July 01 / 15.30 Musselburgh

15.30

Good

Alan Steel For Investments Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Alan Steel For Investments Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -45338

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 14 runs but placed on consecutive 7f starts this spring (both good to firm) and looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target at Catterick last time; can make her presence felt.
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9th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Clasina

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Ex-Katie Scott; off the mark on stable debut at Yarmouth last August (7f, good to firm); tailed off over 6f on reappearance in June on first run since; now tries 1m again (well beaten two previous attempts at the trip).

12/1

15th

14

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Clasina

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: John Berry

Beaten in her first 17 starts but she made a winning debut for John Berry when comfortably accounting for her rivals at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 299 days ago; although she has an absence to contend with, she was a non-runner for races in both April and May so is likely to be forward enough; 5lb rise and shorter trip might find her out though.

16/1

Form: 344-98

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who started off for Paul Robson with two down-the-field finishes last month; however, he might have needed the first run (6f) and the ground was soft last time (nearly 1m); on a tempting mark now and not ruled out.
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2

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Northfield Lake

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Robson

Nine-race maiden who started off for Paul Robson with two down-the-field finishes last month; however, he might have needed the first run (6f) and the ground was soft last time (nearly 1m); on a tempting mark now and not ruled out.

16/1

5

(9)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northfield Lake

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Maiden; placed on first three starts last season (6f/7f; good/good to firm) when trained by Ralph Smith; well beaten on stable debut (6f, good) and now steps back up in trip; first run on soft ground.

14/1

4

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Northfield Lake

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Yet to win and hasn't run for nearly a year but showed ability over 6f-7f for Ralph Smith; down 5lb since last run but probably one to take on this time.

14/1

Form: 932241 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent mare who held on narrowly to score over 1m here (good) last month; does not have much margin for error after recent 3lb rise but the drop back to 7f won't be a problem.
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8th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Won three in a row over 1m and 7f at Musselburgh (all on good) last June and July but she wasn't seen after August and two runs this year have been poor; risky.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won three in a row over 1m and 7f at Musselburgh (all on good) last June and July but she wasn't seen after August and finished down the field on her recent reappearance; dropped just 1lb and likely other days.

40/1

7th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

In top form when last seen on the track last summer, completing a course hat-trick (first over C&D); she needs to hit the ground running after ten months off though.

7/2

Form: 362255 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with two seconds in May (6f/7f); needs to up his game after after two below-par runs last month (both 7f) but now only 1lb higher than for his emphatic C&D (good) win in October.
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10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

Form: 390-13 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff with C&D (good) win in May and also ran well when placed at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) later that month; still on a workable mark; features prominently in calculations.
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7

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Purple Martini

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hit-and-miss performer who hasn't run in a sprint in over a year; been more consistent this season but she'll want a good test over such an easy 6f and plenty of rain would aid her cause.

7/1

5

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Purple Martini

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ben Haslam

Returned from layoff with C&D (good) win in May and also ran well when placed at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) later that month; still on a workable mark; features prominently in calculations.

3/1

9

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:20 Carlisle

Purple Martini

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Made the most of a useful mark when winning on Musselburgh return (7f, good; has won on soft) in April; has to prove as well suited by a stiffer test at the trip but she's still well treated after going back up just 1lb and the recent rain will not be a problem.

3/1

Form: 8-5659 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner over 1m; not beaten far on first three appearances this season (all 7f) and encountered traffic when down the field in higher-grade company last time; on a good mark now and sure to be suited by return to this track; might be the answer.
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10th

8

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

The most recent of her five wins came at Catterick last July; third there over 7f in May but she's struggled in three outings since, including back at Catterick eight days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Slow starts are becoming an issue and she's been well beaten on her last two starts; however, she showed spark when third over C&D (good) three runs ago and she won this last year (good to firm); not discounted.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Likes it here but just one run of note since returning from a third bout of wind surgery in April and returning to this longer trip isn't a positive.

20/1

20/1

Form: 556300 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Always behind on last two outings (both 7f) but caught the eye when finishing well from the rear to take third on seasonal debut at Ayr (6f, good) in April and is now 3lb below that mark; worth a glance in the betting.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 235249 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In good form on Tapeta at Newcastle in early part of this year, winning twice (1m/7f), but was 14l behind Keep Me Stable here (1m, good) last month and is now 0-18 on turf.
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7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

Form: -15605 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, more recently when making all off today's mark on seasonal debut in April (good ground); not in same form again since, though, and others in this line-up appeal more; refitted visor replaces cheekpieces; tongue-tie discarded after one use.
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10

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Doomsday

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

All wins at 7f and his free-going ways leave him vulnerable at a mile; Musselburgh success in April seems a distant memory now.

25/1

6

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Doomsday

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Kickstarted the season with a win at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April but he's been struggling for form in recent starts and now switches back to AW (0-9) on his first start for two months.

20/1

Form: 858050 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Without a win since May 2023 and generally very disappointing for current stable since last spring; ran okay behind Purple Martini over C&D two starts ago but still makes only limited appeal; sports refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie.
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10

(5)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Bird Of Play

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Liam Bailey

Without a win since May 2023 and generally very disappointing for current stable since last spring; ran okay behind Purple Martini over C&D two starts ago but still makes only limited appeal; sports refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

10th

4

(3)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:10 Catterick

Bird Of Play

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Liam Bailey

1-20; continues to ease in the weights, down to a career-low mark, but hasn't shown enough in either of his last two starts (both 7f at Musselburgh) to suggest his turn is imminent; these newly applied blinkers need to work their magic.

11/1

5th

5

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Bird Of Play

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, hung right and weakened gradually inside final furlong

16/1

Selections

Telegraph:

Purple Martini

The Guardian:

Keep Me Stable

SPOTLIGHT:

Without Delay

The Times:

Clasina

The Sun:

The Gay Blade

RP RATINGS:

Rory

Daily Mail:

Purple Martini

Daily Mirror:

Purple Martini

The Star:

Purple Martini

D Express:

Keep Me Stable

Daily Record:

Keep Me Stable

POSTDATA:

Without Delay