Musselburgh Racecard - Friday 3rd May

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1ST JUNE

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Enjoy The Edinburgh Cup and witness the fastest filly or mare win the Listed, 7 furlong, The Queen of Scots race! The Edinburgh Cup will attract a top field and the winner would normally go on to Royal Ascot a few weeks later.

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON 47 OF THIS RACECARD PUBLISHED

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TODAY’S RACING

THE TRACK

A RIGHT-HANDED OVAL CIRCUIT ALMOST A MILE AND A QUARTER IN EXTENT, WHICH JOINS THE STRAIGHT FIVE FURLONGS COURSE HALF-A-MILE FROM HOME. THE BENDS ARE SHARP, PUTTING BIG, LONG-STRIDING TYPES AT A SLIGHT DISADVANTAGE.

T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEATURE

At 1m 4f 104y, the weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap is the longest race on today’s card. 7 runners will longest rac battle it out over this distance for a prize pot of £15,000, including the Wilf Storey trained mare SHIFTER, out the who won convincingly over a mile at Ayr last August and seeks to build on last autumn’s form The bright n bui chesnut coat of CARLOS FELIX will be hard to miss amongst the rest of the field as the Stella Barclay-trained nut stayer looks to improve on his last effort in November after some time off. Meanwhile, experienced 8 tayer year-old THE DANCING POET has dropped back to his last winning mark He can pose a threat today with m ces, the same headgear worn on three of his previous victories trainer Brian Ellison running him in cheekpieces, w

JOCKEYS H TO WATCH

last 14 days, and has five rides here today. PAUL MULRENNAN possesses a strike rate of 10% in the of April and will be intending to repeat that feat KELPIE GREY is fresh from a win here at the end iming to defend her previous course and distance win in the in the 2:15 Meanwhile, ZAPHEA will be aiming previou nnan will be riding in the 1:40 (CIRCUS LION), 3:25 ( 2:50 Additionally, Mulrennan 1:40 LION LETSBEFRANK), and 4:30 (PACO’S PRIDE). Also one to watch is young up and coming talent, BILLY LOUGHNANE who is booked for two rides today and will be piloting ting TREAT O OF TREATS n the 2:50 and in th GIORGIO M in the 4:00.

TRAINERS TO WATCH

JIM GOLDIE has two hopes at Musselburgh today and is seeking to build on his early two-point lead in the Flat trainer’s championship KELPIE GREY goes in the 2:15 whilst LETSBEFRANK will make a career-fourth start at 3:25 in hopes of breaking his maiden. Meanwhile, North Yorkshire-based trainer KEVIN RYAN sends three out today BARNABY starts in the 1:40 under Conor Murtagh whilst distance-winner CRACK THE CODE is set to run alongside his maiden stablemate TREAT OF TREATS in the 2:50

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

1.40 THE JOIN RACING TV NOW RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES

2.15 THE DONALD WYNN 50TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES

2.50 THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLION APP HANDICAP STAKES

3.25 THE WEATHERBYSSHOP.CO.UK HANDICAP STAKES

4.00 THE JEWSON EDINBURGH CRAIGENTINNY HANDICAP STAKES

This five furlongs contest is for horses aged 3-5 years is a maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory. There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 49 to 68 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 65 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 60

This is a one mile, four furlongs and one hundred yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

This is a seven handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

4.30 THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES

This is a one mile and two yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 65 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 60

TIMEFORM

Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Sponsor: Johnnie Delta Racing

STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed.

B g Indian Ridge - Pescara (IRE)

Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope

Can be given little or no chance

1. PICK YOUR WINNER!

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars. Form: 3200

(1 1/2m) in

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

PLACING A BET

HAVING A FLUTTER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE FUN OF COMING

RACING.

2. WHERE TO PLACE A BET

Many people select a horse based on it’s name or jockey colours or go to the Parade Ring to view the horses Alternatively you may wish to follow a particular jockey or trainer, or a tipster in a newspaper Others like to look at the horse’s previous races or ‘form’.

1. In the Betting Ring, in front of the Grandstand, with a racecourse ‘bookie’. This is great fun as you can shop around for the bookmaker offering the biggest odds on your selection.

