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

3rd

9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Panthere Noir

8st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Luke Dace

0-14 but it was a solid third when 50-1 at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) on his second go for this yard last month; took a massive step backwards when beaten 35l on AW a fortnight ago, however, and he'll need to have his Windsor hat on tonight.

16/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panthere Noir

9st 3lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Exposed maiden who ran one of his better races last time, from the front on his first crack at beyond 1m2f; had any number of chances, however, and is vulnerable to improvers.

12/1

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Port Darwin

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Resumed winning ways over 1m1f here in June but only fifth of six in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 19 days ago; needs to bounce back.

9/2

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Port Darwin

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Not the most consistent but got back on track when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) last Wednesday; unpenalised for that win in an apprentices' race and holds obvious claims.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Port Darwin

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a Musselburgh nursery last August (1m, good); gelded before this season, but hasn't improved significantly; good second over 1m4f at Kempton when tried in blinkers (dispensed with here) in April, but not so good since.

6/1

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Time Twister

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest form in three qualifying runs and took a step backwards, despite being fairly prominent in the market, when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (1m, good; looked awkward) on his handicap debut in August; pedigree suggests this step up in trip should suit but work to do on AW debut.

10/1

4

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:50 Musselburgh

Time Twister

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

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.

9/2

6th

5

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:15 Beverley

Time Twister

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

50-1 and slowly away when always behind on his debut at Ayr (good to soft) last month; did it the other way round when racing freely and prominent before weakening into tenth at York (also 7f, good; 66-1) next time; probably one for nurseries.

50/1

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 /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lexington Express

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Front-runner with 3-6 strike-rate for new stable this year, the latest win gained in four-runner contest at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month; enjoyed the run of the race that day and has gone up another 6lb but is evidently in excellent nick.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lexington Express

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

0-9 for Alice Haynes but she has won two of her five starts for Marco Botti, both front-running wins on AW; 3lb rise for narrow win 12 days ago asks a stiffer question but she should enjoy the run of the race.

7/4

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.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Shes Got The Blues

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Got off the mark in 7f classified event at Leicester and quickly followed up in similar company at Brighton (7f) six days ago; a bit more is needed here back in handicap company under a 6lb penalty but she still must enter calculations.

11/4

1st

10

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Shes Got The Blues

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Off the mark at the 15th attempt when justifying favouritism in a 7f classified event at Leicester (good ground; ridden by Billy Loughnane) 13 days ago; leading claims of following up.

7/4

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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