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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 FEA
Today’s feature race is the Dropkicks Hony Tonk Handicap at 4.33pm There are ten runners set to contest T this year’s race, with the top-weight I’M NEXT having every chance for Tim Easterby and Duran Fentiman. ever
The three-year-old has been in fine form this season, with a win and three placed efforts from six starts e-year-old
He now carried 1lb more than when finishing second at Chester last time out but cannot be discounted. ow t MONTETEZUMA tly of late, putting in another good effort at Windsor when has been running consistently an third, expect another bold bid here SMOOTH SILESIE couldn’t make it three wins on the spin at Lingfield last time out but could well return to form
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
imself into the winners enclosure, with five JASON HART looks to have an excellent chance of getting hims olar for Charlie Johnston. It looks a competitive rides on todays card. The first of which is Parisian Schol e of putting his experience to good use to get off the second race but the juvenile has every chance experi oard Saxonia, who is right near the front of the weights He’s been mark His final ride of the day is ab righ of late, with a win and two second from his last three starts. Rates as the one to beat in excellent form late CAM HARDIE has just the three rides, including one in our feature aboard Sugar Baby, the three-year-old takes on some older rivals but is sure to give a good account s
TRAINERS TO WATCH
RUTH CARR sends two runners north of the border for today’s racing. Sea Master is partnered by the ever capable Joanna Mason and will be hoping to return to the winners’ enclosure after a good fourth at Ripon He remains on a career high but has shown the ability to win a race of this nature BRYAN SMART also sends two runners from his base in North Yorkshire. High Opinion gets the benefit of 3lb claimer in our feature contest Operation Gimcrack will be looking to send the trainer home happy in our finale, although carrying top weight in what looks a competitive race will be no easy task
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
2.15 THE DROPKICKS SPLIT THE G NOVICE STAKES
2.50 THE LISTEN TO HEART SCOTLAND NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES
4.00 THE DROPKICKS DONKEY HANDICAP STAKES
4.33 THE DROPKICKS HONKY TONK
HANDICAP STAKES
Our opener is a Novice Stakes, run over a distance of five furlongs. There are a variety of reasons why the threeyear-olds and upwards in this race are still light on experience. 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
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 60.
3.25 THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP STAKES
This is a one mile and four furlong handicap race for three-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 one mile handicap race for three-year-olds 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 is a five furlong handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 56 to 75 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
5.08 THE RACING TV HANDICAP
STAKES
This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75. 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.
5.43 THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP STAKES
To round out today’s action is a seven furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 58 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
5TH & 25TH
Race 1 2.15PM
Stalls: Stands Side Start
Total prize fund £7000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for novice three yrs old and upwards THE DROPKICKS SPLIT THE G
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747. (Penalty Value £3780) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Tuer (21 wins from 85 runners, 25%) runs FARANDAWAY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (5 wins from 52 runners, 10%) runs KOMORKIS
Longest Traveller: KOMORKIS trained by R Fahey, Malton, 201 miles
1
Ch g Washington DC (IRE) - Lucy Parsons (IRE)
Owner: Dovebrace Limited and Partner
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: MAROON, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, halved sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 44
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some ability in small fields at Leicester/Ripon but improvement is required. Star
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 0-02330
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful gelding who found good run of form coming to a halt at York (6f, good, 11/1) 78 days ago However, this looks a superb opportunity to get his head in front.
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 75
3
KOMORKIS
(IRE)
(16) 3 9 2 (1)
Ch f Cotai Glory - Starlight Dance (IRE)
Owner: M & M Racing, Paul Byrne and Partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Mrs E. Thompson
Sponsor: Ws Transportation
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and ORANGE stripes, WHITE cap Form: 35-5
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 3 runs, though shaped as if needing the run after 14 months off (had breathing operation) when fifth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago, slowly away.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 68
2024 WINNER: SOUL SINGER 3 9 7 David Allan 11-2 (Tim Easterby) 6 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 3
FARANDAWAY was below par at York last time but he’s the type to bounce back and this looks an excellent opportunity up against 2 modest rivals
Mulrennan
Oisin Orr
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
Race 2 2.50PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £8000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for two yrs old
THE LISTEN TO HEART SCOTLAND 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 (23 wins from 202 runners, 11%) runs HOOD WINK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (11 wins from 82 runners, 13%) runs HOOD WINK
Longest Traveller: LEXINGTON EXPRESS trained by A Haynes, Newmarket, 350 miles
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LEXINGTON EXPRESS (IRE) (19)
B f Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bean Uasal (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXI
Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Breeder: Philip & Orla Hore
Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
9 9 (2)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets Form: 055345
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when third of 5 in Chepstow handicap (9/2) with first-time cheekpieces Fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (10/1) 19 days ago, led before weakening final 1f Should stay this far
2
TRULY SPECIAL
(GB) (21) 9 9 (5)
B f Kameko (USA) - Pepper Lane
Owner: Mr K. Nicholson
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Kevin Nicholson
Sponsor: Engineering Services North East Ltd
Colours: RED and WHITE diabolo, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 005
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced filly who showed more when switched to turf, fifth of 13 in a maiden at Beverley (20/1) 21 days ago, making steady progress to finish nearest at the line Making handicap debut and may have more to offer over this trip Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 60
3
PARISIAN SCHOLAR (GB) (24)
B c Study of Man (IRE) - Suffused
Owner: Kingsley Park 41
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
9 9 (8)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets Form: 004
TIMEFORM VIEW Gradually showing more with each run, fourth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford (50/1) 24 days ago Making handicap debut and could be more competitive Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 60
4
SUPREME DANCER (IRE) (15)
Ch c Supremacy (IRE) - Dancewithastranger (IRE)
Owner: S & G Clayton 1
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Orchardstown Farms Ltd
Sponsor: Morebrooke
9 6 (6)
Colours: RED, WHITE braces, WHITE sleeves, RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star Form: 640524
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when upped to 7f, finishing second in a nursery at Beverley with cheekpieces fitted. Fourth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9/2) 15 days ago, racing off the pace and staying on in the final furlong despite not settling fully. Step up to 8f could suit and one to consider Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 57
5
LANARRA (IRE) (18)
B f Far Above (IRE) - Shushu Sugartown (IRE)
Owner: The Covenanters
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
8 12 (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED seams, WHITE sleeves, RED diamonds, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED stars Form: 400
TIMEFORM VIEW Shown greenness in all three starts, finishing seventh of 8 in maiden at Musselburgh (200/1) 18 days ago, never involved. Makes handicap debut over extended trip Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 49
6
HOOD WINK (GB) (30)
B c Time Test - Blinking
Owner: Habton Racing
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Floors Stud Ltd & The Duke of Devonshire
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
8 10 (4)
Colours: JADE GREEN, FLAME hooped sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 500
TIMEFORM VIEW Shown little in 3 runs, eighth of 13 at Thirsk (200/1) 30 days ago when ran green. First-time headgear Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 47 Duran Fentiman
Cian Horgan (5)
Mark Winn
Jason Hart
Oisin Orr
Sean Kirrane
7
SPIRIT STAR (GB)
(38)
Ch f Territories (IRE) - Star Girl
Owner: Mr J. Macleod
Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Breeder: Byerley Stud
Sponsor: Simple Fuel Solutions Limited
8 8 (7)
Colours: YELLOW and BLACK stripes, YELLOW and RED striped sleeves and cap Form: 004335
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited ability in sprints for Marco Botti Significant step up in trip starting out for new yard. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 45
8
BOBBYS PRIDE (IRE) (37)
B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Mendacity (IRE)
Owner: Breeze Online Competitions Ltd
Trainer: Noel Wilson, Leyburn
Breeder: Mr J. C. Hayden
Sponsor: Breeze Online Competitions Ltd
