Musselburgh

12:53 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Thunderstorm Katie is second choice behind WEN MOON who is on a good mark and now drops into class 6 company for the first time.

1st	1. Wen Moon 2nd Fav	16/5
2nd	12. Little Mi Mi	12/1
3rd	2. Our Absent Friends Fav	11/4

Favourite

11/4

Our Absent Friends

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tristan Davidson Age/Wt: 7/9-8 F: 400184 OR: 64

1 tip

11/4

Comment: Returned to form when winning at Redcar (5f, good to soft) in September off a 2lb lower mark than today; not so good at Newcastle (5f, AW) next time but bounced back when fourth at Haydock (5f, good) 19 days ago; down in grade with claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	12/1	65
02/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	4/1	66
24/09/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	9/1	62
09/09/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	11 / 13	14/1	65
25/08/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	4/1	67
18/08/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	13/2	67

2nd Favourite

16/5

Wen Moon

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ben Haslam Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 005765 OR: 65

1 tip

16/5

Comment: Last of his three wins came at York (5f, soft) in October 2023 but his best effort this year came when fourth of nine over this C&D in May off a mark 14lb higher than today; fair effort on AW debut last time and he's respected on his first try in a class 6, particularly if there is some ease underfoot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 14	4/1	67
27/09/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 13	14/1	69
05/09/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	10/1	69
17/08/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	5 / 6	6/1	71
26/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	16 / 19	20/1	74
11/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	12 / 16	13/2	76

Ganesha

Jockey: S A Gray Trainer: Phillip Makin Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 854330 OR: 63

11/2

Comment: Most recent of his four wins came at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March but he was below form there 15 days ago; good placed efforts at Hamilton (5f, soft) and Ayr (5f, good to soft) prior to that and may be able to bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 14	13/2	64
29/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	5/1	64
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 18	33/1	65
08/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	7/1	65
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	14/1	68
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	33/1	69

Fear And Fast

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 523626 OR: 56

1 tip

13/2

Comment: 15-race maiden (12 for Ismail Mohammed); beaten around 5l when second of six behind Ski Angel over this C&D (soft) on his second start for Jim Goldie before finishing sixth of 14 at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago; dropped another 2lb.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	6 / 14	11/2	58
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	9/2	60
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	11/1	60
02/07/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	13/2	61
11/06/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	11/4	62
30/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 6	8/1	61

Sir Benedict

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Stella Barclay Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 440162 OR: 53

3 tips

8/1

Comment: Won at Hamilton (5f, soft) in September before a lesser effort there next time, but he was quickly back to form when narrowly beaten by Thunderstorm Katie over this C&D 23 days ago; up 3lb.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 14	14/1	50
29/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	12/1	49
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	22/1	46
09/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	13 / 14	20/1	46
01/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 14	16/1	46
01/08/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	11/1	45

Ski Angel

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 845415 OR: 50

12/1

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, with the latest of those wins coming when sitting off a strong pace last month (beat Fear And Fast); shaped as if still in form when fifth behind Thunderstorm Katie here 23 days ago; needs things to drop right.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 14	5/1	50
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	9/4	46
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	12/1	46
13/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	11/2	47
26/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	9/4	48
11/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	40/1	49

Little Mi Mi

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 600280 OR: 46

12/1

Comment: Can front-run, just as she did when second of ten at Newcastle (6f, AW) in September on her first start for this yard, but she's failed to match that in two starts since and is now 0-12; tongue-tie removed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	10 / 13	13/2	47
26/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	7/1	46
19/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	9/1	46
17/05/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	17 / 19	16/1	51
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	10/1	53
08/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	6 / 9	14/1	53

Zaphea

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 669369 OR: 48

14/1

Comment: Hasn't been the most consistent this year but she's dropped down to a mark 18lb lower than when winning this race last year; behind a few of these when ninth here 23 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	22/1	50
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	3/1	54
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	9/1	54
09/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	16/1	57
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	25/1	60
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	10/1	62

Laurens Dream

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 834307 OR: 56

18/1

Comment: Both of her wins from 20 starts have been on the AW at Newcastle (7f/6f) but she has been placed on turf twice this year; never on terms when midfield at Redcar (6f, good to soft) nine days ago and this drop back to 5f isn't sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	18/1	56
07/10/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	11 / 14	25/1	58
15/09/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	28/1	58
25/08/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	6/1	59
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	12/1	58
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	18/1	61

Royal Duke

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 121068 OR: 59

28/1

Comment: Won at Ayr in July and over this C&D in August; didn't run badly when sixth of ten here two starts ago but he's been below his best either side of that; back down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	9/1	61
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	22/1	61
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	10 / 18	16/1	61
27/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	11/2	57
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	9/2	55
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	13/2	46

John Kirkup

Jockey: Ethan Tindall Trainer: David Thompson Age/Wt: 10/8-4 F: 078037 OR: 45

33/1

Comment: Third of 11 over C&D (good to soft) in September but he was behind a few of these when seventh at Hamilton (5f, soft) 45 days ago, and remains without a win in over two years.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	28/1	46
13/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	28/1	45
01/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	14 / 14	18/1	46
09/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	25/1	46
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	8/1	46
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	10 / 13	22/1	46

Hard Nut

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 8/8-4 F: 626544 OR: 45

80/1

Comment: Most recent success came when 50-1 over C&D last August; did too much early when fourth of six behind Ski Angel here 35 days ago; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	12/1	46
13/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	18/1	45
26/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	28/1	46
12/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 6	66/1	45
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	20/1	46
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	100/1	45

Thunderstorm Katie

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 853411 OR: 59

6 tips

Comment: Took 14 attempts to get off the mark but she's won five times since having a wind operation in June, the latest coming at Newcastle (5f, AW) nine days ago; back on turf under a 5lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 14	8/1	59
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 14	5/1	55
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	9/2	57
29/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	9/2	57
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	6/4	57
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	8 / 18	9/1	57

Kyber Crystal

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 583019 OR: 57

Comment: Won over C&D in April and back to form to score at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) six weeks ago; however, 33-1 at Redcar yesterday (6f) and came last of nine.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/11/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	33/1	57
25/09/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	10/1	55
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	12/1	55
09/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 14	28/1	54
27/08/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	22/1	56
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	15/2	57

Musselburgh

13:23 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Market support should be noted for Silky Lass (second choice) on her debut but EAGLE BAY is selected to get off the mark.

1st	9. India Gold	40/1
2nd	2. Blakefell Fav	5/4
3rd	1. Top Lad	22/1

Favourite

5/4

Blakefell

Jockey: Greg Fairley Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 609 OR: 79

3 tips

5/4

Comment: Beaten 6l when sixth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his debut but he was unfortunate not to finish closer in a sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) next time; ninth of 26 in a similar event at Newmarket (7f, good) 32 days ago and may be more competitive back into a maiden.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/10/25	Newmarket / Unknown / F	2	9 / 26	25/1	-
11/09/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	10 / 21	150/1	-
21/08/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	16/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Positive Thoughts

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 62

4 tips

11/4

Comment: Built on her debut effort at Ayr (7f, soft) when beaten a neck at Southwell (7f, AW) 29 days ago; holds solid claims if backing that up returned to turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/25	Southwell / Unknown / F		5	2 / 13	9/2	-
20/09/25	Ayr / Unknown / F		2	6 / 7	33/1	-

Henriette Ronner

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 5

1 tip

4/1

Comment: 24,000gns yearling; dam 1m-1m4f winner (including 2yo; 84); unseated her rider in the parade ring before finishing fifth of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good; 25-1; beaten 11l) on her debut two weeks ago; better needed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/10/25	Newmarket / Unknown / F		4	5 / 11	25/1	-

Silky Lass

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-2

2 tips

9/1

Comment: 26,000gns yearling; fourth foal; sister to 6f winner Granny Budgie (including 2yo/US; RPR 87); dam 9.4f AW winner (82), half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Caledonia Lady; interesting on her debut for a yard that has had a fine season with 2yos.

Irish Incentive

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Gay Kelleway Age/Wt: 2/9-2

12/1

Comment: 25,000euros yearling; first foal; dam unplaced 7.5f-9.4f (RPR 63), half-sister to winners Bayside Boy (1m Group 1), Forest Ranger (1m2f Group 2) and Home Cummins (useful 6.5f-8.5f); best watched on debut; yard also runs India Gold and Twilight Baby.

Top Lad

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 364

22/1

Comment: Third at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) on debut in a four-runner race that has worked out quite well but he's not built on that in two starts since, with his latest fourth at Catterick (5f, soft) being the subject of an inquiry from the stewards; steps up to 7f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	10/1	-
10/10/25	York / Unknown / F	3	6 / 8	14/1	-
03/09/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 4	12/1	-

Clocker

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Edward Bethell Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 5

33/1

Comment: Showed greenness but did hint at promise when fifth of nine at Redcar (1m, good; 13-2) on her debut 19 days ago; open to improvement but the drop to 7f isn't sure to suit based on her pedigree.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		4	5 / 9	13/2	-

India Gold

Jockey: S A Gray Trainer: Gay Kelleway Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 5443 OR: 58

40/1

Comment: Has shown ability in four starts, including when third of 14 at Southwell (1m, AW) 12 days ago; hood now applied on this drop back to 7f; stable also runs Irish Incentive and Twilight Baby.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 14	18/1	59
16/09/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	9/1	-
25/08/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	4	4 / 9	13/2	-
02/08/25	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	20/1	-

Twilight Baby

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Gay Kelleway Age/Wt: 2/9-0

80/1

Comment: Filly by Twilight Son; fourth foal; half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f winner Foinix (RPR 63); dam 6.5f-7.5f winner (96), half-sister to winners Richard R H B (7f-9.4f), Intermath (6f) and Inzone (5f 2yo); yard also runs India Gold and Irish Incentive.

Duchess T

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 74

200/1

Comment: Failed to beat a rival home at Catterick (7f, good) on her debut in August and she was beaten around 13l when fourth of eight at Nottingham (8.5f, good) three weeks ago; looks one for handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/10/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F		5	4 / 8	125/1	-
05/08/25	Catterick / Unknown / F		5	7 / 7	80/1	-

Eagle Bay

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 3

4 tips

Comment: Brother to 1m/1m1f winner Milteye (RPR 81); shaped well when third of 10 at Catterick (7f, good; 6-1) on his debut 18 days ago and looks one of the leading contenders, with improvement possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/25	Catterick / Unknown / F		5	3 / 10	6/1	-

Musselburgh

13:53 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The drop back in grade may help DWINDLING FUNDS return to winning ways, while Double Time is respected after his Kempton win.

1st	2. Sailthisshipalone 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	1. Dwindling Funds Fav	5/2
3rd	7. Harswell Duke	17/2

Favourite

5/2

Dwindling Funds

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 113116 OR: 73

4 tips

5/2

Comment: Has won six times this year from 7f to 1m2f, most recently at Ayr (7f, heavy) last month; beaten 6l when sixth of 15 at Doncaster (7f, heavy) off this mark 11 days ago and now drops back down in grade on this return to 1m; may be able to get back to winning ways.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	6 / 15	4/1	73
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	15/8	66
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	66
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	5/6	67
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 14	4/1	62
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	3/1	59

2nd Favourite

7/2

Sailthisshipalone

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 476587 OR: 73

3 tips

7/2

Comment: Sole win from 19 starts came in a novice at Thirsk in 2023; well treated on the pick of this year's efforts but he hasn't shown signs of taking advantage in recent starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	16/1	75
13/09/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	14/1	77
30/08/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	5/2	79
16/08/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	5/1	81
31/07/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	7 / 11	12/1	82
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	4 / 6	18/1	83

Yermanthere

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 7/9-7 F: 603045 OR: 71

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Three wins from 37 starts, with the latest of those wins coming at Carlisle (7f, good) last August; some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Carlisle in June off a mark 5lb higher than today; each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	2	5 / 12	7/1	72
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	9/2	72
14/08/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	12 / 12	14/1	75
07/08/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	20/1	75
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	7/1	77
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	2/1	78

Double Time

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Vaughan Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 689161 OR: 70

5 tips

7/1

Comment: Bounced back from a lesser effort to win at Kempton (1m, AW) 23 days ago, making virtually all; returns to turf off a 5lb higher mark but he's still well treated on some of last year's form; claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	17/2	65
14/09/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	6 / 14	33/1	65
21/07/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	1 / 13	33/1	62
11/06/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	9 / 13	125/1	65
21/05/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	40/1	68
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	28/1	70

Highland Olly

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 644165 OR: 72

8/1

Comment: Front-runner; made all here (7f, good) in August but he's been held on the AW in two starts since; return to this track should suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/10/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	11/1	67
28/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	12/1	72
27/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	3/1	64
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	12/1	64
08/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	13/8	65
24/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	10/1	66

Harswell Duke

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 565545 OR: 57

17/2

Comment: Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June off a mark 6lb higher than today, but his form has been patchy since and he remains without a win since April 2023; visor (worn last time) is replaced by the blinkers and the tongue-tie goes on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	5 / 14	14/1	59
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	12/1	61
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	12/1	63
21/08/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	6/1	64
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	14/1	65
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	9/2	65

Bint Al Karama

Jockey: Greg Fairley Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 900932 OR: 57

9/1

Comment: Has mostly struggled since winning a seller here over 1m1f last October on her stable debut but she was runner-up in a handicap here 23 days ago (1m1f; beaten 6.5l); each-way chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	8/1	58
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	4	3 / 4	40/1	58
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	40/1	64
09/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	22/1	64
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	100/1	67
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	125/1	70

Bavaria Iron

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 2/004-8 OR: 73

18/1

Comment: Ex-German 6yo who is an eight-time winner (1m-1m2f); beaten 32l when eighth of 12 on stable debut at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) 16 days ago following a lengthy absence; tongue-tie applied.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	22/1	76
13/08/24	Deauville / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	16/1	-
18/07/24	Vichy / Claiming / F	-	10 / 13	16/1	-
14/03/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	11 / 16	28/1	-
12/08/21	Vichy / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/1	-
30/07/21	Le Touquet(Lacanche) / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	29/10	-

Musselburgh

14:25 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Velvet Whisper could have more to offer but SAYIDAH NEW BAY shaped well on her handicap debut and could be suited by this trip.

1st	4. Velvet Whisper Fav	3/1
2nd	6. Sure And Stedfast	7/2
3rd	8. Sayidah New Bay 2nd Fav	10/3

Favourite

3/1

Velvet Whisper

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Edward Bethell Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 438621 OR: 69

3 tips

3/1

Comment: Back to form when beaten a neck at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) last month before getting off the mark under a front-running ride at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) 13 days ago; steps up in trip off this 4lb higher mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	1 / 15	9/2	65
04/10/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	22/1	64
15/09/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	9/1	66
04/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	8 / 13	10/1	68
06/06/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	11/4	-
26/05/25	Leicester / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	85/40	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Sayidah New Bay

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John S. O'Donoghue Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 8853 OR: 62

4 tips

10/3

Comment: Shaped encouragingly on her handicap debut at Killarney (1m3f, soft) last month, making most and rallying to finish third of seven; this step up in trip could suit; contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/25	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	3 / 7	7/1	61
20/09/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	5 / 16	33/1	-
26/08/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / F	-	8 / 10	100/1	-
20/04/25	Bath / Unknown / F	5	8 / 8	7/4	-

Sure And Stedfast

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 813618 OR: 68

7/2

Comment: Won narrowly at Ayr (1m2f, good) in July and Carlisle (1m1f, good) in September; well beaten in a higher grade at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) 34 days ago and this trip is an unknown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	2	8 / 11	20/1	70
01/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	15/2	64
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	7/2	65
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	18/1	66
14/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	7/1	63
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	7/1	63

Tee Aitch Aye

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 648513 OR: 69

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Got off the mark at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in September before a respectable run when third of eight at Ayr (1m2f, heavy) off this mark 27 days ago; steps up in trip and needs to prove his stamina.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	2/1	69
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	7/2	65
11/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	33/1	65
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	25/1	66
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 15	17/2	65
28/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	5/1	66

Alnayef

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 272044 OR: 66

1 tip

6/1

Comment: 14-race maiden but he has been runner-up on three occasions, including when beaten a short head at Hamilton (1m5f, good to soft) in September; respectable effort on the AW at Southwell (1m6f) five days ago and now drops back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	3/1	66
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	5/1	67
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	13 / 13	5/1	68
03/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 14	7/1	67
12/08/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	3/1	68
02/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	11/1	66

Kitsune Power

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 376365 OR: 64

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) last June saw his sole success in the last three years; has placed on a few occasions this year but he's been below his best on his last two starts; back down in trip; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	9/1	66
04/10/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/2	68
25/09/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	11/2	69
28/08/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	28/1	71
31/07/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	7 / 12	22/1	72
18/07/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 6	9/4	72

Krissy

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 9-75PP OR: 49

18/1

Comment: Seven-race maiden who was well held in her first two handicaps; pulled up here in July when she went lame and she was again pulled up at Hamilton 116 days ago; best watched on her return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	P / 8	16/1	49
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	P / 11	8/1	51
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	9/2	51
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	11/1	52
22/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	100/1	-
28/09/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	6 / 6	50/1	-

Sophiesticate

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 215838 OR: 60

2 tips

33/1

Comment: The last three of her four wins have came over this C&D, the most recent in August off today's mark; failed to beat a rival home at Ayr (1m2f, heavy) 27 days ago and has since changed hands and left Jim Goldie.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	11/1	61
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	12/1	61
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	8 / 13	11/1	62
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	15/2	66
26/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	1/1	60
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	15/8	60

Junkyard Dog

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 6-15458 OR: 70

Comment: Won a handicap at Navan (1m2f, good) in April when trained by Joseph O'Brien; well beaten at Hamilton (1m5f, good) in August on his first start for this stable and it was the same story over hurdles at Cartmel 72 days ago; cheekpieces are removed on his first start since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Cartmel / Unknown / H	4	4 / 7	10/1	-
02/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	12/1	72
03/07/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	3 / 14	2/1	-
21/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	5 / 10	7/4	73
11/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	12/1	76
19/04/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	9/2	76

Run Of Luck

Jockey: Liam Wright Trainer: Ed de Giles Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 142643 OR: 55

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	7/2	56
20/09/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	4 / 13	15/2	57
05/09/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	9/1	58
04/08/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	9/4	59
12/07/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	4/1	59
22/06/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	9/4	56

Musselburgh

14:55 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This looks tricky, with more negatives than positives but maybe MONHAMMER's turn has come round again.

1st	6. Blufferonthebus	14/1
2nd	1. Carolus Magnus	13/2
3rd	10. Law Degree	11/1

Favourite

11/4

Jkr Cobbler

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: 349133 OR: 64

1 tip

11/4

Comment: First win of the year at Ayr (7f) in September under usual rider Archie Young; 4lb higher today, comfortably held in third twice since and balance of form seems to give others the edge.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	4/1	64
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	5/4	65
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	7/2	60
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	11/2	62
09/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	11/1	62
11/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	4/1	63

2nd Favourite

11/2

Emerald Army

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 137973 OR: 56

3 tips

11/2

Comment: Won this April and July, latterly over 7f on soft at Catterick, where he was also competitive in a first-time tongue-tie eight days ago; 2lb below his last winning mark; each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	4/1	56
17/10/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	13/2	58
27/09/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	9/2	59
09/09/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	5/2	60
18/08/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	4/1	60
23/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	9/2	58

Martin's Brig

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: David Thompson Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 522365 OR: 48

6/1

Comment: Held on narrowly at Wetherby in April and placed on his two visits to Musselburgh; while most of his success has been on AW, he has not shone in AW races since March; perked up back on turf at Redcar (1m; 20-1 fifth of 14) yesterday, so needs a second look.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/11/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 14	20/1	48
14/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	25/1	49
25/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	16/1	49
13/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	7/1	49
27/08/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	6	2 / 14	11/1	46
26/07/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	5 / 9	11/4	47

Carolus Magnus

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 7/9-12 F: 355910 OR: 64

13/2

Comment: Well short of his old form over 1m-1m2f but he won in clearcut style from Monhammer over C&D (good; 6lb higher today) last month, before a poor show on Newcastle AW; record on softer than good is a problem; mixed messages.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	12 / 13	13/2	62
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	5/2	58
25/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	7/2	60
11/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	10/3	61
15/08/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	3/1	63
08/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	5/1	63

Monhammer

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 962232 OR: 51

3 tips

8/1

Comment: 4-45 overall and no win since May 2024 but dual C&D winner (from 16 races here) and placed over C&D on last three outings; each-way chance again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	9/4	51
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	14/1	52
27/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	15/2	49
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	33/1	53
11/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	66/1	53
30/07/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	40/1	58

John L Sullivan

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 533886 OR: 62

9/1

Comment: Overall record is 2-19 but he won his only start at this track in this race (good to soft) last year; 3lb lower today, as his build-up this term seems a lot less encouraging; blinkers replace recent cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	11/1	64
18/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 14	8/1	65
03/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	5/1	65
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	7/2	65
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	5/1	65
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	11/2	66

Law Degree

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 267730 OR: 55

1 tip

11/1

Comment: Both wins came on soft ground over 7.4f/1m last year, off higher marks than this but he's mostly come up well short this term, including back on soft ground this autumn; 12th in the 1.25 Redcar yesterday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/11/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	12 / 14	14/1	56
28/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	28/1	55
23/09/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	6/1	58
15/09/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	9/2	59
09/09/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	4/1	59
26/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	3/1	58

Outrun The Storm

Jockey: C J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 7/9-12 F: 725093 OR: 64

4 tips

12/1

Comment: No win since last June but there has been the odd minor honour this term, with close third under 7lb claimer at Redcar (7f) on latest outing his best recent effort; thereabouts if he's again in that sort of form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	5/1	65
07/10/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	18/1	65
04/09/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	11 / 14	14/1	66
18/07/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	4/1	67
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	6/1	65
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	5/1	67

Blufferonthebus

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 184474 OR: 61

14/1

Comment: 4-34 tally includes a win this June but there's been only one echo of that form (four runs back) in her five races since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	6/1	63
09/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	11/1	64
04/08/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	9/2	65
18/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	9/2	66
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	8/1	66
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	7/2	64

Princess Pw

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Gay Kelleway Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 268068 OR: 57

16/1

Comment: 11-race maiden; 10lb lower now that on seasonal/handicap debut in April but recent results are discouraging; drops back from 1m and the blinkers (worn on last six starts) are replaced by a visor.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	7/1	60
01/09/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	22/1	62
12/08/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	18/1	64
05/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	8 / 13	18/1	65
19/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	15/2	66
23/04/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	4/1	66

Coconut Bay

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Tristan Davidson Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 622677 OR: 61

33/1

Comment: Four wins this year, all 7f and the latest in July; 1lb lower today, as she's not fired on her last three starts, back on good ground latest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	25/1	63
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	50/1	64
01/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	16/1	64
29/08/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	15/2	63
18/08/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	8/1	63
08/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	8/1	64

Good Karma

Jockey: Ethan Tindall Trainer: John David Riches Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 815432 OR: 59

Comment: Thirsk in July saw his only handicap win (5lb higher today) but close up on last two starts; wide draw is probably not ideal but he's in calculations and 7lb claimer is recruited.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	9/2	59
24/09/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	6/1	58
09/09/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	9/2	59
30/07/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	4/1	60
15/07/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	9/1	54
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	14/1	56

Musselburgh

15:28 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Having dropped 10lb below his last winning mark, GWEEDORE returns to the scene of his two best efforts this year and gets the vote.

1st	2. Gweedore Fav	9/4
2nd	7. U Sure Do 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	10. Monsieur Kodi	8/1

Favourite

9/4

Gweedore

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 8/9-9 F: 822778 OR: 87

1 tip

9/4

Comment: Can front-run; five of his 12 wins have been over C&D; runner-up over C&D on two occasions in April off a mark 3lb higher than today; below his best at Doncaster (7f, soft) 12 days ago but has claims back here off a handy mark (now 10lb below his last win).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 10	18/1	89
11/10/25	York / Handicap / F	2	7 / 19	28/1	91
20/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	7 / 25	28/1	92
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	4/1	90
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	2 / 8	8/1	90
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	8 / 11	125/1	94

2nd Favourite

3/1

U Sure Do

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 041201 OR: 81

3 tips

3/1

Comment: Both of his wins from ten starts have came under Sean Kirrane on good ground at Catterick this autumn, the latest in a 7f handicap 18 days ago; 4lb higher today but he's respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	3/1	77
10/10/25	York / Handicap / F	4	14 / 21	14/1	78
20/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	14/1	77
09/09/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	1 / 4	2/9	78
01/09/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	8/1	78
26/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	14 / 16	10/1	79

Glenfinnan

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 007424 OR: 85

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Runner-up at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) in September before a solid fourth at Newbury (7f, soft) 12 days ago; cheekpieces back on (worn once before, below form) but he otherwise looks capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	4 / 13	12/1	86
13/09/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	17/2	82
30/08/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	3	4 / 11	10/1	82
21/08/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	7 / 14	12/1	85
30/07/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	16 / 20	33/1	88
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	3	13 / 13	20/1	91

Monsieur Kodi

Jockey: Ethan Tindall Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 456342 OR: 73

3 tips

8/1

Comment: 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and he ran well when dead-heating for second at Catterick (6f, soft) eight days ago; up in grade and his only two attempts over this far were in 2024, a bit below form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	5/1	73
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	17/2	73
06/10/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 13	16/1	74
12/09/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	4/1	75
02/09/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	15/2	75
31/07/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	40/1	76

Kelpie Grey

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 269570 OR: 73

2 tips

10/1

Comment: Dual winner here in spring 2024; good placed efforts at Ayr this summer but he's been below his best in recent starts, including when failing to beat a rival home at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 11 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	15 / 15	18/1	75
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	6/1	77
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	6/1	77
20/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	16/5	78
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	6 / 25	11/1	79
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	10/3	79

Bellarchi

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 102410 OR: 86

12/1

Comment: Last two wins have came over this C&D, with the latest coming last month off a 2lb lower mark than today; well beaten at Newcastle (7f, AW) since and needs to bounce back returned to turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	18/1	86
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	1 / 6	10/3	84
21/09/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	4 / 9	17/2	84
06/09/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	2 / 11	10/1	82
21/08/25	York / Handicap / F	2	16 / 18	28/1	82
08/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	7/2	78

Royalty Bay

Jockey: D Swift Trainer: Seb Spencer Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 7-85348 OR: 85

14/1

Comment: Her two wins came in novices at Ripon (6f, soft) and York (6f, good to soft) for her previous yard last year; fair fourth of six at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August on yard debut but she was well beaten at York (1m1f, good) 59 days ago; may be suited by return to 7f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	York / Handicap / F	3	8 / 10	16/1	87
09/08/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	16/1	89
19/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	3 / 10	20/1	90
28/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	5 / 9	40/1	92
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Listed / F	1	8 / 9	80/1	94
21/09/24	Ayr / Group 3 / F	1	7 / 13	18/1	96

Mudamer

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Geoffrey Harker Age/Wt: 6/9-5 F: 386411 OR: 83

2 tips

14/1

Comment: Front-runner last two starts and it did the trick with 7f wins at Catterick (soft/good) to end a long losing run; up another 6lb and steps up in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	7/1	77
01/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	6/1	72
24/08/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	3/1	73
04/08/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	11/2	75
26/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	8 / 19	14/1	76
18/07/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	6/1	76

Yaaser

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 700057 OR: 73

1 tip

14/1

Comment: Most recent of his nine wins came over this C&D in July off a mark 3lb higher; fifth of ten to U Sure Do at Catterick (7f, good) last month following a slow start and never got involved at Newcastle (7f, AW) nine days ago; the start would be a concern again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	12/1	73
18/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	10/1	75
10/10/25	York / Handicap / F	4	12 / 21	8/1	77
20/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	7/1	78
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	12 / 25	18/1	79
28/08/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 13	12/1	79

Nostrum

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 868000 OR: 92

1 tip

Comment: Listed and Group 3 winner when trained by Sir Michael Stoute, but he failed to beat a rival home on his final start for that yard and has struggled in his six starts for David O'Meara; well down the weights but first-time visor (he has tried a hood) needs to make a big difference.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/25	York / Handicap / F	2	14 / 17	11/1	95
06/09/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	19 / 20	50/1	100
16/08/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	16 / 17	18/1	104
29/07/25	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	8 / 10	80/1	107
12/07/25	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 6	33/1	109
28/06/25	York / Group 3 / F	1	8 / 8	16/1	111

Musselburgh

16:03 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Going: SOFT(HVY PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Aighear may be a starting point to calculations but SPOOKY WOOKY (nap) can take another step forward to get off the mark.

