April 02 / 13.37 Musselburgh

13.37

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 7f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

Form: 7009-V

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Regressive 8yo who returned from a break with two underwhelming hurdle runs in February; very well handicapped on Flat form as recent as last summer but his return to this code (in refitted cheekpieces) on Friday was truncated when the race was stopped and declared void, and he still needs to prove his wellbeing.
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2

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Throne Hall

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won back-to-back races at Musselburgh (2m) and Les Landes (1m5f) in April but he's been generally disappointing since; on dangerous mark on this step back up in trip but needs to turn things around; tongue-tie added.

9/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Throne Hall

10st 7lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won back-to-back at Musselburgh (2m) and Les Landes (1m5f) in April but has been below par of late; paid the price for doing too much too soon when a weakening fifth to Stellarmasterpiece (1m4f, here; beaten 2l) on penultimate start; easing mark helpful.

11/2

6

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Throne Hall

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Made all when winning in a small field at Musselburgh in April (2m, good) and he followed up in Jersey 19 days later; poor run at Doncaster last month but he bounced back with a solid effort at Catterick last week (1m4f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away.

7/1

Form: /06/3- BF

Last run: 328 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler; creditable third of 16 at Galway (1m6f, soft) on latest Flat start last spring but has not been at his best over jumps this year and would probably prefer the ground not to dry out here.
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4th

2

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Pigeon House

11st 12lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Signed off for Jennie Candlish with 2m hurdling success at Catterick in March; not discredited for current yard with fourth of seven in 2m3f Stratfrord selling handicap last month; may need more here.

8/1

4th

1

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Pigeon House

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Changed hands in March after winning a claimer; only four ran when a half-length runner-up at Market Rasen before flying too high there in the Summer Hurdle; this is a lot more realistic.

10/1

Form: 44448- C

Last run: 147 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing last over 1m in November but was consistent over middle-distance/staying trips last season; began that campaign with a good run and launches this one from a career-low mark; might be the answer.
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11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61157-

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten here (12.5f) on stable debut in November but has shown some hurdling ability in the meantime and is completely unexposed over this sort of trip on the Flat; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.
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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

Form: 58133- C

Last run: 183 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ended last season in good form, winning here (2m2f, good) before two thirds off today's mark elsewhere; remains lightly raced for his age and can pose a potent threat if tuned up after six-month layoff.
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10th

8

(4)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Trojan Sun

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Carlisle in June (1m6f, good); some fair form since, including when second at Haydock last time (1m6f, heavy); each-way chance.

10/1

2nd

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Haydock

Trojan Sun

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

Seen most often at Musselburgh but his last two wins were at Nottingham (2m2f, heavy) last October and Carlisle (1m6f, good) this June; he's back to the same mark today and recent efforts give him place claims.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner, the latest over C&D last October; he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four starts, including here on his penultimate run, but he can't be ruled out at a venue he clearly relishes.

13/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £9.28

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Trojan Sun

Telegraph:

Pigeon House

SPOTLIGHT:

Glasses Up

POSTDATA:

Trojan Sun

The Times:

Trojan Sun

D Express:

Trojan Sun

Daily Mirror:

Trojan Sun

The Sun:

Trojan Sun

The Guardian:

Pigeon House

The Star:

Pigeon House

Daily Record:

Pigeon House

Daily Mail:

Glasses Up