July 31 / 20.55 Musselburgh

20.55

Good

Graham + Sibbald And Neilsons Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Graham + Sibbald And Neilsons Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 341421 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; the winner of two of his last four starts, latterly a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) three weeks ago; that form has already received several boosts and a 2lb rise looks lenient; today's sharper test not sure to suit so well but he remains of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resurgent 8yo who has won four of his last seven starts, including at Windsor (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he beat a subsequent winner and this return to slower ground is no problem; big player again in his bid for a third course win.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adrian Nicholls

Usually claimer ridden, to set the pace or race prominently; 8yo who has never raced here but he's been competitive in nearly every race this season, winning three, and went down by just a head and a neck at Newmarket on latest outing; drawn a bit wide but needs major respect.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Thornaby Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prominent racer who made it three wins in his last five starts when making all at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday; it's over three years since he defied a mark this high but he has to be respected in his current mood.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 972226 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last season; she had been running well in defeat prior to a lesser effort behind Thornaby Pearl three weeks ago; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

She wasn't winning out of turn when successful at Ayr (6f, good) 25 days ago; fully effective at Hamilton and seems to handle soft ground so she's respected, for all she hasn't been missed with a 7lb rise for last time.

6/1

1st

5

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All five wins between July and October last year, at 6f and 5f, including this race (good); runner-up four times this year and her latest Hamilton run can be consigned to history as she'd run the day before; respected, although serious rain wouldn't be ideal.

8/1

9th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

One of five wins in the second half of last season was over C&D in August; four seconds (including over 5f/6f here) from the back in her last five starts this term, back to form at Musselburgh last night; each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 007496 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.

8/1

6/1

Form: 624744 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D handicap last month; in and out since but she wasn't beaten far at Ayr on Monday and this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her; one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Doesn't win very often but had her day in the sun when making all over C&D in June off 4lb lower; largely consistent since but win record of 1-20 on turf is offputting.

7/2

4th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Made all to win a C&D handicap last month; in and out since but she wasn't beaten far at Ayr on Monday and this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her; one to consider.

6/1

4th

3

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Wee Mary

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Made all at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June but she's been up and down since and was a well-held fourth at Hamilton last time; overall record is now 2-30 and she comes with risks attached; one of three runners for the yard.

8/1

Form: 433222 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Running well since the visor went on in May and he has finished runner-up on his last three starts, the latest on Tuesday; should be in the thick of it again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Golden Havana

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Running well since the visor went on in May and he has finished runner-up on his last three starts, the latest on Tuesday; should be in the thick of it again.

11/4

2nd

6

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Golden Havana

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Yet to win on turf, but sound runs when runner-up at Thirsk (5f, good) and Ayr (5f, good to firm) on last two starts; one with a chance.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6-2353

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly exposed maiden but she wasn't beaten far at Lingfield (5f, AW) when last seen eight weeks ago; has her first turf run in Britain; others look stronger for win purposes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Peregrine Falcon

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Placed on nine occasions, but now 0-16 and 5f appears to suit her best; another frame finish may be her best hope.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Peregrine Falcon

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Thoroughly exposed maiden but she wasn't beaten far at Lingfield (5f, AW) when last seen eight weeks ago; has her first turf run in Britain; others look stronger for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Peregrine Falcon

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Maiden after 14 runs, five under Billy Loughnane, but has been involved in tight finishes over 5f on Tapeta on three occasions so ought to find a race at some stage and perhaps this first go on Polytrack will suit.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £35.06
Trifecta £106.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Havana

RP RATINGS:

Peregrine Falcon

Telegraph:

Thornaby Pearl

POSTDATA:

Thunderstorm Katie

Daily Mail:

Wee Mary

The Times:

Golden Havana

The Guardian:

Golden Havana

D Express:

Golden Havana

The Star:

Golden Havana

Daily Record:

Golden Havana

The Sun:

Peregrine Falcon

Daily Mirror:

Thornaby Pearl