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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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

9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Panthere Noir

8st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Luke Dace

0-14 but it was a solid third when 50-1 at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) on his second go for this yard last month; took a massive step backwards when beaten 35l on AW a fortnight ago, however, and he'll need to have his Windsor hat on tonight.

16/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panthere Noir

9st 3lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Exposed maiden who ran one of his better races last time, from the front on his first crack at beyond 1m2f; had any number of chances, however, and is vulnerable to improvers.

12/1

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

9

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice as a 2yo, including a C&D nursery (soft) off a 7lb higher mark; only one effort of note this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces sparking a revival.

7/1

12th

11

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Proved somewhat resurgent in the Redcar event won by Rousham and is now 4lb below the mark she won off last October (7f, soft); looks a possible danger.

14/1

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

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

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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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

3rd

6

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Resdev Time

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden who has been underwhelming in handicaps; however, her best RPR came when third in a 7.4f novice last September on her sole previous visit to Beverley, and it's possible going beyond 1m for the first time might suit this Time Test filly; not ruled out.

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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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

1st

2

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Wetherby

Ciao Capo

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m AW winner; first turf win when upped to 1m2f at Beverley (good to firm) in May; 3lb rise suggests he is still well treated; big player.

6/4

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

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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