8 8 (1)
Colours: ORANGE, DARK GREEN star, ORANGE sleeves, DARK GREEN stars and cap Form: 000
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any ability in three starts, seventh of 8 in seller here (200/1) 37 days ago with hood back on. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 45
2024 WINNER: SHIELAS WELL (IRE) 2 9 8 Harrison Shaw EVENS (Grant Tuer) 5 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Supreme Dancer (IRE), 7-2 Truly Special (GB), 9-2 Parisian Scholar (GB), 6-1 Lexington Express (IRE), 12-1 Spirit Star (GB), 22-1 Lanarra (IRE), Hood Wink (GB), Bobbys Pride (IRE)
SUPREME DANCER has been finishing with promise over 7f and today’s step up in trip looks ideal Truly Special and Parisian Scholar are feared most switched to a handicap after showing gradual improvement in maidens
Joe Fanning
Cam Hardie
2026 SENSATIONAL Racedays
SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS
SATURDAY
Race 3 3.25PM
Total prize fund £8000
Stalls: Inside
One mile, four furlongs abt 104 yards (12f abt 104yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 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): I Jardine (30 wins from 277 runners, 11%) runs COUGAR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs WADACRE GIORGIO
Weightwatcher: LINCOLN ROCKSTAR won off a handicap mark of 71, her rating is now down 6lb to 65. Longest Traveller: LINCOLN ROCKSTAR trained by I Furtado, Wiseton, 245 miles
1 LINCOLN
ROCKSTAR
B m Churchill (IRE) - Lincoln Rocks
Owner: G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd & partner
Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Breeder: GPS Heart of Racing (Bloodstock) Ltd
Sponsor: P C Coaches of Lincoln Ltd
(IRE) (35) 5 9 9 (1)
Colours: MAROON, WHITE stars, ORANGE sleeves, MAROON cap, WHITE star Form: 254556 CD 6 wins £25150
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 6 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, firm, 18/5) 35 days ago Dropped to a handy mark if back on her A-game STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 10/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 65
2
SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)
Owner: Mr John Shannon
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
(9) 4 9 6 (3)
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 50-4060 D 3 wins £12230
TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Down Royal (10.7f, good) 9 days ago Visor back on with more needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 62
3
SEA MASTER (GB) (19)
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Altesse
Owner: Mr Peter Ward
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Breeder: Miss K. Rausing & Sunderland Holding Inc
Sponsor: Tote, William Hill
5 8 13 (2)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW star, RED sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 332124 1 wins £3663
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time when a good fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (16f, good to firm) 19 days ago Back down in trip and not ruled out. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 55
4
RORY THE CAT
(IRE) (19) 5 8 11 (4)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)
Owner: The Cool Cats
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: S. J. Macdonald
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE braces, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, WHITE star Form: 54-0663 C 5 wins £21411
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner got right back on track when third of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 16/1) 19 days ago Very much one to consider off an easing mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 53
5
COUGAR (JPN) (11) 6 8 9 (5)
B or Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Promise To Be True (IRE)
Owner: Mr I. J. Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Coolmore Stud
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
Colours: GREY, PINK and GREY halved sleeves, PINK cap Form: 000060 3 wins £20079
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to soft, 6/1) 11 days ago Blinkers go on for 1st time now.
6
WADACRE GIORGIO (GB) (19) 4 8 8 (6)
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Glenreef
Owner: Wadacre Stud
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Wadacre Stud
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW seams, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK stars, BLACK cap Form: 002255
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, last of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago Others more persuasive STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 26/8/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 50 Joe Fanning
Jason Hart
Kaiya Fraser
Joanna Mason
Cian Horgan (5)
Mohammed Tabti (5)
2024 WINNER: KINGSLEY PRIDE 4 9 2 Archie Young 7-1 (Charlie Johnston) 5 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sea Master (GB), 7-2 Rory The Cat (IRE), 9-2 Lincoln Rockstar (IRE), 6-1 Cougar (JPN), 13-2 Wadacre Giorgio (GB), 16-1 Spartan Warrior (IRE)
Course scorer RORY THE CAT signalled he is ready to strike again when a resurgent C&D third so
capitalise on a slipping mark at the chief expense of in-form Sea Master Lincoln Rockstar
to go well if back on song too
Once
Race 4 4.00PM
Stalls: Inside
Total prize fund £8000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for three yrs old
THE DROPKICKS DONKEY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS No Horse
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): G Tuer (21 wins from 85 runners, 25%) runs SHIELAS WELL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Palmer (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs BLUE SIAM
