April 13 / 15.45 Musselburgh

15.45

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  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.50
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 89617- BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won 7f AW Class 5 handicap in December; faces a different test now; still has some potential, but he's been off for four months and is drawn wide.
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6th

5

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Izzari

10st 2lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

His close fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) on his reappearance in March would make him a threat off this mark but it's been downhill since; finished well beaten in this race last year.

33/1

12th

18

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Izzari

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has won on turf (1m on good ground at Musselburgh in April last year) but seems better on the AW and has run well below his best on last two starts.

33/1

10th

6

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Izzari

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Raced at 1m this season, for a good fourth on reappearance but well-beaten second favourite here next time; this is a rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1722-7 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Needs to come back to form, wide draw doesn't seem ideal and may not want the ground to dry out too much, but he is a three-time course winner.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 19949- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Saves his best for Carlisle and Hamilton; easy to ignore on first start since being pulled up over hurdles in November; usual headgear missing; back with former trainer.
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7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

Form: 37394- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Will have to do more than when fourth in a similar race over C&D when last seen.
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2nd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Swift Salian

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two solid runner-up efforts in 2026 and he won't mind what the weather does; sneaking up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.

8/1

2nd

6

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Swift Salian

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row last May/June (8.3f/1m1f, good/soft) and beaten just a head on this month's reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good to soft); this front-runner has a progressive profile and is one to consider today.

6/1

11/1

Form: 47138- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (good to firm) including a similar race to this at Ripon, but needs to be on his game after six months off.
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5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.

3/1

1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grant Tuer

Respectable fifth at Beverley three days ago; largely solid record at Ripon features a success in 2024 and peak effort this season (close second in early June); likely player returned to this course.

9/2

5th

1

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Jesmond Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Only 3-34; a well-held third behind Travis and Reginald Charles at Redcar where he was beaten by the track bias; off the same mark he should make his presence felt.

7/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 556-80 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Formerly smart; hasn't won since 2022; struggled both starts this year but is tumbling down the weights.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

Form: 12450- D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off since poor run in December, after which he had a breathing operation; best form has come on AW and slow turf, so may need some rain to get in, but latest win came following two-month break, so 'fresh' might be a good time to catch him.
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1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

On a losing sequence but he took a step back in the right direction with seventh of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap 23 days ago, fading only late on having raced wide; not out of things eased 2lb.

13/2

7th

4

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Between Me And U

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Perhaps needed the run when sixth on his return from nine months off in May; dropped 3lb and not discounted for a trainer who also runs Soames Forsyte.

9/1

6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Last win was in September 2024 but ran well on several occasions when making the frame since; last seen when a beaten favourite at Nottingham last August and may be better for the run.

10/1

Form: 43320- BF

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has never tried this far and has been off since last August, but has some placed form that gives him a chance.
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6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Bulmer Bank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

14/1

6

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House.

16/1

9th

13

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

14/1

Form: 67-236 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All five wins gained on AW at Wolverhampton, the most recent over 9.4f in October, but also has form on fast turf; most recently too headstrong in cheekpieces, which are now removed; has a chance from a handy draw.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

Form: 44511- C

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has won here twice over 1m1f; won final two starts last year at about this trip elsewhere; however, may find this too sharp a test on reappearance, from wide draw, if the ground continues to dry out.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

11th
13 (1)
Rainwater

9/1

Form: 23-240

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who is handily weighted on his best and drawn to go the shortest route, but needs to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster; cheekpieces refitted.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

16/1

Form: 80040-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Relatively lightly raced; fair maiden winner as a 2yo; lost his way last term but may do better now dropping in class another five months on.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

Form: 32487-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; didn't progress over further last year; unappealing, dropping in trip from wide on first start since September.
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3rd

8

(7)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lucykeys

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

25,000gns foal; second foal; half-sister to 9.4f AW winner Zenga (RPR 93); dam 7f 2yo winner (85) from talented family; this Gleneagles 3yo is bred to have a bright future but may be one for further down the line.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £314.90
Straight Forecast £149.68
Tricast £3296.20
Trifecta £5674.20

Selections

The Times:

Code Purple

SPOTLIGHT:

Spun To Gold

Telegraph:

English Spirit

D Express:

Izzari

Daily Mirror:

Between Me And U

POSTDATA:

Shine On Brendan

RP RATINGS:

Spun To Gold

The Sun:

Code Purple

Daily Record:

Code Purple

The Star:

English Spirit