Musselburgh Race 1 - Melissa, Arabella And Oriana Hawthorne Hcp
PERFIDIA (5) holds leading claims after returning to winning form at Nottingham five days ago. Jake Dickson claiming 3kg helps his chances from a workable mark. Warrants serious consideration. APPROACHING DAWN (7) ran a solid third at Ayr after winning at this track and is dangerous from the foot of the weights with Lauren Young claiming 2.5kg. Represents the main danger. MAYOR OF MAGHERA (2) was fourth at Ayr and first-time cheekpieces could help him sharpen up. Makes appeal. BAY DREAM BELIEVER (3) disappointed at Ripon but had won at Pontefract the start before and can bounce back. Not discounted.

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at Redcar on June 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Yafaarr with 61kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 10 at Pontefract on May 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Callisto Dream carrying 57.5kg at $26. Not going well enough. Given too many 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Lewis Chalkley | 61kg | 1:37.12 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:45.31 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | 192 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:41.08 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:47.84 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 1:44.27 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:42.95 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | 1:37.32 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:43.59 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $14,640.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1671m | Good | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:46.07 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 59kg | 1:48.18 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $12,920.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:38.08 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Ayr on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Hunterian carrying 64.5kg at $6.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Poet's Dawn carrying 59kg at $41. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | David Nolan | 64.5kg | 1:43.81 | 3-3-3-5-5-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:52.19 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/9 | 13/05/2026 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 70.5kg | 5:20.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 14/19 | 17/03/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | Jack G Gilligan | 68.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 80.0L | $201.00 |
| 9/16 | 02/03/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $22,400.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SH | Jack G Gilligan | 70kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 03/02/2026 | 320 | MHDLE 4U | $22,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Healy | 66.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | NS | Sam James | 61kg | 1:40.64 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $14,140.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:40.82 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 1:41.76 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2025 | 57 | HCP 3 | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 1:41.82 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2024 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 61kg | 1:40.57 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 8 at Ripon on June 17 over 2000m, 10 len behind Eloquencia with 60.5kg at $3.30. The race before that won by a neck at Pontefract June 2 over 2000m defeating Pol Roger with 56kg at $6.50. Had to contend with a wide alley at her latest run and finished out of the placings over 2000m at Ripon.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | HCP F 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 2:02.86 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 2:13.52 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-7 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $17,700.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Jonny Peate | 57kg | 2:12.25 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/03/2026 | 142 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Kyle Mchugh | 58kg | 2:17.38 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 55.5kg | 2:15.95 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/15 | 23/10/2025 | 19 | HCP FLAT 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Heavy | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 2:27.45 | 15-7-5 | 15 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 2:10.52 | 10-8-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 2:10.17 | 11-9-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 2:32.71 | 4-1-7 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 57kg | 2:02.19 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at Hamilton Park on June 17 over 1700m, 8 len behind Bearin Up carrying 60kg at $34. Before that ran second last of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on June 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Criminal Shore with 57.5kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | 1:46.82 | 6-6-6-6-6-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 1:41.42 | - | 11 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/05/2026 | 35 | HCP F 3U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Greg Fairley | 56kg | 1:52.72 | 6-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/04/2026 | 86 | HCP F 3U | $45,370.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Cara Tuke | 54kg | 1:40.15 | - | 10 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | HCP F 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 52kg | 1:25.95 | 5-6-10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 59kg | 1:41.04 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mohammed Tabti | 57.5kg | 1:42.37 | 8-6-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | 38 | HCP F 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 59.5kg | 1:42.18 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 3 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 55kg | 1:39.48 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 1:39.56 | 8-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60.5kg | 1:42.96 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Jake Dickson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.0 len at Nottingham June 25 over 1700m defeating Volendam carrying 59.5kg at $4. The start before that 9th of 11 at Hamilton Park on June 10 over 1700m, 8 len behind Mwafaq carrying 58kg at $6. Rates highly and likely to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 5 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 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 59.5kg | 1:47.81 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good Soft | Jake Dickson | 58kg | 1:48.13 | 5-4-9 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 54.5kg | 1:38.96 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 57kg | 1:22.16 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Jake Dickson | 56kg | 1:46.61 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/14 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:23.78 | 6-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 10/04/2026 | 177 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 55kg | 1:41.13 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | David Allan | 56kg | 1:47.84 | 9-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 55.5kg | 1:45.06 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 58.5kg | 1:40.22 | 5-7-7-7-6-7-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 5 | HCP APP 3 | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Cian Horgan | 56kg | 1:43.42 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Amie Waugh
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 11 at Catterick on May 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Filey Beach with 55kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Catterick on May 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Filey Beach with 56kg at $15. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Amie Waugh | 55kg | 1:25.39 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2026 | 12 | APP HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Lauren Young | 56kg | 1:25.30 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | William Pyle | 59.5kg | 1:28.14 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 11/14 | 20/04/2026 | 151 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 57kg | 1:23.78 | 11-8-12-12-12-13-11 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 57.5kg | 1:27.78 | 6-9-10 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 59.5kg | 1:40.65 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Amie Waugh | 56.5kg | 1:28.72 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/09/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:42.36 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:41.42 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:40.81 | 2-6-8 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | William Pyle | 61kg | 1:28.29 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Up The Jazz with 53kg at $5.50. Before that ran last of 9 at Ayr on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Hunterian with 55.5kg at $5. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 3 | APP HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Lauren Young | 53kg | 1:39.94 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Lauren Young | 55.5kg | 1:43.81 | 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Lauren Young | 55.5kg | 1:39.75 | 11-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | William Pyle | 55kg | 1:46.61 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 51kg | 1:29.75 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/04/2026 | 156 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 57kg | 1:28.14 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 58kg | 1:13.64 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/10/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:00.62 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:14.58 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |