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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:57 Salisbury

Panthere Noir

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Luke Dace

Second in a field of four when tried over this far three runs back; has since won a 1m2f classified race and finished third in another when penalised; should run well provided his stamina stands the test.

9/2

3rd

11

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Panthere Noir

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Successfully dropped to this level when off the mark at the 17th attempt at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) on Saturday; major player if turning out again.

5/1

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Panthere Noir

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Luke Dace

0-16 but made brave bold from the front before weakening into third at Epsom (1m4f, good) last month and faced impossible task when second of four behind well-handicapped rival here (1m6f, good to firm) a week ago; ought to be suited by this drop back in trip; dangerous if allowed to dominate.

5/2

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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Willowinghurn

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David O’Meara

Northern raider who is yet to win this season but has slipped to a good mark and was persistently denied a clear run when midfield at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; first-time visor) last week; rain will aid her cause and she can be dangerous if her luck improves.

4/1

8th

5

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Willowinghurn

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last season (6f, good to firm; 7f, soft) but she's not been shaping as though about to win again; perhaps the new visor will assist.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Resdev Time

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; placed over this trip at Beverley (beaten 3l) in June but disappointing since, beaten nearly 50l (last of seven) over 1m4f at Pontefract latest; focus elsewhere.

50/1

7th

8

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Resdev Time

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to get her head in front and she was tried in cheekpieces when sixth of eight in 1m4f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago; needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Resdev Time

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; rallied for respectable third upped to 1m2f at Beverley most recently, leaving the impression she'll benefit from tonight's even longer distance and return of headgear (namely first-time cheekpieces); shortlisted.

13/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won three of his last four, twice over C&D on good to firm; new mark demands a little bit extra, and soft ground would be new to him, but otherwise considered.

5/2

1st

3

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a pair of 1m2f fast-ground Class 6s before found wanting in a Class 4 at York; might still be on a realistic mark and this is easier than last time.

3/1

6th

10

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Ciao Capo

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has landed 1m2f fast-ground handicaps at Beverley and Wetherby in recent months; those were Class 6 events so this is a step up in grade but he had a fair bit in hand last time and there is likely more to come.

5/1

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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