April 13 / 16.45 Musselburgh

16.45

Good

Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

  • Prize money: £11596.5
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 850-93 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Irish-trained runner whose last three wins have come over C&D, latest 2023; encouraging third in Bellewstown handicap latest; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0337-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Class 3 Chester handicap last May (good ground); not beaten far when midfield in competitive Doncaster handicap on reappearance and would have finished even closer with a clear run; form contender, although may not want the ground to dry out much.
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7th

9

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Knicks

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.

6/1

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7818-5 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Last two wins gained over C&D, the most recent in September (good ground); shaped well on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (denied clear run; just behind Alligator Alley); contender.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

Form: 129286 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hold-up horse who needs things to drop right and has a good jockey for that in Daniel Tudhope; got no sort of run at Newcastle latest; ten-time winner; chance.
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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

Form: 21186- D

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins up to Class 5 last year, including on reappearance, but they came on slow going so he may not want the ground to dry out; off since November.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Stash The Cash

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Martin Dunne

Can lead; on a tempting mark relative to past turf form but he's 0-7 on the AW and has been well beaten since only just failing against Arlington over C&D in January; couldn't count on refitted blinkers, replacing a visor, returning him to form.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:44 Southwell (AW)

Stash The Cash

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Martin Dunne

Triple turf winner who is 0-6 on AW surfaces; went close over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time tongue-tie and visor combination) but was well beaten without the visor back here latest; visor now returns but hard to be confident of another better effort.

6/1

6th

6

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Stash The Cash

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Martin Dunne

Three turf wins for previous yard; 0-4 for current stable but went very close in visor over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he's in similar form with the headgear removed.

11/2

Form: -35228 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Headstrong; raced too freely from wide draw when well beaten at Wolverhampton latest; was earlier in form; may bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

16/1

Form: 6/8415 CD BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won over C&D but all five of his victories have come in Class 6 handicaps; off seven weeks.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June; well held in 6f handicaps at York and Pontefract since, however, so this C&D scorer needs to get back on track.

20/1

7th

8

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Sugar Baby

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

5f and 6f winner, most recently in a 0-70 at Doncaster (good to firm) on his penultimate start; found out from this mark and in this grade in a big field at York latest; more needed.

20/1

19th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Sugar Baby

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Peter Niven

Landed the ninth win of his career when keeping on well in a Class 5 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 4lb higher mark in a stronger race could find him out.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 34200- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2021 and absent since October; however, went close in C&D Class 2 on last season's reappearance; tongue-tie fitted for the first time in a while.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

Form: 1210-7 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five wins in lower classes, including C&D last summer; no impression here on reappearance but that was a Class 3 and she should be better for the run; another with claims.
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1st

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early.

7/2

2nd

11

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed.

16/1

16th

16

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Eternal Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster off a 1lb higher mark; she made a slow start to 2026 but there have been encouraging signs more recently, fourth at Ayr (6f, soft) and then second at Doncaster (5f, good to firm); form dipped here (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; could bounce back.

14/1

Form: 15-936 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Eight wins but the last seven have come at Class 6 level; bit more needed than of late.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

12/1

Form: 1232-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won two Class 5 handicaps last term (5f, good to firm/good to soft); needs to run as well as ever but should be better for her reasonably encouraging reappearance at Doncaster.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(19)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won four times in the first half of 2026 but she has come up short in Class 4 events on her last two starts; 2-3 over C&D but perhaps a shade high in the weights for now.

14/1

9th

1

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four wins this season; not ideally positioned when down the field over C&D 13 days ago but, even so, an improved effort will be needed to defy this mark.

20/1

15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

12th
5 (5)
Castan

14/1

Form: -61118 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has a win and a nose second from his two starts over C&D; completed a hat-trick on the AW early this year; raced too freely when failing to beat a rival latest, but could bounce back.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

13th
13 (2)
Classy Al

14/1

Form: 39705- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward and finished unplaced in C&D Class 5 when last seen in October; however, third in this race on last season's reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

12/1

Form: 37033- CD

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D as a 2yo; has had a breathing operation since last seen in November; competitively weighted.
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9th

2

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Queen

9st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has won twice over 6f at this track but has winning form over 7f; hasn't been at her best on turf this summer and needs a resurgence on this return to AW.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Ziggys Queen

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Last-gasp winner on AW at Lingfield (7f) in February but she's struggled since and was last of six at Catterick two weeks ago; that took her turf record to 1-23 and she has plenty to prove back at this trip.

16/1

6th

2

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 1lb lower than for the latter win but she hasn't maintained her form back on turf this summer, including behind Velvet Rhythm over C&D 16 days ago.

14/1

Form: 2476-4 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Was a smart sprint handicapper for David O'Meara on his day; encouraging debut for this stable at Newcastle on reappearance; fair chance he'll build on that from a handy mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £33.93
Tricast £130.97
Trifecta £160.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alligator Alley

The Star:

Eternal Sunshine

The Times:

Zarzyni

Daily Mirror:

Glory Hyde

POSTDATA:

Golden Rainbow

TOPSPEED:

Arecibo

Telegraph:

Only Spoofing

Daily Record:

Eternal Sunshine

The Sun:

Zarzyni

RP RATINGS:

Alligator Alley

D Express:

Alligator Alley