July 01 / 14.30 Musselburgh

14.30

Good

Alan Steel For Independent Financial Advice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Alan Steel For Independent Financial Advice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -75624 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year when second at Hamilton (1m4f) on penultimate start; still has a modest strike-rate but remains on last winning mark; runner-up in this race last year; fighting chance.
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5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m4f winner on Tapeta elsewhere; placed three times from six starts over this sort of trip on Tapeta and could make the frame from just 2lb above his last winning mark.

12/1

6th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Guard

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since January 2023 (Newcastle, 12.5f); managed to score at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last July but fortunes dipped markedly towards the end of the turf season; more than enough to prove after layoff.

16/1

5

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won here (12.4f, good) in July and respectable efforts in next two runs but his form nosedived at Hamilton last month; has something to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back; stablemate of Elemental Eye.

12/1

OUR TIP
2nd
2 (9)
Made All

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 441522 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden for previous yard; has form figures of 1522 for new stable, the win over 1m4f; went very close and pulled clear of the third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) on Friday; respected off same mark.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Made All

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable.

5/2

3rd

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Made All

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March and comes here on the back of a good hurdling third at Market Rasen 13 days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Made All

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tapeta winner in March (1m4f), and fair effort against a pace bias back on turf latest; no chances taken with initial hurdles mark (peak RPR 78 to date), but yet to encounter a sound surface in this discipline.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 785574

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably over 1m2f in new headgear (blinkers) at Beverley last time, while shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring; however, this quirky, longstanding maiden still comes with risk.
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7th

1

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in the space of five days last August, the second win coming over C&D off today's mark; ran some fair races on AW over the winter; place claims back from four months off.

8/1

7th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 5lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in five days on turf last August (both 1m1f, good) and although he is 0-13 on AW, he's fully effective at this track; each-way claims.

12/1

4

(3)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 11lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Winless in his first 25 starts, but in good form since the blinkers went on in June (4321133); both wins came over 1m1f on turf in August, but he finished well for a creditable third over C&D last time; interesting contender on this drop back in grade.

11/2

Form: 804808

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who is far from solid on his form at up to 1m; failed to beat a rival over 6f the last twice; marked step up in distance needs to have major effect.
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12th

15

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Dwindling Funds

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last July-October, with the initial success over 1m2f/1m1f followed by four wins at 1m or 7f; good second on 1m1f reappearance this term but a disappointing favourite two weeks later; even if he's back to form, this sort of trip (tried twice before) poses a big question.

16/1

11th

4

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Dwindling Funds

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last July-October (various ground) and campaign concluded with a near-miss over C&D; continued the good work when runner-up in a recent 0-95 here (1m1f, good) and he has leading claims back down in grade.

7/2

2nd

12

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Dwindling Funds

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Only made her debut a year ago and won six times over 7f-1m2f on turf between July and October, five of them at Ayr; ended the campaign with a nose defeat here (1m, soft) and just 1lb higher, but not sure what to expect after five months off; 2lb out of the weights.

8/1

20/1

Form: 869-04

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has form over a variety of distances, so stepping back up from 1m seems unlikely to be an issue; however, he's one of several longstanding maidens in the field.
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7

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Propagation

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dianne Sayer

Longstanding maiden who has been tried over a variety of distances; steps up in trip here but hard to fancy.

16/1

5th

11

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Propagation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Dianne Sayer

Has form over a variety of distances, so stepping back up from 1m seems unlikely to be an issue; however, he's one of several longstanding maidens in the field.

20/1

10

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Propagation

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Dianne Sayer

31-race maiden; has been placed nine times and is on a good mark; well beaten after a break when tried at 1m4f last time; may fare better down in trip but hard to fancy.

20/1

33/1

Form: 06-559

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who isn't solid on her form for current yard; her 1m6f efforts this term suggest this drop back in distance may help but others have stronger claims.
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4th

3

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Record

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Donald Whillans

0-11 and modest form, beaten 5l in a 1m2f classified here (first-time tongue-tie; stays further) last time; first go at this trip.

12/1

6

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Record

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

Unplaced in all ten starts, including one over C&D, and has been campaigned over further since returning in May; drop in class and first-time tongue-tie may result in a better performance.

7/1

10

(5)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Hamilton

Parish Record

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Donald Whillans

Unplaced in nine starts at up to 1m6f; dropped another 2lb but can only watch at present.

50/1

Form: 57-535

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Crystal Guard on Hamilton running and seemed a non-stayer over 1m6f later in June; however, has her limitations and remains a longstanding maiden.
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4th

5

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Pacos Pride

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Daragh Bourke

0-28 over various distances; no match for the odds-on winner over 1m1f at Carlisle last week but was 7l clear of the third.

6/1

2nd

8

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Pacos Pride

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Daragh Bourke

27-race maiden; creditable third over 1m4f at Hamilton in June (good) but well beaten since; drop to 1m1f may not be ideal.

16/1

1

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Pacos Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

A longstanding maiden who has performed moderately the last twice, but with a good few places to her name she can't be dismissed.

5/1

Form: 1657-4 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not at best in two starts (Flat/hurdle) since wind surgery; however, may benefit from the return to this scenario, being 1-1 over C&D (dead-heated in low-grade classified event).
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6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

1st

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

National Question

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour.

13/2

7/1

Form: 243761 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW scorer; responded well to the fitting of tongue-tie at Ripon (1m4f, good) most recently, registering a first success on turf; may well remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.
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11th

11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m4f) in March and has continued in good nick, undergoing wind surgery before third of 11 in 1m6f handicap there 33 days ago; very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

7/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent 7yo who was well held here last time but that was after an emphatic win in an amateur jockeys' event at this track (1m4f) last month; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he's effective at up to 2m; reapplied blinkers replace a visor.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Three wins on the AW, the latest a 4l success over C&D last month; 6lb rise will demand more but still respected if maintaining his form; visor returns.

5/1

Form: 2-3624

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame several times over 2m at Musselburgh and Newcastle (AW) since October; not crying out for this drop back in trip and remains a maiden at the age of nine.
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4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

4th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Placed several times (including C&D) but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and failed to beat a rival on her Newcastle reappearance seven weeks ago.

16/1

8/1

Form: 769-75

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has shaped with some promise in a couple of Hamilton handicaps (1m4f/1m5f) this season for new stable; pedigree suggests she should be capable of better still; interesting.
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10th

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Krissy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily made all at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) ten days ago and did likewise under a 5lb penalty in apprentice handicap at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Friday; unpenalised for latest win but new mark has kicked in, which is 6lb higher than that which she raced off two days ago; in a tougher race today but clearly thriving and she's a leading candidate if her fine form continues.

5/1

1st

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Krissy

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who has begun to tap into the abundant potential in her pedigree, with two wins at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) this spring; has also run well away from Musselburgh; did it very easily last Thursday and a 5lb penalty is unlikely to stop her if her fine form continues (she's 6lb well in).

4/6

1st

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Krissy

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Something clicked over the winter and she has made good progress since springing a 40-1 shock at Newcastle in November (1m4f), adding further wins at Wolverhampton and over C&D; ran as well as she ever has when a close second at Hamilton on Sunday (1m3f); that was a Class 4 and she should be hard to beat back down to Class 6 company.

5/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £14.45
Tricast £51.92
Trifecta £86.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Made All

POSTDATA:

Paco's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Falcon Nine

RP RATINGS:

Made All

THE NORTH:

Made All

The Times:

Made All

Telegraph:

Made All

The Guardian:

Made All

Daily Mail:

Made All

D Express:

Made All

The Sun:

Made All

The Star:

Made All

Daily Record:

Made All