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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

13

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D winner in September 2024 (good to soft); two wins in 2025, but hasn't shown her best form so far this term; on a good mark as a result, so not out of it.

25/1

5th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them.

12/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Sergeant Mayer

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A win and a near-miss to his name in two runs here; now 7lb lower than when winning last spring but he's struggled this season, including without the trademark cheekpieces last time; needs a revival but the drop back from 6f should help.

5/1

6th

1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Sergeant Mayer

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who is well handicapped on last season's form and is one to watch in the betting; however, he finished down the field on his three starts this spring and needs to turn things around.

16/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scottish sprinter who rarely dips his toe over the border; scored at Ayr and Musselburgh last term but hasn't matched that this year, including when seventh of ten at Musselburgh on Monday; tries a new headgear combination.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Two of his three wins have been over C&D but losing run is mounting up; first-time tongue-tie could do with having a positive effect.

10/1

11th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he has slipped down the weights and his latest C&D fifth was encouraging, just beginning to launch a challenge when forced to switch; each-way shout.

14/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

7

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss at Wetherby (5.5f) last month but she failed to beat a rival at Hamilton last time; handles most ground but has a bit to prove again after that last run and others are more solid.

12/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

2

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) in April; two fair efforts at Ayr (5f/6f) since but he was quiet at Hamilton last time and is now 0-23 on turf; others preferred.

12/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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