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

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

10

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

U Turn

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Found the ideal opening when landing a Beverley maiden (5f, good to firm) in July but he was last of seven back in a nursery there two weeks ago; that took his record to 1-9 and others are more convincing.

16/1

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

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

6th

9

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Arduis Invicta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned at Listed level, with mixed results, since scoring off 13lb lower in last handicap attempt; peak figure may not be reliable and she needs to prove current mark is appropriate.

16/1

11th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Arduis Invicta

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Craig Lidster

Two 5f wins last year; seemed to excel herself in Listed company at Ayr in September and Redcar one month later; even those efforts need leaving well behind if she is to take this.

33/1

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

4th

6

(5)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rotokura Belle

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent but returned to her best after three below-par efforts when successful at Catterick (5f, good) last month; suffered interference when only sixth there since but is not one to place maximum faith in.

4/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Catterick

Rotokura Belle

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

5f AW win as a 2yo; doubled her haul when showing bright speed to overcome stall 8 over C&D two weeks ago, finding plenty for pressure; the runner-up has won since and a 3lb rise may not prove beyond her.

9/4

1st

1

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Rotokura Belle

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Cosy winner over 5f at Southwell last September but hasn't come come close to reproducing that in three subsequent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf sparks a revival.

11/1

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Davorge Nation

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Declan Carroll

Improved form in nurseries the last twice, winning over C&D (good) then close second at Southwell (6f, AW); respected back here.

5/1

1

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Davorge Nation

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Rewarded market support at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago, pulling well clear of the rest with the runner-up; races under a penalty today, 2lb well in compared to his future mark but that looks lenient too; holds obvious claims on AW debut if seeing out this extra furlong.

11/4

3

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Musselburgh

Davorge Nation

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Finished down the field at big prices in all four runs, including a Beverley nursery (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was 5l behind Tenor's Inn in that race and he's only 1lb lower here; opposable.

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.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

Havin A Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

16-race maiden; would have a sound chance on her two seconds at Musselburgh off much higher marks last August/September but didn't progress on the AW in the winter; could go well back on turf after a 130-day break.

8/1

8th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:43 Newcastle (AW)

Havin A Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Rebecca Menzies

15-race maiden; fourth, one place in front of Harmonised, at Wolverhampton on her penultimate start but was left trailing (eighth, beaten 16l) in the 6f contest featuring Starryfield and Battenburg Belle here latest; tongue-tie now applied.

50/1

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