April 13 / 18.45 Musselburgh

18.45

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  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-1610 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Swallowed up in the Spring Mile last time; progressive over 7f and currently has a 9lb higher mark on AW, having scored in emphatic style at Southwell two starts ago; great chance provided that form is repeated.
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12th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Built up a good strike-rate during a one-year period that culminated in April 2025; inconsistent since, as demonstrated by his failure to back up the form of a 2026 reappearance success; others preferred.

33/1

9th

11

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Returned from a 231-day absence to win a C&D handicap in June off just 2lb lower; two disappointing runs have followed and the cheekpieces tried last time are quickly replaced by a first-time visor.

28/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4/9-08 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has looked a shadow of his former self in his three runs since 2023; defied this mark two years ago in his last Musselburgh start (fifth course win) but needs to prove he's still capable of that form.
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8th

10

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Gweedore

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart with five course wins to his name; 2026 has been a struggle and although the handicapper is now relenting, he has enough to prove.

25/1

11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 36111- C

Last run: 206 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a Scottish hat-trick that comprised 1m wins at Musselburgh (twice) and Ayr; gives the impression he'll prove as effective back over 7f; one to consider, with further progress plausible.
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8th

2

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Dain Ma Nut In

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Successful twoce over 1m2f at York last summer, including the Ebor meeting; bettered even those efforts when second in Summer Cup at Thirsk (1m, good) in August but two lesser runs have followed, including at Ayr last Thursday.

20/1

9th

1

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Dain Ma Nut In

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Inconsistent for current stable, notwithstanding two wins; well held last time when bidding for a second success in 1m2f handicap at the York Ebor festival; close second on penultimate start but isn't certain to reproduce that form; won on this card in 2024 but finished only eighth in this contest last year.

16/1

16th

5

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 7lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.

33/1

Form: 218111

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record of 6-8 since wearing a hood but all of that form is in much lower grades over sprint distances on AW; certainly progressive but has something to prove upped in trip/class and back on turf.
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4th

1

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Oriental Prince

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Prevailed by half a length in similarly big field at York (5.4f, good to soft; Class 4) two weekends ago, taking record to 9-39; yard has landed this race for the last two years; respected back down in grade, even with 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

19

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Oriental Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW and although he went close behind Little Mi Mi at Hamilton last month, he looks vulnerable in this field.

20/1

6th

12

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights.

10/1

Form: 6817-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Record of 5-14 for current stable includes three wins last year; had wind surgery prior to having little luck (met traffic issues) in the Spring Mile on reappearance; should improve on that bare form.
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7th

6

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Spirit Genie

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Spirit Genie

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted.

7/2

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 82030- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023; however, a good second in major handicaps at Ascot (7f) and Ripon (6f) during his 2024 campaign, showing career-best form; on a workable mark and warrants respect in this field.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

Form: 733604 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Trained in Ireland since December, racing mostly on AW (ran respectably last time); three-time turf winner, notably off 3lb higher, in Britain previously; interesting assuming he's still capable of that form.
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7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

Form: 321d9- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-10 last season for new yard featured wins at Musselburgh (7f) and Ascot (Shergar Cup Mile); another productive campaign may be on the way; possibilities if taking well to first-time hood.
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3rd

6

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Record here reads 11811 and he bids for a C&D hat-trick after two wins at Class 5 level; raised another 3lb and this will be more demanding, but he's hard to rule out in his current mood.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

New Image

10st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 3-4 round here when winning from a similarly wide draw over C&D last Saturday on second start for new yard, which has been among the winners of late; 5lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

3/1

1st

1

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Useful for David O'Meara a couple of years ago (2-2 for him round here) but ran only twice last season and has regressed lately; didn't see it out for his new yard over 7f here latest and holds only each-way claims, running in a sprint for the first time in ages.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £27.22
Tricast £116.20
Trifecta £128.80

Selections

The Times:

New Image

Telegraph:

Oriental Prince

RP RATINGS:

Our Havana

SPOTLIGHT:

Ramazan

The Star:

Dain Ma Nut In

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Genie

The Sun:

Catch The Paddy

The Guardian:

Oriental Prince

POSTDATA:

Our Havana

Daily Mirror:

New Image

Daily Record:

New Image

D Express:

Ramazan