2. You can play with Tote at one of the many betting stations around the racecourse, Tote offers pool betting rather than ‘prices’ or ‘odds’ offered in the betting ring. The Tote Guarantee you can be safe in the knowledge that they’ll never pay less than the price the horse wins at, and if the pool payout is bigger, you’ll get that.

3. Place bets from the comfort of your seat by visiting Tote.co.uk, the Tote Guarantee still applies and all new customer receive a welcome offer

4. At the totesport club office, if you are a member of the totesport club.

3. PLACE YOUR BET.

Decide how much you want to stake, and what type of bet you would like to place Then Cheer your selection home! There are a few simple rules that you need to follow after placing your bet.

- Please check your receipt. Mistakes cannot be rectified after a race is off

- Keep your bet receipt safe You will need this to collect your winnings

- Don’t throw away your ticket until the racecourse announcer says ‘Weighed In’.

- Even if your horse has not won, the result may be changed if there is a ‘Stewards Enquiry’.

2024 FLAT SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP

CHAMPIONSHIP

SATURDAY

1ST JUNE

Race 1 1.40PM

Stalls: Stands Side

Total prize fund £8000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for maiden three, four and five yrs old

THE JOIN RACING TV NOW RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (27 wins from 236 runners, 11%) runs OBLIGATORY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs TWILIGHT DIAMOND

Longest Travellers: NORTHERNER trained by B Ellison, OBLIGATORY trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 201 miles

1 BARNABY (IRE) (269) 3 9 7 (6)

B g Soldier’s Call - Aegean Sunset (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Golden Vale Stud

Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing

Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE and YELLOW halved sleeves, YELLOW and PURPLE quartered cap Form: 005-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in a trio of 2-y-o outings, fifth of 9 in novice event at Ripon (6f, good to soft). Off 8 months and gelded in that time

2 CIRCUS LION (GB) (227) 3 9 7 (1)

Gr g Aclaim (IRE) - Analytical

Owner: Mr Fawzi Abdulla Nass

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, striped sleeves and cap Form: 32-

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in September, matching debut form when second of 13 in novice event at Redcar (5f, good, 13/2). Off 7 months

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Paul Mulrennan

3 TWILIGHT DIAMOND (GB) (-) 3 9 7 (4)

Br g Twilight Son - Zawiyah

Owner: Hambleton Racing XXII & Jinky Farms

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

NON-RUNNER

VIEW yearling, Son related Kyllachy.

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW £52,000 yearling, Twilight Son gelding. Brother to smart 5f-6f winner Twilight Calls and closely related to a winner abroad by Kyllachy. Newcomer for successful yard. NON RUNNER. Star RatingIIIII Official BHA RatingNon Runner

4

OBLIGATORY (IRE) (9) (4lb) 3 9 3 (5)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Obligada (IRE)

Owner: Habton Racing club

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: S. J. Macdonald

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: RED, WHITE sash and sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 00-32

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned a much-improved performer, third on reappearance and then an excellent second of 6 in novice event at Catterick (5f, soft, 4/1) 9 days ago Sets a very solid standard. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 71 (+1)

5

DORALEE (GB) (-) (4lb) 3 8 12 (2)

B f Swiss Spirit - Jofranka

Owner: Mrs Christine Barron

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Tote

Colours: YELLOW, BROWN spots, BROWN cap Form:

TIMEFORM VIEW Swiss Spirit filly. Sister to 5f winner Atiyah and closely related to 5f-9f winner Frosted Lass Dam 5f winner Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating - Oisin Orr

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled clear with a next-time-out winner sole 2-y-o start. Hood left off and failed to meet expectations when fourth of 6 in novice event at Catterick (5f, soft, 13/8) 9 days ago (Obligatory second). May yet do better. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA RatingBen Robinson (4)

NORTHERNER (IRE) (9) (4lb) 3 8 12 (3)

B f Profitable (IRE) - Beauty Pageant (IRE)

Owner: Grid Iron Racing and Mrs J Spivey

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Ballinvana House Stud

Sponsor: Grid Iron Company Ltd, Brian Ellison Racing Limited

Colours: BLACK, WHITE star, armlets and star on cap Form: 2-4 BF

Connor Murtagh

David Allan

2023 WINNER: WHISKY MCGONAGALL (IRE) 3 9 7 David Allan 8-1 (Tim Easterby) 7 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Running for the first time since Gelding No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Obligatory (IRE), 3-1 Northerner (IRE), 4-1 Circus Lion (GB), 9-1 Doralee (GB), 25-1 Barnaby (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

OBLIGATORY cranked it up another notch when second at Catterick last week and that sets a pretty good standard. Northerner was behind the selection that day but that was her reappearance and she’s entitled to finish closer this time, albeit on the same terms

Race 2 2.15PM

Stalls: Stands Side

Total prize fund £7000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for four yrs old and upwards

THE DONALD WYNNS 50TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): J Goldie (36 wins from 341 runners, 11%) runs KELPIE GREY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Haslam (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs PURPLE MARTINI

Longest Traveller: HOMER STOKES trained by D & N Barron, Thirsk, 160 miles

1 KELPIE GREY (GB) (12) 4 10 2 (6)

Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE) (in 5lb ex)

Owner: Mr Eamond George Murray

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud Sponsor: Tote

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN stars Form: 60014-1 C D 2 wins £14546

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago, keeping on well Carries penalty. Shortlist material on the back of that commanding success Star

2 GOBI SUNSET (GB) (4) 7 9 10 (1)

B g Oasis Dream - Dark Promise

Owner: Bruce & Susan Jones

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Lordship Stud Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Form: 260030 D 4 wins £17354

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good, 33/1) 4 days ago, unsurprisingly failing to stay. Back over a more suitable trip here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66

3 KEEP ME STABLE (IRE) (35) 4 9 4 (2)

B f Galileo Gold - Sketching

Owner: Mr Paul Corrigan

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: North Allerton Racing

Colours: WHITE, large BLACK spots, YELLOW and BLACK striped sleeves, RED and BLACK check cap Form: 06-6000 D 2 wins £6594

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 66/1) 35 days ago Others more persuasive returned to turf Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 60

4

HOMER STOKES (GB) (39) 6 9 3 (5)

B g Stimulation (IRE) - Thicket

Owner: Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Breeder: Llety Farms Sponsor: Tote

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, halved sleeves, ORANGE cap Form: 0-50030 D 4 wins £12160

TIMEFORM VIEW Below-par effort when eighth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 39 days ago Below his last winning mark returned to turf if he can bounce back. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 59

5

PURPLE MARTINI (GB) (24)

B f Mayson - Lady Lekki (IRE)

Owner: D Shapiro, D Clifford, Blue Lion Rcg IX

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Breeder: Daniel Shapiro

4 9 3 (7)

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap Form: 15300-6 CD 2 wins £7144

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 24 days ago

Entitled to come on for that so she’s of interest. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 59

6

NEW TYCOON (IRE) (213) 4 9 2 (4)

B g Cotai Glory - Diamond Finesse (IRE)

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 46/0650-

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, first run since leaving James Horton when last of 12 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft). Off 7 months Star RatingHHIII Official BHA

Paul Mulrennan

Mohammed Tabti (5)

Tommie

Jakes (5)

Oisin Orr

Andrew Breslin (3)

7

GORDONSTOUN

(IRE) (32) 6 9 2 (3)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elusive Girl (IRE)

Owner: Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Corrin Stud & Sean O’Keeffe

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: YELLOW, BROWN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 11/000-6 D 5 wins £18710

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1 and blinkered for first time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 32 days ago

Visor back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 58 Mark Winn (3)

2023 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Visor worn by No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Kelpie Grey (GB), 4-1 Purple Martini (GB), 6-1 Homer Stokes (GB), 15-2 Gobi Sunset (GB), 14-1

Gordonstoun (IRE), 16-1 Keep Me Stable (IRE), 25-1 New Tycoon (IRE)

KELPIE GREY was better than ever when making a winning reappearance here 12 days ago, and with the return to 7f no issue, his follow-up claims appear to be bright. Purple Martini’s return to action was promising and she’s feared most.

Race preview from Weatherbys

It is a real pleasure to be sponsoring two racesacrossafantasticafternoonofracing here at Musselburgh and the Weatherbys GlobalStallionAppHandicap,stagedover fivefurlongs,looksextremelycompetitive.

Tim Easterby won this contest two years ago with a horse dropping back in trip, andProfiteerfitsasimilarprofile.Whilsthe showed little in three starts last term, he is relatedtotwowinninghalfsiblings,including five-timewinnerRamiro,whoisrated75.He hasbeengeldedoverthewinter,andshould be better suited to handicaps, beginning fromanopeningmarkof56here.

