April 02 / 16.43 Musselburgh

16.43

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 25263- CD

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the second half of 2024, including C&D; returns from 135 days off on a fair mark; can get it wrong at the start but she's not ruled out with Hollie Doyle booked.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

She made a promising seasonal return in April but it has been downhill ever since; won this race in 2024 but she arrived in much better form; enough to prove.

12/1

12th

12

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Rebecca Menzies

The most recent of her five wins a came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last September; yet to match the level of April's reappearance effort in seven starts since, including when sixth behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago.

14/1

6th

13

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

Her last win came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 11 months ago but after a promising reappearance in April it's largely been a struggle; seventh of ten at Hamilton off 1lb higher last Friday will need improving on.

20/1

2nd
8 (4)
Stroxx

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 213539 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran away with a 5f classified event at Newcastle in January and backed that up with a close third in handicap company; not at his best at Wolverhampton 19 days ago, however, and he'll do well to get to the front with Mrs Bagerran in the field.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 95222-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
6f win at Nottingham last summer; ended his 2024 with three runner-up finishes; effective over C&D but the 166-day absence is the concern.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Six-time turf winner who won three in a row in August/September, with the final leg over C&D (good); came up a bit short when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time, but that was another creditable effort and he's respected back in this sphere.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Mayer

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Arrives on a roll, following wins at Nottingham and Leicester with a comfortable win at Redcar last week; 1lb ahead of the handicapper under his penalty and fully effective on this surface; good claims.

5/2

1st

6

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner last May who is on a hat-trick after wins at Nottingham (good to firm) last month and Leicester (also 5f; good to soft) a fortnight ago; up 4lb but he won off this mark last spring and looks the one to beat.

5/4

9/2

Form: 23162- CD

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Progressive at a low level in his first season, gaining breakthrough success over C&D in October (beat Kyber Crystal); could improve again this year but this is his first outing since November; stable also runs Ski Angel.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Finished third behind Kyber Crystal in this race in 2024; off the mark for the year when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) last month and he still looked in top form when third at Musselburgh last week, having to wait for a gap as the race unfolded in front of him; handles good to soft but a faster surface would probably be ideal.

3/1

3rd

8

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: R Mike Smith

Ran creditably on Wednesday when bidding for a Carlisle double; remains in form and is effective in this different scenario, being a dual C&D scorer; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

11

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when seventh at Musselburgh two starts back and had cheekpieces added when winning over this C&D three days later, coming home strongly from well off the pace to get the better of Cotai Starlight; shortlisted off this 3lb higher mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12-249 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Southwell (5f) in November; solid efforts on his next three starts but his form dipped at Southwell in January; unlikely to dominate this field but he's not handicapped out of things.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

8/1

Form: 84635- CD

Last run: 170 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four 5f wins on good or slower, the latest of them over C&D last June off a 6lb higher mark; drying ground not sure to suit but she won on her seasonal return last May and can't be ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Ski Angel

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Has plenty of C&D form, including three wins prior to this season and a resurgent effort (close second) in reapplied cheekpieces latest start; attempts at this race have produced form figures of 345; in the mix.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Ski Angel

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Her last three wins have all been over C&D but she hasn't been firing recently; the return to this track for the first time this year needs to have an impact.

16/1

11th

13

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

Form: 588923 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
He has dropped a long way in the weights in the last 12 months and there have been more encouraging signs at Newcastle the last twice; 0-18 on turf though and others make more appeal for win purposes.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the best of draws but he is a hold-up performer in any case; all seven wins have come on Tapeta, including three over C&D, the latest from 4lb lower in April; beaten only a neck here a fortnight ago and capable of playing a part if they go quick enough.

5/1

2nd

3

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

7-40 AW, including three C&D wins, the latest (from 2lb lower) in April; third to stablemate Sixcor at Ayr (5f) on penultimate start, but below that level of form over 6f subsequently; isn't discounted with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

15/2

7th

3

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in April and largely in good form subsequently, third of eight in 5f handicap here two week ago; can make his presence felt eased 1lb.

7/1

12/1

Form: 215576 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in January; only seen three times on turf (all over C&D in the summer of 2023) and showed some aptitude for it; has the rail draw and the pace to hold a good early position; possibilities.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Form: 904-83 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut in April 2023 (5f, soft) but he's gone backwards since then; did fare better when a close third at Newcastle three weeks ago but only five ran and he's not sure to build on it.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Jamie Bond

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

No win since April 2023, and that was only in a maiden handicap at Catterick (5f, soft); faded inside the final furlong at Nottingham (fifth) latest, continues to ease in the weights; others preferred.

13/2

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

25/1

Form: 3457-9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
6f AW win for Jack Channon last summer; pulled hard when a remote last of nine at Wolverhampton on last week's seasonal return; enough to prove.
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4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

17th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Carmarthen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

Form: 6286-6 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in 2023; not at best on AW the last twice but she returns to her favourite track off a dangerous mark; high on the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Mrs Bagerran

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Has a modest strike-rate but her record in this race features a success in 2023 and second-place finish last year; competitively weighted and enters calculations.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Bagerran

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won at Ripon in June (5f, good) and fair second at Musselburgh next time (5f, good); not done as well since and is 0-16 on the AW.

6/1

6th

3

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mrs Bagerran

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Front-runner; made all at Ripon (5f, good) in June off a 6lb lower mark than today; below form since being beaten a neck at Musselburgh last month; needs first-time visor to spark her back up but she has run well in cheekpieces in the past.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £151.70
Straight Forecast £213.77
Tricast £1741.05
Trifecta £2316.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Duke

Daily Mirror:

Sergeant Mayer

POSTDATA:

Henery Hawk

Telegraph:

Kyber Crystal

D Express:

Ski Angel

The Times:

Jamie Bond

SPOTLIGHT:

Beneficiary

The Sun:

Royal Duke

Daily Record:

Royal Duke

The Star:

Sergeant Mayer

The Guardian:

Henery Hawk

Daily Mail:

Kyber Crystal