Longest Traveller: BLUE SIAM trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 242 miles
1
SHIELAS WELL (IRE) (18)
B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Amchitka (IRE)
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 23
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Piercetown Stud
Sponsor: Tattersalls
9 9 (6)
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 133433 CD BF 3 wins £11357
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Ripon in June Respectable third of 7 in handicap at this course (9f, good to firm) 18 days ago so needs considering. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 64
2
BEAUTY BLOSSOM (IRE) (22)
B f Teofilo (IRE) - Munajaah
Owner: Laurence Bellman & Partner
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Ennistown Stud
Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition
9 7 (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW stripe, sleeves and cap Form: 654
TIMEFORM VIEW Teofilo filly has gone with some promise, fourth of 5 in maiden (16/1) at Redcar (8f, good) 22 days ago when not knocked about. Much respected on her handicap debut.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 62
3
DRUMCONDRA (IRE) (18)
Ch g Showcasing - Foxy Loxy (IRE)
Owner: Mr Brian Chambers
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Breeder: Newtown Anner Stud Sponsor: Tote
9 7 (3)
Colours: WHITE, BLUE diamond, BLUE cap, WHITE diamond. Form: 04-5002
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time when a much-improved second of 7 in handicap at this course (9f, good to firm) 18 days ago, clear of rest. Big shout with headgear again sported. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 62
4
KEATS HOUSE (IRE) (29)
B g Earthlight (IRE) - Maria Christina (IRE)
Owner: Middleham Park & Rond Point Partnership
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: South House Stud Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Beverley in July. Solid fourth of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, firm, 11/2) 29 days ago Needs considering again. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 61
5
BALMERINO (GB) (54)
B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Zooma
Owner: Dr Helen Crawford
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mrs Helen Crawford
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
9 4 (2)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED hoops and armlets, quartered cap Form: 550-024
TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly found the run coming too quickly when last of 4 in handicap at this course (9f, good, 9/4) 54 days ago Sort to bounce back in his bid for a maiden victory. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 59 Joe Fanning
6
BLUE SIAM (IRE) (260)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Golden Temps (IRE)
Owner: C. R. Hirst & M. Owen
Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Breeder: Ms Mary Gallagher
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
9 1 (4)
Colours: DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap Form: 000-
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice (80/1) at Southwell 8 months ago Cheekpieces go on for her handicap debut and needs to hit the ground running. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 56
Jason Hart
Oliver Stammers
Mark Winn
Paul Mulrennan
Joanna Mason
7
GONNAE NO DAE THAT (FR) (27) 9 0 (1)
B g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tacchi A Spillo (FR)
Owner: Lamont Racing
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros
Sponsor: Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, MAROON and YELLOW striped sleeves, hooped cap Form: 405356
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 27 days ago Others appeal more Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 55 Oisin Orr
2024 WINNER: HARDMAN 3 9 8 David Nolan 9-4 (David & Nicola Barron) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Drumcondra (IRE), 7-2 Keats House (IRE), 9-2 Shielas Well (IRE), 15-2 Beauty Blossom (IRE), 8-1 Balmerino (GB), 18-1 Blue Siam (IRE), Gonnae No Dae That (FR)
DRUMCONDRA advanced his form in first-time blinkers when a clear runner-up here recently and is fancied to go one better with the headgear again fitted. In-form pair Shielas Well (second choice) and Keats House are next on the list, although handicap debutante Beauty Blossom also needs considering with the prospect of better to come
5 4.33PM
Stalls: Stands Side Start
Total prize fund £10000 Five furlongs (5f abt 1yd) for three yrs old and upwards
THE DROPKICKS HONKY TONK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
RACE STATS Race
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (51 wins from 376 runners, 14%) runs BONITO CAVALO, JM JHINGREE & MONTEZUMA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (11 wins from 82 runners, 13%) runs I’M NEXT
Longest Traveller: J STREET trained by I Furtado, Wiseton, 245 miles
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NEXT (GB) (15) 3 9 11 (4)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Dharwa
Owner: Mr B Parker & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Breeder: Richard & Nell Kent
Sponsor: JPC Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd
Colours: WHITE, MAROON stripe, striped sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap Form: 301302 D 2 wins £10206
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all to win on AW at Newcastle ((5f) in June Just as good when second to an improver (pair clear) a Chester (5f) 15 days ago Big player if in similar form.
2 J STREET (GB) (372) 3 9 10 (8)
B f Washington DC (IRE) - Mookhlesa
Owner: NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services
Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien
Colours: WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star Form: 021332- D 1 wins £4050
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner for Craig Lidster at 2 but been off for a year ahead of this reappearance for a new yard. A watching brief is the percentage call
3
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 74
SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE)
(15) 4 9 10 (6)
Ch f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Silesie (USA)
Owner: Everybody Racing Limited
Trainer: Lisa Williamson, Tarporley
Breeder: Christopher Johnston Bloodstock
Sponsor: Everybody Racing Limited
Colours: RED, ORANGE hoops, WHITE cap Form: 212114 D 8 wins £32836
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a very productive August, winning 3 times on turf Latest AW third was no more than respectable but has to enter the reckoning back on the grass Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 73
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HIGH OPINION (GB)
B g Hellvelyn - Vanity (IRE)
Owner: The Smart Set
Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Breeder: Trickledown Stud Limited
Sponsor: Tote
(69) 6 9 9 (9)
Colours: YELLOW, RED hoops, checked sleeves Form: 126-034 D 5 wins £18156
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 69 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72
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MONTEZUMA (GB) (31) 3 9 8 (5)
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: 55-0343
TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 12 in Racing League handicap at Windsor (6f, firm, 6/1) 31 days ago, doing too much too soon. Open to improvement now dropping to the minimum trip Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 72
6 KNICKS (IRE) (20) 4 9 6 (7)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE)
Owner: Bruisers Boys, Nordoff, Windle, Westwood
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: John Grogan & Irish National Stud
Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
Colours: RED, WHITE seams, WHITE and RED halved sleeves, RED and WHITE quartered cap Form: 255204 D 2 wins £31488
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, bit below form when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago Blinkers on first time with a tongue strap refitted. Tempting mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69
Duran Fentiman
Jason Hart
Sean Kirrane
Andrew Breslin (3)
Paul Mulrennan
Joanna Mason
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JM JHINGREE (IRE) (23)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - La Pergola (FR)
Owner: Aim Equestrian Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: L. Foley & Ballygowan Bloodstock Ltd
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SUGAR BABY (GB)
3 9 6 (10)
Colours: RED, GREY star, GREY sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, GREY star Form: 041644 CD 2 wins £9554
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in July. 16/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 Mark Winn
(22) 7 9 5 (1)
B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Sugar Town
Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton
Breeder: Amanda Jarratt
Sponsor: Clova Hotel & Lodges
Colours: MAROON and PINK diamonds, MAROON sleeves, PINK stars, MAROON cap, PINK star Form: 221506 CD 7 wins £23499
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Doncaster (6f) in July. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 9/2) 22 days ago Looks competitive on form. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 68
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SOLID BOND (IRE) (9)
B f Profitable (IRE) - Flick Show (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. N. Blackburn
Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton
Breeder: J. & S. Quigley
Sponsor: Sheridan Ny Llp, Sheridan Ny Llp
3 9 4 (3)
Colours: BEIGE, RED seams, armlets and cap Form: 35-30
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago Improvement will be needed. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68
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BONITO CAVALO (GB) (24)
B g Orientor - Eternal Instinct
Owner: Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Goldie Racing Limited
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
6 9 2 (2)
Colours: PURPLE, YELLOW stars and sleeves, YELLOW cap, PURPLE stars Form: 14-0060 D 6 wins £29990
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time AW winner at Newcastle but hasn’t threatened in 4 starts this year, including back on AW latest. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65 Kaiya Fraser
2024 WINNER: ZARZYNI (IRE) 7 9 12 Joe Fanning 11-2 (David & Nicola Barron) 9 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 9. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Montezuma (GB), 4-1 I’m Next (GB), 13-2 Smooth Silesie (IRE), 8-1 High Opinion (GB), 10-1 Sugar Baby (GB), 11-1 Knicks (IRE), 16-1 J Street (GB), Jm Jhingree (IRE), 22-1 Solid Bond (IRE), 25-1 Bonito Cavalo (GB)
It’s surely only a matter of time before MONTEZUMA is winning for Jim Goldie, possibly here now dropping to 5f for the first time having done too much too soon over 6f at Windsor last month. I’m Next will be a threat if reproducing the form he showed when clear best of the rest behind a William Haggas improver at Chester last time Smooth Silesie has 3 wins and 2 seconds to show from her last 5 outings on turf and also has to enter the reckoning.
Total prize fund £10000 About one mile (8f abt 2yds) for three yrs old and upwards
THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Goldie (51 wins from 376 runners, 14%) runs INANNA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Fahey (5 wins from 52 runners, 10%) runs LOVELY SPIRIT
Longest Traveller: LOVELY SPIRIT trained by R Fahey, Malton, 201 miles
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EMPIRE OF LIGHT (IRE)
B g Kodiac - Querulous (USA)
Owner: The Weighting Game
Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
(10) 4 9 13 (2)
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW striped sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE star Form: 224-005 2 wins £8507
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Haydock (1 1/4m, good) 10 days ago Back down in trip More than capable off this mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating
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STARLINER (IRE) (33) 4 9 11 (3)
B g Showcasing - Dawning (USA)
Owner: Mr David Orr & Miss L A Perratt
Trainer: Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Breeder: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
Sponsor: North Allerton Racing
Colours: GREY, DARK BLUE and GREY hooped sleeves, DARK BLUE cap Form: 100500 3 wins £18090
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) in May. More miss than hit since but can’t dismiss having returned to that winning mark.
