October 01 / 14.55 Musselburgh

14.55

Good

Racing TV Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Racing TV Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 5632

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Third at Catterick (7f, soft) in July on third start then runner-up in maiden over this C&D (good) last time; can give another good account and could be in the mix on nursery debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Lyrical Song

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Took a big step forward after seven months off/gelded when getting off the mark in C&D handicap 19 days ago; this son of Lope Y Ferndanez can make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise.

11/2

1st

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lyrical Song

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2025 with a second to the reopposing Willowinghurn on 7f Musselburgh handicap debut (soft); may have more to offer in 2026 but the betting is perhaps the best guide as to whether he's likely to be fully primed for this first outing in 196 days (has been gelded).

10/1

1

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Lyrical Song

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Third at Catterick (7f, soft) in July on third start then runner-up in maiden over this C&D (good) last time; can give another good account and could be in the mix on nursery debut.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 63555

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise in August on her second and third outings but two lesser runs have followed; needs to get back on track in her first nursery.
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8th

8

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Sweet Love

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Johnston

Regressive ten-race maiden who has been well held in five handicaps at up to 1m4f; continues to drop down the weights but she was always in rear at Newcastle two weeks ago and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed, regressive maiden who again finished weakly on her first crack at 1m4f two months ago; handicapper giving her every chance but she's vulnerable to improvers and not obviously fancied.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Her limitations have been exposed over shorter trips, most recently sixth of nine on her seasonal return here two weeks ago (9.5f); by Dream Ahead but she is related to several strong stayers so this new, longer trip could unlock something extra.

6/1

Form: 64433

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Weakened late on when 3l third of seven here (1m, good) in August on nursery debut, and ran best race yet when close third in first-time cheekpieces in maiden over this C&D (good) last time; he's one to consider.
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3rd

13

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Panthere Noir

8st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Exposed, regressive maiden who's with his third yard already; well held on his first crack at 1m2f for his new trainer last time and switches back to cheekpieces tonight.

40/1

6th

5

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

19:42 Bath

Panthere Noir

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

0-8 last season and he's not seriously threatened to put that right in his three runs this year; wore cheekpieces on six of his last seven starts, blinkers in the other, but now tries a hood on first start since leaving the Russell/Scudamore yard; also steps up from 8.6f.

20/1

Form: 524322

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her nine starts but she's consistent and has finished second on her last two runs, in a nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) and a seller at Redcar (6f, good); could again be thereabouts.
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5th

4

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Willowinghurn

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Two wins last season, a 6f maiden here in May (good to firm) and a 7f Musselburgh nursery in October (soft); disappointing so far this season.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Willowinghurn

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Had plenty of racing last year; will need to settle better than when behind two of these at Beverley recently if she's to have a chance of staying now going back up in distance.

33/1

7th

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Willowinghurn

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Second success when making all from Lyrical Song in 7f Musselburgh handicap (soft) last October but well beaten in both subsequent starts and Danny Tudhope, who was on board at Musselburgh, partners stablemate Sandy Craic.

14/1

Form: 4492

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well backed when second of 14 off this mark on last Wednesday's nursery debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft); he's from a sprinting family and tackles 7f for the first time today, but he wasn't stopping at the line last time and should take a fair bit of beating if seeing out the trip.
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3rd

6

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Sailor Batt

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Remains a maiden after nine starts but he's been runner-up in two handicaps (including on turf) and was a close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) most recently; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sailor Batt

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Eight-race maiden who has finished runner-up in two of his handicaps but his form has been up and down so far and he didn't fire when stepped up to 1m here (3-1) last month; others are more convincing.

15/2

Form: 033

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Yet to threaten but has improved with each of her three runs, finishing third of six at Carlisle (7f, good) on her second start and third of eight at Beverley (7.4f, soft) a fortnight ago; bred to be better than this opening mark and there can be optimism she will continue to improve.
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6th

10

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Resdev Time

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fairly exposed now; best run was when third of eight in a Beverley novice last September (7.5f, soft); fair form in two 1m handicaps this time; may be suited by this drop in trip with headgear now tried.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Resdev Time

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden who has not made an impact in four handicaps and was almost 3l behind Dalamara when fifth at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; continues to drop down the weights but she needs to raise her game.

11/2

5th

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Resdev Time

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

She's shown ability and returns from some time off on a reduced mark; however, she needs to produce more than she managed on her three nursery starts last October/September; the blinkers are left off.

16/1

Form: 770

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sizeable odds and down the field on all three starts (6f/7f, AW/good); not obviously well treated off opening mark but he has a pretty useful pedigree and represents a powerful northern stable; market check advised.
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1st

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressed last season, culminating in a nursery win over 1m at Newcastle; gelded during the winter and his Ripon return was eye-catching; might be ready for this longer trip.

100/30

4th

7

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Ciao Capo

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He got better with each of his three runs in nurseries last autumn, winning comfortably at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; gelded since; he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf but is bred to do better still and a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can continue the good work.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £14.11
Trifecta £38.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lyrical Song

SPOTLIGHT:

Sailor Batt

Telegraph:

Willowinghurn

The Guardian:

Sailor Batt

The Sun:

Sailor Batt

POSTDATA:

Lyrical Song

THE NORTH:

Lyrical Song

The Times:

Lyrical Song

Daily Mail:

Lyrical Song

D Express:

Lyrical Song

Daily Mirror:

Lyrical Song

The Star:

Lyrical Song

Daily Record:

Lyrical Song