August 28 / 14.30 Musselburgh

14.30

Good

Irish EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Irish EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 332

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Third on softer than good on her first two starts, before making most to show improved form when second of eight in novice at Ripon (6f, good); well worth a go at 7f and has a big chance on form.
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9th

12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lovely Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won over this trip at Musselburgh last summer but hasn't added to tally and needs to improve for the switch back to AW/drop to 7f if she's to win this.

20/1

6

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Lovely Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Well beaten in her last four races and perhaps better at 7f than 1m.

20/1

7

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

17:08 Musselburgh

Lovely Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Course scorer who hinted at a revival when seventh of ten in 9f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; not without interest off a 3lb lower mark here.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling; third foal; New Bay half-brother to 1m winner Perfect Poise (RPR 87); dam 1m-9.4f winner (including Listed; 104), half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Brendan Brackan and useful 7f winners Makfool and Raheibb, out of useful 7f/1m winner; strong yard for 2yos, so one to note.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Antonin Dvorak

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

prominent early, led after 1f

Evs

1st

5

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Antonin Dvorak

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Couldn't justify good support but still shaped nicely when under 3l second of nine over C&D (good; 5-4) 17 days ago, running green when first coming under pressure; should have learnt from that first experience and may go one better.

5/4

2nd

5

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Antonin Dvorak

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

16,000gns yearling; third foal; New Bay half-brother to 1m winner Perfect Poise (RPR 87); dam 1m-9.4f winner (including Listed; 104), half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Brendan Brackan and useful 7f winners Makfool and Raheibb, out of useful 7f/1m winner; strong yard for 2yos, so one to note.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 55

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind at Ayr (6f, good); improved when fifth of eight in Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) three weeks later but still needs markedly better.
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2nd

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer who kept on from the rear for second of 14 over C&D (good) on handicap debut in April; didn't really build on that run when fifth of 12 here last month but still considered; tongue-tie added.

8/1

5th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer (albeit a maiden) who kept on from the rear for clear second behind Breadalbane Lass over C&D (good) on handicap hurdle debut in April; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Storm The Dug

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who is yet to threaten across his three hurdle starts but last time was better and he has potential off his opening jumps mark based on the ability he has shown on the Flat; could be involved.

9/1

Form: 47

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for the first three when fourth of five at Ayr (5.5f, good; 66-1) in July; 16-1 when below form behind Lightning Galaxy in maiden at Hamilton (6f, soft) 15 days ago, notwithstanding the trouble in running.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

A dual winner (at up to 1m2f) last season; recorded a very good second over C&D in June and didn't enjoy a smooth run when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; remains one to be interested in.

11/2

5th

1

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Two-time turf winner (1m1f/1m2f) who arrives in good nick after two solid placed efforts at Hamilton (1m3f/1m5f); hasn't shone in two starts here but otherwise he's more solid than most.

4/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Returned to form when third here (1m3f, good) last month on second run of the season; also effective on soft ground; could play a leading role if seeing out this longer trip, and there can be optimism on that score.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some late progress at Ayr (7f, good to firm) but faded markedly at Ripon (1m, good) nearly six weeks later; admittedly 40-1 in the latter and he could still improve, but needs to.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Coonawarra Star

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Well beaten in AW handicap on belated reappearance but may do better with the outing under his belt; showed a bit of promise at maiden/novice level on turf last year.

14/1

11th

2

(12)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coonawarra Star

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Far efforts over 7f/1m on turf as a juvenile; hasn't been out since August 2024 and although unexposed on this AW/handicap debut, is likely to improve for the run.

14/1

5th

1

(5)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Coonawarra Star

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Made some late progress at Ayr (7f, good to firm) but faded markedly at Ripon (1m, good) nearly six weeks later; admittedly 40-1 in the latter and he could still improve, but needs to.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, modest form when ninth of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago, not getting the best of runs but she also failed to settle and carried her head high in the early stages; hood goes on.
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3

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Heavy-ground winner over 7f on final 2yo start; conditions have mostly been difficult for her this year but her staying-on third of ten at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago was more promising; in the thick of it if adding cheekpieces has a good effect.

9/2

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Unforgetable Belle

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alice Haynes

Improved to win 7f nursery on heavy ground last autumn but well below that form this season (five runs; 7f-1m2f), including when back on slow turf a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ended her 2yo campaign with a heavy-ground success on handicap debut at Leicester (7f); that was off 2lb higher but she's struggled in four runs this season and a tongue-tie didn't make any difference at Kempton three weeks ago; has lots to prove including stamina at this new trip.

16/1

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second of 11 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, soft; 9-1) 15 days ago, coming from rear to lead 1f out, puts him high on the list; can improve.
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9th

4

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden; seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when respectable fifth of eight at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago and ought to be suited by this return to 1m but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ten-race maiden who ended last season with a disappointing effort (1m) and has finished down the field on both appearances this term (1m/6f); needs first-time tongue-tie to make a difference.

25/1

9th

11

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not yet off the mark but he did run well in two 6f turf maidens (soft and good to firm) earlier in his career and the return to this trip may see more from him; this is competitive, though.

25/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,500euros yearling; ninth foal; Whitecliffsofdover half-brother to French/Spanish winners Gina Bere (1m), Diva Bere (6.5f AW), Fabuleuse Bere (11.5f) and Honor Bere (7f-11.5f including 2yo); dam French 7.5f AW winner from family of Arc winner Rail Link; gelded; trainer also runs Baby Rover.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record of one win from 23 starts; close second at Hamilton this month but was quickly left behind by the winner when filling the same position there on Thursday; passed over.

13/2

2nd

6

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

10st 3lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from his 22 starts and beaten 6l when fourth in first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (1m5f, soft) last Friday; however, that trip-and-ground combination may have stretched his stamina and two starts ago he was short-headed by Uncle Liam here (1m4f, good); he's not discounted.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Falaise Blanc

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Record of 1-21 but he had a near-miss in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

11/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,500euros yearling by The Irish Rover; second foal; sister to 5f 2yo winner Curious Rover (RPR 91); dam unraced half-sister to 7f turf/AW winner Neon Sea, out of useful French 1m winner; stablemate of Falaise Blanc.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Had a good run of form in early summer last year, getting off the mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm), but rather up and down since and she found little at Ayr ten days ago; hard to rule out if back to best, though.

13/2

6th

12

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Baby Rover

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

A good spell in 2025 included a Redcar win (6f, good to firm) and a close second in this race (good to soft); slow to find her form this year but things started to look up when she was second of nine at Carlisle (6f) in June; primed to go well.

9/1

2nd

7

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Baby Rover

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Scored off today's basement mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago and came second over C&D (soft) in September; yet to strike form after four starts this year but there have been some excuses; worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.70
Straight Forecast £6.97
Trifecta £75.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightning Galaxy

RP RATINGS:

Lovely Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Unforgetable Belle

The Times:

Coonawarra Star

Telegraph:

Lightning Galaxy

The Guardian:

Lightning Galaxy

Daily Mail:

Lightning Galaxy

D Express:

Lightning Galaxy

The Sun:

Lightning Galaxy

The Star:

Lightning Galaxy

Daily Record:

Lightning Galaxy

POSTDATA:

Lovely Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Lovely Spirit