July 23 / 15.45 Musselburgh

15.45

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 364-14 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner last summer and she reappeared with another win at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Haydock (5f, good to firm) since but she's better than that and this pacy sort should be suited by today's C&D (first visit here); she's one to consider.
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10th

5

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

17:17 Musselburgh

Profitable Edge

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D win off 3lb lower last summer; shaped as though the run was needed when last of eight here 17 days ago; better than that and could leave it well behind; stable also runs Zarzyni.

9/1

10th

5

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

17:17 Musselburgh

Profitable Edge

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D win off 3lb lower last summer; shaped as though the run was needed when last of eight here 17 days ago; better than that and could leave it well behind; stable also runs Zarzyni.

9/1

8th

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 3

15:37 Musselburgh

Profitable Edge

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David & Nicola Barron

One of her two wins last year came over C&D; absent since finishing fourth at York's Dante meeting; doesn't look handicapped out of things and she has run on her seasonal return in both years since joining the Barrons; contender.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 926-31 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with encouraging third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month then snapped long losing run at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); versatile ground-wise and is effective over C&D; respected up just 3lb.
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8th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Le Beau Garcon

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

switched right and raced near side soon after start

5/1

6th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Le Beau Garcon

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Musselburgh

Le Beau Garcon

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reappeared with encouraging third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month then snapped long losing run at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); versatile ground-wise and is effective over C&D; respected up just 3lb.

7/2

3rd
1 (10)
Khabib

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 652525 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of his 30 turf starts but he's gone close on grass on two of his last four outings (5f, good to firm); has run well over C&D on good to soft in the past; no surprise if he's bang there.
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5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

Yet to win this year but retains plenty of ability; second at Thirsk on three occasions, two this year; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ray Craggs

soon prominent

5/1

13/2

Form: 366134 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ayr specialist who has his quirks (can hang badly left); however, he won there in May (good to firm) and was a good third over this C&D (good to soft) in April on his sole visit to Musselburgh; could be involved.
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11th

12

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

17:17 Musselburgh

Classy Al

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten on Sunday's seasonal return and, as on that occasion, she's not fared well with the draw; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.

33/1

11th

12

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

17:17 Musselburgh

Classy Al

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten on Sunday's seasonal return and, as on that occasion, she's not fared well with the draw; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.

33/1

13th

13

(2)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Classy Al

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Not straightforward and finished unplaced in C&D Class 5 when last seen in October; however, third in this race on last season's reappearance.

14/1

8/1

Form: 6-6360 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D 2yo winner (good to soft) last September and close third at Hamilton (6f, good) this June; however, two lesser runs have followed (albeit denied clear run last time) and she needs to raise her game.
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1st

2

(6)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Queen

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Regressed last year but has gone well on Tapeta a couple of times and offered more on her second run back from wind surgery ten days ago; this is a bit easier than she's used to off a career-low mark.

10/1

1st

2

(6)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Queen

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Regressed last year but has gone well on Tapeta a couple of times and offered more on her second run back from wind surgery ten days ago; this is a bit easier than she's used to off a career-low mark.

10/1

5th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Haydock

Ziggys Queen

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Richard Fahey

0-12 during last season's 3yo campaign and well beaten at Musselburgh on recent reappearance; however, she suffered significant early interference last time and continues to drop down the weights; not discounted.

14/1

12/1

Form: -41250 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Below par at Thirsk and Ripon the last twice but in top form at Catterick previously and he also has a good record at this course, being a two-time C&D winner (good/good to soft); capable of playing a leading role.
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4th

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Just behind Muker when third over C&D two weeks ago, picking up strongly against the stands' rail; has form on good to firm but all his wins have come on good or slower.

9/2

4th

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Just behind Muker when third over C&D two weeks ago, picking up strongly against the stands' rail; has form on good to firm but all his wins have come on good or slower.

9/2

3rd

13

(10)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, pressed winner towards finish, kept on well

20/1

Form: 004454 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
She hasn't been at her very best this season, particularly at Haydock and Thirsk the last twice; however, she won three times here last year (5f/7f) and is below her last winning mark; not ruled out now back here.
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4th

2

(6)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:55 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, raced in last, waiting for room from 3f out, not clear run repeatedly from over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds, eyecatcher

8/1

4th

2

(6)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:55 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, raced in last, waiting for room from 3f out, not clear run repeatedly from over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds, eyecatcher

8/1

6th

8

(6)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful filly whose most recent attempt at Musselburgh resulted in her fourth course win; still favourably treated on historical data and looks interesting back here.

10/1

Form: -32303 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beaten on last 23 starts going back over two years but, bar a blip at York last month, he's been running really well this season (on various ground); close third at Pontefract (5f) a fortnight ago and he's a key player.
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9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

107

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Ghathanfar

8st 5lb

T: Tracy Waggott

14/1

Form: 8-3450 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for two years and disappointing the last twice; however, a slow start didn't help last time and she's dropped to a dangerous mark; this speedy C&D should play to her strengths and she's not written off.
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6th

8

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Vadamiah

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

pressed leaders against near rail

12/1

4th

2

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Vadamiah

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; three wins at Catterick in 2022 but she hasn't added to them since; recorded an RPR of 79 on her seasonal return when rated 14lb higher; although she's gone backwards since, she had a wind op last month and wasn't seen to best effect at Catterick 19 days ago; not discounted dropping into a 0-60.

13/2

6th

8

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Vadamiah

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Paul Midgley

Three C&D wins to her name from six runs; the return here should help, back from wind surgery, and while Birkenhead looks her yard's best chance a revival wouldn't surprise off a career-low mark.

10/1

40/1

Form: 860548 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on AW form as recent as March but he's 0-26 on turf and has to improve upon what he's been showing on grass this summer.
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4th

13

(2)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, lost third inside final 110yds

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Won three of his last four starts (the defeat came in a Class 5), most recently when well backed over C&D six days ago (Latin Five back in fifth); picked up smartly on that occasion and he's effectlvely only 3lb higher under a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(8)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Often slowly away but has an 8-30 record here including two wins this year; didn't run badly considering he blew the start latest; chance.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £50.60
Straight Forecast £36.19
Tricast £240.34
Trifecta £256.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Le Beau Garcon

TOPSPEED:

Ghathanfar

POSTDATA:

Classy Al

SPOTLIGHT:

Profitable Edge

D Express:

Rock Melody

The Times:

Le Beau Garcon

Telegraph:

Le Beau Garcon

Daily Mail:

Le Beau Garcon

Daily Record:

Le Beau Garcon

The Star:

Classy Al

The Guardian:

Ghathanfar

Daily Mirror:

Ghathanfar

The Sun:

Ghathanfar