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

4th

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Port Darwin

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Has a patchy profile but he's won two of his last four starts including a last-gasp success at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; only 2lb higher here and he's a big player again if he can back that up.

15/8

1st

5

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Port Darwin

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Slightly disappointing on both starts since emphatic success at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) in June and still needs to prove he's effective on fast ground but his current mark is workable and he can't be ruled out.

9/2

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

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

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

8th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Time Twister

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to be placed after six starts but made satisfactory seasonal debut over 1m2f last month and could quite plausibly be seen to better effect over this longer trip; well worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

10/1

5th

6

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:23 Doncaster

Time Twister

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Failed to better modest form in five outings as a juvenile, including a couple of handicaps; a watching brief is the percentage call after ten months off.

12/1

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
Date / Going /
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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Shes Got The Blues

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Won two 7f classified races in June, the second here (comfortably); stays this far and, although she hung away her chance here last time, we know she can handle the track.

9/4

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Shes Got The Blues

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won a couple of 0-50 classified events in June, including over C&D, before held under a penalty in a Windsor handicap over further; perhaps that came too soon in a race that didn't pan out her way and she could well bounce back.

7/2

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

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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