November 06 / 15.10 Musselburgh

15.10

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 466454

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hasn't convinced on the stamina front in a few attempts beyond 1m2f and has been winless in 18 months; he's been running well of late, though, and the handicapper's giving him every chance, having dropped him another 2lb.
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15th

12

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Savrola

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well throughout five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning this race; 5lb higher today but much more of a worry is that he needs to bounce back from this season's two poor runs on turf.

16/1

7th

2

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well during five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW); also suited by good to soft turf but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing reappearance run.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 521535 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Hamilton work but has won over C&D and has a couple of autumn wins (2021 and 2023) to his name too; has enjoyed a consistent season and continues in form, so needs considering.
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6th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

A four-time C&D winner; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in right direction with sixth of ten in 1m2f Ayr handicap 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an easing mark.

6/1

6th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Spanish Hustle

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Now 2lb lower than for second of last season's two wins at favourite track Hamilton but well beaten after racing far too freely on both outings this term; wears cheekpieces for first time since 2yo season; risky.

33/1

12th

9

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Spanish Hustle

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 402883

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Winless in over two years and has been expensive to follow this season; had Savrola just behind last time, stays this far and remains capable at this level but the losing run is up to 30 now.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

Form: 661625 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Last three wins have come here, including two over hurdles last winter and the latest on Flat off 2lb lower in August; arrives in form but there's little margin for error off this mark, especially over this shorter trip.
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4

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close off 8lb higher in this race (good) last year but he's generally struggled since (Flat and hurdles) and was a remote fourth of five here last time; that took his losing run to 12 and others are preferred.

15/2

4

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:25 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 1m6f here last August off 3lb higher but below form since; showed a bit more when third of five over C&D (good) 19 days ago, however, and a further 2lb drop in the weights gives him a fighting chance.

5/2

2

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Now 1lb lower than his win here over 1m6f (good) last August but he's been well beaten in three starts this summer, on this track and at Ayr; bit to prove.

10/1

Form: 118564 D BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Started handicap life with a bang in the spring but he's lost the plot since, latterly when tailed off at a short price on Tapeta on his first run since being gelded; has it all to prove now.
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3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Arch Legend

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston in 2024; runner-up over this C&D last May on his second start for this yard but he's lost his way since, albeit it was his first start for 301 days when beating only one rival home at Newcastle three weeks ago.

10/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

12/1

Form: 2/9785

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin maiden who was picked up for 8,000gns in the spring having missed the whole of last year; has rather struggled off a sliding mark since and is now given a go in first-time headgear.
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8th

14

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Stand Strong

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Made fairly encouraging seasonal debut at Catterick (2m, good; behind Arctic Fox) last month but his only win from 18 starts came on Tapeta and others have more pressing claims; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Stand Strong

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

He lacks a recent outing and was inconsistent last year but reappears on a competitive mark and his trainer won this last year; ran well last May on his sole previous visit to Catterick and could have a part to play.

12/1

4

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Strong

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Solid over C&D of late, running out a convincing winner to make his breakthrough at the start of August before a narrow second a fortnight ago; same mark here and he's a leading contender.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: -76115 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces had a positive effect in the spring, with two Beverley wins; not as good off this mark when last seen four months ago (picked up from Ollie Sangster for 37,000gns a week later) and needs a bit more for his new yard.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

14/1

Form: 727688 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.
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8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

steadied start, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

9st 12lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £12.66
Tricast £56.03
Trifecta £50.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Hustle

The Guardian:

Tilsitt

POSTDATA:

Rory The Cat

Daily Record:

Spartan Warrior

The Star:

Stand Strong

RP RATINGS:

Savrola

Telegraph:

Bulls Aye

D Express:

Rory The Cat

The Times:

Spanish Hustle

Daily Mail:

Spanish Hustle

Daily Mirror:

Tilsitt

The Sun:

Tilsitt