April 19 / 13.50 Musselburgh

13.50

Good

Livescore Bet Best Odds Daily Royal Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Livescore Bet Best Odds Daily Royal Mile Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3616-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Thirsk novice (7f, good) last August; tailed off in 7f Doncaster nursery on final 2yo start but got his career back on track when third in 1m Southwell handicap on reappearance 13 days ago; his stable, which is no stranger to success in this contest, also runs Hot Dancer.
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3rd

6

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Can lead; 2-2 on this course in 2025, over 1m (good to soft) and 1m1f (good) but he hasn't been at full strength this year, including when back over C&D in April; this is a drop in grade from Newmarket in May but a complete revival is up in the air; yard runs two.

12/1

8th

13

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Thunder Wonder

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2212-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (6f, good) before making all in a maiden at Haydock (7f, good to soft) in September; advanced his RPR again when second of ten in Doncaster nursery (7f, soft) the following month; gelded after; likely to stay 1m and go on to even better things in 2025.
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10th

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

We Dare To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form from a slipping mark when sixth of 11 in 7f handicap at Haydock 33 days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

6

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

We Dare To Dream

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

3yo who is 1lb lower than when first past the post over C&D in July (good; demoted due to interference); also effective on soft; down the field at Goodwood and York since but this is less competitive; not written off.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5315- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive in his first three runs, culminating in a Hamilton maiden win (1m, soft); something can't have been right when tailed-off last of five in Pontefract Listed race (1m, soft again) on final start; no shock were he to resume his progress for last year's winning owner and trainer.
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3rd

17

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Castle Stuart

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has been headstrong in the past and he returned to form in a first-time hood (retained) with a close second of 16 over C&D (good) four weeks ago; today's company is tougher but he seems to like it here and remains well treated on last season's best efforts; due a 4lb rise; each-way chance.

16/1

2nd

9

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Castle Stuart

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual winner for Karl Burke who posted respectable sixths over 1m2f (including here) on first two starts of the year for this yard; raced freely when disappointing over a stiff 1m3f a fortnight ago and the return to this trip looks a positive; added hood may help too.

16/1

10th

10

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Castle Stuart

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Respectable sixth over 1m2f both starts this year, the latter in a warm race at York when shaping as if worth another try over 1m3f+; gets that here and has each-way hopes.

10/1

14/1

Form: 14137-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of nurseries in the mud (6f/7f) last September but the handicapper looked in charge by the end of the autumn; gelded ahead of reappearance; proven at 1m but possibly vulnerable to less exposed types.
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8th

5

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Flourished when switched to heavy and soft ground last autumn, winning over 6f and 7f; retains ability as a 3yo but he might have run better at Ayr last month when back on soft ground (first-time visor now discarded) and hard to depend on a turnaround.

12/1

4

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Likes testing ground as he showed when winning nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) a year ago; has run with credit a couple of times in a light campaign this year, but still 4lb above his last winning mark; probably needs the new visor to make a difference.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Our Mighty Mo

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Prominent-racer who won nurseries at Hamilton (6f, heavy) and Haydock (7f, soft) last September; got back near best with close fourth at Chester (7.6f, good) in May but he failed to beat a rival at Haydock last time; has been up and down since last success and he comes with risks attached after a break.

14/1

Form: 223-

Last run: 192 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promise when second at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) and Thirsk (1m, good) on first two outings and had heavy ground as a possible excuse for below-par third at Nottingham on final start; no surprise were he to resume his progress on handicap/seasonal debut for a stable which does well in this race.
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2

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield

Hot Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Upped to 1m2f for wins when favourite at Chelmsford (AW) and Redcar (good to firm) on last two outings; up another 5lb and 1m1f may not help, so strongly did he stay on last time, but he is progressing well and has just two to beat; the hat-trick beckons.

2/5

5

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Hot Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent; stepped up in trip, duly obliging at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5; 85-40 favourite) a fortnight ago; reverts to turf with more improvement necessary (in this higher grade) to double up from a 4lb higher mark; it's possible that the task is achievable though; merits respect.

3/1

6

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame on both appearances since his underwhelming seasonal/handicap debut in April; needs to find something extra to open his account today but the move up from about 1m may unlock some improvement.

10/1

Form: 4251- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Sir Michael Stoute with an improved performance to win a 1m Southwell AW nursery in a first-time visor (retained) in November; subsequently gelded; likely he has more to offer for a new stable (same owner) in excellent form.
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4th

4

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Wiltshire Lad

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute when making a successful nursery debut over C&D (first-time visor) last October; well held in both starts on turf since returning in April (had been gelded), but interesting back here.

7/1

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wiltshire Lad

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on reappearance and his best performance remains sole AW attempt, namely Southwell success on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; bit to prove.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Wiltshire Lad

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Disappointing on reappearance and his best performance remains sole AW attempt, namely Southwell success on final start for Sir Michael Stoute; bit to prove.

8/1

6/1

Form: 332-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in each of his three runs for Jean-Claude Rouget in France last year; new connections acquired him for 69,000euros at the end of 2024 and he made a winning start for them in a C&D maiden (good) 17 days ago, wandering around a little under pressure but nicely on top towards the finish; will need to step up on that form to defy an opening mark of 84 but further progress wouldn't surprise.
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3rd

2

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Zowal

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: John & Sean Quinn

Encouraging reappearance run in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and he built on that to win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft); that was a narrow success but he beat five subsequent winners in that race and is only 2lb higher here; interesting contender.

11/4

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 20-211 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Richard Hannon but has quickly hit the target on AW for new stable, following a Southwell maiden win in January with a handicap success at Kempton last month (both 1m); a 6lb rise demands further progress back on turf but he has to be respected in his current mood.
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10th

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Invited

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Record of 4-11 on the AW and better than ever when a 33-1 third over 1m at Southwell last time out; dual course winner who is well drawn to adopt his prominent style of racing; considered.

9/1

3rd

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Invited

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

C&D winner who prevailed narrowly over 1m at Lingfield (fourth career win) on New Year's Eve; 7f perhaps too sharp here last time but that was still disappointing given he was beaten 8l; all handicap wins at Class 4 level and this is a Class 3.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.30
Straight Forecast £37.54
Tricast £289.41
Trifecta £391.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wiltshire Lad

Daily Mirror:

Zowal

POSTDATA:

Invited

Daily Mail:

Hot Dancer

D Express:

Castle Stuart

TOPSPEED:

Our Mighty Mo

Daily Record:

Zowal

RP RATINGS:

Wiltshire Lad

LAMBOURN:

Wiltshire Lad

The Times:

Wiltshire Lad

Telegraph:

Wiltshire Lad

The Guardian:

Wiltshire Lad

The Sun:

Wiltshire Lad

The Star:

Wiltshire Lad

NEWMARKET:

Invited