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SAXONIA (GB) (11)
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Dan’s Dream
Owner: Kingsley Park 39 - Gold
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Breeder: Hunscote Stud Limited
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
3 9 10 (7)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets Form: 044212 D 3 wins £13806
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs this year Latest win at Pontefract (1m, good) in August. 13/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 11 days ago Likely to continue in form.
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INANNA (IRE) (37)
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 76
B m Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE)
Owner: Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: Rathbarry Stud
Sponsor: Chris’s House
5 9 9 (6)
Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 332116 D 6 wins £24765
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs this year, including back to back at Ayr (7f) and Hamilton (1m) in July. Run of good form came to a halt when only sixth of 7 at this course (7f, good to firm) 37 days ago
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70
5 CRIMINAL SHORE (IRE) (16)
B g Kodiac - Ceist Eile (IRE)
Owner: Nick Cable
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
Sponsor: ABS Brymar Floors Ltd
3 9 8 (4)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE stars, striped sleeves and stars on cap Form: 204346 D 1 wins £4710
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Sandown (1m, soft) 16 days ago First-time visor replaces cheekpieces Needs to recapture the form he showed in the spring. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74 Mark Winn
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(GB) (21) 4 9 5 (5)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereo Love (FR)
Owner: Mr A. Morse & Stittenham Racing
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: T. J. Cooper
Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, chevrons on sleeves Form: 240011 D 5 wins £20412
TIMEFORM VIEW On a hat-trick after wins around 1m at Carlisle and Beverley (goes well there) last month. Should remain competitive off 4lb higher but needs to show he’s as effective on this sharper course Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66
Kaiya Fraser
Jason Hart
Paul Mulrennan
Joanna Mason
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LOVELY SPIRIT (IRE) (13) 3 9 0 (1)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Occupation (IRE)
Owner: The Wolfpack 10 & Partner
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Breeder: Bernard Cooke
Colours: PINK, DARK BLUE star, DARK BLUE cap Form: 122-000 C 1 wins £5400
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner at 2. Yet to get seriously competitive in handicaps this year but bit better when seventh of 10 at Carlisle (9f, good) 13 days ago and being eased another 3lb can only help Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 66 Oisin Orr
2024 WINNER: DAIN MA NUT IN (IRE) 3 9 9 Paul Mulrennan 7-4 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Saxonia (GB), 7-2 This Years Love (GB), 11-2 Empire of Light (IRE), 7-1 Inanna (IRE), 9-1 Criminal Shore (IRE), Lovely Spirit (IRE), 14-1 Starliner (IRE)
SAXONIA is enjoying a decent spell and might be good for another win. Empire of Light has hinted at promise the last twice and can make an impact now dipping to a Class 5 for the first time this year Lovely Spirit also hinted at promise last time and could also have a part to play back at the scene of her sole win.
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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 (51 wins from 376 runners, 14%) runs IGNAC LAMAR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs SANDITON
Weightwatcher: MONHAMMER won off a handicap mark of 64, his rating is now down 12lb to 52.
Longest Travellers: FILEY BEACH trained by R Carr, YORKSHIRE MYTH trained by M & D Easterbyboth Sheriff Hutton, 184 miles.
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Ch g Showcasing - Folk Melody (IRE)
Owner: Mr P. Chettle and Mr B.Smart
Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Breeder: Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW cross belts, RED and BLACK striped sleeves and cap Form: 04-2024 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Two runner-up finishes at 7f earlier this season and again ran respectably when fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (2/1) 25 days ago Makes appeal with cheekpieces on for the first time in a race that could be run to suit.
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AHAMOMENT (IRE) (18)
B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Taispeantas (IRE)
Owner: D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde
Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Breeder: Mr Robert Lynch
Sponsor: Tote
6 9 8 (8)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW diamond, checked sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, YELLOW diamond.
Form: 200503 CD 4 wins £15230
TIMEFORM VIEW Below last winning mark and stopped the slide when finishing third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (15/2) 18 days ago Potentially well-treated if he can build on that.
