Musselburgh Race 6 - Stand In What You Stand For Hcp
PORT DARWIN (6) shot clear for a 2.25L win at Hamilton. Left a lasting impression that day and has also won attempting this journey. Progressing and rates as the clear one to beat. WELBURY (4) made a winning reappearance and finished second both subsequent starts. Clearly in great condition at present and there could be more to come yet. Key player. BLAKEFELL (3) impressed winning a maiden by 1L at this track two starts ago. Creditable effort tackling a deep looking Doncaster contest since and is easy to fancy revisiting here. LORTON VALLEY (5) makes handicap debut and has potential to improve in this sphere. Any market confidence would be notable.

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Hamilton Park on June 4 over 1800m, 2 len behind Pearl Eye carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 15th of 22 at York on May 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Zarathos with 59.5kg at $11. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:58.29 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 15/22 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59.5kg | 1:25.65 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 62.5kg | 1:41.08 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $17,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 59kg | 1:46.46 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/03/2026 | 146 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | David Probert | 57kg | 1:27.87 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Soft | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:47.69 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 1:29.64 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 32 | HCP APP 4U | $39,930.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 61kg | 1:28.53 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 1:26.98 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Firm | Harrison Shaw | 64kg | 1:38.98 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Eireann Cagney | 71kg | 1:28.31 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Ripon on June 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Eloquencia with 62kg at $2.80. The run before that ran second last of 11 at Thirsk on May 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Annastarzy carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Nicely placed this time and can break back into the winners' list.
Last Starts 4 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 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 62kg | 2:02.86 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $2.75 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 2 | HCP F 3U | $43,560.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:39.81 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | APP HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 61kg | 2:00.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 58.5kg | 1:53.67 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $52,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 54kg | 2:21.31 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 102 | HCP F 3U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:53.32 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 2:08.14 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 59kg | 2:25.31 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 2:41.33 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 15/12/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 2:07.27 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55.5kg | 2:11.89 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.0 len at this track May 21 over 1400m defeating Dream Odyssey carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Second-up faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Doncaster on June 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind King's Cavalry with 57kg at $19. Useful type and can make amends.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 1:24.89 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2026 | 197 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:29.16 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 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: Connor Beasley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Hamilton Park on May 15 over 1700m, 2 len behind Delinquent carrying 61kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Doncaster on April 24 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Silver State carrying 60.5kg at $3. Sure to go close.
Last Starts 37 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 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:46.44 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:38.76 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | 189 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 56.5kg | 1:43.15 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 94 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:30.55 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 1:10.25 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Carlisle on June 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Turret with 59kg at $67. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on March 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Welbury with 56.5kg at $12. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
Last Starts 12 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 | 09/06/2026 | 80 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good Soft | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 2:02.02 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 56.5kg | 1:43.15 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | NOV 35 | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:41.02 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 2.25 len at Hamilton Park June 17 over 1800m defeating Far Ahead with 59kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 8 at Wolverhampton on June 2 over 2400m, 6 len behind Kakirra carrying 61kg at $19. Rates highly and likely to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good Soft | Connor Planas | 59kg | 1:58.04 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 2:39.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 2:06.27 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 2:40.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Jack Callan | 56kg | 2:12.18 | - | 3 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/03/2026 | 36 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 2:07.08 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 148 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Oliver Stammers | 58kg | 1:38.83 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 1:41.40 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/09/2025 | 11 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 59.5kg | 1:41.26 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:41.91 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $16,330.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:32.47 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |