September 13 / 16.10 Musselburgh

16.10

Good

Dovend Electrical Ltd Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Dovend Electrical Ltd Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 034448 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Below form on latest outing but made the frame four consecutive times at Ayr (7f-1m) this summer and has gradually edged down the weights; could have a say.
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7th

9

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Golden Valour

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who posted a fairly encouraging reappearance run at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, when rallying for fifth of eight; each-way possibilities if building on that run now back up in trip.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who made a winning reappearance here in 2024 (sole course win from 29 attempts) and was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh last September; however, his campaign petered out tamely and a return to form is needed on his seasonal debut.

25/1

9

(11)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Not a regular winner; successful at Musselburgh last September (1m, good) but form tailed off after that and lacks a run this time.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 197352 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has better strike-rate on AW, and the form of last month's second in 7f classified at Catterick (good) isn't anything to go wild about; will be fine back at 1m but might be a shade vulnerable after recent 3lb rise.
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6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 503372 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for new stable this year but put in good front-running shift when close second over C&D (good) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again.
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3rd

7

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Still seeking her first win for this yard but she has often run well, including over C&D, and her second here three weeks ago was on the back of a 190-day layoff; that form has been franked and she should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

9

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

1-27 on the Flat; some of last year's best efforts came here but she's still opposable for win purposes after 190 days off.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: -64465 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

Form: 735728

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; went close in Ayr classified (1m, good) last month but finished well down the field in a subsequent AW handicap (1m2f) and cannot be relied upon heavily; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.
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11

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Spring Festival

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

No wins in 17 and soundly beaten more often than not this season; runs well now and again but he's very light on AW experience.

16/1

5th

7

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Spring Festival

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden; went close in Ayr classified (1m, good) last month but finished well down the field in a subsequent AW handicap (1m2f) and cannot be relied upon heavily; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

8/1

Form: 921586 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who is now back on same mark as for 7f success at Catterick (good to firm) in July; behind a couple of these when only sixth here 18 days ago but still considered.
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10th

9

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Most effective at sharp tracks; justified favouritism when fending off Ideal Guest over C&D (good to firm) last July and now 5lb lower; step back in the right direction when third to Filey Beach over C&D (14-1, beaten over 2l) ten days ago; interesting to see if she can back that up.

15/2

3rd

13

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.

16/1

Form: 7-5988

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought.
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9

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have come here but the latest was in May 2023 and this 9yo has struggled to get competitive this year.

33/1

7th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Royal Countess

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought.

50/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Royal Countess

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer on fast and slow ground, but not for over two years now and never in headgear; two 18l defeats here last month to forgive.

33/1

10/1

Form: 461268 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Led close home to win four-runner race here (1m1f, good) in July and ran at least as well when close second over that trip last month; contender if judged on that form but needs to better her last couple of efforts.
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8

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Scarriff

10st 6lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Campaigned mostly at Musselburgh since June 2024 and yet to win away from that venue; last few efforts don't augur well and switching to Redcar is an unknown.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Led close home to win four-runner race here (1m1f, good) in July and ran at least as well when close second over that trip last month; contender if judged on that form but needs to better her last couple of efforts.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Both of her wins have been at this track, the more recent last month under Alfie Redman over 1m1f, before finishing runner-up on her next start; below her best at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but she may well bounce back now returning to this track.

11/2

25/1

Form: -67608

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has not shown much on her three starts for Katie Scott this summer (1m-1m4f); urgently needs to turn a corner.
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2nd

9

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yellow Lemons

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed from 13 starts; it is difficult to muster any enthusiasm for her chances here.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Yellow Lemons

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

12-race maiden who has shown very little this year and she would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

7/2

Form: 613843

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent this season, and hit the target at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) in July; short of room at crucial stage when third over C&D (good; just behind On The Bubble) 18 days ago; high on the list.
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9th

10

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.

14/1

9

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.

20/1

11th
8 (5)
Sassoon

33/1

Form: 9/00-6 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in her prime but struggled on both outings for Ben Haslam last year and made a low-key reappearance for new stable 12 days ago; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.
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11th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Sassoon

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: David Thompson

Four-time winner in her prime but struggled on both outings for Ben Haslam last year and made a low-key reappearance for new stable 12 days ago; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.

33/1

7

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:00 Carlisle

Sassoon

10st 9lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: David Thompson

Won off 3lb higher at Ayr (7f, heavy) in October 2023, but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; returns after another long absence and has lots to prove for new yard; visor removed.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £32.23
Tricast £111.90
Trifecta £165.30

Selections

The Times:

On The Bubble

SPOTLIGHT:

Zebra Star

Telegraph:

Without Delay

POSTDATA:

Spring Festival

D Express:

Shahnaz

The Guardian:

Martin's Brig

The Sun:

Golden Valour

The Star:

On The Bubble

Daily Record:

On The Bubble

RP RATINGS:

Zebra Star

Daily Mirror:

Zebra Star

Daily Mail:

Without Delay