Musselburgh Race 1 - Morris & Spottiswood Group Handicap
WADACRE GIORGIO (3) ran a strong 0.8L second over 2500m here and looks poised to go one better. ANA EMARAATY (1) scored by 0.8L tackling 2500m at this track last time and remains a major player. Can handle the rise in weights. CRYSTAL GUARD (6) placed 2L third attempting 2600m at Hamilton Park following a course win. Rates highly. BILLY BATHGATE (5) holds each-way claims.

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track July 22 over 2500m defeating Wadacre Giorgio carrying 62kg at $3.30. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Ayr on July 14 over 2600m, 2.25 len behind Naturalia carrying 52.5kg at $8. Racing well and is among the winning hopes again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 22/07/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 62kg | 2:46.52 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
3/5 | 14/07/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Lauren Young | 52.5kg | 2:54.31 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
7/11 | 28/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 56kg | 2:43.12 | 9-10-7 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
7/11 | 18/06/2025 | 45 | HCP 4U | $14,440.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 2:25.05 | 11-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 04/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 54.5kg | 2:25.48 | 4-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 08/04/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 59kg | 2:37.87 | 9-9-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 25/03/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 56.5kg | 2:13.04 | 7-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
1/6 | 13/03/2025 | 40 | OPEN 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:17.12 | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
4/10 | 01/02/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | 1:13.29 | 10-9-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
6/6 | 24/01/2025 | 49 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 51.5kg | 0:58.66 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
10/12 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:26.62 | - | 1 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at this track on July 22 over 2500m, 14 len behind Ana Emaraaty carrying 62.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Hamilton Park on June 27 2024 over 2600m, 9 len behind Tafsir with 65kg at $6. Strips fitter this time and is among the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 22/07/2025 | 141 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | 2:46.52 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
0/7 | 03/03/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,330.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Derek Fox | 74kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
13/15 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,860.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Conner McCann | 72kg | 3:39.93 | 8-12-13 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 07/12/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 73kg | 4:09.00 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
4/8 | 06/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 58kg | 2:45.14 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
5/7 | 14/10/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 3:37.50 | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
2/7 | 02/10/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 3:06.38 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
6/8 | 28/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $38,810.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 54.5kg | 4:05.85 | 4-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
1/6 | 09/08/2024 | 30 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 57kg | 3:09.18 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
6/12 | 10/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 3:34.70 | 10-8-6 | 13 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 27/06/2024 | 17 | APP HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Firm | Freddie Keighley | 65kg | 2:55.71 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: J Fanning
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 22 over 2500m, 0.8 len behind Ana Emaraaty carrying 60.5kg at $15. The start before that ran last of 8 at Nottingham on July 5 over 2050m, 26 len behind Shady Bay carrying 59kg at $19. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 2:46.52 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
8/8 | 05/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59kg | 2:09.90 | 2-5-8 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 11/06/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 2:23.45 | 8-9-8 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
8/11 | 30/05/2025 | 223 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good Soft | Joe Fanning | 60kg | 2:28.98 | 1-5-8 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
5/7 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | APP NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 59.5kg | 2:01.18 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
5/5 | 21/09/2024 | 16 | NOV 3U | $26,510.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good Soft | Franny Norton | 59kg | 2:15.90 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Franny Norton | 60.5kg | 1:38.00 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 54 days. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Perth on May 14 over 4000m, 2.75 len behind Follow Charlie carrying 64.5kg at $81. Second-up second last of 14 at Perth on June 8 over 3200m, 27 len behind Garrick Painter with 64.5kg at $21. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 08/06/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 3:57.49 | 2-8-13 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 14/05/2025 | 195 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 5:12.10 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |
7/14 | 31/10/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good | Alan Doyle | 62kg | 4:07.30 | 2-1-7 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $151.00 |
0/11 | 06/10/2024 | 18 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Alan Doyle | 64.5kg | 5:15.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
13/14 | 18/09/2024 | 77 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good | Danny McMenamin | 65kg | 4:16.05 | 1-6-13 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $101.00 |
0/7 | 03/07/2024 | 6 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good | Ben Robinson | 56.5kg | 3:30.96 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
