Musselburgh Race 3 - Watermans Straightforward Legal Advice Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
WHERNSIDE (3) bids to turn two runner-up finishes into a win after placing second on seasonal reappearance in a Newcastle AW novice race before filling the same spot at Redcar three weeks ago. Could go one better. BLAKEFELL (5) holds the most racecourse experience in this field. Lost out by 0.5L when runner-up on most recent appearance over course and distance. Expected to challenge now down in grade. YOU WILL SEE (4) placed second providing sole career outing contesting a 1400m Southwell AW novice race. Might come on for the run racing second-up. STAR BANNER (2) is a three-year-old by Starspangledbanner who could have an impact on debut.
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Schroders Mistake. Capable of a cheeky run.
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on April 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Noelan Star with 57kg at $13. Last start 2nd in a small field at Redcar on April 30 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lucky Hero with 59.5kg at $5. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | 17 | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:24.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:26.19 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:41.40 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 2nd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Back To Me with 58kg at $34. Better for that outing and another big run looks on the cards.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/04/2026 | - | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 58kg | 1:27.45 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track November 5 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind India Gold carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. On debut sixth of 9 at Chelmsford August 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Marwaan with 60.5kg at $17. Open to improvement and expected to feature.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Soft | Greg Fairley | 59.5kg | 1:36.37 | 3-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 9/26 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | SELL 2 | $310,950.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Greg Fairley | 54kg | 1:22.76 | 6-9-9 | 26 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/21 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Stevie Donohoe | 57kg | 1:18.60 | 21-20-10 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Good | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 14 at Thirsk on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Inishbeg carrying 58.5kg at $51. Can't see him playing a major role.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |