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5.45 THE EDINBURGH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
6.15 THE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
6.50 THE BERNARD HUNTER MOBILE
CHARITY HANDICAP STAKES
CRANES NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES
7.25 THE BERNARD HUNTER METAL RECYCLING HANDICAP STAKES
7.55 THE EAST AIR CONDITIONING HANDICAP STAKES
8.25 THE LENS SELF STORAGE HANDICAP STAKES
This is a one mile and five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55 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 race is a seven furlongs maiden stakes for two-year-olds Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking
A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply, the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry. This particular five furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 65
This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70
This is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55 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.
This is a two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 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
8.55 THE GRAHAM + SIBBALD AND NEILSONS HANDICAP
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This is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 65 Like all handicaps on today’s card, this means that should a horse rated 60 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 55
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Race 1 5.45PM Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £7000 One mile about five furlongs (abt 13f) for four yrs old and upwards
THE EDINBURGH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHARITY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (60 wins from 445 runners, 13%) runs STORM ON JURA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Whillans (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs MR WITHINGTON
Weightwatcher: SOPHIESTICATE won off a handicap mark of 60, her rating is now down 9lb to 51.
Longest Traveller: JEDHI KNIGHT trained by P Midgley, Westow, 189 miles
B g Recorder - Eclectic (USA)
Owner: The Potassium Partnership Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: S.A.S Haras Le Gue
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sash, hooped cap Form: 6360-06
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who continues below his 2025 level, most recently on first start for new connections when sixth of 10 at Ayr (1 1/4m, good to firm) earlier in the month. Back up in trip and hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces/tongue tie sparking a revival Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 53
2
GEMINI MAN (IRE)
(6) 8 9 9(2)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA)
Owner: Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Lynch Bages
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 1211P0 C5 wins £20124
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in classified company at Newcastle early last month before completing double in this grade at this track. Found to have bled in hat-trick bid but ran poorly without an obvious excuse back on all-weather last time and comes with risks attached. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53
3
JEDHI
KNIGHT (GB) (24) 4 9 8(3)
B g Sir Percy - Jedhi
Owner: Mr R Wardlaw & Sandfield Racing
Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow
Breeder: Ellipsis
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, ORANGE star Form: 1423-521 wins £3454
TIMEFORM VIEW Ffos Las winner last summer for Jedd O’Keeffe Form when the wrong way in 3 starts over hurdles (trained by Harry Derham on first 2 occasions) but more like it following a breathing operation in recent weeks, second of 11 at Pontefract (1 1/2m, good) earlier in the month. Considered. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 52
4
SOPHIESTICATE
(IRE) (11) 7 9 7(1)
B m War Command (USA) - Lenoire
Owner: The Market Traders
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: W. M. Johnstone
Colours: YELLOW, PURPLE stars, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap Form: 0-06333 C4 wins £14567
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run here last summer for Jim Goldie Gradually found her feet for new yard and has finished third last 3 starts, most recently in 10-runner event at Ayr (1 1/4m, firm) 11 days ago Back up in trip and her consistency is tough to knock.
5
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 51
STORM ON JURA (GB) (25)
B f Golden Horn - Padmavati
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Barton/New England Partnership
Sponsor: Chris’s House
4 9 4(4)
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 0-00640
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran one of her better races when fourth of 6 here last month but not in same form at Ayr (1 1/4m, good to firm) subsequently, possibly unsuited by drop in trip Heads back up in distance but remains opposable on balance
6
IVYNATOR (IRE) (35) 8 9 4(5)
B g Muhaarar - Venturous Spirit (FR)
Owner: The Good To Soft Firm
Trainer: Jean McGregor, Milnathort
Breeder: Dayton Investments Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED chevrons, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star Form: 00P/5-00 2 wins £6171
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who has offered little on the Flat for current yard, though can have her latest effort in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle ignored (never dangerous having been hampered early). Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 48
Connor Beasley
Kevin Stott
David Nolan
Shay Farmer (5)
Lauren Young (5)
James Sullivan
7
YAKHABAR (GB) (14)
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
7 9 2(9)
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 430403 4 wins £15165
TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner at Southwell in March and made the frame 3 of next 4 outings Ran creditably without ever really landing a blow when third of 7 in classified event at Pontefract (1 1/2m, good) a fortnight ago and probably best to look elsewhere in reapplied blinkers Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 46
8
FALAISE BLANC (FR) (31)
B g Whitecliffsofdover (USA) - Shadow of The Day (FR)
Owner: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: SAS Regnier & San Gabriel Inv Inc
Sponsor: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate
4 9 2 (10)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED star, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, RED star Form: 602422 1 wins £3245
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name but has been runner-up in 3 of his last 4 starts, most recently in 6-runner event at this course (12.5f, good to firm) last month. In the mix again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 46
9
LIBERTY LOOMING (IRE) (536)
Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Sponsor: Opal Collection
5 9 1(7)
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: 0040/40-
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who hasn’t shown form for some time, pulled up having rejoined this yard in handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m, good) on return in May. Can only be watched back on the level Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 45
10 STAR OF MARKINCH (IRE) (56) 10 9 1(8)
B m Watar (IRE) - Gibboghstown (IRE)
Owner: Mr Richard Chapman
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Dermot Day
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, armlets and cap Form: 50-0444
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who had little chance from a long way out of the handicap here last time Hard to make a good case for even though she can run off her proper mark here Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 42
2025 WINNER: LADY PHOEBE (IRE) 4 8 11 Sam James 7-2 (Adam Nicol) 6 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 3, 7. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jedhi Knight (GB), 7-2 Falaise Blanc (FR), 9-2 Sophiesticate (IRE), 6-1 Gemini Man (IRE), 12-1 Mr Withington (FR), 16-1 Storm On Jura (GB), Yakhabar (GB), 50-1 Liberty Looming (IRE), Star of Markinch (IRE), 150-1 Ivynator (IRE)
JEDHI KNIGHT stepped up on his return when finding only one too strong at Pontefract earlier in the month and having been nudged up just 1lb, Paul Midgley’s 4-y-o is fancied to go one better at the expense of Sophiesticate, who has gradually found her feet for new connections Falaise Blanc may prove best of the remainder
Billy Garritty
Greg Fairley
Ben Robinson
Oisin McSweeney
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Race 2 6.15PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £11000 Seven furlongs (7f 15yds) for maiden two yrs old THE EBF
RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4694; Second £2346; Third £1174; Fourth £586. (Penalty Value £5940) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (27 wins from 209 runners, 13%) runs NOSEY BOOK and THAI PADDY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 91 runners, 8%) runs NOSEY BOOK and THAI PADDY
Longest Travellers: HEY UP RONNIE trained by O Pears & THAI PADDY & NOSEY BOOK trained by T Easterby - both Malton, 201 miles
1 COUL BLUE (IRE) (-)
Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Coul Queen (IRE)
Owner: Mrs T Burns and RJH Ltd
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Rathasker Stud
Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
Colours: BROWN and RED (halved), sleeves reversed, RED cap Form:
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 28. £16,000 yearling, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Magistery. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Sergeant Wilko. Yard’s record this season with 2-y-o debutants 1-9 at time of writing. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
2 HEY UP RONNIE (GB) (12)
B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Buttercross
Owner: Legacy Racing & Ollie Pears
Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton
Breeder: Whitwell Bloodstock
9 7(2)
Colours: DARK BLUE, BEIGE chevrons, halved sleeves and star on cap Form: 53 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising fifth of 15 in a York seller on debut last month but failed to progress from that having been sent off a short-priced favourite when third of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago Can get back on the up Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating - Harry Russell
3 NOSEY BOOK (GB) (12)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Social Media
Owner: Habton Racing
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
9 7(3)
Colours: DARK GREEN, ORANGE hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 6
TIMEFORM VIEW Belardo gelding who showed a bit when sixth of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago, never nearer First-time cheekpieces applied. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
4
THAI PADDY (GB) (12)
Ch c Bangkok (IRE) - Pariolina (FR)
Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: DahlBury
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
9 7(5)
Colours: GREY, RED star on body and cap, RED sleeves, GREY armlets Form: 00
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 7f novice/maiden in recent weeks Looks one for nurseries after this Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -
5
GERRY’S DARLING (GB) (12)
B f Palace Pier - Flymetothemoon
Owner: Thomas Kirby & Partner
Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
Breeder: Carmel Stud
Sponsor: OR8 Wellness
9 2(4)
Colours: RED, WHITE inverted triangle, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE diamonds Form: 002
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form when second of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago Every chance of going one better Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 65 Kevin Stott
2025 WINNER: BLOOMING LEGEND (IRE) 2 9 2 Sam James 6-4 (Charlie Clover) 9 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Gerry’s Darling (GB), 13-8 Hey Up Ronnie (GB), 15-2 Nosey Book (GB), 8-1 Coul Blue (IRE), 66-1 Thai Paddy (GB)
Connor Beasley
Oisin McSweeney
Duran Fentiman
GERRY’S DARLING took a step forward when finishing runner-up at Redcar just under a fortnight ago and having been found a weak-looking maiden, Roger Fell’s filly is selected to go one better at the expense of Hey Up Ronnie, who can build on his promising debut effort at the second attempt. Nosey Book can fill out third.
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Race 3 6.50PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £8000 Seven furlongs (7f 15yds) for two yrs old
THE BERNARD HUNTER MOBILE CRANES
NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (27 wins from 209 runners, 13%) runs TIGER IN THE TREE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 91 runners, 8%) runs TIGER IN THE TREE
Longest Travellers: AMANTHA trained by B Ellison, BOUTBLUMMINTIME trained by A P Keatley & TIGER IN THE TREE trained by T Easterby - all Malton, 201 miles
1
BIGALO (GB) (9) 9 9(2)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Kloa
Owner: Mr Ian Buckley
Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Sponsor: OR8 Wellness
Colours: GREY, RED epaulets, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: 6002
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort when second of 4 on Catterick nursery debut ( (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago, having run of race. Same mark today. Unlikely to be far away. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 64 (+3)
2
BOUTBLUMMINTIME (IRE) (43) 9 8(5)
B g Nando Parrado - With One Accord
Owner: Andy Finneran
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Irish National Stud Sponsor: Keatley Racing Ltd
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, BLACK and WHITE striped sleeves, RED cap Form: 664
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Best effort when fourth of 11 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago Makes handicap debut. Markt support could prove significant.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 63
3
AMANTHA (IRE)
(27) 9 7(1)
B f Mohaather - Rawwani (USA)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 17 and Partner
Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton
Breeder: Ahmed Bintooq
Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Racing Partners
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 006612 CD 1 wins £5154
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on the drop into selling company when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month. Looked in command for most of way (collared final strides) in 7.5f Beverley nursery since and can resume winning ways back at a bare 7f Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 62
4
BLUESTONE LADY (IRE) (17)
B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Rosa Gialla (IRE)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke
Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Breeder: Melchior Bloodstock & Partners
Sponsor: Tattersalls
9 6(7)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, RED cap Form: 626420
TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to blinkers when reaching the frame in maidens at Carlisle and Newcastle last month but ran no sort of race on Leicester nursery debut since STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/7/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 61
5 AURORA VALKYRIE (IRE) (25) 9
Ch f Sottsass (FR) - Far Fetched (IRE)
Owner: Lamont Racing
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd
Sponsor: Lamont Racing
6(6)
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 053
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in novice at Ayr (7f, good to firm, 50/1) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut from what looks a competitive mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 61
6
LIVEADREAM (GB) (7)
B f Ardad (IRE) - Mary Mount
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 13 & P J Makin
Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Breeder: Mr Nicholas a Conway
Sponsor: Racing Partners
9 5(3)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, YELLOW cap Form: 0420
TIMEFORM VIEW Edged out by Amantha in a C&D seller (good to firm) last month but well held on Thirsk nursery debut last Friday. Bounce back needed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 24/7/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 60
Kevin Stott
Oisin McSweeney
Ben Robinson
Billy Garritty
Connor Beasley
Harry Russell
7
TIGER IN THE TREE (GB) (17) 8 10 (4)
B f Mattmu - Edith Garrud
Owner: ALAW
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Habton Racing
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Colours: WHITE, YELLOW chevrons, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE hooped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 06033
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in both nurseries (behind Amantha at Beverley first occasion) and likely to be on the premises again. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 51 Duran Fentiman
2025 WINNER: DAZZLING HAZE 2 9 6 Joe Fanning 9-4 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 5 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Amantha (IRE), 7-2 Bigalo (GB), 5-1 Tiger In The Tree (GB), 13-2 Boutblummintime (IRE), Aurora Valkyrie (IRE), 12-1 Liveadream (GB), 25-1 Bluestone Lady (IRE)
AMANTHA seemed to be caught out by the stiff finish at Beverley having looked in command for most of the way and can get her head back in front returned to the scene of her selling success Bigalo was second off this mark at Catterick last month and is second choice ahead of Tiger In The Tree, who was a place behind the selection at Beverley.
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Race 4 7.25PM Stalls: Stands
Total prize fund £13000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards
THE BERNARD HUNTER METAL RECYCLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £5368; Second £2685; Third £1342; Fourth £671; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £6804.20) Weights lowered 1lb SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (60 wins from 445 runners, 13%) runs MONTEZUMA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs MIGHTY MAGNUS
Weightwatcher: CURIOUS ROVER won off a handicap mark of 82, his rating is now down 6lb to 76.
Longest Traveller: FRANCISCO’S PIECE trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 201 miles
1
Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Nora Batt (IRE)
Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: J. W. Nicholson
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap Form: 3330-03 CD 3 wins £56940
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner His last success came at Haydock in 2024 but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and his C&D third of 12 in April was a step back in the right direction, albeit Montezuma was ahead in second. Off for a further 3 months since Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82
2
MIGHTY MAGNUS (IRE)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Holwah
Owner: Mr Frank Lowe
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Funcheon Bloodstock & K B Lynch
Sponsor: Magnus Homes Ltd
(27) 3 9 9(1)
Colours: RED, YELLOW epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap Form: 203153 CD BF 2 wins £14193
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June 15/8, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, firm) 27 days ago, not ideally placed after being hampered leaving the stalls STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 4/7/2026 it was reported that the horse missed the break.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85
3 FRANCISCO’S PIECE (GB) (52)
B c Mayson - Josefa Goya
Owner: Keatley Racing OG, Finneran & Allen
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: Lord Margadale
Sponsor: Keatley Racing Ltd
4 9 9(3)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: 0005-05 D2 wins £30946
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 13/2, ran better than on reappearance when fifth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, soft) 52 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May come on for the run again.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81
4
MONTEZUMA
(GB) (44) 4 9 6(2)
Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Seneca Falls
Owner: BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Godolphin
Sponsor: Jordan Electrics Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, WHITE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 212053 CD BF 1 wins £12885
TIMEFORM VIEW Started the season with a win and 2 seconds over this C&D Hasn’t done quite so well at other venues since but capable of staging a revival back at Musselburgh.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 78
5
CURIOUS ROVER (IRE) (18) 5 9 4(5)
B g The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once
Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner
Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels
Breeder: Aidan Sexton
Sponsor: Balfour + Manson, Katie Scott Racing Syndicate
Colours: YELLOW and PINK (quartered), PINK sleeves, YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW cap, PINK stars Form: 044401 CD 5 wins £30822
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when seeing off 10 rivals at Ayr (5f, firm) 18 days ago Raised 5lb but he still remains 6lb below the mark he defied in this race last year Should go well again.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 76
2025 WINNER: CURIOUS ROVER (IRE) 4 9 11 William Pyle 10-3 (Katie Scott) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Mighty Magnus (IRE), Curious Rover (IRE), 7-2 Montezuma (GB), 4-1 Jer Batt (IRE), 13-2 Francisco’s Piece (GB)
David Nolan
Connor Beasley
Oisin McSweeney
Lauren Young (5)
Kevin Stott
Four of the 5 runners have tasted C&D success MONTEZUMA hasn’t finished out of the first 2 in his 4 previous C&D visits and is taken to bounce back to form with a bang and prove too strong for last year’s winner Curious Rover Sole 3-y-o Mighty Magnus shaped quite well at Newmarket last time and should also be on the premises
Race 5 7.55PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £7000 Seven furlongs (7f 15yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE EAST AIR
CONDITIONING
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 (20-25): J Goldie (60 wins from 445 runners, 13%) runs BRAES OF DOUNE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Miss L Perratt (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs MONHAMMER
Longest Traveller: KING SHARJA trained by R Carr, Stillington, 184 miles
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BRAES
OF DOUNE (GB)
B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl
Owner: Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Jim Goldie
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
(18) 8 9 9(3)
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED stripe, halved sleeves, RED cap Form: 2/425-66 C D3 wins £13608
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner in 2024 but lightly raced in recent times Has shaped as if needing the run in 2 comeback outings over 1m at Ayr this summer and not dismissed having returned to his last successful mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating
2 KING SHARJA (GB) (28) 6 9 9(6)
B g Kingman - Sharja Queen
Owner: Whitehills Racing Syndicate 4, Ruth Carr
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Sponsor: Tote, Formulated Polymer Products Ltd
Colours: BLACK, BLACK and WHITE check sleeves Form: 3-02240 D4 wins £15780
TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 turf wins over 7.5f at Beverley. Runner-up on all-weather/turf in May but never involved back at Beverley latest. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 55
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APRIL DIAMOND (IRE) (25) 5 9 9(2)
B m Make Believe - Paddy Again (IRE)
Owner: Iain Jardine Racing Club
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: R & M Bloodstock
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap Form: 06520
TIMEFORM VIEW Very lightly-raced 5-y-o Improved effort when runner-up on handicap bow at Carlisle (6f, good) last month but eased off as if amiss at Ayr (6f again) since Tackles 7f for the first time now. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55
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SANDITON
(IRE) (17) 4 9 8(5)
Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Canasta
Owner: Owners Group 136
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Elite Racing Club
Sponsor: Owners Group
Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 651305 D2 wins £8217
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark at Chelmsford in February and doubled his tally in ready fashion when dropped into classified company at Wolverhampton last month (both 7f). Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 17 days ago, running on Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 54
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MONHAMMER (GB)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms
Owner: The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd And Thurso Ltd
Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
(18) 8 9 2(4)
Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE (halved), BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap Form: 5-03246 CD 4 wins £14239
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who’s on long losing run but he did go close over C&D last month. Race not run to suit when sixth of 9 at Ayr (7f, firm) latest and likely still in form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 48 Harry Burns (3)
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MISEMERALD (IRE) (15)
B m Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE)
Owner: Mrs J. Porter
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Aylesfield Farms Stud
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
5 9 0(1)
Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and stars on cap Form: 066234 D2 wins £7500
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since her 2-y-o days but she’s in decent form at the minute, finishing a creditable fourth of 9 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 46
Lauren Young (5)
James Sullivan
Greg Fairley
Connor Beasley
Kevin Stott
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WAIT FOR IT (IRE) (9) 4 9 0(7)
B f Bated Breath - Tansania (GER)
Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Breeder: Tansania Partnership
Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE hoop and armlets, quartered cap Form: 406-032
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win from 13 starts but that might be about to change based on last weeks near miss at Catterick (6f, good to firm). Turns out again before a 2lb rise for that kicks in. Might prove the answer Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 45 (+3)
2025 WINNER: UNTHINKABLE (IRE) 3 8 8 Joe Fanning 16-1 (Philip Kirby) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Wait For It (IRE), 5-1 Misemerald (IRE), 11-2 Sanditon (IRE), 6-1 Braes of Doune (GB), 17-2 Monhammer (GB), 10-1 King Sharja (GB), 28-1 April Diamond (IRE)
A repeat of the form WAIT FOR IT showed when second at Catterick last week might be good enough to see her break her maiden at the 14th time of asking. Braes of Doune could be spot on for this after a pair of comeback outings at Ayr in recent weeks and is second choice having dipped to his last winning mark.
Billy Garritty
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Stalls: Centre Start
Total prize fund £9000 About two miles (15f abt 217yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE LENS SELF STORAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
RACE STATS Race
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (60 wins from 445 runners, 13%) runs CASCADE HALL and GALLUS NORMAN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Whillans (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs INAPPROPRIATE
Weightwatcher: ARRANGE won off a handicap mark of 83, her rating is now down 14lb to 69.
Longest Traveller: CLANSMAN trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 152 miles
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(IRE) (18) 5 9 9(1)
Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Kimblewick (IRE)
Owner: The Farming Boys
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Grenane House Stud
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
Colours: RED, GREY spots, BLACK sleeves, RED and GREY quartered cap Form: 2-62432 4 wins £40166
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed himself as good as ever back down in grade when second of 6 in a handicap at Ayr over 13f 18 days ago That was just his second start for a stable going great guns and he looks sure to go well if coping with this step up in trip
RatingHHHII Official
2 TEOFIMO (IRE) (590) 5 9 8(6)
B g Teofilo (IRE) - Fiannaiocht (IRE)
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
Sponsor: Opal Collection
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: 6200/-
TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Hexham 40 days ago when racing freely on his return from 11 months off Tries handicaps for the first time switching back to the Flat and steps up significantly in trip STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 21/6/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
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Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 74
CLANSMAN (GB) (34) 8 9 5(2)
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Pearl Dance (USA)
Owner: Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd
Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham
Breeder: Mr J. Dance
Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd
Colours: YELLOW, BROWN cross belts, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 213310 D8 wins £33737
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Southwell over 2m in April and best excused latest flop when up in grade Capable of bouncing back down in grade, though best efforts on turf have come on soft/heavy. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71
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ARRANGE (IRE)
(39)
Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Watsdaplan (IRE)
Owner: Mr & Mrs G.F. Hall Racing
Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Breeder: Ross Moorhead
Sponsor: Tote
8 9 3(5)
Colours: GREY, large PURPLE spots, PURPLE cap Form: 603-062 C D4 wins £34970
TIMEFORM VIEW Gradually got better since returning from 7-month layoff in May, shaping better than result at Thirsk in higher-class handicap before finishing second of 4 at Catterick in June Cheekpieces now reapplied and she’s interesting from current mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 69
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SIMPLE STAR (IRE) (18)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Simple Elegance (USA)
Owner: Mrs D. Monteith
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Sunderland Holding INC
Sponsor: Tote
8 9 2(4)
Colours: DARK BLUE, RED hoops, striped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 20-0625 C7 wins £33220
TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 5 over C&D in June is his best effort of the season, but again blew the start when fifth of 6 at Ayr 18 days ago and it’s becoming a concern. Now below last winning mark and goes well here but needs to sort out his starting issues on first outing since leaving Dianne Sayer Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68
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GALLUS NORMAN (GB) (42)
B g Telescope (IRE) - La Vecchia Scuola (IRE)
Owner: Gallus Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Fi Evans & Frank Smith
Sponsor: Tote
7 9 0(7)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED star and star on cap Form: 05-2131 CD 2 wins £7664
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in 2 of last 3 starts including over C&D in May and at Ayr in June Up 4lb but has the assistance of a capable claimer taking over and he’s much more progressive than most of these so looks sure to go well again. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 66
Greg Fairley
Ben Robinson
Billy Garritty
David Nolan
Connor Beasley
Jake Dickson (5)
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CASCADE HALL (IRE) (18) 7 812 (3)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bacchonthebottle (IRE)
Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Clare A. Kehoe
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE stars Form: 121343 CD BF 2 wins £9421
TIMEFORM VIEW Won in dominant fashion over C&D in June and has been placed 2 of 3 starts since, most recently when third of 6 over 13f at Ayr 18 days ago when continuing in good heart. Back up in trip and could give his improving stablemate most to think about. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 64
2025 WINNER: RED FORCE ONE 10 8 7 Joe Fanning 18-1 (Philip Kirby) 5 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Lauren Young (5)
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Gallus Norman (GB), 7-2 Cascade Hall (IRE), 5-1 Inappropriate (IRE), 13-2 Arrange (IRE), 9-1 Clansman (GB), 10-1 Simple Star (IRE), 22-1 Teofimo (IRE)
GALLUS NORMAN is by far the least exposed of these and can continue his progression back over a C&D he’s already recorded a win over Jim Goldie’s other runner, Cascade Hall, may prove his biggest threat, while Inappropriate will be a threat if staying this longer trip
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Race 7 8.55PM
Stalls: Stands Side
Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards
THE GRAHAM + SIBBALD AND NEILSONS 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 (20-25): J Goldie (60 wins from 445 runners, 13%) runs THUNDERSTORM KATIE and WEE MARY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs GOLDEN HAVANA
Weightwatcher: SOUTH PARADE won off a handicap mark of 73, her rating is now down 14lb to 59.
Longest Traveller: PEREGRINE FALCON trained by P Morris, Prescot, 221 miles
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B g Pearl Secret - Juncea
Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Limited
Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
Breeder: D. R. Tucker
Sponsor: Adrian Nicholls Racing, Scott Bros Ltd
(GB) (20) 8 9 13 (6)
Colours: TURQUOISE with BLACK striped cap Form: 341421 D7 wins £27661
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at this trip this year, turning in his best effort for over 2 years when beating a subsequent winner at Hamilton 20 days ago Only a couple of pounds higher here and has capable claimer taking over so he looks sure to go well again.
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THUNDERSTORM
KATIE
(GB) (20) 5 9 10 (2)
B m Muhaarar - Firenze
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. & J. Hopper, Mrs M. Morris
Sponsor: Chris’s House
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 002226 CD 5 wins £19365
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran 3 consecutive seconds over 5f-6f in May-June but only sixth of 8 to Thornaby Pearl in a handicap at Hamilton 20 days ago Returns to Musselburgh where she has a C&D win and holds place claims if back to best. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 61
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PEREGRINE FALCON (IRE)
B f Showcasing - Fascinating Falcon (IRE)
Owner: The Franny Norton Racing Club
Trainer: Patrick Morris, Prescot
Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud
(57) 4 9 10 (5)
Colours: RED, WHITE epaulets, RED sleeves, WHITE stars Form: 36-2353
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win but produced a creditable third of 7 in a handicap on all-weather at Lingfield in June More required having a rare outing back on turf Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 61
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GOLDEN HAVANA (IRE)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Lily For Ever (FR)
Owner: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Breeder: Skymarc Farm
Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd
(3) 3 9 9(3)
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, YELLOW cap Form: 433222 D1 wins £3140
TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form with 3 consecutive runner-up finishes, finishing second of 9 in a handicap at Beverley 3 days ago when taking on older horses for the first time Looks set to go well once more if this doesn’t come too soon. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 64 (+1)
5 SOUTH PARADE (IRE)
(25) 5 9 8(4)
B m Invincible Army (IRE) - Rural Celebration
Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Grangemore Stud
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE stars, ORANGE and BLACK striped cap Form: 000406 CD 3 wins £12561
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has tumbled down the weights following a poor year to date Drops back markedly in grade here, though, so may be able to reveal more Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 59
6 WEE MARY (IRE) (4) 4 9 3(1)
B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Ty Rock Brandy (IRE)
Owner: Johnnie Delta Racing
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: D. Laverty & T. Heatrich
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK armlets, BLACK cap, YELLOW stars Form: 624044 CD 2 wins £7641
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D in June and some of her better efforts since that have also come here Fourth of 8 at Ayr 4 days ago leaves her with a bit to find upped slightly in grade, though. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating
Jake Dickson (5)
Billy Garritty
Harry Burns (3)
Connor Beasley
Lauren Young (5)
2025 WINNER: MERSEA (FR) 5 10 0 Sam James 2-5 (Grant Tuer) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 4. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Thornaby Pearl (GB), 7-2 Golden Havana (IRE), 5-1 Thunderstorm Katie (GB), 6-1 Wee Mary (IRE), 11-1 Peregrine Falcon (IRE), 12-1 South Parade (IRE)
THORNABY PEARL won at Hamilton Park 20 days ago and that form has been franked by the runner-up winning since so he could follow up at the expense of Golden Havana, who is in
form with 3 seconds to his name Wee Mary goes well here so could secure a place
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First Race 5.45 - THE EDINBURGH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHARITY 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. July 29th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, 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 12 entries at £35. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
Second Race 6.15 - THE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Band D. Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th.Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb E.B.F have kindly sponsored this race and 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 The EBF have contributed £500 to this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF
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Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2026 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 23 September, 2026, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 09 October, 2026. Both races will be run over seven furlongs NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final 12 entries at £55. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
Third Race 6.50 - THE BERNARD HUNTER MOBILE CRANES NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 two yrs old only, Rated 0-65. Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Lowest weight 8st 3lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, 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 10 entries at £40. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
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Fourth Race 7.25 - THE BERNARD HUNTER METAL RECYCLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3192, the third £1595, the fourth £798 and the fifth £397. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 13 entries at £60. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
Fifth Race 7.55 - THE EAST AIR CONDITIONING 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. July 29th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Musselburgh Racecourse will be 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 12 entries, 1 at £7 and 11 at £35. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
Sixth Race 8.25 - THE LENS SELF STORAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will be 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 8 entries at £40. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.55 - THE GRAHAM + SIBBALD AND NEILSONS 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £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. July 29th.
Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 18th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 11 entries, 3 at £7 and 8 at £35. - Closed July 25th, 2026.
