction

The Guardian:

Without Delay

D Express:

Without Delay

The Sun:

Without Delay

Daily Record:

Without Delay

RP RATINGS:

Langholm

POSTDATA:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Langholm