August 26 / 15.20 Musselburgh

15.20

Good

Alan Steel For Independent Advice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Alan Steel For Independent Advice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 023386 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to a productive 2024 (six wins) but he had been running well prior to his last two efforts (both over 6f without the visor); now 6lb below his last winning mark and the drop back to 5f may help, along with the headgear returning.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

Form: 65422V D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 25 starts came at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but he's been knocking on the door at Thirsk and at Lingfield (both 5f on good) on his last two outings (recent Windsor race was void); likely to give it another good go.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaumadier

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

He has two impressive C&D wins on his record this winter; not at his best on his last two starts but he's not an easy horse to pass if breaking on terms; needs another personal best but it is not out of the question.

5/1

7th

2

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaumadier

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

On a career-high mark but is difficult to dismiss, having recorded a clearcut win from the front over C&D on penultimate start; awkwardly away and unable to dominate at Lingfield latest.

9/2

4th

1

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Beaumadier

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Back to form with a bang when blitzing his rivals at Wolverhampton last week, setting strong fractions and coming home 3.25l in front; 3lb well in under a penalty and he is better drawn today than when widest of all at Wolverhampton; effective over C&D; obvious chance.

10/11

OUR TIP

Form: 580841 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the tenth attempt when making all in a classified event at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago; the runner-up from that race has won since; enters calculations returned to handicap company.
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9th

5

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Doralee

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

1-19, the win coming over C&D (good to firm) from 3lb lower last August; has a bit to find with Kyber Crystal on last month's course meeting, though.

9/4

6th

9

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Doralee

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Her 18 races have yielded just one win but that came over C&D (good to firm) last August; close third of 14 at Doncaster last Friday (5f, good to firm; one place behind Beerwah) and she may again be firmly involved.

9/2

3rd

10

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Doralee

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a 5f classified event at Redcar last summer; close third to Golden Prosperity at Catterick 16 days ago (5f, good), always prominent; needs a bit more if she's to come out on top in this competitive sprint.

8/1

Form: -20505 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last July; beaten a head when runner-up at Catterick (5f, good) in April on her reappearance but she made only late gains when fifth of eight over that C&D eight days ago; that was after a three-month break and she now drops back in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Jamies Choice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Both wins came in 0-50 classified events in the summer of 2024, including one over C&D; not much to shout about over the past year, though, despite a declining mark; needs the visor to help stop the slide.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Jamies Choice

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Won twice over 5f in the summer of 2024, including at this track; ran well on her seasonal return last April but it has been downhill ever since; 6f a query too.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Jamies Choice

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Dual classified winner on a sound surface at 5f in 2024; went close in C&D handicap (good) on her comeback last term and not much went right in that same race on her reappearance a fortnight ago; drawn on the wing when down the field in this race last year but not without a squeak this time.

20/1

Form: 231735 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; beaten about 3l when third of six here this month (good) but he beat only one of his five rivals at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; one of two for trainer who won this in 2023 and a division last year.
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9th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 321468 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, more recently last month off today's mark; disappointed on her last two outings, but the drop back from 6f should be a positive; needs to return to form.
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6th

10

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ski Angel

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: -96626 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3-39; no match for the winner when second of six over this C&D (good) this month; failed to beat a rival at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; yard also runs Sixcor.
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4th

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; runner-up here in August but she's been well held in last three runs and losing run is now up ten; others preferred.

8/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; second here last month but only fifth on most recent start when behind Sixcor, Crackinthunder and Ski Angel.

25/1

7

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

3-39; no match for the winner when second of six over this C&D (good) this month; failed to beat a rival at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; yard also runs Sixcor.

20/1

Form: 977-

Last run: 241 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 13l when triple-figure odds in three AW novices at Newcastle (5f-6f; hooded) towards the end of last year; big step forward needed on his handicap/turf debut.
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10th

12

(14)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Contrasting efforts over C&D since returning from layoff and switched to handicaps, finishing third then well held; may progress if rebound materialises.

12/1

8

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Unexposed after just four runs; looked green as a 2yo and appeared a much improved model when third of eight over C&D (good ground) 18 days ago, fading after eight months off; the hood (omitted on return) goes back on today; in good hands and has far more potential than most of today's rivals.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.60
Straight Forecast £30.63
Tricast £376.28
Trifecta £426.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beaumadier

RP RATINGS:

Golden Rainbow

Telegraph:

Doralee

Daily Mail:

Crackinthunder

The Star:

Doralee

POSTDATA:

Beaumadier

The Times:

Beaumadier

The Guardian:

Beaumadier

Daily Record:

Beaumadier

D Express:

Golden Rainbow

Daily Mirror:

Golden Rainbow

The Sun:

Golden Rainbow