9/9 | 27/06/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Firm | Hannah Crawford | 65kg | 2:55.71 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 67.0L | $126.00 |
5/8 | 08/06/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Alan Doyle | 62kg | 4:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 14/05/2024 | 240 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 2:56.19 | - | 6 |
| 26.0L | $101.00 |
5/5 | 17/09/2023 | 92 | HCP 3U | $37,910.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Andrew Breslin | 55.5kg | 3:38.38 | - | 2 |
| 27.5L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 17/06/2023 | 20 | SELL NOVHDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Tom Cannon | 69kg | 5:09.12 | - | 0 |
| 169.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on June 28 over 2500m, 20 len behind L'eagle Aid with 53kg at $15. Before that won by a neck at Redcar June 21 over 2820m defeating Cosmic Soul carrying 56kg at $6. In a suitable race and looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53kg | 2:43.12 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 20.5L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 21/06/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 2814m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 3:01.02 | 9-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 16/06/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 2845m | Soft | Joe Fanning | 53kg | 3:12.97 | 9-10-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 19/05/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 2845m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 55.5kg | 3:07.09 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
1/4 | 02/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56kg | 3:32.50 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
5/12 | 21/04/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 2:38.99 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 21/03/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 3:47.22 | 8-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
11/12 | 27/02/2025 | 266 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 2:47.17 | 10-12-11 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 06/06/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Jason Hart | 60kg | 2:34.21 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
5/7 | 14/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 2:56.19 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
3/7 | 29/04/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 2:59.76 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hamilton Park on July 17 over 2600m, 2 len behind Sea Master with 57kg at $12. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.0 len at this track July 1 over 2500m defeating Made All carrying 57kg at $8. Well placed. Tough to beat on best form.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 17/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2630m | Good | Mohammed Tabti | 57kg | 2:50.84 | 6-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
1/11 | 01/07/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $14,680.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good | Mohammed Tabti | 57kg | 2:43.24 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
4/7 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 4U | $14,130.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Hannah Crawford | 60kg | 2:52.55 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
2/13 | 05/06/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Good | Mohammed Tabti | 57kg | 2:40.04 | 10-9-2 | 14 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 28/04/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2639m | Good | Mohammed Tabti | 55kg | 2:56.67 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 57kg | 3:02.57 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
7/11 | 14/02/2025 | 127 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 57kg | 3:45.25 | 11-9-7 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
8/10 | 10/10/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 2639m | Good | Ethan Jones | 56kg | 2:59.66 | 2-3-8 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 02/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 54.5kg | 3:06.38 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
7/9 | 12/09/2024 | 34 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Mohammed Tabti | 56kg | 3:45.58 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
4/6 | 09/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 2816m | Good | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 50kg | 3:09.18 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Catterick on July 9 over 3190m, 6 len behind Cosmic Soul with 55.5kg at $9. Before that 5th of 13 at Hamilton Park on June 5 over 2400m, 5 len behind Sugarpiehoneybunch carrying 57kg at $11. In the mix.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 09/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3190m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 55.5kg | 3:23.51 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
5/13 | 05/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Good | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 2:40.04 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
8/8 | 23/05/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $12,920.00 | Pontefract | 2419m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 55.5kg | 2:38.83 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
4/11 | 12/05/2025 | 131 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 2:35.48 | 8-8-4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
0/8 | 01/01/2025 | 20 | JHDLE 4 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 66.5kg | 4:03.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 12/12/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 53kg | 2:13.56 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
7/11 | 13/11/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 54kg | 2:39.10 | 3-2-7 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
5/14 | 28/10/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 57kg | 2:14.32 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
4/5 | 24/09/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 56kg | 2:43.76 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
6/7 | 14/09/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 2:44.12 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
8/14 | 28/08/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Good | Jason Hart | 57kg | 3:04.67 | 6-3-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.25 |