Musselburgh Race 3 - Weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap
PIGEON HOUSE (1) brings solid placed form following a solid 9L third over 3600m at Pontefract last time. Capable of improvement. REEL HER IN (3) was beaten 3.5L third tackling 4340m at Pontefract. Can progress eased markedly in distance. TROJAN SUN (4) shaped promisingly when 6L fourth attempting a 2800m Redcar contest. Respect. YAKHABAR (5) may fill fourth spot.

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Pontefract on April 8 over 3600m, 9 len behind Diamand De Vindecy with 59kg at $2.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 2 over 3200m, 1.0 len behind Throne Hall with 69.5kg at $2.80. Well placed. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 08/04/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 3621m | Good | George Wood | 59kg | 4:00.84 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
2/5 | 02/04/2025 | 44 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good | Simon Walker | 69.5kg | 4:02.88 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
3/8 | 17/02/2025 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $13,750.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.00 |
5/5 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | HDLE 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 5:44.88 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $13.00 |
2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3160m | Soft | William Shanahan | 75.5kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
2/6 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | WFA APP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:53.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.83 |
2/9 | 11/12/2024 | 76 | WFA HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:51.98 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
99/12 | 26/09/2024 | 31 | LR OPEN 4 | $104,060.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73.5kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.50 |
1/5 | 26/08/2024 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4 | $38,150.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | YS | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | 4:35.02 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
6/15 | 02/08/2024 | 4 | HDLE HCP 4U | $138,750.00 | Galway | 3218m | GY | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 3:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
3/13 | 29/07/2024 | 62 | NHDLE 4 | $36,420.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on September 10 over 2000m, 18 len behind Perfectly Timed carrying 57kg at $41. First up last campaign 10th of 13 at Tipperary on July 3 over 1800m, 25 len behind Killeaney Bear carrying 62kg at $41. Overlooking.
Last Starts 241 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 10/09/2024 | 69 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Jason Hart | 57kg | 2:14.67 | - | 4 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
10/13 | 03/07/2024 | 361 | HCP 3 | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Good Firm | Rory Cleary | 62kg | 1:59.11 | - | 7 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 08/07/2023 | 20 | MDN 2 | $27,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:29.18 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
6/10 | 18/06/2023 | 15 | MDN 2 | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:29.63 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
8/14 | 03/06/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Rory Cleary | 55kg | 1:21.06 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at Pontefract on April 14 over 4340m, 3.5 len behind Quercus Robur with 61kg at $3. The race before that 6th of 9 at Sedgefield on March 20 over 4000m, 75 len behind Scorsese carrying 74.5kg at $19. Can improve again. Terrific chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 14/04/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Pontefract | 4351m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 4:59.29 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
6/9 | 20/03/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Richie McLernon | 74.5kg | 4:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $19.00 |
4/7 | 27/02/2025 | 90 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 3:39.50 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
9/9 | 29/11/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Richie McLernon | 75.5kg | 6:03.34 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 06/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3215m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 62.5kg | 3:38.26 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 14/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 3:37.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 02/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 3:06.38 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
5/9 | 12/09/2024 | 67 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Paul Mulrennan | 63.5kg | 3:45.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
6/15 | 07/07/2024 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 4023m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 72kg | 4:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $15.00 |
6/14 | 16/06/2024 | 248 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 72.5kg | 4:20.40 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |
17/20 | 12/10/2023 | 19 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SH | Niall George McCullagh | 58.5kg | 2:45.78 | - | 17 |
| 24.8L | $201.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on April 2 over 3200m, 7 len behind Throne Hall carrying 66kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell in a small field at Redcar on April 21 over 2800m, 6 len behind Media Mogul with 57kg at $5.50. Fitter and ready to perform.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 21/04/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 57kg | 3:01.39 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
5/5 | 02/04/2025 | 183 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good | Megan Davies | 66kg | 4:02.88 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.33 |
3/6 | 01/10/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 3017m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 3:18.74 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 13/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $32,300.00 | Chester | 3218m | Heavy | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 3:49.95 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 28/08/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $38,810.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Amie Waugh | 50.5kg | 4:05.85 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
8/12 | 05/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Amie Waugh | 61kg | 3:56.66 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
5/7 | 23/07/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 3:29.61 | - | 4 |
| 17.8L | $3.50 |
2/7 | 03/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good | Amie Waugh | 54kg | 3:30.96 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 12/06/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $13,610.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 62kg | 2:19.77 | - | 8 |
| 20.5L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 30/05/2024 | 8 | WFA NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 64.5kg | 2:02.84 | - | 6 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |
4/4 | 22/05/2024 | - | APP MDN 3U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Amie Waugh | 62kg | 1:11.13 | - | 5 |
| 16.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: J Fanning
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Chelmsford on April 24 over 2800m, 3.5 len behind Smokey Malone carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 2 over 3300m, 1.0 len behind Balgowan with 57.5kg at $15.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 24/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 3:00.31 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 3:38.37 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 13/03/2025 | 3 | WFA 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 2:17.12 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 10/03/2025 | 11 | WFA 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:42.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
12/12 | 27/02/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 2:47.17 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | WFA 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 1:42.24 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 31/01/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 2:47.76 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
6/7 | 14/01/2025 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Kyle McHugh | 59.5kg | 2:43.50 | - | 7 |
| 52.0L | $29.00 |
8/9 | 03/01/2025 | 214 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 2:40.28 | - | 2 |
| 43.2L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 03/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2639m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60kg | 2:54.08 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 14/05/2024 | 11 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 2:56.19 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |