July 31 / 17.45 Musselburgh

17.45

Good

Edinburgh Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Edinburgh Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -76333 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.
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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Sophiesticate

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

She had been running with credit this season prior to her comfortable win at Musselburgh (1m5f, good); up 6lb but she still has handicapping scope on last year's best; all wins on good ground but appears to handle soft.

3/1

1st

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.

7/2

3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1211P9 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won minor events at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) and here (extended 1m4f, good) in June; reportedly bled from the nose in his hat-trick bid and then ran poorly at Newcastle last week; not easy to assess.
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2nd

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in June, here over 1m2f and over this trip at Musselburgh; put two lesser runs behind him when second at the latter track (1m5f, good) in July but found the drop back to 1m1f against him there four weeks ago; steps back up in trip with claims.

5/1

4th

4

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in June (1m2f/1m4f) and put two poor performances behind him when clear second here (1m5f, good) a week ago; can cope with this drop back in trip and is still on a workable mark; ought to make his presence felt.

4/1

2nd

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Iain Jardine

Won minor events at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) and here (extended 1m4f, good) in June; reportedly bled from the nose in his hat-trick bid and then ran poorly at Newcastle last week; not easy to assess.

9/2

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9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 423-52

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two encouraging Flat runs for new stable, latterly when second of 11 at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 24 days ago; 1lb higher today but still holds stronger claims than many.
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4th

8

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

17:05 Beverley

Jedhi Knight

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Midgley

Promising start for this yard before two lesser efforts (latterly behind a Prescott good thing); returning to further on slow ground should be beneficial.

11/2

4th

5

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Jedhi Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

First two Flat runs for this yard were fairly encouraging, beaten 3l over C&D in June and second of 11 at Pontefract (1m4f, good) the following month; lacked the gears at Musselburgh last time but he's still of some interest.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Jedhi Knight

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two encouraging Flat runs for new stable, latterly when second of 11 at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 24 days ago; 1lb higher today but still holds stronger claims than many.

9/4

Form: 368-76

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-10 and he was unable to reward market support on his stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good) 26 days ago; new accessories given a spin this afternoon but he does have to prove his stamina.
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5th

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Withington

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

13-race maiden; behind Satyress when fifth at Hamilton (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) last month before finishing second to an improving rival at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) eight days ago; drop in trip won't be an issue and he has each-way claims.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Mr Withington

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far.

12/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f and he hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of starts over further, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers tonight) at Musselburgh 11 days ago; on a competitive mark now otherwise.

10/1

Form: 7-0444

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
42-race maiden who can't be recommended with confidence.
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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: 40/40-

Last run: 536 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 18 starts under both codes; plenty to prove.
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6th

7

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Liberty Looming

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Adam Nicol

Weakened into sixth after racing too freely here (1m5f, good; Gemini Man second) a week ago and has now been unplaced all 19 starts (six times over hurdles); drops back in trip with cheekpieces refitted today.

50/1

6th

9

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Liberty Looming

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

Unplaced in 18 starts under both codes; plenty to prove.

33/1

12

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Liberty Looming

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Unplaced in 17 starts across both codes; new yard and new headgear, but much to prove.

14/1

9/2

Form: 682422

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Just one win (1m2f, AW) from his 24 starts but he arrives in good form, runner-up in three of his last four starts; should give his running once again.
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4th

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Poor strike-rate but there have been several good runs in defeat this year and his record at Hamilton reads -30222; has run well on soft but a slightly quicker surface may be ideal.

11/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Falaise Blanc

8st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 27 starts came on the AW at Newcastle last August but he's been runner-up on turf six times, including when caught late at Hamilton (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; switch of headgear today; shortlisted.

3/1

2nd

8

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Inconsistent gelding who went close over C&D in early June and came back to that sort of level when behind Patrick Street three days ago (8lb better off back into a handicap); often pulls hard and it will depend on his mood.

6/1

10/1

Form: 430493

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Easy win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but not at that level in six runs since; minor money perhaps his best hope.
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8th

7

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Yakhabar

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Easy win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but not at that level in six runs since; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Southwell (1m4f) in March but only ninth of 11 in handicap over C&D ten days ago; not proving the easiest to catch right of late.

20/1

9th

6

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Yakhabar

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Easily landed an amateur riders' event at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March and wasn't beaten far into fourth of 12 in a similar contest at Ripon (1m4f, good) last time, but he still needs more in order to come out best here.

14/1

100/1

Form: P/5-00

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive 8yo who can't be recommended on this year's evidence.
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9th

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Ivynator

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jean McGregor

Regressive 8yo who can't be recommended on this year's evidence.

100/1

12th

11

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ivynator

10st 4lb

J: Miss Jesika Rennie

T: Jean McGregor

Latest of his two wins was in 2021; runner-up over hurdles last May but very opposable on what he's done since; off 260 days before latest start when he was remote at 200-1; first-time headgear this evening.

100/1

11th

7

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Ivynator

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Jean McGregor

Runner-up over hurdles last May but this 8yo has struggled to get competitive on his four starts since, one of those being on the Flat; races for the first time since last September and others make greater appeal.

40/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £8.67
Tricast £18.34
Trifecta £31.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jedhi Knight

D Express:

Sophiesticate

POSTDATA:

Falaise Blanc

Daily Mail:

Mr Withington

RP RATINGS:

Jedhi Knight

The Times:

Jedhi Knight

Telegraph:

Jedhi Knight

The Guardian:

Jedhi Knight

The Star:

Jedhi Knight

Daily Record:

Falaise Blanc

Daily Mirror:

Sophiesticate

The Sun:

Sophiesticate