KevinRyanhastwointhefield,withTreatOf Treats tried in first-time blinkers and Crack TheKodeincheekpieces.Theformerisridden by Billy Loughnane but, whilst there is plenty of stamina in the dam side of the pedigree, she didn’t appear to stay the seven-furlong trip when tailed off on handicap debut at Newcastlelasttime.Shehasbeendropped3lbs forthateffortanddidshowencouragingsigns whenbeatenjustoversixlengthsatSouthwell inJanuary,formthathasbeenboostedwith thefirstandthirdwinningnexttimeout.

Connor Murtagh gets the leg up on Crack TheKode, who won twice in a busy juvenile campaign in 2023. The Kodi Bear gelding shapedasifheneededtherunatCatterickon returnandshouldcomeonforthatefforthere.

Crack The Kode had both Zaphea and ScoopsAhoy well behind when signing off thelastcampaignwithavictoryatCatterick, but the pair do benefit from a 5lb and 4lb swing in the weights respectively here. Zaphea is the sole course and distance winner in the field, winning here from a 7lb lower mark in September, and should improveforherstabledebutforIainJardine whenthirdatAyr.

Despite a promising run when keeping on into second at Catterick last time, David O’Meara’s Scoops Ahoy is now just 1lb above his last winning mark and should appreciate a return to better ground.

Whogoesthereisstillyettoshedhismaiden tag after seven starts but does arrive here on the back of a career best effort at Southwell. Showing plenty of early pace, theDeclanCarroll-trainedgeldingjusttired slightly late on, which is to be expected on reappearance, and he can go well here eased1lbbythehandicapper.

Race 3 2.50PM

Stalls: Stands Side Start

Total prize fund £8000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old

THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLION APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): I Jardine (35 wins from 255 runners, 14%) runs ZAPHEA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs SCOOPS AHOY

Longest Travellers: KELDEO trained by O Pears, WHOGOESTHERE trained by D Carroll, PROFITEER trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 201 miles

Horse

1 SCOOPS AHOY (IRE) (9)

9 11 (1)

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Mochachino (IRE)

Owner: Mr Richard Mustill 1

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE stars, WHITE sleeves, PINK cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 3410-42 D 2 wins £8992

TIMEFORM VIEW Very good second of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Catterick (5f, soft) 9 days ago, flattered by proximity. Solid claims Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 70

2 KELDEO (GB) (41)

Gr f Land Force (IRE) - Kept Under Wraps (IRE)

Owner: Ownaracehorse, O Pears and T&T Racing

Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton

Breeder: Mr John Jackson

Sponsor: Tote

9 8 (3)

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW star, checked sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 0136-5 D 1 win £4050

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Last of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 40/1) 41 days ago Will need a couple of these to falter if she’s to deliver the goods Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 67 Cam Hardie

3

CRACK THE KODE (IRE) (30)

B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Speed Skater

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XLVII

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud & Lameck Mack

Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd

9 7 (5)

Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 03101-5 D 2 wins £8531

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy, 4/1) 30 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time and the new headgear will need to help eke out some improvement. Yard also saddles Treat Of Treats Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66

4

WHOGOESTHERE (IRE) (22)

B g Soldier’s Call - Backstreet Girl (IRE)

Owner: Santry Racing II

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton

Breeder: Ballyhane

Sponsor: Tote

9 6 (2)

Colours: MAROON, YELLOW triple diamond and diamonds on cap Form: 34550-3

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, very good third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago 1lb lower back on turf and he’s a must for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 65 Zak

5

ZAPHEA (IRE) (4)

Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Prem Ramya (GER)

Owner: Mr Justin Byrne

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Prem Ramya Partnership

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

8 13 (7)

Colours: BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, GREY and BROWN hoops Form: 01200-3 CD 1 win £3663

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner First run since leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray when creditable third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (5f, good) 4 days ago Place possibilities

6

TREAT OF TREATS (IRE) (71)

B f Kodiac - Dutch Treaty

Owner: Clara Stud & Partner

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Breeder: Clara Stud

8 11 (8)

Colours: PURPLE, BEIGE and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves, PURPLE cap, BEIGE diamond. Form: 40-50

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 9/1) 71 days ago Down in trip and blinkers on 1st time Others preferred.

