Musselburgh Race 1 - Sunshine On Leith Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
FANTASY WORLD (8) makes first appearance over hurdles representing notable connections. Transferred from the flat where last seen winning the Listed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot. Worth considering. KEYBOARD (10) bids to turn two runner-up efforts into a win after placing second over course and distance then filling the same spot at Catterick. Can be considered wearing first-time cheekpieces to go one better. GALLIVANTED (9) missed out on the placings when fourth in a Ludlow juvenile hurdle eleven days ago. Quickly turned out to improve. GUET APENS (4) could find success providing jumps and stable debut.

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 7 starters at Catterick on December 16 over 3100m, 9 len behind Clay Pigeons carrying 71kg at $51. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 8 runners at Ayr on January 13 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 48 len behind Diamant Dore with 71.5kg at $15. Hard to make a positive case for him this time.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 4:09.13 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 48.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | 205 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 3:47.68 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | Cormac J Byrne | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 48 days. Last outing finished ninth of 11 runners at Kelso on December 29 over 3200m, 39 len behind They Want Me with 71.5kg at $67. The run before settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 14 starters at this track on November 28 over 3100m, 17 len behind Chanonry Point with 71.5kg at $21. Hard to enthuse today.
Last Starts 48 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 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 4:08.06 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/11/2025 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:54.24 | 12-9-7 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $15,260.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | 2:44.76 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 2813m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 62.5kg | 3:10.45 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $18,290.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Soft | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 3:01.55 | 13-12-10 | 12 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 54.5kg | 3:59.16 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Mohammed Tabti | 55kg | 4:19.93 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | 6 | HCP APP 4U | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 3218m | Good Soft | Mohammed Tabti | 60kg | 3:32.08 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 14/07/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 56kg | 2:54.31 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 3:08.58 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2025 | 56 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 2814m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 3:01.02 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Alan Doyle
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, pulled up at Ayr on January 2 over 3200m. Expected to struggle against these.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 02/01/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 3:55.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 8 runners at Deauville in the LR Prix Du Calvados on July 28 2024 over 3000m, 5 len behind Goya Senora carrying 57kg at $6.70. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 567 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/07/2024 | 78 | LR OPEN H 4U | $83,740.00 | Deauville | 3000m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 3:18.61 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/05/2024 | 210 | CL2 4U | $44,190.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:33.04 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.70 |
| 3/5 | 14/10/2023 | 22 | CL2 CF 3 | $45,900.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 3:16.14 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/09/2023 | 27 | CL2 CF 3 | $47,060.00 | Saint Cloud | 3000m | SH | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 3:32.88 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/08/2023 | 28 | CL2 CF 3 | $46,130.00 | Clairefontaine | 2900m | Soft | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 57kg | 3:14.80 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 29/07/2023 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $90,610.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:33.60 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 30/06/2023 | 19 | CL2 3 | $45,980.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 2:34.70 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 6/6 | 11/06/2023 | 17 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $90,310.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | Bauyrzhan Murzabayev | 56kg | 2:05.95 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 25/05/2023 | 197 | G3 OPEN 3 | $130,080.00 | Longchamp | 2200m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:17.48 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2022 | 41 | MDN CG 2 | $41,860.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Heavy | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:22.36 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/11 | 29/09/2022 | - | MDN CG 2 | $39,240.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:42.62 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished fourth in a small field at Hexham on October 11 over 3250m, 0.8 len behind Tony Joe with 69kg at $11. Went for a break before returning ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 12 starters at Wetherby on January 22 over 3200m, on slow going 49 len behind Starmount carrying 71kg at $29. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 103 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71kg | 4:16.74 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,990.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Alan Doyle | 69kg | 4:43.16 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 48 days. Last start finished fourth of 11 starters at Kelso on December 29 over 3200m, 15 len behind They Want Me with 71.5kg at $21. At only start last preparation finished 11th of 14 runners at Kelso on October 25 over 3200m, 43 len behind Smoke Trail with 71kg at $9. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/12/2025 | 65 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71.5kg | 4:08.06 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 25/10/2025 | 201 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 3:59.85 | 10-11-11 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | 52 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 67.5kg | 4:01.90 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2025 | 39 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,230.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 67.5kg | 4:19.67 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/01/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 66kg | 4:05.21 | 12-9-8 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ben Smith
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months ran last at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m, slow track; 90 len behind Stede Bonnet with 69kg at $301. Previously second-up pulled up at Ayr on November 12 over 3200m. Further improved but looking to others.
Last Starts 17 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 | 29/01/2026 | 78 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ben Smith | 69kg | 4:07.22 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 90.8L | $301.00 |
| 99/14 | 12/11/2025 | 11 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 4:05.38 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $501.00 |
| 99/14 | 01/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 3:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months. Finished off last preparation winning by a neck Ascot LR Noel Murless Stakes October 3 over 2800m defeating Nightwalker with 58.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 3 of 10 starters at Windsor April 28 over 1630m, 5 len behind Al Shababi carrying 58kg at $5. This looks an ideal race to launch the campaign.
Last Starts 135 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 | 03/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 3:12.08 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | P J McDonald | 55.5kg | 2:59.99 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 2:59.71 | 4-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Soft | David Probert | 56.5kg | 2:29.96 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2025 | 49 | OPEN MDN 35 | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 2:11.74 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 2:08.51 | 5-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/10 | 28/04/2025 | 209 | MDN 35 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | David Probert | 58kg | 1:41.01 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | Hayley Turner | 59kg | 1:44.33 | 12-10-7 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run finished fourth of 8 runners at Ludlow on February 4 over 3200m, slow track; 9 len behind King Al with 70kg at $10. At only start last preparation won by a neck Kempton Park All Weather on May 15 over 2400m defeating John T with 56kg at $1.70. May improve.
Last Starts 11 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 | 04/02/2026 | 265 | JHDLE 4 | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:00.07 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 232 | OPEN MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | 2:34.85 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/11 | 25/09/2024 | 23 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Neil Callan | 59kg | 1:39.50 | 6-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 1:41.78 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 61 days. Last start sat on the pace then finished second of 9 runners at Catterick on December 16 over 3100m, 6 len behind Manganese carrying 70kg at $2.90. Start before sat on the pace then finished second of 8 runners at this track on November 28 over 3100m, 2.25 len behind Bruce Banner with 71kg at $2.30. Can get the job done this time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | JHDLE APP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 3:48.14 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 24 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 3:53.56 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 138 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 3:05.83 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | Ross Coakley | 61kg | 2:45.64 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | Y | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:54.11 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/04/2025 | 17 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Ross Coakley | 61kg | 2:11.22 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/16 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1408m | SH | Ross Coakley | 60kg | 1:38.66 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is fourth-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished sixth of 11 starters at Newcastle All Weather on January 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lord Capulet with 61kg at $9 and before that finished fifth of 8 runners at Newcastle All Weather on December 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Priapos carrying 57.5kg at $17. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:27.02 | 8-4-6 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $14,110.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:41.01 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/11/2025 | 412 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 59.5kg | 1:41.65 | 3-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2024 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:28.32 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2024 | 32 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:28.96 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 59.5kg | 1:28.51 | 6-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:11.57 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |