September 13 / 17.18 Musselburgh

17.18

Good

Royal Regiment Of Scotland Trophy Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Royal Regiment Of Scotland Trophy Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 254172 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10, the success in a maiden; however, creditable second in Thirsk nursery (5f) last Saturday and may remain competitive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

U Turn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in 5f Beverley maiden last July and ended 2025 with good placed efforts in 5f nurseries over C&D and at Musselburgh in September; resumes from nine months off, having been gelded, but not out of things for his in-form yard.

6/1

1

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:03 Redcar

U Turn

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Thoroughly exposed but he is a reliable sort and comes here on the back of two good nursery efforts (5f); returning to 6f in his favour; just held by Carnation Queen on their York run in June but still high on the list.

9/2

1

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

U Turn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Record is only 1-10, the success in a maiden; however, creditable second in Thirsk nursery (5f) last Saturday and may remain competitive.

4/1

Form: 524518 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Returns to a more realistic level after running in sales race but is quite exposed, notwithstanding a maiden win two starts ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Arduis Invicta

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

She was dropped to this grade when running well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; same mark and stays this trip so she ought to be on the premises.

14/1

2nd

5

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arduis Invicta

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

She has performed with credit in stronger handicaps at Chester and York on her last two starts and can race off 2lb lower today; C&D winner; not discounted.

5/1

6th

9

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Arduis Invicta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Craig Lidster

It's possible 6f suits better but some of last autumn's good nursery/Listed form came at 5f and she was beaten only 2l from a wide draw when sixth of 12 at Chester (6f, good) last Wednesday; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

Form: 3315 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well held over 6f on AW last time; record of 331 over 5f on turf otherwise and may do better still in this sphere; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Brimfulofattitude

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month on third start; has since finished last in her two nurseries (6f/5f; AW/good to soft); it's too soon to write her off but she arrives with something to prove.

20/1

4

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Brimfulofattitude

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Well held over 6f on AW last time; record of 331 over 5f on turf otherwise and may do better still in this sphere; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brimfulofattitude

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1,000 euros yearling; confirmed previous promise when off the mark in Beverley maiden last time (5f, good to firm); step up to 6f should suit; quite interesting on AW/handicap debut.

11/4

Form: 42537

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; has shown best form over C&D; returns to Musselburgh and could go well, provided he takes to first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Kodigara

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Five-race maiden; has shown best form over C&D; returns to Musselburgh and could go well, provided he takes to first-time headgear.

12/1

4

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Kodigara

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Second start (runner-up in a three-runner maiden) appeared far and away his best form; third in a Musselburgh seller on latest; now off ten weeks, gelded and upped in trip for nursery/AW debut.

7/1

2

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Musselburgh

Kodigara

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Easily best of three runs came when second over C&D, but that was in a three-runner race and the form could be dubious; had no obvious excuses when well held at Hamilton ten days ago; others have more solid claims.

14/1

Form: 426

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Best form when second in a Chester maiden in July; has been below that form since, including in a couple of nurseries; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded and he needs to show more.

16/1

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Blazing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Edward Bethell

Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

6

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Blazing

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting.

4/1

Form: 75343

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ties in closely with Straight Ahead on Ripon running (nursery debut) last time; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

Advanced her form with her C&D win last month and when in midfield back here 13 days ago it was in Class 2 company; others appeal as being better treated though.

14/1

7th

15

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

In-form filly who prevailed by a neck in Class 4 contest over C&D (good) last time; however, needs further improvement to defy her new mark and follow up in this significantly better race.

16/1

1st

13

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Beat Empress Olivia at Catterick in April (5f, good) but unable to match that twice since; steps up in class and needs a career best.

16/1

Form: 656013 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved form in nurseries the last twice, winning over C&D (good) then close second at Southwell (6f, AW); respected back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Davorge Nation

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won at Musselbugh (5f, good) last August but he's struggled on his last two outings, including on his reappearance at Leicester (5f, good) last month following a wind operation; best watched.

20/1

6th

7

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Davorge Nation

9st 3lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

First (5f, good) and a close third (6f, AW) in nurseries before a quiet run on good to soft at Musselburgh; returns on a competitive mark and after a wind operation; could feature.

12/1

Form: 63426

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; best effort when 1l second to Davorge Nation over C&D on penultimate start (sole nursery attempt); in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havin A Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rebecca Menzies

No problem with conditions but she is a fully exposed maiden and likely to prove vulnerable once again.

6/4

3rd

11

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Havin A Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to register a victory but comes here in decent nick, cheekpieces on when third of six in 5f Catterick handicap a week ago; not ruled out in her bid to score at the 19th attempt.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Havin A Flyer

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-17; didn't look entirely straightforward when fourth over C&D (Powernap runner-up) 12 days ago; she could strip fitter for that comeback run though, and it's possible the added cheekpieces may suit.

6/1

Non-runners

Straight Ahead

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £11.78
Tricast £33.22
Trifecta £45.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

U Turn

SPOTLIGHT:

Blazing

The Guardian:

Straight Ahead

RP RATINGS:

Rotokura Belle

The Star:

Davorge Nation

Telegraph:

Havin A Flyer

Daily Record:

Straight Ahead

Daily Mirror:

U Turn

The Sun:

U Turn

The Times:

Rotokura Belle

Daily Mail:

Blazing

D Express:

Blazing