Mark Winn (3)

Connor Murtagh

Wheatley (5)

Mulrennan

7

PROFITEER (IRE)

(216) 8 11 (4)

Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Whispering Lady (IRE)

Owner: Habton Racing

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: David Doyle & Edward Doyle Jnr

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: JADE GREEN, FLAME hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 060-

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good, 20/1). Off 7 months ahead of this handicap debut and needs to raise his game Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 56

8

MISS RAINSTORM (IRE) (168)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Tara Too (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Rain

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Breeder: Ms Ellen Fox

Sponsor: SWR Trading Limited, Probio Energy International Limited

8 4 (6)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE stars and cap Form: 006000-

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, eleventh of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (5f). Off 168 days and it’s probably best to look elsewhere Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 45

2023 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Whogoesthere (IRE), 3-1 Scoops Ahoy (IRE), 5-1 Zaphea (IRE), 15-2 Crack The Kode (IRE), 12-1 Treat of Treats (IRE), 16-1 Profiteer (IRE), 20-1 Keldeo (GB), 66-1 Miss Rainstorm (IRE)

The vote goes to WHOGOESTHERE, who put in a good shift when a close third to the progressive Be Here Now on return at Southwell and he will surely go very close here if able to reproduce that form back on turf Scoops Ahoy deserves credit for his recent Catterick effort, for all that he was flattered by proximity to the winner, and he is second choice Zaphea is taken to pick up minor place money.

Franny Norton

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Shifter is likely to be popular for Wilf Storey in the weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap if primed for her return run here. A determined winner over a mile at Ayr last August, the five-year-old improved for the step up in trip when staying on extremely strongly to get up in the dying strides from the rear over ten furlongs at Redcar. Leaving the impression she would get further, she again kept on well up in distance to finish fourth at Newcastle and is still unexposed at these sorts of trips.

JockeyPaulMulrennanhasanexcellent record here at Musselburgh, notching 33 winners at a 15% strike rate across the last five seasons, and he rides LetsbefrankforJimGoldie.Wellbeaten in two starts over a mile since joining his new yard, he showed enough when third at Epsom over ten furlongs last Octobertosuggestthistripwillseehim to better effect, especially in handicap company. The lightly raced four-yearold has had just the three career starts and has more scope for improvement thanothersinthisfield.

On the other end of the scale, Brian Ellison’s The Dancing Poet is the most experienced in this field with 53 career runs under his belt and whilst he is the most exposed, has now dropped back down to his last winning mark.

He looked in desperate need of the run when weakening quickly away on reappearance at Catterick, but the trainerdoesreachforcheekpieceshere and it is worth noting that three of his victoriescamewhensportingheadgear.

Seven-year-old Carlos Felix couldn’t have enjoyed a better stable debut for Stella Barclay, a rather comfortable winner despite the big starting price overthistripatNewcastleinNovember.

He has been given a break following a below par effort just ten days later and, although up 3lbs for that latest victory, Carlos Felix is a dour stayer at the trip.

Race 4 3.25PM

Total prize fund £15000

Stalls: Inside

One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP

STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): J Goldie (36 wins from 341 runners, 11%) runs LETSBEFRANK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Whillans (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs DESERT QUEST

Weightwatcher: MASQUE OF ANARCHY won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 7lb to 62.

Longest Traveller: THE DANCING POET trained by B Ellison, Malton, 201 miles

1 CARLOS

FELIX

(IRE) (161) 7 9 9 (7)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Quad’s Melody (IRE)

Owner: Darren & Annaley Yates

Trainer: Stella Barclay, Garstang

Breeder: Old Carhue & Graeng Bloodstock

Colours: BLACK, SILVER D Y. Form: 200010- D 3 wins £17135

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in November 9/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f), slowly away. Off 161 days Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65

2

MASQUE OF ANARCHY (IRE)

B g Sir Percy - Charming (IRE)

Owner: CRAIG LIDSTER RACING

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Breeder: Mr J. Hughes

(171)8 9 6 (5)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE stripes, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: 000000- 7 wins £22676

TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for first time, well-beaten eleventh of 12 to Carlos Felix in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 171 days and headgear removed. Does lurk on a dangerous mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 62 Franny Norton

3

LETSBEFRANK (IRE) (73)

