November 06 / 13.05 Musselburgh

13.05

Good To Soft

EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.31
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 623

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose fair level of form includes two placed efforts, third at Chelmsford (7f, AW) latest; only runner on the card for his Devon yard and has a major chance on the figures.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Master Technician

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

His last two 7f wins came off just a 1lb lower mark, most recently in February, but he wasn't at his best in two runs last month on turf and the AW; others higher up the list.

14/1

8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Master Technician

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Won off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February; good second over 6f at Newcastle next time but his form has cooled in last two starts; bit to prove again and he needs to bounce back near best.

12/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Inns Of Court half-sister to winners Rothko (1m including 2yo/Hong Kong; RPR 93) and Miss Sunset Strip (7f AW; 66); sole newcomer in the field; check the betting.
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1

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Princess Pw

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gay Kelleway

Ten-race maiden; well handicapped on her spring form but was safely held on both recent outings (7f/1m) and will need to up her game here.

8/1

6th

6

(14)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Princess Pw

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gay Kelleway

0-9; needs to bounce back from a low-key run at Carlisle three weeks ago but she stays this far and she's dropping down the weights.

20/1

3

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Princess Pw

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gay Kelleway

Eight-race maiden who has shown promise in both turf starts; drops back into a Class 6 after finishing out of the money in Class 5 events on her last two starts.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 040

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who was eased and tailed off (something possibly amiss) at Catterick most recently; fourth to useful sort at York (1m) the time before and may yet confirm that form.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Lever Up

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; creditable third to a pair of subsequent winners at Carlisle last time (1m1f, good); conditions suit; should go well.

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Lever Up

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it 0-11 when sixth of 12 on last month's reappearance at Wetherby but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for it; his reduced mark appeals on last season's best form and he's not ruled out.

11/2

6th

12

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Lever Up

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; bits of form last summer that bring him into the reckoning and he kicks off his 4yo campaign with a tongue tie fitted; betting useful back from 236 days off.

10/1

Form: 4748

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 4748 reflect his hitherto inconsistent record; ran creditably over C&D in August and ties in with Storm The Dug on that form but isn't certain to repeat it.
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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

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise with her fourth-place finish at Nottingham (1m, heavy) while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit; sole runner on the card for her Newmarket stable; interesting.
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2nd

11

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Emery Down

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

Successful in 7f AW maiden in May 2025 for previous yard; has see-sawed in handicaps since but has been back in better form over 1m off a reduced mark of late and the return to 7f should suit; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

6

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Emery Down

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Ryan

Record of 0-11 in handicaps since AW maiden win; however, steadily heading back in the right direction for new yard, fourth at Yarmouth (1m) most recently; possibilities off reduced mark.

9/2

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut (finished clear second) in 7f AW contest at Southwell last Thursday, having been backed into favouritism; respected, assuming he copes with being turned out quickly.
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2nd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Tattie Bogle

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.

11/2

Form: 55

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Storm The Dug; needs to improve on his two efforts (both 7f) and gives the impression he'll be more interesting when sent into handicaps over longer trips.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Balmerino

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Seven-race maiden; good second over C&D in July (good); hasn't done as well over 1m/1m1f since; cheekpieces now tried; wouldn't rule him out.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Balmerino

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form on handicap debut when second of eight at Ayr (7f, good) in July; didn't back that up eight days later at this track (1m1f, good) and that race may have come too soon; gelded since and one to note.

9/2

4th

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Balmerino

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lucinda Russell

Lightly raced and it was his handicap debut in which he finished strongly for a close second over 7f at Ayr (good); handicapper has yet to react to that improvement, so he runs off the same mark here, and this could be more his trip.

Evs

50/1

Form: 06

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shapes as if this rise in distance will suit but his ideal scene may be handicaps shortly; needs major improvement on his Beverley 5f form.
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5

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sole Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Returned from 190 days off to win a Doncaster handicap in June and he followed up at Thirsk last month (both 6f, good to firm); came up short in his hat-trick bid at Carlisle three weeks ago, a race where he dropped away quickly in the final furlong; finished lame there so that run perhaps not the one to judge him on; still not fully exposed.

4/1

4

(7)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Sole Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Unexposed gelding who won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on his seasonal debut in June and followed up in similar conditions at Thirsk 12 days ago; up another 7lb but he beat a clear second last time and is open to more progress; big player for yard that has won this race three times since 2016, including last year.

13/8

5

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Sole Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Unexposed 3yo who returned from 190 days off to win a Doncaster handicap six weeks ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb rise is not excessive and the best could still be to come from him.

5/2

20/1

Form: 405239

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Exposed as ordinary over sprint distances and registered best effort in a Class 6 nursery; now 0-8 and doesn't shape as if this new trip will prompt the necessary improvement.
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6th

4

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Rex Carver

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

0-9 but he holds claims on his best form and there was more to his heavy defeat last time than just the 7f trip; not ruled out on AW debut.

8/1

4

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Rex Carver

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

0-9 but he holds claims on his best form and there was more to his heavy defeat last time than just the 7f trip; not ruled out on AW debut.

8/1

9th

6

(12)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:05 Musselburgh

Rex Carver

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed as ordinary over sprint distances and registered best effort in a Class 6 nursery; now 0-8 and doesn't shape as if this new trip will prompt the necessary improvement.

20/1

5/1

Form: 4378

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed ability for Emmet Mullins, respectable eighth in Curragh sales race (6.3f, good) most recently; sold for 15,500gns since; returns to a more realistic level and has possibilities.
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8

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ran well over C&D on her penultimate start; 2-1 joint favourite for a 6f fillies' handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago, making some late headway into fourth; should run her race once again.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Dandy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

On a competitive mark and ran well for fourth in a good handicap at Ayr (6f, good) on Monday; one to take seriously back against her own sex.

9/2

4th

15

(17)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Placed twice off higher marks on Tapeta (6f/5f) at start of this year and may not have been suited by the soft ground when safely held over C&D last month, after a break; others appeal more all the same, though.

33/1

Form: 5533

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scottish-trained colt who is showing steady progress and has Musselburgh familiarity having finished third over C&D (good) the last twice, beaten just under a length in nursery latest; solid claims.
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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

Non-runners

Magic Glow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.00
Straight Forecast £41.54
Trifecta £197.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Master Technician

POSTDATA:

Tattie Bogle

SPOTLIGHT:

Storm The Dug

The Star:

Emery Down

D Express:

Master Technician

Daily Record:

Master Technician

Daily Mirror:

Storm The Dug

The Times:

Tattie Bogle

The Guardian:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Mail:

Tattie Bogle