June 13 / 18.10 Musselburgh

18.10

Good To Firm

Join Racing TV Now Confined Maiden Stakes (Horses That Have Not Run More Than 3 Times) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Confined Maiden Stakes (Horses That Have Not Run More Than 3 Times) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

Form: 2-4

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last December; only fourth of seven at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and could do with settling better, but that was a hot novice and this 500,000gns yearling retains potential.
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1st

4

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

First Alliance

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Runner-up on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last December; only fourth of seven at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and could do with settling better, but that was a hot novice and this 500,000gns yearling retains potential.

3/1

4th

3

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

First Alliance

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

500,000gns yearling; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs late on when dead-heating for second of 11 on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) in December; no problem with the extra furlong on breeding and holds an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry; big player if ready to go after three months off.

3/1

3

(9)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

First Alliance

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

500,000gns yearling and has an entry in next year's Irish 2,000 Guineas; first foal out of a German Guineas winner; lots to like.

2/1

Form: 24- BF

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Stayed on for second on debut at Deauville (7f, good to soft) last August; unplaced favourite at Newbury the following month but that was on heavy ground; gelded since and brings potential to this 3yo campaign for his top Newmarket yard; leading claims if tapping back into initial promise.
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4th

6

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:45 Salisbury

National Interest

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Beaten favourite all three starts but his second on last month's seasonal debut at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) was perfectly respectable; drops back in trip and sports first-time blinkers here; the one to beat.

4/5

2nd

7

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

National Interest

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Stayed on for second on debut at Deauville (7f, good to soft) last August; unplaced favourite at Newbury the following month but that was on heavy ground; gelded since and brings potential to this 3yo campaign for his top Newmarket yard; leading claims if tapping back into initial promise.

Evs

4th

5

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

National Interest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

800,000euros yearling buy, by Kingman; made his debut in newcomers race at Deauville (7f, good to soft) last month when 13-10 favourite and always close up, finishing a promising second of ten; that should be a strong race and he has a Group 1 Futurity entry; major claims.

7/4

Form: 45-5

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Improved upon his two 2yo runs when fair fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, when catching the eye of the stewards; today's step up to 1m could be a positive move and he's a possible contender.
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2

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Front-runner who won when upped to 1m2f at York (good) in July and followed up in a big field there (1m2f, good to firm) at the Ebor meeting; has also won here and shown promise on soft ground; unexposed at today's trip and has gone up just 3lb for last time; can make another bold bid.

11/2

1st

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form with a bang when seeing off his eight rivals over C&D (good) six weeks ago, albeit benefitting from a fine front-running ride from Danny Tudhope, poaching a clear early lead which he never looked like relinquishing; doubtful he'll be allowed as much rope this time.

16/1

2

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

15:55 York

Dain Ma Nut In

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lucinda Russell

Won last three races last season, all over 1m on good ground; not hit top form so far this term; tries this trip for first time.

14/1

Form: 3-52

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising third on sole 2yo start (6f, AW) and improved for reappearance run when going close at Beverley a fortnight ago (7.4f, soft; turf debut); represents in-form yard and could be in the mix once more.
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13th

8

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Naepoint

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won three of four 1m handicap starts to end last season, including on soft; disappointed in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on reappearance (final start for Ed Bethell) but better signs when sixth of 13 in 1m Southwell Racing League event last month on his first outing for Richard Fahey; entitled to come on for the run.

12/1

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Naepoint

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Three wins last season from his first four handicaps; well beaten in the Spring Mile in March on sole run this year and has since left Ed Bethell (remains in same ownership); not written off but others have less to prove.

14/1

8

(15)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Naepoint

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Looks versatile as regards ground; record of 3-4 since handicapping, most recently winning the Straight-Mile Series Final at Redcar last October; gelded since; improving sort who is 1-1 over C&D and commands respect.

7/1

Form: 02

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Encouraging second of five at Ayr (1m, good) in April on his second start and the easy winner has given that form a strong boost; however, further improvement is needed and he could do with breaking sharper.
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8th

3

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Vicar

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Lucinda Russell

Modest six-race maiden; perhaps needed his return to action at Newcastle three weeks ago but others in the field have more compelling claims.

12/1

8th

3

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Vicar

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Lucinda Russell

Modest six-race maiden; perhaps needed his return to action at Newcastle three weeks ago but others in the field have more compelling claims.

12/1

4th

8

(8)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Racing Vicar

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, prominent, led over 2f out, drifted left and headed inside final furlong, weakened quickly final 110yds

16/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
50-1, always behind on last month's debut at Ripon (1m2f, good).
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8th

9

(10)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Just Hot

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Big prices and beaten a long way in both starts at around 1m2f on turf (hooded last time); half-sister to an AW winner, but she needs to improve plenty and handicaps an option after this.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

Just Hot

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

50-1, always behind on last month's debut at Ripon (1m2f, good).

100/1

7th

1

(5)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:45 Ripon

Just Hot

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start

12/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 77), half-sister to 1m-1m2f winner Royal Regent (89); a watching brief is probably the best option on debut.
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6th

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is 2lb lower than for the latest of them; unplaced on his recent return from a six-month absence; can take a step forward today but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner last July (good) and also won at Musselburgh last August; form tailed off towards the end of the season and now back on his last winning mark; lacks a recent run.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Royal Duke

8st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr in July and Musselburgh in August; lesser effort followed but it was a step back in the right direction when sixth of ten at Musselburgh (also 5f, good; Brazilian Belle third) on Monday.

12/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to Italian 1m1f winner Gold Tango (RPR 92); dam 1m winner (84) from talented family; this Australia colt makes his debut and may be one for further down the line.
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11th

12

(7)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Leveche

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

40/1

10th

10

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Leveche

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 21l or more on three qualifying runs at 1m-8.5f, slowly away and soon struggling in two of them; optimum trip could shake out at anywhere between 7f and 1m4f judged on the immediate family.

33/1

6th

5

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:25 Hamilton

Leveche

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, raced in last

100/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Big odds and failed to threaten in two bumpers in autumn 2022; this 8yo has been absent since and would be a surprise winner on his Flat debut.
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9th

1

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

Daijoor

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Big odds and failed to threaten in two bumpers in autumn 2022; this 8yo has been absent since and would be a surprise winner on his Flat debut.

100/1

7th

3

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:55 Kelso

Daijoor

11st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Harrison

Started at 50-1 on debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and was never a threat in finishing eighth of 11; hard to fancy until showing more.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to 1m-1m2f winner Royeal Regent (RPR 89) and 7f winner Royal Duchess (77); owner-breeder has done well with the family but this 5yo makes a belated debut and is probably best watched.
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7th

8

(7)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Royal Emperor

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off at triple-figure odds last summer on first three starts (1m/1m1f) and same story on reappearance in classified race here (1m) three weeks ago; transformation needed on this first crack at sprinting.

66/1

11th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Royal Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten long way in maidens, earning a BHA mark of just 10; clear bottom of this pack in terms of form.

50/1

4th

1

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:40 Musselburgh

Royal Emperor

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

slowly away, outpaced in rear, lost touch 3f out, tailed off

100/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

National Interest

POSTDATA:

Naepoint

Telegraph:

First Alliance

Daily Record:

Racing Vicar

The Sun:

Naepoint

The Star:

Naepoint

RP RATINGS:

National Interest

NEWMARKET:

National Interest

The Times:

National Interest

The Guardian:

National Interest

Daily Mail:

National Interest

D Express:

First Alliance

Daily Mirror:

First Alliance