B g Frankel - Miss Polaris

Owner: J S Morrison & Ms Carol Morrison

Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow

Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud

Sponsor: Tote

4 9 6 (2)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW check, RED sleeves and cap Form: 3-60

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 80/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 73 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut and mark could underestimate him. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 20/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 62

4

THE

DANCING POET

Ch g Poet’s Voice - Caldy Dancer (IRE)

Owner: SPRING COTTAGE SYNDICATE

Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited

(GB) (9) 8 9 6 (4)

Colours: RED, YELLOW braces, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Form: 61430-0 D 7 wins £28102

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft, 17/2) 9 days ago Cheekpieces back on and he should step up on that reappearance Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 62 (-2) Ben

5

YAKHABAR

(GB) (7) 5 9 3 (6)

B g Ulysses (IRE) - End of An Era (IRE)

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 5-15510 D 2 wins £8112

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 5 runs this year 8/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip returned to turf

6

SHIFTER (GB) (186) 5 9 1 (1)

B m Muhaarar - Holley Shiftwell

Owner: The Thistles & The Roses Partnership

Trainer: Wilf Storey, Consett

Breeder: J. W. Parry

Colours: BEIGE and DARK BLUE (quartered), DARK BLUE sleeves, BEIGE cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 160614- 3 wins £11469

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 6 months and market may

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DESERT

QUEST (IRE) (25) 6 9 0 (3)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Waha (IRE)

Owner: A. Whillans, W. Orr, C Spark, J Wright

Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Breeder: Windy Farm Syndicate

Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

Colours: BLACK, RED hoops, BLACK sleeves, RED cap Form: 2-14256 D 5 wins £15349

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in January. 6 3/4 lengths sixth of 8 to Yakhabar in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 5/1) 25 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Can go well back on turf Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 56 Cam Hardie

2023 WINNER: SIMPLE STAR (IRE) 5 9 8 Paul Mulrennan 15-2 (Dianne Sayer) 9 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Letsbefrank (IRE), 11-2 Desert Quest (IRE), 6-1 Masque of Anarchy (IRE), The Dancing Poet (GB), Shifter (GB), 9-1 Carlos Felix (IRE), Yakhabar (GB)

LETSBEFRANK looks the sort to flourish now handicapping over a more suitable trip against older rivals, so he has a lot in his favour The Dancing Poet should step up on his reappearance, with Shifter another to consider given she ended 2023 in good order

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Race 5 4.00PM

Stalls: Stands Side

Total prize fund £7000 seven furlongs ( 7f 15yds ) for three yrs old

THE JEWSON EDINBURGH CRAIGENTINNY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): T Easterby (27 wins from 236 runners, 11%) runs ALFIE BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs WADACRE ICARUS

Longest Traveller: GIORGIO M trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 350 miles

1 SUMMIT (IRE) (15)

B f Kodiac - Shareva (IRE)

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Sponsor: Tattersalls, Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Colours: RED, WHITE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 24654-2

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving William Haggas when good second of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Ripon (1m, heavy) on reappearance 15 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA

2

GIORGIO M (IRE) (11)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Cold Cold Woman

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XX

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Breeder: Glashare House Stud

Sponsor: Tattersalls

9 10 (6)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 44064-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 20/1) on reappearance 11 days ago Tongue strap on first time Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 71 (-1)

3

HALF MOON RISING (IRE) (216)

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Moon Sister (IRE)

Owner: Crystal Clear Racing

Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton

Breeder: A. Murphy, B. Kennedy,C. Farrell & J. Horan

Sponsor: Tote

9 9 (7)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds, RED cap Form: 000423-

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win at 2 but he did reach the frame on all 3 handicap starts (7f/1m). Much depends on whether he’s fully primed after 7 months off Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70

4

EAST BANK (GB)

(49)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Twist of Magic (IRE)

Owner: Craig Lidster Racing Club

Trainer: Craig Lidster, Easingwold

Breeder: Twist of Magic Partnership

9 8 (3)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE stripes, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap Form: 05-6016 D BF 2 wins £8760

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in March. 5/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 49 days ago, finding little Turf winner last spring. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

5

REVEAL (GB) (35)

B g Oasis Dream - Regardez

Owner: Mr Paul Corrigan

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: Lawn Stud Sponsor: North Allerton Racing

9 6 (4)

Colours: WHITE, large BLACK spots, YELLOW and BLACK striped sleeves, RED and BLACK check cap Form: 00-5300

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 66/1) 35 days ago In a less competitive race now stepping back up in trip but others still preferred. Star RatingHHIII

6

ALFIE BOY (GB) (223)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sweet Serendipity

Owner: Mr Neil Arton & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Alun Douch

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at 2, including last of 6

Probably

9 5 (1)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and PINK (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, PINK stars Form: 6006-

David Nolan

Billy Loughnane

Cam Hardie

Oisin Orr

7

WADACRE ICARUS (GB) (114) 9

Gr c Kuroshio (AUS) - In The Soup (USA)

Owner: Wadacre Stud

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Breeder: Wadacre Stud

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

3 (2)

Colours: BLACK, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap Form: 360-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, last of 6 on 1m Kempton handicap debut in January. Switches to turf for the first time after a 114-day break. Still early days for his leading stable Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64

2023 WINNER: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Norton

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Summit (IRE), 7-2 East Bank (GB), 4-1 Giorgio M (IRE), 8-1 Wadacre Icarus (GB), 9-1 Half Moon Rising (IRE), 12-1 Alfie Boy (GB), 28-1 Reveal (GB)

SUMMIT bumped into a next-time-out winner when second on her Ripon reappearance and first outing for David O’Meara and can go one better now. Newmarket-raider Giorgio M also arrives on the back of a solid seasonal return and can give the selection most to think about.

Franny

Total prize fund £6500 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for four yrs old and upwards

THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (Penalty Value £3402.10) SS

RACE STATS

Leading course trainer (19-24): I Jardine (35 wins from 255 runners, 14%) runs LOOM LARGE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs LEDGER

Longest Traveller: TACITUS trained by T Collier, Wilsden, 205 miles

1 LOOM LARGE (IRE) (17)

B g Acclamation - Pyrenean Queen (IRE)

Owner: Bruce & Susan Jones

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Breeder: Fairway Thoroughbreds

Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN diamond. Form: 6-00500 2 wins £8594

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle (10.2f) in October but below-par on 4 of his 5 starts on AW since the turn of the year well-beaten tenth of 12 in handicap back at that venue 17 days ago Bounce back called for returned to turf STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 16/4/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly 2f out.

2

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 56

MOONDIAL (GB) (29) 4 9 9 (3)

B f Time Test - Quiet Elegance

Owner: Miss K. Scott

Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels

Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Sponsor: Overlander Vehicles

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED star, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star Form: 1200-60 3 wins £10505

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 7f winner at her best but operating some way below her best in trio of starts on AW for present stable Easing in the weights all the time but she’s a good bit to prove at present.

3

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 55

PACO’S PRIDE (GB) (39) 4 9 9 (8)

Gr f Roaring Lion (USA) - Paco’s Angel

Owner: Mr Duncan McCready

Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Breeder: Biddestone Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Solway Escapes

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK diamond, PINK sleeves, ROYAL BLUE diamonds Form: 33420-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper for Roger Varian who ran below-par on second start for new stable/ following 4 months off when last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 39 days ago Visor reached for now. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55

4 WITHOUT DELAY (IRE) (9) 5 9 8 (10)

Ch m Decorated Knight - Apace (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. J. Laws

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Breeder: Irish National Stud

Sponsor: Houghton Bunkhouse

Colours: BROWN and ORANGE (quartered), ORANGE sleeves, BROWN armlets, ORANGE cap Form: 2533-50 CD 1 win £3186

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who went close on a couple of occasions at Catterick last summer Probably best not judged too harshly on her 2 starts so far this spring and better showing not ruled out from easing mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 54 (-1)

5 LEDGER (IRE) (56) 4 9 8 (1)

B g Profitable (IRE) - Kathy Glory (IRE)

Owner: Mrs H. Kelly

Trainer: Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Breeder: Kevin Quinn

Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

Colours: MAROON, WHITE seams, WHITE sleeves, MAROON stars, MAROON cap, WHITE star Form: 54-0132 D 2 wins £7327

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle (1m) in February. 3/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap back at that track (1m) 56 days ago Definite player if he can translate his AW form back to turf Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 54

6

VIOLETA (IRE) (25)

B f Kodiac - Welsh Anthem

Owner: Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Breeder: Luke & Adam Morgan

4 9 7 (4)

Colours: PURPLE, WHITE disc, PURPLE sleeves, WHITE spots, hooped cap Form: 0055-00

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs 14/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 25 days ago Application of a first-time visor could well help now and she represents a yard who have been amongst the winners. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53

Mohammed Tabti (5)

Phil Dennis

Paul Mulrennan

Franny Norton

Oisin Orr

Andrew Breslin (3)

7

CHINESE SPIRIT (IRE)

Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - In The Ribbons

Owner: Miss L. A. Perratt

Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

Breeder: J. Murphy

Sponsor: North Allerton Racing

(200) 10 9 5 (9)

Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW sleeves, RED and YELLOW striped cap Form: 413305- CD 9 wins £30615

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in August who run with credit thereafter last term, 13/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (9f, good to soft) in October, running on. Absent since and feasible to think she will strip fitter for this run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 51

8

TACITUS (IRE) (10) 6 9 4 (7)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Kiss My Tiara (IRE)

Owner: T C Racing Syndicate

Trainer: Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Breeder: Barronstown Stud and Orpendale

Colours: MAROON, ORANGE sleeves, MAROON armlets, ORANGE cap Form: 2000-05 D 1 win £3663

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 25 Flat runs. 40/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago, fading having led until 2f out. Both career victories to date have come on turf and he comes here operating from last winning mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 50

9

DOOMSDAY (GB) (229) 5 9 1 (2)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Ayasha

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 022046- 1 win £3456

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs Visored for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at this course (7.2f, soft) in September, beaten over 2f out. Headgear discarded on return and market best guide with yard also saddling

RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 47

10

FANZONE (IRE) (23) 7 9 0 (6)

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Dame Alicia (IRE)

Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited

Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham

Breeder: Kilcarn Stud

Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 003265 C 1 win £3726

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 34 Flat runs Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago Blinkers back on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 46

2023 WINNER: HOW BIZARRE 8 9 2 David Allan 11-4 (Liam Bailey) 9 ran

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Visor worn first time by No 3, 6. Blinkers worn by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Ledger (IRE), 13-2 Tacitus (IRE), 7-1 Chinese Spirit (IRE), 8-1 Violeta (IRE), 9-1 Doomsday (GB), 10-1 Loom Large (IRE), Without Delay (IRE), Fanzone (IRE), 11-1 Paco’s Pride (GB), 18-1 Moondial (GB)

LEDGER has to prove himself as effective on turf but Lucinda Russell’s charge has been in good order on all weather in recent months and could just be worth siding with. Tacitus should be back up to speed with a couple of runs under his belt and is feared, with Violeta and Without Delay a couple of others to consider

Tommie

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Dale Swift

Fanzone

David Allan

Ben Robinson

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RACE CONDITIONS

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First Race 1.40 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). EBF have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 8 entries at £40. - Closed April 27th, 2024. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE DONALD WYNNS 50TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries, 1 at £7 and 9 at £35. - Closed April 27th, 2024.

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SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.50 - THE WEATHERBYS GLOBAL STALLION APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old only, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 69 and 70; such horses rated 48 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £40. - Closed April 27th, 2024.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligiblesee Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 13 entries at £75. - Closed April 27th, 2024.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE JEWSON EDINBURGH CRAIGENTINNY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 6lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £35. - Closed April 27th, 2024.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACING TV EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 11 entries at £32. - Closed April 27th, 2024.

FIXTURE LIST

DATE RACEDAY NEXT UP

SAT 1 JUN THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY SPONSORED BY EDINBURGH GIN

THU 13 JUN EVENING FLAT MEETING

WED 3 JUL THE RACING TV RACEDAY

TUE 23 JUL LUCA’S ICE CREAM FAMILY DAY

FRI 2 AUG THE 90’S FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES

FRI 9 AUG LADIES DAY 2024

TUE 27 AUG THE RACING TV FLAT MEETING

WED 28 AUG THE PORTOBELLO CUP RACEDAY

SAT 14 SEP THE MUSSELBURGH GOLD CUP RACEDAY

SUN 15 SEP THE SUPERHERO FAMILY RACEDAY

WED 2 OCT THE RACING TV FLAT MEETING

MON 14 OCT FLAT MEETING

WED 6 NOVSCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE

THU 28 NOV THE SALTIRE RACEDAY

FRI 29 NOV THE FESTIVE JUMPS MEETING

MON 9 DEC THE CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY