April 26 / 17.15 Musselburgh

17.15

Good

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  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 04575-

Last run: 216 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; struggled to get competitive last year until his running-on fifth under Lauren Young in a blanket finish on final start (1m4f, soft); reappearance record isn't great and today's test may be a bit too sharp for him.
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6th

10

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Letsbefrank

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: D666-21 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.
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2nd

1

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Fast Fred

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Phillip Makin

Drops back in trip/grade having never landed a blow in the Northumberland Vase last time; broadly consistent otherwise this term and won at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April; 4lb higher now, though.

13/2

13th

15

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing on penultimate start but in good form over 1m4f otherwise this year, with the first of those runs at this track; tried 2m twice last summer and ran well on first occasion despite racing freely; needs to raise his game again, though.

22/1

4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7764-1

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won on Kempton AW (1m3f; not proven over this far) in February and latest start was up with his best hurdles form; 0-13 on Flat turf but that includes five seconds.
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11th

8

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Hamlets Night

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

0-14 on Flat turf and a beaten favourite at Musselburgh two weeks ago; his hurdles record (2-7) is better but he had no obvious excuse when fifth to Indemnity at Plumpton (33-1) last month; others appeal more.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Hamlets Night

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won on Kempton AW (1m3f; not proven over this far) in February and latest start was up with his best hurdles form; 0-13 on Flat turf but that includes five seconds.

7/2

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Hamlets Night

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

Won twice early-season and better again when second in classy small-field races at Cheltenham and Wincanton, the latest a Grade 2; returned from a break with a win on the AW so his run in the Morebattle at Kelso goes down as disappointing; the return of a hood is no bad thing; enjoys good ground.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 095403 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won off just 1lb lower at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last August, his second win there last year; 0-12 on AW but close third on latest start (first with tongue tied) was up with his best form; should go well.
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3rd

7

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Night Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Reliable and progressive on a variety of ground and courses, although has never raced at Newmarket; third in this race last year; hit new heights at Epsom (1m4f) on last two outings and makes each-way appeal.

14/1

21

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Night Breeze

9st 2lb

T: Ian Williams

Reserve; form figures 121 at 1m4f on good to firm last May-August (not at this meeting) on his only appearances at Ascot; in career-best form over 1m4f at Epsom (good/soft) on his latest two outings, which sees him raised another 4lb today and into a much better race, but he's one to consider.

33/1

2nd

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Night Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Finished fifth in this last year and it was just his second visit to Epsom when impressively landing the five-runner Great Metropolitan over C&D (good) in April; 4lb rise (arguably could have been worse) pushes him into uncharted territory but he has won on good to soft and is a player under Billy Loughnane.

9/1

14/1

Form: /5442- BF

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-5 in Irish maidens, taking minor honours on last three outings (1m2f/1m4f on softer than good); has since changed hands and left Noel Meade; improvement is probably needed on this British, seasonal and handicap debut.
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4th

9

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Eroico

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Showed ability in Irish maidens for Noel Meade but yet to get going in two starts for this yard, latterly in a hood (now removed) at Thirsk last month; this is just her third handicap but it's a tough one in which to stage a revival.

40/1

9th

11

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Eroico

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Ran in five maidens in Ireland for Noel Meade, finishing second on the final occasion (1m4f, heavy); has also shown promise on good ground; she could improve for last month's stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) but was soundly beaten and others have more pressing claims; a hood goes on.

40/1

5th

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Eroico

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Martin Todhunter

0-5 in Irish maidens, taking minor honours on last three outings (1m2f/1m4f on softer than good); has since changed hands and left Noel Meade; improvement is probably needed on this British, seasonal and handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 425-93

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Close third at Beverley (8.5f) 11 days ago and she's won twice there at 1m2f, but her record at 1m3f-1m4f (six races) is less convincing.
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4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Princess Niyla

10st 10lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

Has largely respectable form this term, most recently fifth to Shimmering Sands over C&D; weighted to get closer to that rival on the revised terms and is on an attractive mark; still seeking first handicap win away from Beverley but can't be dismissed.

6/1

20/1

Form: 23767-

Last run: 220 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down the field for George Boughey last May/June in his first two handicaps (1m4f/1m2f) and sold for 12,000gns in July; beaten further still at Ayr (1m) in September on his only start for new yard; moves back up in trip and needs to tap back into his initial promise.
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6th

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Motawaared

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Still a maiden but he's made a positive start for Jim Goldie and stayed on late into fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 12 days ago; one to consider back up in trip here.

100/30

5th

1

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Motawaared

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Placed in a novice and a maiden (both 1m) for George Boughey; low key (0-4, often slowly away) since joining Jim Goldie for 12,000gns; drops into a Class 6 for the first time, though, with cheekpieces added; no forlorn hope.

8/1

Form: 647-71

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made her 15th start, with tongue-tie and blinkers replacing cheekpieces, when getting off the mark in a nine-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) one month ago, doing it in clearcut style under 7lb claimer; has comparable form on good ground but not proven over this far (tried it on penultimate start) and she's 4lb out of the handicap.
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5th

4

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Rising Sky

9st 3lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

AW winner over 10.5f in March and her higher-grade third at Naas was a good effort; 1m4f has seemed a bridge too far, though, and long way behind Masego over that trip at Bellewstown; excuse for latest run (1m2f) at Navan.

6/1

7th

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Rising Sky

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Won over 1m2f on the AW in March wearing first-time blinkers and easily her best run since when a staying-on third over 1m3f at Naas (good); well held from wide draw at Bellewstown latest but not one to rule out.

7/1

9th
6 (2)
Furhaan

25/1

Form: 9415-0

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won handicap debut at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) in September and creditable fifth at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) the following month; left Ed Walker for 32,000gns in October and last week's reappearance (25-1) did not suggest an imminent return to winning form.
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2nd

10

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Furhaan

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won handicap debut for Ed Walker off 4lb higher last September (extended 1m3f, heavy); got closer to that level in on his last two runs for his new connections and seemed to stay 2m at Chester last time, but he was only fifth of seven in that race and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

5th

7

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Furhaan

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Successful handicap debut for Ed Walker off 2lb higher last September (extended 1m3f, heavy); well short of that level in three runs for his new connections; likely best watched for now.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £77.39
Tricast £141.48
Trifecta £248.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Fast Fred

SPOTLIGHT:

Night Breeze

TOPSPEED:

Furhaan

NEWMARKET:

Hamlet's Night

The Times:

Fast Fred

Telegraph:

Fast Fred

D Express:

Fast Fred

The Sun:

Fast Fred

Daily Record:

Fast Fred

RP RATINGS:

Night Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Night Breeze

The Star:

Night Breeze