Musselburgh — Full field, Thursday 21 May

14:20

Watch On Racing TV Amateur Jockeys' Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m7f217y ·Good ·£3,477 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

3

Bronte Beach

Age 4 · 11-0

777781

Miss Brodie Hampson 16%

Archie Watson 15%

64

61

4

11-0

13/8 10/11 3/2

Well-bred filly; took a while to get the hang of things but she took a good step forward when upped to 1m6f and fitted with a hood at Southwell three weeks ago, running out the 7l winner of a 0-55 event; up 10lb and has another 2f to travel today but surprising if she has reached her ceiling yet.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but 13/8 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

4

Gallus Norman

Age 7 · 10-7

785-2

Mr Eireann Cagney 22%

Jim Goldie 14%

56

66

7

10-7

2/1 7/2 32/17

Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better.

AI verdict

SR 66 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

5

Ravenswell

Age 5 · 10-4

82477-

Miss Natasha Cookson 3%

Paul Robson 13%

53

49

5

10-4

10/1 12/1 9/1

Had a near miss at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last August and not beaten far into fourth at Newcastle nine days later; not so good twice after and he has his stamina to prove now returning from 237 days off.

AI verdict

SR 49 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

7

Star Of Markinch

Age 10 · 9-11

457-04

Miss Emma J Brown 0%

Gary Rutherford 4%

46

28

10

9-11

25/1 22/1 25/1

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

AI verdict

SR 28 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.

14:50

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qual') (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 5f1y ·Good ·£16,200 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

1

Anna Belardo

Age 2 · 9-7

36

Alistair Rawlinson 10%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

—

70

2

9-7

9/2 3/1 9/2

Shaped with promise in two novice runs last month (5f, good and 6f, AW); quick enough to cope with the drop back to 5f and should go well, for all he isn't ideally drawn.

AI verdict

SR 70 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

4

Explainingislosing

Age 2 · 9-4

53

Oisin Orr 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

—

73

2

9-4

10/3 7/2 10/3

Green when unable to land telling blow at Beverley on debut; should fare better this time

AI verdict

SR 73 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

4

Mick's The Boy

Age 2 · 9-7

—

Billy Garritty 11%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

—

50

2

9-7

18/1 18/1 12/1

3,000gns yearling; eighth foal; half-brother to 5f/7f 2yo winner Gray's Inn (RPR 88); dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 10.5f/1m4f winner Diyaraka; stable's newcomers usually better for a run.

AI verdict

SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.

5

Furturra

Age 2 · 9-4

6472

Rowan Scott 12%

Tim Easterby 11%

—

70

2

9-4

7/1 5/1 6/1

SR 70 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 70 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

6

Stay On Tab

Age 2 · 9-4

636

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

—

15

2

9-4

33/1 28/1 33/1

Modest form in two C&D runs last month; nurseries should prove more suitable in time

AI verdict

SR 15 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.

6

Autumn Jewel

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Bryan Smart 12%

—

60

2

9-2

10/1

6,000gns yearling; third foal of a maiden half-sister to two useful winners; hooded for debut; stable yet to strike with 2yos this year.

AI verdict

SR 60 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

8

Time And Effort

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Tom Eaves 8%

Ivan Furtado 10%

—

40

2

9-2

25/1 16/1 25/1

Not long turned two (May 11 foal); £5,000 yearling; ninth foal; half-sister to three winners out of a minor 2yo winner; stable's modest strike-rate with 2yos doesn't point to her being the answer today.

AI verdict

SR 40 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.

15:20

Watermans Straightforward Legal Advice Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB) ✓ Result

Class 4 7f15y ·Good ·£5,400 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

1

Blakefell

Age 3 · 9-10

6092-1

Tom Eaves 8%

Ivan Furtado 10%

76

95

3

9-10

2/1 7/4 2/1

Clear promise as a 2yo, including over C&D; had wind op since last seen; can go well

AI verdict

SR 95 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

3

Whernside

Age 3 · 9-3

7-22

Connor Beasley 13%

Edward Bethell 17%

75

91

3

9-3

7/4 7/4 3/2

Down the field at Newcastle on his 2yo debut (1m) but he has run well in defeat in two runs this spring, latterly when second of five on turf debut at Redcar three weeks ago (7f, good to firm); should go well again.

AI verdict

SR 91 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

4

You Will See

Age 3 · 9-3

2

Greg Fairley 6%

Iain Jardine 12%

—

76

3

9-3

13/2 9/2 13/2

Outran his 33-1 odds when second behind a ready winner at Southwell last month (7f); open to improvement but others have achieved more.

AI verdict

SR 76 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

6

Dream Odyssey

Age 3 · 9-1

5

Billy Garritty 11%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

—

78

3

9-1

9/1 10/1 17/2

50-1 for last month's Thirsk debut (7f, good) and shaped with encouragement amidst evident inexperience off the bridle; open to improvement and no surprise to see him step forward.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

9

Star Banner

Age 3 · 9-5

3

Rowan Scott 12%

Charlie Johnston 13%

—

83

3

9-5

11/2 9/2 11/2

38,000euros yearling; dam a 6f 2yo winner (RPR 91); no surprise to see him feature

AI verdict

SR 83 suggests ability but 11/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

15:50

Fridge Spares Wholesale Limited Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m208y ·Good ·£3,664 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

1

Falcon Nine

Age 6 · 9-9

3304-7

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

60

50

6

9-9

14/1 10/1 14/1

Won twice in the space of five days last August, the second win coming over C&D off today's mark; ran some fair races on AW over the winter; place claims back from four months off.

AI verdict

SR 50 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 14/1.

