April 12 / 18.15 Musselburgh

18.15

Good

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  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0-6104 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

2nd
12 (1)
Qazaq

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 968387 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won his first three starts over 7f/1m on the AW for Roger Varian, but placed just once in 13 outings since; 24lb lower than when last on turf, but he still has plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -72160 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Form has an up and down look to it these days and hasn't won on turf since he was a 2yo; back off his last winning mark, but not quite sure what to expect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Benacre

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Johnston

Recent efforts have not been his best but he's a dual C&D winner who has never been this low in the weights; a revival would come as no surprise.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

9/4

Form: 2809-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had shown ability before making it ninth-time lucky after a 141-day absence at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; only 2lb higher and should have no problem with the return to turf; high on list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Sea Suite

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins for James Owen this year, the latest over 1m here (good to firm) 18 days ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

2/1

1st

2

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Sea Suite

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Dual 7f winner this season; looked as good as ever when clear second to progressive rival at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago but recent 4lb rise demands a bit more from him here.

5/1

2nd

3

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Sea Suite

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Both wins have been at 7f but has form over this far and it might yet end up being his best trip; due a 1lb rise after finding one too good at Yarmouth last time (7f); unlikely to be too far away.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 331125

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Cargin Bhui

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice on AW (6f) in February; on a competitive mark on that evidence but he is yet to win on turf and he was well beaten, albeit in a higher grade and on heavy ground, on last month's return to action; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

11th

9

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Cargin Bhui

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more.

16/1

16/1

Form: 95705- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-14 since winning four of his five starts between October 2023 and May 2024, but is 2-5 around here and very well treated on form as recently as last summer; off five months, but is proven fresh.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

On a long losing run but made the frame at Ayr (1m, soft) 12 days ago and ran another good race when second back at Ayr yesterday; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

8

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

His losing run goes back all the way to May 2024 and he's regressed this year; however, his recent third here (1m, soft) was a step back in the right direction and this two-time course winner is another 2lb lower today; might be in the shake-up.

11/2

3rd

9

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time winner (two here) who is stuck on a losing run and hasn't been in great form this year; merely mid-division in a first-time visor (retained) here yesterday.

14/1

10/1

Form: 34235-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-8 albeit placed four times, though her very best form has come on the AW; makes her debut for another new yard after six months off having been picked up for 24,000gns in December; may need further than this now and probably best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Polygram

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Failed to win any of her first 15 starts but has now won two of her last three, the latter success gained on good to soft at Hamilton (1m1f) 13 days ago; a 3lb rise is fair but the opposition looks stronger this time.

11/2

1st

2

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Polygram

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a breakthrough success at Pontefract (1m) in July and backed it up with a good second of five in handicap at Ripon (1m2f) 18 days ago; a player off the same mark.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Polygram

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Close second of five at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month before getting off the mark at the 16th attempt at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; had something to spare and she's respected under a penalty.

5/2

Form: 233-28

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-7, but was finishing unplaced for the first time when eighth of 11 behind Benacre at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; cheekpieces removed after one use; needs to bounce back; stable also runs Ziggy's Condor.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

They All Know Me

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Got up late to land a 7f Carlisle handicap (soft) in May; returned to form when runner-up back at Carlisle (7f again) last month but well held over 1m on soft at Ayr the following week; effective on Tapeta but has yet to prove he stays this far.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

They All Know Me

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Got up late to land a 7f Carlisle handicap (soft) in May; back on that winning mark and returned to form when runner-up back at Carlisle (7f, good) last Wednesday, shaping as if worth another go over 1m; bit of a tricky customer but has to enter calculations.

6/1

2nd

2

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

They All Know Me

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Got up late to win a C&D handicap (soft) in May; runs off the same mark after three subsequent defeats but this tricky customer looks opposable for win purposes.

10/1

20/1

Form: 7/47-4

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-7; returning from five months off and having her first start since wind surgery when fourth of 15 at Thirsk (6f, good) on Friday; each-way claims if building on that.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Maldevious

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

Tongue-tie added for last three runs and two of those were positive, winning at Thirsk (6f, good) and last time a close fourth at Newcastle; probably handles slow ground.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maldevious

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Finally off the mark in a first-time tongue-tie at Thirsk (6f) last month; said to have never travelled off her revised 7lb higher mark since and it's hard to know what to expect back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Maldevious

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Opened account at 13th attempt, with pushed-out success in first-time tongue-tie at Thirsk (6f, good) ten days ago; went up 7lb for that but the form was boosted when the reopposing third Great won on Wednesday.

6/1

20/1

Form: 21608- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved to get off the mark at the sixth attempt at Catterick (7f, good) last July, but regressed in three subsequent outings; returns from seven months off with a bit to prove; stable also runs Qazaq.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Ruby

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two 6f wins this year but none too consistent and tailed off at Ayr four weeks ago; well held on both previous AW outings; enough to prove.

14/1

11th

2

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Invincible Ruby

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

First win was over 7f but the last two were at 6f and she wasn't at her best when tried once before over 1m; however, arrives here in good form and would have a chance if seeing it out.

8/1

3rd

6

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Invincible Ruby

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

The winner of two 6f handicaps on good ground at Carlisle this summer; also ran a cracker to finish second of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; form dipped at Haydock last month and the suitability of ground softer than good needs to be taken on trust.

9/1

Non-runners

Ziggys Condor, Hectic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £145.90
Straight Forecast £143.62
Tricast £812.52
Trifecta £776.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sea Suite

TOPSPEED:

Abduction

POSTDATA:

Ziggy's Condor

SPOTLIGHT:

Kelpie Grey

The Times:

Sea Suite

Telegraph:

Sea Suite

Daily Mirror:

Sea Suite

The Sun:

Sea Suite

D Express:

Abduction

The Star:

Abduction

Daily Record:

Abduction