April 04 / 16.45 Musselburgh

16.45

Good To Soft

Livescore Bet A Total Betting Experience Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Livescore Bet A Total Betting Experience Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1776-0 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has spent most of his handicapping life over 6f, as when winning at Windsor in August, but he didn't lack for pace when close up in competitive 5f handicaps at Goodwood (good and heavy) last year; can come on for recent front-running AW return; has prospects for trainer who's 4-13 here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 34326- BF

Last run: 186 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just five handicap runs under his young belt, doing well to get as close as he did after a very slow start in the first of them; raced at mostly that 6f trip after and had to be chivvied along early in sole 5f run, when a close C&D third; nevertheless looks worth another go at 5f and not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Often threatened better as a 3yo and he has made good progress this year, albeit he only has one win (5f, good to soft) to show for it; not beaten far into fifth in a blanket finish at Thirsk 17 days ago (5f, good); now sports a hood for the first time and that could help this free-going sort.

100/30

5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

3rd
4 (5)
Al Hussar

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 51203- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Copes well with different ground surfaces; all four wins at 5f but although he has won after a short break he took time to find his form in 2025; usually wears blinkers nowadays but not this time; possibly other days.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped.

10/1

4th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say.

15/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Grant Tuer

Yet to run a bad race after six starts this season, and kept on for last-gasp success in 17-runner Thirsk handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago; also suited by this C&D and slow ground; stall 9 makes things awkward, though.

8/1

Form: 131443 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-7 on turf but none of them were in handicaps and she's proved consistent on AW since, winning two 5f Lingfield races at the start of the year; needs a bit more for the return to turf, especially if the ground eases, but sharp tracks clearly suit and her fitness is a plus; yard also runs Wheels Of Fire.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Thecoffeepoddotco

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both of her wins have been over 5f at Lingfield (AW), the most recent coming in February off 2lb lower, and she ran well when third of seven there over 6f last month; respectable effort at Musselburgh (5f, soft) 25 days ago and has place claims back on quicker ground.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Thecoffeepoddotco

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

0-7 on turf but none of them were in handicaps and she's proved consistent on AW since, winning two 5f Lingfield races at the start of the year; needs a bit more for the return to turf, especially if the ground eases, but sharp tracks clearly suit and her fitness is a plus; yard also runs Wheels Of Fire.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Thecoffeepoddotco

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Took a while to open her account but is a dual 5f course winner this year; also suited by 6f but current mark demands a career-best effort and some of her 3yo rivals have more potential.

4/1

Form: 1-2539 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winner of one of two C&D starts (good; has more to prove on slower) in August; two AW wins in December torpedoed his mark and he's 12lb higher than his latest turf run in October but he isn't a forlorn hope to transfer the winter improvement back to grass; the less rain the better.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Ziggys Triton

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

The winner of five of his 26 races, including on fast turf; suited by a sharp 5f and this is weaker than the two C&D handicaps he has been well held in this year; others may still have his measure today.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh (5f, good; Class 4) in April; found out in much stronger company since but has dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Musselburgh now back in slightly calmer waters; enters calculations.

9/1

11th

10

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ziggys Triton

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh in April (5f, good; Class 4) but he has had his limitations exposed in stronger company twice since; beaten only 3l at York two weeks ago but others are more appealing in today's field.

33/1

8/1

Form: 422314 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner, most recently on Wolverhampton AW last month; finished a respectable sixth of 12 in this race last year but overall track record doesn't scream course specialist and he needs a lot to go right.
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 10098- CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off since November but he was a very good runner-up on his reappearance over C&D last April (good; has won on soft) and later won here in August; lost his way subsequently but he's 2lb lower than the summer win and looks a likely type for this race.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Curious Rover

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won off an 11lb mark at Musselburgh last August (5f, good); hasn't run as well since and below-par over same C&D last time (good); dropped another 3lb so no surprise if he were to go well.

7/1

7th

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Gained last season's win over C&D (good); slightly disappointing in first-time blinkers (retained) on AW a week ago but now 2lb lower than when fourth of 17 behind Right And Exact at Thirsk (5f, good) two starts ago.

8/1

4th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear.

8/1

8th
8 (11)
Arnhem

14/1

Form: 77-238 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.
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9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

Form: 8178-7 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

16/1

Form: 46-790 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has not distinguished himself on Newcastle AW for new yard but returns to turf on a healthy mark; second to Ziggy's Triton over C&D (good) in August and has big turnaround at the weights; drawn widest but revival on the cards.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

11th
9 (12)
Classy Al

16/1

Form: 11400- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won three 5f handicaps (all on good) last summer; finished a good third to a stablemate in the 2024 running but he's often none too bright at the stalls, which has counted against him over C&D, and he may need this anyway.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

12th
12 (10)
Woohoo

14/1

Form: 21400- CD

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four sprint wins in 2025 on good to firm and good (also acts on good to soft) and she would have been close up in a Racing League race at Windsor in August but for some serious interference; not seen after one later run that month; improvement may well continue in 2026.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Woohoo

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

She's been running well in the main this season and has finished second at Ayr (5f, good/good to firm) on her two starts this month; she's won over C&D and there's every chance that she'll be bang there.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Woohoo

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three of her four wins last season (5f/6f) were on fast ground, so conditions suit here; creditable second over C&D last week (good); a leading chance.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Woohoo

11st 2lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Dual course winner who failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of eight in 5f Hamilton handicap ten days ago; handily weighted if back on her A-game here though.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £30.81
Tricast £159.98
Trifecta £225.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wheels Of Fire

RP RATINGS:

Thecoffeepoddotco

The Times:

Zarzyni

Daily Record:

Ziggy's Triton

POSTDATA:

Arnhem

TOPSPEED:

The Bell Conductor

Telegraph:

Wheels Of Fire

Daily Mirror:

Wheels Of Fire

The Star:

Wheels Of Fire

The Guardian:

Thecoffeepoddotco

Daily Mail:

Zarzyni

D Express:

Zarzyni