August 02 / 18.10 Musselburgh

18.10

Good To Firm

8 Million Stories Classic Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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8 Million Stories Classic Nursery Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1502 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Debut scorer at Southwell (5f) and he took his form up a notch on his nursery debut when runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) ten days ago, despite starting slowly; he's well in the mix off an unchanged mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this season (6f/5f, good/good to soft), including here, and when fourth of five here (6f, good) recently he wasn't beaten far following an awkward start; major player if the stalls break isn't an issue this time.

5/2

4th

1

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Michael Appleby

Won over C&D (good) in April and he got back on the scoresheet when rallying well for a clearcut success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last week; 5lb higher here but this return to fast ground is no problem and he's respected back up in trip.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Winchurch

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Effective at 5f/6f on turf and AW; easy winner at Nottingham in April (6f, good) for which he went back up 8lb; not so good on AW next time but has a chance back on turf.

7/2

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5/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4221 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Progressive daughter of Pinatubo who readily got off the mark on her nursery debut at Hamilton (5f) 15 days ago; up 4lb but she's still not taken lightly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

Lady Luzon

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Exposed but had been admirably consistent in novice/handicaps until finishing well beaten in a Listed race at Ayr (5f, good), as odds of 66-1 suggested she might; again up against it kept at the same level.

25/1

9th

4

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

Lady Luzon

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Exposed but had been admirably consistent in novice/handicaps until finishing well beaten in a Listed race at Ayr (5f, good), as odds of 66-1 suggested she might; again up against it kept at the same level.

25/1

11

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Lady Luzon

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Admirably consistent; endured a torrid run when second in a 6f Goodwood nursery most recently but she was competing off 78 and this represents a big rise in class.

33/1

Form: 216 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Soldier's Call filly who overcame inexperience to land 5f Catterick maiden in May; raced too freely over 6f when beating only one on her nursery debut at Hamilton two weeks ago so she's well worth another chance back at the minimum trip now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season and she went 2-3 for the campaign in 11-runner handicap over C&D 11 days ago; showed a good attitude there so merits serious consideration nudged up 2lb.

11/4

1st

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Girl

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Built on her reappearance when beating her five rivals at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago; won a maiden on good to soft in 2024 and has claims back up 5lb.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Military Girl

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

2-3 at Catterick, fending off Lucius Aurelius there (5f, good to firm; from 4lb higher) in April 2025; 0-8 since but did take a step back in the right direction when third to Betweenthesticks on seasonal reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good; 9-2) four weeks ago; possible player.

4/1

Form: 20180 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who faced a stiff task and also didn't enjoy a clear run when 13th in Newbury's Super Sprint (5f) 13 days ago; she's not ruled out now going into handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Winner at Newcastle last November, but disappointing since; blinkers now tried (well beaten in a visor last time); plenty to prove at present.

20/1

6th

13

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won off 4lb higher here (5f) last November; she's failed to get competitive subsequently but has a nice mark to work with if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompts a revival; watch the betting.

25/1

Form: 2356

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Far Above who showed some promise in maidens before suffering a poor run when sixth of seven in C&D nursery ten days ago; she's in good hands and remains with potential.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kitten In The Sky

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Promise at an ordinary level on first three starts but well beaten both starts in handicaps and best watched after near four-month break.

20/1

5th

6

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

Kitten In The Sky

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

led, soon switched to near side, disputed lead after 1f, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Musselburgh

Kitten In The Sky

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Close second on debut at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last month; unable to reproduce that promise on her two runs since but she's not ruled out on this nursery debut.

11/2

Form: 5881 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ardad filly who took a big step forward when a comfortable scorer on her handicap debut over C&D ten days ago; she has more to offer so rates a big player under a 6lb penalty.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Music History

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

in touch with leaders

10/1

8th

4

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Music History

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

2

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:58 Hamilton

Music History

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Her form has been very up and down in her six-race career (unraced on slow ground) but she won in good style on her nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far when Listed seventh at Newbury (5f, good) last time; not ruled out now back in a handicap.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £39.62
Trifecta £136.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Music History

POSTDATA:

Lady Luzon

Telegraph:

Winchurch

The Sun:

Lady Luzon

Daily Record:

Lady Luzon

Daily Mirror:

Winchurch

RP RATINGS:

Music History

TOPSPEED:

Music History

The Times:

Music History

The Guardian:

Music History

Daily Mail:

Music History

D Express:

Music History

The Star:

Music History