July 03 / 15.30 Musselburgh

15.30

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  • Prize money: £6804.2
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 588-89 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D form figures of 12, the win awarded by the stewards (three-runner maiden in April 2022); free-falling mark reflects a decline in his form; stablemate of Purple Martini.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 803366 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Accounted for Without Delay (third) when a comfortable C&D winner (from a 5lb higher mark) last October; recent efforts have been less convincing; trainer also represented by Gobi Sunset; best watched.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 99-628 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last (raced freely and hampered) over 1m at Redcar last time, but enters calculations off a workable mark back at this venue; runner-up to in-form Kelpie Grey (Gobi Sunset third) over C&D in May, and successful on her only other visit to Musselburgh; stablemate of Code Purple.
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7

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Purple Martini

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hit-and-miss performer who hasn't run in a sprint in over a year; been more consistent this season but she'll want a good test over such an easy 6f and plenty of rain would aid her cause.

7/1

5

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Purple Martini

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ben Haslam

Returned from layoff with C&D (good) win in May and also ran well when placed at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) later that month; still on a workable mark; features prominently in calculations.

3/1

9

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:20 Carlisle

Purple Martini

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Made the most of a useful mark when winning on Musselburgh return (7f, good; has won on soft) in April; has to prove as well suited by a stiffer test at the trip but she's still well treated after going back up just 1lb and the recent rain will not be a problem.

3/1

Form: 454-51 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on reappearance effort when doing strong late work to collar a clear leader at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago, recording a first turf success; more to do from this 7lb higher mark but has run well here (over 1m) in the past; shortlisted.
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10

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Going Underground

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Not beaten far when fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but this 8yo has struggled on his three starts since; others preferred.

33/1

9

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Going Underground

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-42; slipped leaving the stalls over C&D last time but, while that's easily excused, hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen either; it's possible that with a clear run, he might have sneaked into the frame at Wetherby (7f) in April; others more obvious.

20/1

Form: 5-3229 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Regularly placed; beaten by a neck (Ayr) and a short-head (Carlisle) before posting a lesser effort at Chester last time, when possibly overstretched by the 7.5f trip; no win since the summer of 2022, so looks set for minor honours at best.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 646422 BF

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner (5f-6f); runner-up three times this year, including when seemingly an unlucky loser at Southwell (7f) in February; has won when fresh and is competitively handicapped if ready to roll; reasonable chance of making it seventh-time lucky on turf.
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6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

25/1

Form: 680057 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice in quick succession at Newcastle (7f) last November, but way below that level of form since and remains a turf maiden (0-10); has plenty to find with Purple Martini and Gobi Sunset on the basis of their previous C&D clash.
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1

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer.

5/2

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 7303U7 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No turf win since September 2019; has slipped to a competitive mark, now 6lb lower than when third (Purple Martini second) over C&D in May, but did weaken after racing prominently at Carlisle (6f) six weeks ago; stablemate of Pembrokeshire.
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11th

8

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gobi Sunset

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Front-runner and dual C&D winner, the latest from 5lb higher just under a year ago; 0-16 in the meantime, though, and needs to do better than when returned to the AW at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; stable also runs Novak.

12/1

5th

4

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Gobi Sunset

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Iain Jardine

Not been in much form off his lower turf mark this season, coming 12lb down the weights; is 3lb lower than when last seen on the AW but it may just be he's on the downgrade now.

6/1

5th

3

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ayr

Gobi Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he showed some good AW form earlier this year; however, he's without a win on turf since 2019 and he's been unable to threaten on grass on his recent starts.

8/1

Form: -50113 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Winning run came to an end at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last week but ran creditably; runs Musselburgh well (course form figures 1466431) and has C&D previous with Pembrokeshire; one to consider despite a near career-high mark.
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10th

9

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Most effective at sharp tracks; justified favouritism when fending off Ideal Guest over C&D (good to firm) last July and now 5lb lower; step back in the right direction when third to Filey Beach over C&D (14-1, beaten over 2l) ten days ago; interesting to see if she can back that up.

15/2

3rd

13

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.

16/1

10th
6 (4)
Ignac Lamar

16/1

Form: 031848

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three-time 6f AW winner; still seeking the breakthrough on turf (0-11), and was a weakening eighth of ten to former stablemate B Associates at Carlisle (6f, good) latest; sits 4lb lower for return to 7f.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

Non-runners

Gordonstoun, Concert Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £63.70
Straight Forecast £57.18
Tricast £223.18
Trifecta £468.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Purple Martini

The Guardian:

Without Delay

POSTDATA:

Pembrokeshire

Telegraph:

Going Underground

Daily Mail:

Urban Dandy

D Express:

Code Purple

RP RATINGS:

Purple Martini

The Times:

Purple Martini

Daily Mirror:

Pembrokeshire

The Sun:

Without Delay

Daily Record:

Without Delay

The Star:

Going Underground