September 14 / 16.10 Musselburgh

16.10

Good

Quest Precision Engineering Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Quest Precision Engineering Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 139475 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year (one over C&D) but it's been a topsy-turvy season and she could not justify support at Catterick on Tuesday when only fifth of eight; others have more obvious claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Dual C&D winner and she returned to form in a first-time visor (replaced cheekpieces) when narrowly denied in a similar event three weeks ago; has to be considered.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time course winner who showed some spark when third over C&D in May; however, this 7yo has struggled on her four starts since and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompting a revival.

14/1

10th

8

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

The most recent of her five wins came at Catterick last July; third there over 7f in May but she's struggled in three outings since, including back at Catterick eight days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 426144 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Equally effective at 7f and 1m; made all on this course in August and has run creditably since, most recently in blinkers (cheekpieces back on today); one of two runners for Liam Bailey; unlikely to be far away.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Doomsday

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

All wins at 7f and his free-going ways leave him vulnerable at a mile; Musselburgh success in April seems a distant memory now.

25/1

6

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Doomsday

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Kickstarted the season with a win at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April but he's been struggling for form in recent starts and now switches back to AW (0-9) on his first start for two months.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 182586 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only sixth behind Little Ted here last month, and that was a third below-par run on the trot; slipping in the weights but needs a revival.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran (5-81) stablemate of Zebra Star; respectable third over 1m here (good to firm) in July, but could make only minimal inroads over C&D (fifth; 22-1) latest; this is a slightly easier task.

18/1

5th

12

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Now 1lb lower than for his Musselburgh win (1m, good) last September but he hasn't posed a serious threat this season and was well held over C&D last Monday; needs to raise his game.

16/1

6th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable.

10/1

11/2

Form: 89-747 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has won four times at up to 1m5f; unplaced so far this year, but he caught the eye on his second outing and blew the start last time; may be ideally suited by further than 1m but he's dangerously well handicapped and market support would be significant.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 124371 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Likes Musselburgh and gained his third course success over this distance 18 days ago, coming from nearly last to first; nudged up just 2lb and should be in the thick of things again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

4th

9

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has three C&D wins to his name, including this race in 2023; retains ability but threw away a golden opportunity at Leicester last month and a subsequent Newcastle run was below his recent best too; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.

7/2

Form: 070-13 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
4yo with relatively few miles on the clock; made light of an 11-month absence when winning classified event at Ayr in August and ran creditably when third of nine over C&D (good) two weeks later; big chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both her wins were in classifieds after a break, with ten weeks off before she won over C&D 15 days ago; quickly backed up the form when she scored last August, a repeat of which would see her bang there again.

2/1

16/1

Form: 323228 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Second or third 16 times but has won just once; arrived in good form but ran poorly when last behind Little Ted over C&D 18 days ago; may well bounce back but he's proving expensive to follow; usual blinkers left off today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Fanzone

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Liam Bailey

Second or third 16 times but has won just once; arrived in good form but ran poorly when last behind Little Ted over C&D 18 days ago; may well bounce back but he's proving expensive to follow; usual blinkers left off today.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Fanzone

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, always behind

8/1

Form: 646366 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £30.32
Tricast £233.58
Trifecta £171.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe Me Now

RP RATINGS:

Little Ted

The Times:

Without Delay

The Sun:

Doomsday

POSTDATA:

Believe Me Now

Telegraph:

Believe Me Now

The Guardian:

Believe Me Now

Daily Mirror:

Believe Me Now

The Star:

Believe Me Now

D Express:

Without Delay

Daily Mail:

Little Ted

Daily Record:

Little Ted