August 02 / 20.20 Musselburgh

20.20

Good To Firm

GTC Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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GTC Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 178205 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Successful in better races over C&D in 2020 and 2021; inconsistent since Thirsk win in April but has a good chance in this grade provided he's back on song.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Glory Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Ten-time turf winner, including C&D; close third at Newcastle when last seen in February; one to consider.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 124244 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt over C&D resulted in a comfortable success, off 5lb lower, in June (beat Havagomecca); has remained in form since; interesting back here.
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Form: 237532 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins; only 1-18 on turf but went very close, off 3lb lower, at Hamilton (5f, good) most recently; clear possibilities on the back of that good effort.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

5/1

Form: 365213 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably at Ayr on Monday when attempting to follow up his Hamilton success (5f); still has a modest strike-rate but can't be dismissed in current form.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 797282 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Havagomecca

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Clear best among this season's efforts when second at Musselburgh in June and Thirsk in July; perhaps has a bit more to prove these days when on firmer than good, but she's one to take seriously.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:20 Musselburgh

Havagomecca

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Similar type to Glory Fighter, being a dual C&D winner in higher grades; clear second, off just 2lb lower, at Thirsk (5f) most recently; major contender.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Havagomecca

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her form has gone the wrong way but she's dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when second at Musselburgh (5f, good) two starts ago; a wide draw excuses her lesser latest effort at Pontefract; has won on soft/good to soft, and in these reapplied cheekpieces, and she's not ruled out.

11/2

10/1

Form: 334885 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Defied a 6lb higher mark over C&D last August; 0-9 this year and last few efforts aren't up to scratch; chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.
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9th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

20/1

Form: 167869 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Protest Rally, having scored over C&D in June (now 2lb higher); not in anything like the same form since, however, and needs a big revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ski Angel

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.50
Straight Forecast £38.70
Trifecta £143.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havagomecca

Telegraph:

Wee Fat Mac

The Guardian:

Cuban Rock

POSTDATA:

Protest Rally

The Times:

Glory Fighter

The Sun:

Cuban Rock

Daily Mirror:

Wee Fat Mac

Daily Record:

Wee Fat Mac

RP RATINGS:

Havagomecca

Daily Mail:

Havagomecca

D Express:

Havagomecca

The Star:

Havagomecca