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MISEMERALD (IRE)
B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE)
Owner: Mrs J. Porter
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Aylesfield Farms Stud
Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 56
(13) 4 9 7 (5)
Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE stars, armlets and stars on cap Form: 000004 D 2 wins £7500
TIMEFORM VIEW Running below form in recent handicaps and finished fourth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5/1) 13 days ago, faring no better without headgear under different tactics Needs more if she’s to break her losing sequence Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 55
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SANDITON (IRE)
(5) 3 9 5 (1)
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: 04-5002
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort finished second of 11 in 7f handicap at Catterick (17/2) 5 days ago, produced best effort to date having slipped in weights, hampered when keeping on late Could build on that improved showing. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 57
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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)
7 9 4 (12)
Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE (halved), BLACK sleeves, WHITE spots, BLACK cap Form: 060622 CD 4 wins £14239
TIMEFORM VIEW After some poor form earlier in the season, confirmed his return to form when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 18 days ago Eases slightly in grade and should remain competitive off this sort of mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 52
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FILEY BEACH (IRE)
B g Profitable (IRE) - Pilates (IRE)
Owner: Mr Peter Ward
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud
Sponsor: Tote, William Hill
(5) 4 9 2 (4)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW star, RED sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 430416 D 1 wins £4187
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a weak 7f conditions race at Catterick 18 days ago before finishing sixth of 11 in a handicap at the same track (7/2) 5 days ago, running respectably. Will need to improve to win a handicap Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 50
Andrew Breslin (3)
Kaiya Fraser
Oisin Orr
Joe Fanning
Paul Mulrennan
Joanna Mason
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DUE RESPECT (IRE) (34)
B f Soldier’s Call - Due Care
Owner: Nathan Mill & Gary Rutherford
Trainer: Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh
Breeder: Mr Brian Killeen
3 9 2 (11)
Colours: GREY, LIGHT BLUE chevrons on sleeves Form: 020140 D 1 wins £3402
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Redcar (7f) in July wearing first-time visor before finishing ninth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (11/1) 34 days ago, running badly when dropped back to 6f Will be better suited to this 7f trip but may need to pull out a bit more to resume winning ways STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 11/8/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 54
8 SUPERIOR COUNCIL (IRE) (16)
B g Kodiac - Odyssee (FR)
Owner: Mr G. Gibson
Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Breeder: Tom Radley
Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
6 9 1 (6)
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN seams, PURPLE and WHITE striped sleeves and cap Form: 242350 1 wins £3476
TIMEFORM VIEW Third at this C&D in early August but not in the same form since, seventh of 10 in conditions race at Thirsk (8/1) 16 days ago running poorly from a bad draw. Would need to be back to his best returned to handicap company.
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Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 49
CHIEFMAN (GB) (18)
Ch g Cracksman - Midst
Owner: Bruce ,Gillies and Smith
Trainer: R. Mike Smith, Galston
Breeder: Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
4 9 0 (3)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevrons, DARK BLUE sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 000635 1 wins £4710
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort unable to build on Ayr effort when fifth of 9 in handicap over C&D (25/1) 18 days ago, never landing a blow. Eases in grade but isn’t one for maximum faith.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 48
10 IGNAC LAMAR (IRE) (11)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Bratislava
Owner: Let’s Be Lucky Racing 35 & Adam Scott
Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Breeder: John Grogan
Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing
5 8 12 (2)
Colours: BLACK, RED triple diamond, sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 155564 D 5 wins £22855
TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’t disgraced in a higher grade finishing fourth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton Park (16/1) 11 days ago, making late headway after typically dwelling at the start. Has the form to be competitive in this company but slow starts remain a consideration. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 46
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UNTHINKABLE (IRE) (18)
B f Kessaar (IRE) - Mediska
Owner: John Cornforth & P Kirby
Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond
Breeder: Mr Kenneth Purcell
Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
3 8 10 (9)
Colours: BLACK, RED stripe, RED cap, BLACK star Form: 002100 CD 2 wins £7173
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at this C&D 44 days ago (beating Superior Council) but hasn’t backed that up, blew the start at Ayr and finished 12th of 14 in conditions race at Catterick (40/1) 18 days ago when racing very wide Will need things to fall right to make it 2-2 here Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 48
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YORKSHIRE MYTH (GB) (28)
B g Advertise - Myth
Owner: Mick & David Easterby 100 Racing
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
3 8 7 (10)
Colours: RED, BLACK stripe, hooped sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK diamonds Form: 560000
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggling in recent handicaps with no signs of improvement, finished ninth of 12 in AW handicap at Southwell (16/1) 28 days ago Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 45
2024 WINNER: SPACE NINJA (IRE) 3 9 6 Rowan Scott 5-1 (Roger Fell & Sean Murray) 8 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8.
