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  • 1m 0f 208y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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Form: 80-650

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
A good run of form last summer included a close second of 18 in a valuable 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good; unraced on slower); however, he's failed to live up to that form since gelded and first-time cheekpieces (discarded now) may have been more of a hindrance than a help last time; capable but risky.
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1

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

10st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

A good run of form last summer included a close second of 18 in a valuable 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good; unraced on slower); however, he's failed to live up to that form since gelded and first-time cheekpieces (discarded now) may have been more of a hindrance than a help last time; capable but risky.

12/1

12th

5

(13)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Went close at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July but well beaten in C&D Cambridgeshire in September; failed to settle and suffered interference on return, doing pretty well in the circumstances, but disappointing favourite at Pontefract 11 days ago; connections turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

1

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Marhaba Ghaiyyath

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressive in last year's 3yo campaign, going close at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) in July; did pretty well to finish sixth on last month's return at Kempton (1m3f, AW) where he failed to settle and suffered interference; that run may have got the freshness out of him; on the shortlist.

3/1

Form: 546-23 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 1m Ffos Las maiden as 3yo; beaten favourite in last four handicaps but soft and heavy ground no help in 2025 and he's performed with credit against rivals with potential this season, over 1m2f at Newbury and 1m at Sandown (both on good; probably effective on soft); solid chance at this intermediate trip for yard with 34% strike-rate here, 10-29.
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2

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

High Degree

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Sole win in 1m Ffos Las maiden as 3yo; beaten favourite in last four handicaps but soft and heavy ground no help in 2025 and he's performed with credit against rivals with potential this season, over 1m2f at Newbury and 1m at Sandown (both on good; probably effective on soft); solid chance at this intermediate trip for yard with 34% strike-rate here, 10-29.

5/2

3rd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

High Degree

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to good second, improving his RPR, at Newbury (1m2f, good) on seasonal debut; may well build on that effort and take another step forward; effective over 1m last term, including maiden success; major contender.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

High Degree

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Narrowly landed skinny odds in a Ffos Las maiden (1m, good) last July and although out of the first three in three big-field handicaps (1m/1m2f) subsequently, he was far from disgraced; gelded since last seen seven months ago but looks the type with more to offer this year.

3/1

Form: 537-18 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; major improvement for this yard in 2025, winning five times, including over C&D; improved on those efforts when coming clear in fine style over 1m here (good) on reappearance but she ran poorly when going unpenalised at Redcar next time and now has an 8lb higher mark on her plate; probably wouldn't want much rain.
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3

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Two B Tanned

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runs; major improvement for this yard in 2025, winning five times, including over C&D; improved on those efforts when coming clear in fine style over 1m here (good) on reappearance but she ran poorly when going unpenalised at Redcar next time and now has an 8lb higher mark on her plate; probably wouldn't want much rain.

7/1

8th

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Two B Tanned

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who won five times last April-July (good/good to firm) and took it up another notch with easy all-the-way win in 13-runner Musselburgh handicap (1m, good) under Tom Kiely-Marshall on reappearance 11 days ago; that was an apprentice race so she escapes a penalty and is 9lb well in compared to her future mark.

3/1

Form: 3-12

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on sole 2yo run when winning Pontefract maiden (1m, good to soft) then made a spirited late dash at Hamilton (about 1m, good) to challenge one who later finished close up in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; looks sure to improve with this extra distance and likely good pace on handicap debut.
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4

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Haayimm

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Stepped up on sole 2yo run when winning Pontefract maiden (1m, good to soft) then made a spirited late dash at Hamilton (about 1m, good) to challenge one who later finished close up in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; looks sure to improve with this extra distance and likely good pace on handicap debut.

100/30

2nd

2

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:15 Hamilton

Haayimm

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Gelded after last season's run; highly unlikely that the 1-8 favourite gave his running when this son of Gleneagles beat him at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) but he's a well-bred improver and unexposed.

3/1

Form: 4524-9

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Successful debut over 7f at Ayr (good to soft) last July; asked some stiff questions since and although he ran some fair races in defeat, his reappearance in a conditions race on Kempton AW wasn't one of them; gelded since; may fare better now handicapping but this is competitive.
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5

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Rochfortbridge

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Successful debut over 7f at Ayr (good to soft) last July; asked some stiff questions since and although he ran some fair races in defeat, his reappearance in a conditions race on Kempton AW wasn't one of them; gelded since; may fare better now handicapping but this is competitive.