1st	3. Quercus Robur	6/1
2nd	5. Young Merlin	5/1
3rd	6. Aighear 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

5/2

Spooky Wooky

Jockey: A Elliott Trainer: Simon West Age/Wt: 3/9-10 F: 54723 OR: 62

2 tips

5/2

Comment: Five-race maiden; easily best results were on last two starts when placed in handicaps at Ayr (1m7f, soft; made most) and Musselburgh (2m, good; came from the back); the first two last time have both won since; major player off an unchanged mark and with the chance of further progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	13/2	62
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	50/1	63
02/09/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 14	125/1	-
01/08/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	4 / 13	200/1	-
21/06/25	Haydock / Unknown / F	5	5 / 5	28/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Aighear

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-8 F: 853112 OR: 54

8 tips

11/4

Comment: Two wins in the mud at Ayr (1m7f/1m5f) in September saw her ended a long losing sequence and she was only half a length off the hat-trick at Newbury (2m, soft) 12 days ago; edging back up the weights and major rainfall would presumably help but she's clearly one to consider in career-best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	4/1	53
09/10/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	5/2	49
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	14/1	45
21/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	17/2	45
03/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	20/1	46
12/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	14/1	46

Young Merlin

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 9/9-9 F: 6-2352 OR: 55

1 tip

5/1

Comment: New yard for last four starts (his only Flat runs this season) and runner-up over C&D and at Nottingham on the first and latest of those; admittedly beaten 12l on heavy ground in the latter but needs a second look.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	14/1	56
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	6/1	58
18/09/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	7/2	60
22/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	22/1	60
01/01/25	Fakenham / Handicap / H	3	P / 8	40/1	113
23/11/24	Huntingdon / Handicap / C	4	4 / 5	20/1	116

Quercus Robur

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Adam Nicol Age/Wt: 6/9-11 F: 159152 OR: 57

6/1

Comment: This year's turf win came over the 2m5f at Pontefract in April; also scored on Newcastle AW (2m) in September and his front-running second there on latest start was his best form all year, so he has to be shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	12/1	57
19/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 5	5/4	57
11/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	28/1	52
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	12/1	53
24/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	8/1	53
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	9/2	51

Ebony Maw

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 8/9-12 F: 383983 OR: 58

15/2

Comment: No win since last October; inconsistent this season, with one of the better efforts last week (Catterick) but he was well beaten in this race last year on his only appearance at Musselburgh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	17/2	58
30/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	5/1	59
19/09/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 13	7/1	60
03/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 14	14/1	59
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	5/1	60
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	12/1	60

Reel Her In

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ben Haslam Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 2-43417 OR: 59

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Won at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; suffered two heavy defeats since (hurdles/Flat) but she was 40-1 in an AW race last time after 104 days off and could be a lot more competitive back here, where her Flat record is two wins and a second from four visits; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	40/1	59
27/06/25	Cartmel / Handicap / H	5	8 / 11	4/1	88
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	11/4	57
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 5	16/5	58
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	2/1	59
20/03/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	6 / 9	18/1	92

Rory The Cat

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 866343 OR: 50

22/1

Comment: Last three wins have been at Musselburgh, with the first two of those over hurdles two winters back but there was also a 1m6f Flat win last August; there's been only one glimmer, however, from him this year from either discipline, nearly all of those races also at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	5/1	51
14/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 5	9/2	53
26/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	16/1	55
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	10/1	55
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	20/1	57
22/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	13/2	57

Woodshaw

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 497839 OR: 57

33/1

Comment: Well beaten on both starts for Joseph O'Brien and tailed off in three of his four races for current yard; the exception was his only visit to this track, when 7l third of six over 1m4f (good to soft) on penultimate start, but he needs to improve on even that performance; blinkered last three.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/09/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	22/1	57
13/09/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	16/1	60
11/09/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	28/1	60
08/08/25	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	7 / 7	150/1	-
11/06/25	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	9 / 16	22/1	-
06/05/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	4 / 5	5/1	-

Star Of Markinch

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Gary Rutherford Age/Wt: 9/8-13 F: 955245 OR: 45

33/1

Comment: Second here (1m4f) in August and latest start (C&D) wasn't too bad; however, this 9yo mare remains a longstanding maiden.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	40/1	48
01/10/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	16/1	46
26/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 5	40/1	46
18/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	40/1	46
20/07/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	40/1	46
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	100/1	46