A strong pace should suit OPERATION GIMCRACK who has been consistent over 7f with two recent runner-up finishes and he may be able to get off the mark with cheekpieces on for the first time Sanditon is the least exposed runner and produced his best effort when second at Catterick despite being hampered, while Ahamoment stopped the slide when third at Musselburgh and looks fairly treated if building on that performance TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OPERATION GIMCRACK
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Cloakroom facilities are available in the tunnel underneath the grandstand The cloakroom closes 30 minutes after the last race If lost property has not been claimed 30 days following the race meeting, items will be donated to charity.
Two viewing ramps for guests in wheelchairs only are situated in front of the main Grandstand We have disabled access toilets in the Harris Tweed Bistro, Rockavon Bar, Pinkie Bar & the Links Pavilion Entrance
Please note that for security purposes there will be CCTV monitoring throughout the racecourse today.
The Code of Conduct is a shared responsibility between the racecourse and you, the racegoer, regarding behaviour whilst on-course The Code of Conduct is an important part of our ability to reopen and welcome significant numbers of spectators so it is vital that you familiarise yourself with it in advance. A copy can be found on our website and will be provided with your purchase confirmation.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER OUR COURTESY BUS WILL NOT BE RUNNING ON SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER DUE TO A LIMITED TRAIN SERVICE. PLEASE VISIT THE FIND US PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE TO SEE ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO TRAVEL.
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RACE CONDITIONS
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First Race 2.15 - THE DROPKICKS SPLIT THE G NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, and the third £887. for novice three yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Musselburgh Racecourse will present prizes to the wining owner, trainer and jockey in this race A prize will also be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 6 entries at £35. - Closed September 8th, 2025.
Second Race 2.50 - THE LISTEN TO HEART SCOTLAND 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 0-60. Enter by noon, September 8th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th.
Lowest weight 8st 8lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, 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 September 8th, 2025.
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Third Race 3.25 - THE MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE PREMIUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, 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. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 12 entries, 2 at £8 and 10 at £40. - Closed September 8th, 2025.
Fourth Race 4.00 - THE DROPKICKS DONKEY 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 three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 6lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present prizes to the wining owner, trainer and jockey in this race A prize will also be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse 16 entries, 1 at £8 and 15 at £40. - Closed September 8th, 2025.
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Fifth Race 4.33 - THE DROPKICKS HONKY TONK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £50. - Closed September 8th, 2025.
Sixth Race 5.08 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, 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 10 entries at £50. - Closed September 8th, 2025.
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Seventh Race 5.43 - THE 100% RACING TV PROFITS BACK TO RACING 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 46-58 (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. September 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after September 6th, 2025, 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 15 entries at £35. - Closed September 8th, 2025.
FIXTURE LIST
DATE RACEDAY
WED 1 OCT THE RACING TV RACEDAY
MON 13 OCT THE MAX RECYCLE RACEDAY
WED 5 NOV SCOTTISH FLAT SEASON FINALE RACEDAY
FRI 28 NOV THE START OF THE JUMPS RACEDAY
MON 8 DEC THE FESTIVE JUMPS RACEDAY
MON 22 DEC CHRISTMAS JUMPER RACEDAY
THUR 1 JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY RACEDAY 2026 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VIRGIN BET
TUE 6 JAN THE VIRGIN BET JANUARY JUMPS RACEDAY
SAT 31 JAN THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS RACEDAY
SUN 1 FEB THE BET365 SCOTTISH CHELTENHAM TRIALS RACEDAY
SUN 15 FEB THE AFTERNOON JUMPS RACEDAY
FRI 20 MARCH GO NORTH RACEDAY, SUPPORTED BY THE RACING POST
SAT 4 APRIL THE VIRGIN BET EASTER SATURDAY RACEDAY FEATURING THE QUEEN’S CUP
SUN 12 APRIL THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES RACEDAY
WED 29 APRIL AFTERNOON RACEDAY
THURS 21 MAYAFTERNOON RACEDAY
FRI 5 JUNE AFTERNOON RACEDAY
SAT 6 JUNE THE EDINBURGH CUP RACEDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDINBURGH GIN 2026
