August 08 / 15.20 Musselburgh

15.20

Good

Champagne Pommery Brut Royal Gold Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Champagne Pommery Brut Royal Gold Cup Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 364152 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In-form filly who scored at Catterick (7f) in July and ran well at the weights, going down by only a neck, in classified claimer at Chester (7.5f) last Sunday; fighting chance off current mark back in a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Bellarchi

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Could hardly be coming into this in better form, winning four of her last five starts including another Listed event at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; still favoured on these terms despite her 3lb penalty and although the stiffer mile is one small question mark, she is a major player nonetheless.

5/2

1st

3

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Bellarchi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Grant Tuer

This 5yo is in the form of her life at present, gaining a third Musselburgh handicap win of the season when easily seeing off seven rivals 37 days ago; had a wide stall as a an excuse for a slightly below-par effort over the extended 7f here prior to that and she went close here last season; on the shortlist.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Bellarchi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Her last four wins have come at this track, with two of them (7f/1m) last month; drawn wide when down the field at Chester two weeks ago but she has fared better on that front today; big run on the cards.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -31110 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive this term until only midfield in competitive race at Glorious Goodwood last week when bidding for four-timer; returns to a less taxing scenario but the assessor has possibly caught up with him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round.

9/2

4th

6

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two C&D wins, the latest when completing a hat-trick last July (good to firm), and he won at Goodwood (7f, good) a fortnight ago; could be bang there if handling the forecast slow ground (mixed messages in his form).

8/1

1st

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably in big field at Newmarket in the first of his two starts this term; chance may depend on the actions of the weather, however.

8/1

Form: 572103

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 3yo whose sprint form for new yard features a win at Bath and solid third, behind subsequent scorers, at Epsom; has low mileage and may do better still; interesting, assuming he's as effective back at 7f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

17

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.

16/1

1st

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.

5/1

9/2

Form: 441304 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
The oldest contender but retains plenty of ability aged seven; three-time C&D scorer, most recently in early July, and ran creditably in big field at York (1m) last time; yet to defy a mark this high, however.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around but he wasn't beaten far at Carlisle 11 days ago and cheekpieces could give him a lift.

7/1

5th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form; yet to get going this time around, typically blowing the start, but it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue were he to bounce back in this company.

8/1

9th

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Yaaser

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Not one to rely on but he hinted at a revival with fifth of nine over C&D 16 days ago; a three-time C&D scorer so can't be discounted off a reduced mark.

9/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 5-0384 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent results over 6f this season, the best when close third at Doncaster in May; record at about 7f features AW/turf wins and a creditable second (off just 1lb lower) in this contest last year; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Gressington

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Dual turf winner in 2024 (6f/7.5f); has also won twice on the AW, most recently last December (7f), but rather out of form since and others are stronger.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Gressington

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with a 7f AW win at Newcastle; not in much form since returning from a three-month break and too much to prove for now.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with 7f win at Newcastle but he's been below par this season, too free when eighth of 14 in 6f Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.

25/1

6th
7 (3)
Inanna

11/2

Form: 533211 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Bids for a Scottish hat-trick, having won Class 5 events at Ayr (7f) and Hamilton (1m) the last twice; back up the weights and steps up two grades but Lauren Young takes off useful 7lb; respected in current form.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

Form: 872410

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Couple of contrasting performances since wearing cheekpieces, winning at Hamilton (1m) then folding tamely and well beaten at Thirsk (7f); not sure what to expect from him in the retained headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Individualism

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston; fair effort on his stable debut in a maiden hurdle here in May; booking of Billy Lee suggests better is expected today.

7/1

6th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.

11/1

3

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Individualism

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £10.60
Trifecta £62.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Far Above Dream

The Times:

Yaaser

TOPSPEED:

Bellarchi

LAMBOURN:

Crimson Spirit

POSTDATA:

Inanna

RP RATINGS:

Far Above Dream

NEWMARKET:

Far Above Dream

Daily Mail:

Far Above Dream

D Express:

Far Above Dream

Telegraph:

Bellarchi

The Sun:

Crimson Spirit

The Star:

Inanna

The Guardian:

Yaaser

Daily Mirror:

Yaaser

Daily Record:

Yaaser