May 21 / 17.00 Musselburgh

17.00

Good

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 822231

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.
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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

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-0012 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form in a 1m1f handicap here last month, winning decisively; second over 1m2f at Ripon on Sunday, staying on at the finish; up in trip but likely to go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spirit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.

9/1

5th

13

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Unlike him to miss the break as last time and had been running well from 1m1f to 1m4f; the concerns are that he does look high enough in the weights and this is tougher than usual.

14/1

8th

2

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Spirit Catcher

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (1m1f, good; from 4lb lower) in April and runner-up twice since, stamina seemingly overstretched behind the thriving Alpine Sierra at Musselburgh (12.5f) latest; enters calculations back over a more suitable 8.5f.

3/1

5/2

Form: 716311

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Having a fine year, winning for the fourth time when scoring at Ripon 13 days ago (1m2f, good); still feasibly weighted but previous 1m4f efforts haven't seen her convince with her stamina.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Generally progressive on AW/turf this year, winning four times over 1m2f; creditable third over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; remains in form and may still have more to offer at this level; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 5/413- BF

Last run: 233 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four wins over hurdles; had few chances on the Flat but she won at Ayr in September (1m5f, soft) and showed better form when third over 1m7f 11 days later; still has some potential in this sphere and a hurdle run last month should have sharpened her up; might need more of a stamina test than this though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Four C&D wins, the most recent when justifying favouritism from 2lb higher in May 2025; Flat winner since (last September); reportedly never travelling when only fifth of 12 (Ravenscraig Castle third) here on latest start.

9/2

5th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Fourth of six on the Flat last time out and beaten 22l here the time before that; a four-time winner in this discipline but reservations at the minute.

20/1

4th

6

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Just Dottie

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Four wins over hurdles; had few chances on the Flat but she won at Ayr in September (1m5f, soft) and showed better form when third over 1m7f 11 days later; still has some potential in this sphere and a hurdle run last month should have sharpened her up; might need more of a stamina test than this though.

6/1

8/1

Form: 811-07 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Cougar

10st 8lb

J: Miss Sophia Watson

T: Michael Chapman

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins in Scotland on good to soft/soft; well below par in three comeback outings this spring and sold out of Iain Jardine's yard for £3,500 last month; all turf starts on good or softer; a watching brief is advised.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Cougar

8st 13lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Cougar

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with victories over C&D (good to soft) and at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September; went without the blinkers when always behind on his Thirsk reappearance 11 days ago but could fare a lot better with the headgear back in place now.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 40662/

Last run: 959 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around.
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Verdict Starting price

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Spit Spot

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual C&D winner last autumn (good/soft); ended last season with some disappointing efforts, though, and looked badly out of sorts on both Flat appearances this spring; leap of faith required to support her today.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won two 3m hurdles last autumn but has lost her way over jumps this year and was well beaten here (1m4f) when back on the Flat a fortnight ago, after a wind op; this longer trip ought to suit better but it still takes a leap of faith to support her.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Spit Spot

9st 9lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £8.21
Trifecta £16.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Catcher

The Sun:

Star Cast

The Star:

Star Cast

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Catcher

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Catcher

The Times:

Alpine Sierra

Telegraph:

Alpine Sierra

The Guardian:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Mail:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Record:

Alpine Sierra