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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Verdict Starting price

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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6

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Made All

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back.

25/1

6th

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Made All

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Set plenty to do in a muddling race for amateurs when third at 8-15 at Catterick on latest Flat start (1m4f, good to firm); bit below-par over hurdles last time; first try at 1m6f.

6/1

5th

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Made All

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Four-time Flat winner who finished third in both his handicap hurdles, the latter at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; seemed to give the leaders far too much rope when beaten at skinny odds on the Flat on Wednesday but that run was still good enough to confirm his wellbeing; shortlisted.

5/2

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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8th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the second over C&D last August off this mark; runner-up on his last three starts, beaten 1.25l by a previous winner over C&D last time; contender.

100/30

2nd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up twice at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month, losing out only by a neck when clear of third on latter occasion; back in action before 3lb rise takes effect and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race a year ago; good chance.

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Record of 2-37 and both wins came over 1m1f (good) last August; has mixed record this season but he had a close call at Pontefract (1m2f) last month and was runner-up behind a big improver over C&D last Monday; on the same mark here and he's respected.

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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9th

10

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last season included one over C&D; went close at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June and Ayr (1m, good) last month, before landing a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; steps back up in grade but can't be discounted.

13/2

1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent type who won six times last season and arrives on the back of two close seconds; this race looks deeper than his last two but he's in fine form and unlikely to be far away.

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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5th

8

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

National Question

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Won three times last season (2m1f-2m4f), most recently at Carlisle on good to soft ground in March; although only sixth off this mark over 2m4f last month he was not beaten far and remains one to consider.

13/2

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

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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8th

7

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Yakhabar

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Easy win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but not at that level in six runs since; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Southwell (1m4f) in March but only ninth of 11 in handicap over C&D ten days ago; not proving the easiest to catch right of late.

20/1

9th

6

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Yakhabar

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Easily landed an amateur riders' event at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March and wasn't beaten far into fourth of 12 in a similar contest at Ripon (1m4f, good) last time, but he still needs more in order to come out best here.

14/1

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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3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Markinch

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden under both codes who's into the veteran stage; would need something dramatic to happen if she's to make it 45th-time lucky.

50/1

4th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Star Of Markinch

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

43-race maiden who was beaten 9l when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) four weeks ago; best watched out of the handicap.

33/1

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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2nd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Krissy

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Is enjoying an excellent season and notched a fourth success in 9f Musselburgh handicap in June; came in last of nine at Ayr (1m) last time but she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Krissy

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Ended 2025 on the up and she has maintained her progress in 2026, winning four times over 1m1f on good ground; not at her best last time but foolish to think she won't continue progressing; unraced on faster than good.

6/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Krissy

10st 7lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins this year include a C&D success (Hostility second, Jewel Maker fourth) in May and when again making all to beat five others at Musselburgh (1m1f, also good) 12 days ago; creeping up the weights but she's gone back-to-back before and needs respecting.

11/4

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

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

Paco's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Falcon Nine

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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