June 05 / 13.50 Musselburgh

13.50

Good To Firm

Reichhartinger Rush Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 7f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Reichhartinger Rush Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 507-12 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Soon in a clear lead and perhaps stole a four-runner race at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening his account; however, he backed up that performance with a clear second at Carlisle (1m6f, soft) a fortnight later and remains well handicapped on some of last year's form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Cascade Hall

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who was a clear runner-up behind a rejuvenated winner at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) a fortnight ago before a remarkable 21l win at Chester (2m, good to soft) last Friday; that latest race was an apprentice handicap so he escapes a penalty today; this course winner could be tough to beat.

6/4

1st

5

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Cascade Hall

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who won at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) in May and at Musselburgh (2m, good) the following month; down the field at the latter track last month but bounced back to form with a good second of eight at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) a week ago, pulling clear of the rest with the winner who was since won again; may not have his own way in front but has to be respected; due to be 2lb higher.

3/1

2nd

7

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cascade Hall

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Registered two unchallenged wins from the front (around 2m, good to firm/good) on his first and third starts of the year; can probably be forgiven his latest effort over 2m2f ten days ago and he remains feasibly treated; considered.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 128-96 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on both Flat starts this year (1m4f/2m), and just a respectable fifth over hurdles 12 days ago; now 2lb lower than when second here (2m2f, good) last summer but needs to up his game.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gary Rutherford

Has plenty of Musselburgh form, including three wins, but looks far from solid on his efforts for new yard and sometimes blows the start; returns to Class 6 for first time since 2023.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Simple Star

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins, the latest last August, and he's well treated on that form (even from out of the weights today); however, this season's form has been mixed and others have more pressing claims.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Gary Rutherford

Three wins over 1m4f here, the latest off 4lb higher last August (good) when with Dianne Sayer; tailed off over 1m5f here last time (slowly away); takes a significant drop in trip; cheekpieces tried.

33/1

Form: 017-55 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, the latter gained by 10l here (1m6f, soft; also suited by much quicker ground) in October; not in same form on either outing since returned to the Flat in March (1m4f/2m; cheekpieces refitted last time) but still considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Elemental Eye

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Latest Flat win was C&D in June (7lb higher today) and he also scored over hurdles three weeks ago on latest outing; firmly in the picture.

7/1

1st

1

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:49 Perth

Elemental Eye

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Plenty of racing on the Flat, winning for a third time when successful over 1m4f on the AW this June; it's proving harder work over hurdles, last time trailing home last here on his handicap debut (16-1).

11/2

8th

8

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Elemental Eye

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Fair Flat-racer who won in first-time blinkers on the AW (2m; RPR 72) this summer and can probably be excused his recent defeat on heavy ground; showed only minor promise in three maiden hurdles last season but is open to improvement in handicaps this term; market reference recommended.

10/1

Form: 57-044

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-44 under all codes (including three points); gave pretty good account when fourth of nine here (1m4f, good) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip but can't be recommended from 10lb out of the weights.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Markinch

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden under both codes who's into the veteran stage; would need something dramatic to happen if she's to make it 45th-time lucky.

50/1

4th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Star Of Markinch

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

43-race maiden who was beaten 9l when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) four weeks ago; best watched out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 0662/6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:59 Perth

Spit Spot

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Dual C&D winner (good/soft) at around this time last year but generally disappointing in the meantime; just a respectable fifth here (2m4f, good) 17 days ago and needs to up her game.

20/1

5th

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Spit Spot

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Generally disappointing since her two 3m course wins at around this time last year; hinted at possible return to form before last-flight fall here (3m) in July but needs to build on that performance today and the drop back in trip may not be ideal.

14/1

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

Non-runners

Velvet Whisper, Kisiyra

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £2.10
Straight Forecast £2.03
Trifecta £3.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cascade Hall

TOPSPEED:

Elemental Eye

D Express:

Simple Star

RP RATINGS:

Cascade Hall

POSTDATA:

Cascade Hall

The Times:

Cascade Hall

Telegraph:

Cascade Hall

The Guardian:

Cascade Hall

Daily Mail:

Cascade Hall

Daily Mirror:

Cascade Hall

The Sun:

Cascade Hall

The Star:

Cascade Hall

Daily Record:

Cascade Hall