April 13 / 17.15 Musselburgh

17.15

Good

Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

Form: 7369-1

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Maiden in Ireland; edged ahead close home at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month on debut for new connections; could well build on that win and show further progress in Britain; again ridden by Hector Crouch, who has a very good strike-rate for James Owen; sole runner on the card for this trainer, who is 2-2 with Musselburgh runners; strongly respected up just 2lb.
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1st

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sportingsilvermine

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Did well last spring and was placed five consecutive times last summer/autumn; now well handicapped on those exploits but beaten upwards of 8l on all four outings this year; can't rule out a revival but hard to be confident.

8/1

7th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Sportingsilvermine

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Did well last spring and placed five consecutive times last summer/autumn; now well handicapped on those exploits but down the field in his three appearances this year; latest was in a 1m4f race at Chester last week, where he'd been runner-up the year before, so there are doubts currently.

22/1

10th

2

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Sportingsilvermine

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Placed five consecutive times on turf/AW last summer/autumn and now well handicapped on those exploits but finished well down the field on first two appearances this year (1m6f/1m2f); hood removed after one use.

14/1

Form: -83112 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner who has done the majority of his Flat racing on AW; ran well at Wolverhampton most recently, nearly completing a hat-trick; bit to prove back on turf but can't be dismissed in current form.
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8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

4lb lower than when winning over C&D last March and 11lb lower than when successful at Pontefract in April; little inspiration from his recent AW efforts, though, beaten 11l, 17.5l, and 23l respectively in three starts in 2026.

14/1

Form: 33114-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-8 switched to handicaps last term; ran creditably behind Tafsir in a Scottish event on final start when bidding for a hat-trick; looks the type who could improve further this year; shortlisted.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

16/1

Form: 0038-0 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gained last success over hurdles and has become inconsistent on the Flat; close second in this contest last year but isn't certain to repeat that effort; registered both C&D wins (in 2023) in lower grades.
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5th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Simple Star

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Not seen over hurdles since scoring at Perth (2m) last July but he comes here fit from the Flat and was also a good second on this card 12 months ago; considered.

5/1

6th

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dianne Sayer

Plentiful form at Musselburgh with three C&D wins, including last August for his only Flat win last year (4lb higher today); never dangerous when 50-1 for reappearance here two weeks ago but showed promise from out the back and could be a lot more potent this time.

14/1

25/1

Form: 4448-3 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Veteran who scored at Musselburgh in 2021 but has done the rest of his winning at Ayr; finished third in small-field Class 5 here on seasonal debut; stiffer task from 4lb out of weights in this race.
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7

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Glasses Up

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

11yo who was a close third over 1m1f at Ayr two starts ago and is versatile trip-wise; however, Ayr brings out the best in him and he was well beaten at Musselburgh last time; 0-4 here, with last visit coming last June.

25/1

5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

14/1

Form: 643

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who is one of four runners for Jim Goldie; runner-up over hurdles in Ireland; has a jumps pedigree but his AW efforts for new yard have not been devoid of promise; may progress now handicapping.
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2nd

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Cascade Hall

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Soon in a clear lead and perhaps stole a four-runner race at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening his account; however, the 10l runner-up has franked the form by scoring since; double looks possible, provided everything again goes his way.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

20-race maiden on the Flat; ran a couple of fair races over 1m4f/2m at Musselburgh last summer, but his form tailed off after that; lacks a recent run.

12/1

14/1

Form: 138684

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 1m-1m2f on AW, most recently in January (inconsistent since); has the ability to get involved but brings negatives, as he's 0-12 on turf and has stamina to prove over this new trip.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

12/1

Form: /1467- D BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is making seasonal debut; regressed in handicaps last year after winning a maiden on reappearance but this may be the time to catch him; had wind surgery over the winter.
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6th

4

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Tokyo Bay

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Philip Kirby

1m4f scorer for previous yard; faded late over 1m6f last time for new stable but was returning from a break; check the market signals with that outing under his belt.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Tokyo Bay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Philip Kirby

1m4f heavy-ground maiden winner last spring; hasn't progressed in handicaps and cheekpieces (discarded) failed to reignite the spark at Hamilton in June, after which he left Karl Burke; market support would aid his cause on this stable debut.

14/1

7th

4

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Tokyo Bay

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

1m4f heavy ground maiden winner last spring; hasn't progressed in handicaps and, although cheekpieces are added, he'll have to raise his game if he's to bag a first handicap.

10/1

9/1

Form: 15352- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly in lower grades; absent since finishing second over C&D five months ago; behind two of these rivals in Class 4 the time before; back on career-high mark and not the percentage call.
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12th

9

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Spanish Hustle

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here.

25/1

10th

11

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins last summer; competitive if he returns in last season's peak form but he's needed at least his first run back in previous seasons.

20/1

7

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

11:56 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins this summer; fourth in a blanket finish (also involving Mafting) there on penultimate start but well beaten at Ayr on latest and he has more to prove here; 7lb claimer enlisted.

14/1

Form: 1157-4 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Couple of Class 6 wins at Beverley last May for previous yard; record of 0-6 (Flat/hurdles) for new stable, only fourth of five in Class 5 here most recently; difficult assignment upped further in grade.
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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: 5215-7 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Returns to a more suitable trip with 1m2f reappearance under his belt; however, he has done most of his winning in lower grades and can be opposed off current mark in this competitive Class 4 event.
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9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

9/2

Form: 11321-

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Absent since prevailing narrowly at Pontefract eight months ago when becoming the first horse to land the £100,000 bonus for winning three Sky Bet Sunday Series races (gained those wins over 1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f); not crying out for this big drop back in distance but otherwise has strong claims, being a progressive sort who is 3-6 since handicapping.
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3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Letsbefrank

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; struggled to get competitive last year until his running-on fifth under Lauren Young in a blanket finish on final start (1m4f, soft); reappearance record isn't great and today's test may be a bit too sharp for him.

10/1

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13th
3 (9)
Tafsir

9/1

Form: 51517- CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record of 8-29 on turf, all wins in Scotland, including five last season; has form figures of 1121 in last four attempts at Musselburgh; possibilities, even though she remains on career-high mark.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Tafsir

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

First visit here; excels at Hamilton, where she was short-headed last month (1m4f, soft), and she was always behind at Ayr on Thursday on a very rare crack at 1m2f (heavy); attempts at this trip have also been scarce but there have been hints that it's a distance at which she could have untapped potential.

16/1

2

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Tafsir

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Course winner who was beaten by a short head at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last time; she excels at Hamilton and has never won over a trip this short, but her surplus stamina may be no bad thing given the testing conditions.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Tafsir

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lost a lot of ground at the start at Ayr last Thursday so there's a risk attached on the back of that; however, in the circumstances she did well to finish third of six (beaten just over 9l) and three of her last four wins have come here (on various ground) including this race last year; capable.

6/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £35.56
Tricast £103.38

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sportingsilvermine

The Sun:

Cascade Hall

TOPSPEED:

Spartan Warrior

Telegraph:

Papagei

The Times:

Letsbefrank

Daily Mirror:

Tokyo Bay

RP RATINGS:

Simple Star

POSTDATA:

Sportingsilvermine

D Express:

Sportingsilvermine

The Star:

Sportingsilvermine

Daily Record:

Sportingsilvermine