September 14 / 17.43 Musselburgh

17.43

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  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 4-2924 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just failed, beaten a nose at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start; cheekpieces now applied after displaying an awkward head-carriage when a beaten favourite (fourth) at Carlisle since.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two AW wins earlier in the year and he was back at his best when second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; has his first 6f run since his racecourse debut today but it shouldn't be a problem; high on the list.

5/1

2nd

3

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Operation Gimcrack

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Bryan Smart

Dual AW winner, including from this mark at Newcastle (7f) in February; is yet to win on turf (0-13) but was beaten a nose in this last year, and was returning from a ten-week break when sixth of ten at Redcar (7f; 50-1; beaten 10l) in June; others preferred.

14/1

6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 290593 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
No win for a year but has slipped to 3lb below that last winning mark (7f, Ayr) and did offer something more positive when third to Highland Olly (Monhammer runner-up) over C&D latest; wouldn't want the ground conditions to ease any further.
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1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

1

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Ahamoment

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Handy sort who bounced back to form with easy wins over this trip at Musselburgh (soft) and Ayr (heavy) this month; only fourth of ten off this mark over C&D (good) ten days ago, but ground conditions today may be more to his liking and he is respected back down in grade.

100/30

7

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Ahamoment

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Suddenly thriving again, racing up with the pace when winning over this trip at Musselburgh and Ayr this month; those successes came on soft/heavy ground but he has plenty of form on good to firm; more of a concern is a further 8lb rise to a career-high mark.

7/2

Form: 778074

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back races as a juvenile at Beverley (7.5f) and Ayr (6f) but she has been steadily regressive this year and now drops to a career-low mark; did too much too soon when fourth at Carlisle (1m) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip.
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3rd

9

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Misemerald

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent of late and justified favouritism at Musselburgh (1m, good; first two clear) on Monday, ending a three-year losing spell; incurs 5lb penalty but looks likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Winless since 2yo days; competitive at this sort of level all summer but a couple of costly defeats here latterly (7f) and needs to find more.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Misemerald

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

2-29 on turf; in the frame on last four starts, last week finishing a head second to Monhammer over C&D; chance of turning the form around on 4lb better terms.

2/1

Form: 4-5882

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Poor form since a gelding operation until running a rock-solid race from the front at Catterick (7f, good; runner-up to Lima Sierra) this week; Joe Fanning retains the ride and a reproduction of that kind of effort should see the pair go close.
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7th

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Two 7f AW wins this year; had few chances on turf but he has run well at Catterick in the past, including last month; still looked in top form when meeting trouble in running at Wolverhampton last time; contender.

9/2

5th

8

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanditon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW, the latest here in June off 5lb lower; current mark will be no excuse and a greater concern would be his last run at Musselburgh.

15/2

7th

4

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Sanditon

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Both his wins have come on AW but he has had few chances on the grass and seems effective on good or quicker, as when third of eight at Catterick (7f) last week; in the mix with a repeat.

9/4

Form: 437416 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made it 15th-time lucky, making all in a Class 6 classified at Catterick (7f, good) on penultimate start; found life tougher back in handicap company there (sixth, from this mark) this week; it's still possible that he can make the frame.
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5th

11

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Filey Beach

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins over 7f, including twice in quick succession over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, but he was second on his previous C&D visit; returned to form when 2l fourth of five at Musselburgh (7f) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago but he remains 4lb above those winning marks.

25/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won twice over 7f at Catterick in May (good); not at his best last three runs, but stable back in form and interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

7/2

4th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Won two 7f Catterick handicaps in May and was placed in this grade at Wolverhampton (7f) when back on AW last month; didn't fire when back at Catterick 17 days ago but still a major player here.

3/1

Form: 827149 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Just prevailed in a driving finish at Redcar (7f, good to soft; in a first-time visor) in July; has failed to kick on positively since, weakening quickly with nothing to report at Ayr (6f) five weeks ago; risky proposition for now.
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8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.

5/1

2nd

3

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Due Respect

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Made the frame in 7f Musselburgh handicap in June but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and is not yet proven over 1m.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Due Respect

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

A couple of respectable efforts in May/June but she's been well beaten on her last two starts and has won just one of her 24 races.

14/1

Form: 242357

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
1-27, making all to win at Hamilton (6f, good; in first-time blinkers) in June; placed on four occasions thereafter, the most recent when third to today's rival Unthinkable over C&D (good) last month; poor Thirsk run (6f) to overcome.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 070635

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.
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6th

10

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chiefman

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chiefman

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Has dropped down the weights and his trainer is among the winners; however, he's struggled in the main this season and has been beaten 16 times since his sole win in March 2024.

16/1

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:43 Musselburgh

Chiefman

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.

25/1

12/1

Form: 155564 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Does most of his winning on the AW (4-24; Southwell his preferred venue); sits on his last winning turf mark but still appears to be working back to peak form post wind surgery; prudent to monitor only for the time being.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

Form: 782170 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Always doing enough to fend off six rivals, including Superior Council (third), Due Respect (fourth) and Ignac Lamar (fifth) over C&D (good) last month; well below that level of form in two subsequent starts (unruly at Ayr) so tough to know what to expect.
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10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

Non-runners

Monhammer, Yorkshire Myth

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.00
Straight Forecast £24.34
Tricast £92.67
Trifecta £106.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sanditon

RP RATINGS:

Operation Gimcrack

Telegraph:

Monhammer

D Express:

Filey Beach

The Times:

Sanditon

Daily Mirror:

Sanditon

The Sun:

Sanditon

Daily Record:

Sanditon

POSTDATA:

Operation Gimcrack

The Star:

Monhammer