October 13 / 16.55 Musselburgh

16.55

Good

Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 368366

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All her wins have been over 6f, latest at Pontefract in June (good); behind a couple of today's rivals when stepped back up to 7f over C&D on latest start (soft); others stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

One Of Our Own

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beat Mister Sky Blue by 2l to win over C&D this month but was comfortably held off this 6lb higher mark last week; consistent.

13/2

Form: 555507 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f at Newcastle last winter, having previously won at 7f/1m on turf; hasn't recaptured his best form in two runs on turf following a 187-day break, although didn't get the best of runs last time; on a good mark now, stable going well and an interesting contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

Form: 441364 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Redcar winner in July (6f, good); solid run when fourth over C&D last time (soft) as the easy winner has won since, the runner-up had won his previous race and the third, Monhammer, runs in the first division at 4.22; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 264877 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 7f at Catterick on soft ground last year; hasn't won since although a couple of fair runs this time; on a good mark now but has a bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

Form: 215866 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Catterick winner in July (7f, good to firm) but rather disappointing since, last time finishing 8.5l sixth over 1m here; on a fair mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Without Delay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

The most recent of her five wins came at Catterick last July; third there over 7f in May but she's struggled in three outings since, including back at Catterick eight days ago; others have stronger claims.

20/1

9th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Slow starts are becoming an issue and she's been well beaten on her last two starts; however, she showed spark when third over C&D (good) three runs ago and she won this last year (good to firm); not discounted.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Likes it here but just one run of note since returning from a third bout of wind surgery in April and returning to this longer trip isn't a positive.

20/1

Form: 796

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; hasn't shown a great deal but on a lowly mark for handicap debut and worth monitoring in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Hello Summertime

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unexposed 3yo; hasn't shown a great deal but on a lowly mark for handicap debut and worth monitoring in the market.

6/1

6

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hello Summertime

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

More one for handicaps after this based on her efforts over 6f/7f at Doncaster this month.

66/1

7

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Hello Summertime

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ran green at a big price and finished a remote last of seven here (6f, good to firm) on her recent debut.

50/1

Form: 372375

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ben Haslam; won a handicap at Redcar last spring (1m, soft; first-time hood) and also won over hurdles; has several placed efforts at up to 1m1f for current yard and was 1.75l behind Carlton and Co when dropped in trip over C&D last time (soft; blinkers instead of a visor); each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

On The Bubble

9st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Gary Rutherford

Ran well from out of the handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) last week, poaching a big lead but reeled in close home; whether she can repeat that form in this bigger field remains to be seen.

12/1

2nd

6

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

On The Bubble

10st 0lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Gary Rutherford

Winner under both codes in 2024; creditable second over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April but below that level since, including weakening when stepped back up to around 1m4f last time.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Winner under both codes in 2024 but hasn't convinced when going beyond 1m1f on the Flat previously.

11/1

Form: 835763

Last run: 136 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3,000gns purchase from Jamie Osborne in April having won over 1m on AW; fair third at Carlisle for this yard when last seen out in May (6f, good to soft); likely to come on for this run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Freak Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February.

20/1

Non-runners

The Gay Blade

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £38.17
Tricast £100.10
Trifecta £128.30

Selections

The Times:

Carlton And Co

Daily Mail:

Freak Encounter

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpine Sierra

Telegraph:

Hello Summertime

POSTDATA:

On The Bubble

Daily Mirror:

One Of Our Own

Daily Record:

Freak Encounter

The Guardian:

Carlton And Co

D Express:

Carlton And Co

The Sun:

Carlton And Co

The Star:

Carlton And Co

RP RATINGS:

Alpine Sierra