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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and at Sandown (5f, good) in July; however, soundly beaten on his last two outings (5f, good to firm/good) and has to raise his game.

16/1

12th

2

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Wheels Of Fire

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Both 2026 wins were 5f (soft/good) and decisively on top from Hypnotised at Sandown in July for latest; below form behind that rival at Newbury (good to firm) latest start but has bounced back before; one to consider.

12/1

7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Wheels Of Fire

9st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised.

8/1

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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7th

6

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Began the year with three fine runs over this C&D and he has generally performed well since, albeit not making quite the progress that may have been anticipated; Paul Mulrennan back on board today and he rates a solid contender under these conditions.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Montezuma

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark when beating a big field at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; seemingly suited by that sharp test but he wasn't on his game when favourite there two starts ago; the return to 5f will suit after a 6f defeat here since but he's unraced on soft, let alone heavy.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Beat 16 rivals when scoring from off the pace at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; three placed efforts since but he flopped when favourite at Musselburgh last time and that took his record to 1-16; comes with risks attached back up in trip.

6/1

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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2nd

12

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Al Hussar

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Grant Tuer

Won on heavy ground last September and bagged a big-field handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) this May when 3lb higher than today; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and others have more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Al Hussar

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) in May but unplaced since and he was last in his group in the Ayr Bronze Cup; others preferred.

16/1

5th

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Al Hussar

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered.

11/2

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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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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10th

5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Ziggys Triton

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Second win of the campaign when seeing off ten rivals in 0-85 company at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but raised 4lb and he's found it tough off this mark before.

11/1

5th

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at York (5f, good to firm) in July and he was back to form when second on the AW last Saturday; tends to race close to the pace and should make another bold bid with Conor Whiteley claiming a handy 5lb.

4/1

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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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

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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5th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and he's finished down the field the last two starts, but it is only four runs since he made all at Ayr (5f); 36 of his 40 starts have been on turf but he has finished runner-up over C&D; comes with risks but a player on a going day.

16/1

10th

11

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Curious Rover

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and finished last of 21 at York four weeks ago, but it's only three runs since he made all at Ayr (5f, good), and he also led from start to finish in this race in 2024; comes with risks but dangerous if on a going day.

8/1

21th

10

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Made all to win a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; only fourth of five at Musselburgh later that month; has run well over C&D in the past and won't mind what the weather does; one to consider.

14/1

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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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

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jim Goldie

Holding her form well after yet another placed effort over 6f here last week and she'll be fine returned to 7f, over which she finished ahead of three in here when runner-up at York in August; another competitive run looks on the cards.

6/1

3rd

9

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up six times in a row this summer (5f-7f, good to firm-good to soft), including in big fields, and ran respectably when sixth of 15 at York (7f, good to soft) last time; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

13

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Woohoo

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hard to fault her consistency this year and last month's second over C&D was her seventh runner-up finish from her last eight starts; likely to be involved again.

7/1

Non-runners

The Bell Conductor

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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