August 26 / 14.50 Musselburgh

14.50

Good

Celebrate National Racehorse Week Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Celebrate National Racehorse Week Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 644

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Beaten just over 4l in his last two races, getting outpaced back over 6f at Ayr last time (first two runs over 7f); handicapper hasn't taken any chances but he's up to 1m here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:57 Salisbury

Panthere Noir

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Luke Dace

Second in a field of four when tried over this far three runs back; has since won a 1m2f classified race and finished third in another when penalised; should run well provided his stamina stands the test.

9/2

3rd

11

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Panthere Noir

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Successfully dropped to this level when off the mark at the 17th attempt at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) on Saturday; major player if turning out again.

5/1

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Panthere Noir

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Luke Dace

0-16 but made brave bold from the front before weakening into third at Epsom (1m4f, good) last month and faced impossible task when second of four behind well-handicapped rival here (1m6f, good to firm) a week ago; ought to be suited by this drop back in trip; dangerous if allowed to dominate.

5/2

Form: 575

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best run was the second one at Chester (7f) where he was perhaps flattered by front-running and still beat only one home; credentials are not overly compelling on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Port Darwin

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Scrambled home over C&D (good to firm, handles slower) in August off a 1lb higher mark; hasn't beaten many home in three runs since but the return to Class 6 company is in his favour.

9/1

6th

9

(6)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Port Darwin

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Has done his winning in Class 6, including over C&D; his record in Class 5 doesn't augur particularly well; others preferred.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Port Darwin

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number three when prevailing narrowly at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) but he has a patchy profile and beat only one home at Newmarket subsequently; he does have a competitive run in him, however.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 786

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't offered a great deal so far and tried a hood last time; could improve for going 1m on handicap debut as the dam stayed well; betting could be informative.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:48 Nottingham

Midnight Rodeo

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Improved for a step up in trip and switch to nurseries last year, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in September; 7lb higher than for that latest success and needs to take a step forward from last month's reappearance at Windsor.

10/1

10th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Midnight Rodeo

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Improved for a step up in trip and switch to nurseries last summer, rounding off his 2yo campaign with wins at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (9.4f); has more to do in this higher grade off a 7lb higher mark but he isn't fully exposed; returns with his trainer in fine form.

10/1

Form: 706

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his qualifying races at about 7f, last time at Beverley finishing upside Port Darwin; should be more competitive in handicaps but hard to make a solid case.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

Time Twister

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest Flat maiden; didn't jump well when fourth of six on his jumps debut at Cartmel last month; improvement needed.

20/1

5th

9

(1)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Time Twister

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor maiden who beat one in 1m6f Redcar handicap in August; has since come in a well-held fourth on his hurdling debut at Cartmel; lots more required back on the Flat.

33/1

4th

5

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:35 Cartmel

Time Twister

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced all seven Flat starts but not without showing some ability; should be okay stamina-wise over hurdles; worth a glance in the betting.

14/1

Form: 05534

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In cheekpieces the last twice; bang there on nursery debut at Chepstow and could have done with a truer pace when dropped in from the widest stall at Thirsk (again over 7f); considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:47 Newmarket (July)

Lexington Express

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Successful three times over 1m-9.5f on AW this year; failed to transfer the pick of that form back to turf last time; 0-8 in this sphere and has enough to prove dropped back to 7f.

14/1

8th

4

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lexington Express

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Has thrived for the move to Marco Botti and gained a third success of 2026 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in May; only fourth of six at Lingfield (1m2f) last time but this likeable front-runner is the sort to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 50443

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-5; narrowly ahead of Lexington Express at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) when both could have done with a stronger gallop from off the pace; should run well.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Preminision

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Handicapper slowly easing her mark and this trip perhaps her best, especially at a stiff track; behind Martha's Shadow at Catterick last time.

10/1

1

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Preminision

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Positives to take from her two Thirsk efforts (6f-7f) but a representative of her trainer had no explanation for the poor run at Musselburgh (1m, good; first attempt at trip) latest; drops back to 6f from an easing mark; isn't discounted.

8/1

6

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:50 Musselburgh

Preminision

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-5; narrowly ahead of Lexington Express at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) when both could have done with a stronger gallop from off the pace; should run well.

8/1

Form: 778

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has finished last and second last in her first three races at sprint distances; is at least bred for this longer trip she faces on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got The Blues

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Has been in top form on turf since June, winning three at Brighton and one at Leicester; it remains to be seen if she can translate that form back to AW where she is 0-7.

6/1

1st

7

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Shes Got The Blues

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Has had a good spell for this yard, winning 7f classified events at Leicester and on this track, and rose above that form when coming clear over 1m here (good); another good effort when third of 11 at Bath since; should be a threat if able to sustain form back over 7f.

13/2

3rd

1

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Shes Got The Blues

9st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Tony Carroll

Progressive filly who drew clear for ready success at Brighton (1m, good) 11 days ago and has now won three of her last five races; up another 7lb but commands respect in current mood.

4/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £7.15

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Rodeo

Telegraph:

Panthere Noir

The Times:

Shes Got The Blues

POSTDATA:

Port Darwin

The Sun:

Preminision

RP RATINGS:

Time Twister

NEWMARKET:

Midnight Rodeo

Daily Mail:

Midnight Rodeo

D Express:

Panthere Noir

Daily Mirror:

Panthere Noir

The Guardian:

Shes Got The Blues

The Star:

Port Darwin

Daily Record:

Preminision