September 14 / 16.33 Musselburgh

16.33

Good

Dropkicks Honky Tonk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Dropkicks Honky Tonk Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 301302 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery on heavy at Nottingham (5f) last October and scored again at Newcastle (5f, AW) in June; ran up to his best when second of eight at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago and may well appreciate this slight drop in class; should go close.
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6th

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is enjoying an excellent season and gained a third success when making all in 5f Beverley handicap two weeks ago; up 3lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Im Next

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Began his campaign with a second and first over C&D in April; his progress has continued, adding a win at Redcar (5f, good) 13 days ago; well drawn for a prominent racer and should go well despite his career-high mark.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Im Next

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Showed career-best form when winning comfortably at Beverley (5f, good) in April; creditable in-frame efforts on two of his three outings since and ought to be in the mix again.

13/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-7343

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin 3yo who is 0-6; has shown steady improvement in handicaps this summer and caught the eye when third of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; needs to settle better and the drop to the minimum trip may well do the trick.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Often threatened better as a 3yo and he has made good progress this year, albeit he only has one win (5f, good to soft) to show for it; not beaten far into fifth in a blanket finish at Thirsk 17 days ago (5f, good); now sports a hood for the first time and that could help this free-going sort.

100/30

5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 255294 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Losing run is beginning to mount up and he's gone off the boil on his last two starts; tongue-tie worn previously is back on with first-time blinkers; 4lb lower than for last win so cannot dismiss.
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2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

Form: 212114 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had a fine time of it last month winning three times; wasn't beaten far when fourth of six at Lingfield (5f, AW) 15 days ago but is now 5lb above her last winning mark and needs to find even more improvement.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

16/1

Form: 35-39

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-4 but still early days; ninth of 14 on handicap debut at Haydock (5f, good) nine days ago; she needs to find more improvement.
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3rd

8

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Solid Bond

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Yet to register a victory and she underwent breathing surgery before coming in only eighth of 11 in 5f Thirsk handicap 13 days ago; needs this switch to Tapeta to spark major progress.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Solid Bond

9st 5lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Placed twice at novice level, including on soft ground over this C&D on her debut, but wasn't able to progress in handicaps last year; has had a wind operation since last seen 221 days ago and she's best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

25/1

8

(13)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Solid Bond

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Placed twice at novice level but has shown no progress in handicaps kept to 5f; chance depends on whether this new trip has a positive effect.

20/1

6th
7 (10)
Jm Jhingree

13/2

Form: 741644 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored off 1lb lower mark over C&D (good) in July; has held his form and now drops back to Class 5 for the first time since; must come into consideration.
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3rd

5

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Returned to form when making all in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) in a selling handicap over C&D (good to firm) last month; lost a shoe when down the field at Ayr (5f, good to firm) on Monday but this is a hotter race than the one he won here two starts ago and others are more compelling.

10/1

8th

6

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Jm Jhingree

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Back to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a selling handicap at Hamilton last time (5f, good to firm); only 2lb higher so not out of it with headgear on again.

11/2

1st

2

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

10st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Three-time turf winner (one over C&D) who is 5lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (5f, AW) last December; however, he's struggled since April and a major turnaround is needed in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 21332- D

Last run: 372 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat for Craig Lidster last summer after winning a soft-ground C&D maiden against her own sex; makes stable debut but exposed now and entitled to need this after 12 months off.
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1st

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

J Street

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took advantage of a declining mark to register her first AW/handicap win, at Southwell (5f) last month; hung right throughout when fourth of five at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) since; should not be far away if on her best behaviour.

4/1

4th

1

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

J Street

10st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Close fifth at Thirsk (5f, good) this month before winning at Southwell (5f, AW) last Thursday; strong claims under a 5lb penalty.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

J Street

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended her time with Ivan Furtado with a very good 5f Wolverhampton second in October; yet to hit that form for her current yard but not disgraced with fifth of 11 in 5f Thirsk handicap 13 days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

9/2

Form: 26-034 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Saves his best form for Ripon and ran well back there (5f, good) in July following a two-month break; should run his race following another short interval but is one to bear in mind back at the North Yorkshire venue.
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5th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

20/1

Form: 4-0060 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All six wins have been on AW and he doesn't look the same force on turf; best watched at present.
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8th

10

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bonito Cavalo

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six-time AW winner but not since March 2024, and his turf strike-rate is 0-28; probably worth another crack at 7f but has been out of form over sprint trips for a good while now; considered only if lively in betting.

25/1

10th

8

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Bonito Cavalo

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won six times on AW in the first part of 2024 but there hasn't been much to cheer about since; 0-27 on turf but has run well over C&D and the forecast rain won't bother him; still too much to prove for comfort.

14/1

Non-runners

Sugar Baby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £14.33
Tricast £40.87
Trifecta £65.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montezuma

The Times:

I'm Next

POSTDATA:

Jm Jhingree

TOPSPEED:

Sugar Baby

RP RATINGS:

Montezuma

Telegraph:

Montezuma

D Express:

Montezuma

Daily Mirror:

Montezuma

The Sun:

Montezuma

The Star:

Montezuma

Daily Record:

I'm Next