3

Glasses Up

Age 11 · 9-8

080-53

Rowan Scott 12%

R. Mike Smith 10%

59

55

11

9-8

17/2 11/2 17/2

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

AI verdict

SR 55 suggests ability but 17/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

4

Samra Star

Age 5 · 9-2

716438

Connor Beasley 13%

Linda Perratt 10%

53

59

5

9-2

7/1 13/2 7/1

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

5

Misemerald

Age 5 · 8-10

360-06

Aiden Brookes 9%

Philip Kirby 8%

47

58

5

8-10

17/2 10/1 8/1

Without a win since July 2023; didn't run badly at Newcastle last month but it remains to be seen if that can be a springboard to better things.

AI verdict

SR 58 suggests ability but 17/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

6

Pebble Dash

Age 4 · 8-10

964240

Billy Garritty 11%

Gary Harrison 4%

47

39

4

8-10

25/1 12/1 25/1

Ran well twice on AW in March but he suffered a heavy defeat at Newcastle last month; steps up in trip with a point to prove.

AI verdict

SR 39 suggests ability but 25/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

7

On The Bubble

Age 5 · 8-9

7546-2

Greg Fairley 6%

Gary Rutherford 4%

46

52

5

8-9

12/1 15/2 12/1

Still seeking her first win for this yard but she has often run well, including over C&D, and her second here three weeks ago was on the back of a 190-day layoff; that form has been franked and she should make another bold bid.

AI verdict

SR 52 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

16:25

Never Standing Still Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 7f15y ·Good ·£10,308 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

1

Bellarchi

Age 5 · 9-10

8-8119

Oliver Stammers 12%

Grant Tuer 13%

91

100

5

9-10

2/1 5/2 2/1

Her last four wins have come at this track, with two of them (7f/1m) last month; drawn wide when down the field at Chester two weeks ago but she has fared better on that front today; big run on the cards.

AI verdict

SR 100 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

3

Gweedore

Age 9 · 9-7

781-70

William Pyle 9%

Katie Scott 10%

88

92

9

9-7

10/1 12/1 17/2

Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure.

AI verdict

SR 92 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

4

Wild Nature

Age 4 · 9-7

/8991-

Oisin Orr 14%

Edward Bethell 17%

88

93

4

9-7

11/2 3/1 11/2

His best efforts for Godolphin came on AW; no show in two turf runs for Ed Bethell in the autumn but he bounced back to form wih a bang when making all in a 7f handicap at Kempton in November; a 2lb rise is manageable but there are other front-runners on show and he has a 197-day absence to overcome back on turf.

AI verdict

SR 93 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

5

Percy's Lad

Age 8 · 9-6

004/00

Tom Eaves 8%

Daniel & Claire Kubler 17%

87

86

8

9-6

9/1 10/1 17/2

Front-runner; well handicapped, being 8lb lower than for his Chester win last May, but he didn't fire at that meeting two weeks ago and he now has a point to prove.

AI verdict

SR 86 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

7

Kosometsuke

Age 4 · 9-1

614-15

Connor Beasley 13%

Michael Dods 12%

82

97

4

9-1

9/2

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

AI verdict

SR 97 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

11

Benacre

Age 6 · 9-2

160355

Rowan Scott 12%

Charlie Johnston 13%

78

93

6

9-2

5/1

Solid efforts over C&D on his last two starts but more will be needed in this higher grade

AI verdict

SR 93 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

17:00

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m4f104y ·Good ·£4,187 · 3 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

1

Spit Spot

Age 7 · 9-9

40662/

Lexie Clarkson(7) 4%

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore 7%

70

40

7

9-9

28/1 14/1 25/1

Won twice on AW in her youth; three hurdle wins since joining this stable, the latest at Perth last October; not so good this spring and a wind op last month needs to turn things around.

AI verdict

SR 40 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.

4

Cougar

Age 7 · 8-13

811-07

Mohammed Tabti 14%

Iain Jardine 12%

60

54

7

8-13

16/1 10/1 16/1

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

AI verdict

SR 54 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

5

Alpine Sierra

Age 8 · 8-11

822231

Lauren Young(3) 11%

Jim Goldie 14%

58

84

8

8-11

5/2 9/4 5/2

2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.

AI verdict

SR 84 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

17:35

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 5f1y ·Good ·£3,664 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

OR

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

1

Invincible Crown

Age 4 · 9-9

1049-6

Tom Eaves 8%

Ruth Carr 12%

60

54

4

9-9

11/1 15/2 10/1

He has done his winning on AW and, although he handles turf, it has been a while since he ran to form on the grass; drops in class today but others look safer.

AI verdict

SR 54 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

4

Canaria Queen

Age 6 · 9-6

24-616

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Tim Easterby 11%

57

70

6

9-6

11/2 5/1 9/2

Off the mark for the year with a determined effort in a Class 6 at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm); not in the same form at Ayr 16 days ago but this C&D winner could rebound with a big run.

AI verdict

SR 70 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

5

Royal Duke

Age 5 · 9-4

0680-7

Rhys Elliott 7%

R. Mike Smith 10%

55

5

9-4

11/1 12/1 10/1

Two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is 2lb lower than for the latest of them; unplaced on his recent return from a six-month absence; can take a step forward today but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

AI verdict

SR 55 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

7

Fear And Fast

Age 4 · 9-0

6267-9

Oisin Orr 14%

Jim Goldie 14%

51

55

4

9-0

11/1 7/1 10/1

17-race maiden; placed over C&D last October; low-key return to action at Ayr 16 days ago and he needs to leave that well behind.

AI verdict

SR 55 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

8

Sir Benedict

Age 8 · 8-11

486254

Andrew Mullen 10%

Ben Haslam 14%

48

62

8

8-11

11/2 9/2 11/2

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

AI verdict

SR 62 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.