12/1

9th

8

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Rochfortbridge

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Highly tried after making a successful racecourse debut at Ayr last summer and he came up short, albeit he ran well in the Acomb at York and when runner-up in Listed company last October; the switch to AW shouldn't present an issue but others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Rochfortbridge

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ayr debut winner who has come up short in Group 3 and Listed races on his three starts since and would be a shock winner this afternoon.

66/1

Form: 00-048 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Can lead; 2-2 on this course in 2025, over 1m (good to soft) and 1m1f (good) but he hasn't been at full strength this year, including when back over C&D in April; this is a drop in grade from Newmarket in May but a complete revival is up in the air; yard runs two.
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6

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Can lead; 2-2 on this course in 2025, over 1m (good to soft) and 1m1f (good) but he hasn't been at full strength this year, including when back over C&D in April; this is a drop in grade from Newmarket in May but a complete revival is up in the air; yard runs two.

12/1

8th

13

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Thunder Wonder

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday.

25/1

Form: 117-02

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Started career with 7f wins in maiden and novice events (soft/good to soft) but things went haywire after, way behind in Group 3 (9-1) and on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m; 7-1); gelded since though and returned with a much better effort, losing out only late over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces); back up 2lb; should find something similar if the mindset holds.
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7

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Pandemonium

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Started career with 7f wins in maiden and novice events (soft/good to soft) but things went haywire after, way behind in Group 3 (9-1) and on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m; 7-1); gelded since though and returned with a much better effort, losing out only late over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces); back up 2lb; should find something similar if the mindset holds.

13/2

2nd

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Pandemonium

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Last year's two wins were over 7f on soft/good to soft before finishing tailed off in a Group 2; he worryingly suffered the same fate on handicap debut at the Craven meeting (1m, good) since when he's been gelded; has a few questions to answer now and the cheekpieces are new.

16/1

12th

1

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Pandemonium

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Showed his autumn form over 7f on soft/good to soft; well held in the Horris Hill when bidding to take his record to 3-3; however, gained his wins in good style and may have more to offer back down in class.

13/2

Form: -13893 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three wins at 7f and 1m (on this track; good to soft) but topped those efforts when a running-on close third, just behind Pandemonium over C&D (good; same terms) this month; should have more options now he's shown he stays this far; solid chance for last year's winning yard.
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8

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Strength Of Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Three wins at 7f and 1m (on this track; good to soft) but topped those efforts when a running-on close third, just behind Pandemonium over C&D (good; same terms) this month; should have more options now he's shown he stays this far; solid chance for last year's winning yard.

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Strength Of Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: K R Burke

Has done well for one who opened his account in a seller, bagging his second handicap over 1m here in April; however, progress has stalled, markedly so in his last two races (competitive ones admittedly).

9/2

9th

14

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Strength Of Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: K R Burke

Three-time winner at 7f-1m and steadily progressive until a below-par effort at Chester (7.5f) most recently; may bounce back but this is no easy task off current mark in such a competitive affair.

16/1

Form: 2-2004 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six wins in 2025 over a range of trips (7f-1m2f) and ground; encouraging reappearance over C&D but not so good since and doubtful whether today will be the day from out of the weights.
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9

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Dwindling Funds

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins in 2025 over a range of trips (7f-1m2f) and ground; encouraging reappearance over C&D but not so good since and doubtful whether today will be the day from out of the weights.

20/1

4th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Dwindling Funds

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won four times here (7f-1m, good to firm-heavy) last year and showed career-best form when second in valuable Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on seasonal debut in April; two lesser efforts have followed (1m-1m4f) but he still enters calculations.

8/1

12th

15

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Dwindling Funds

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last July-October, with the initial success over 1m2f/1m1f followed by four wins at 1m or 7f; good second on 1m1f reappearance this term but a disappointing favourite two weeks later; even if he's back to form, this sort of trip (tried twice before) poses a big question.

16/1

Non-runners

Monoceros

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £63.35
Tricast £794.35
Trifecta £541.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haayimm

RP RATINGS:

High Degree

TOPSPEED:

Strength Of Spirit

The Times:

Haayimm

Telegraph:

Haayimm

D Express:

Haayimm

The Star:

Haayimm

Daily Record:

Haayimm

POSTDATA:

Strength Of Spirit

NEWMARKET:

High Degree

The Guardian:

High Degree

Daily Mail:

High Degree

Daily Mirror:

High Degree

The Sun:

High Degree