Musselburgh Race 2 - National Racehorse Week Nursery
SPECTACULAR DIVER (2) produced his best effort when finishing 2.25L third at Beverley on latest appearance and had NEEDIN' U behind that day. Sets the standard. LAURALYNN (3) won a 1000m Southwell novice by 2.25L before returning from a break with a 3.5L third at Carlisle. Main danger. NEEDIN' U (1) was only 2L fourth contesting this track and trip before finishing 3.5L fifth at Beverley and should improve for that recent return. Makes some appeal. AODHAN (4) showed much more when 3.5L fourth attempting course and distance on his latest start and now makes his handicap debut from a workable mark. Not discounted.

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Beverley on August 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lexington Boom carrying 56.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Furturra carrying 56.5kg at $29. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 67 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 56.5kg | 1:03.29 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | SELL 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 56.5kg | 0:58.26 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
| 11/15 | 18/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 10 at Beverley on August 12 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Lexington Boom carrying 59kg at $15. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at York on May 13 over 1000m, 12 len behind Cut A Dash with 58kg at $5. Further improvement in store.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 70 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 1:03.29 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/05/2026 | 14 | NOV C 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 58kg | 1:00.47 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:06.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Carlisle on August 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Influencer Man with 57kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Beverley on April 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Matteo with 55.5kg at $3.50. Further improvement in store.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | 88 | NOVNSY HCP 2 | $19,060.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 57kg | 1:00.48 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | LR OPEN F 2 | $127,050.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 57kg | 0:59.85 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 54kg | 1:00.15 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 55.5kg | 1:01.17 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 1:03.18 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bear Lee carrying 59kg at $81. The start before that ran second last of 11 at York on June 27 over 1200m, 17 len behind Sirocco Sands carrying 59kg at $251. Strong contender on his best form.
Last Starts 55 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 | 30/06/2026 | 3 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 59kg | 0:59.04 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:11.39 | 7-10-10 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $251.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | 1:11.16 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Beverley on August 13 over 1000m, 10 len behind Concert Pitch carrying 59kg at $41. The run before that 10th of 12 at Thirsk on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lady Dublin with 60kg at $17. Prepared to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:03.16 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,800.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:11.42 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,310.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:12.86 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 34 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 60kg | 0:59.08 | 9-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | 10 | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 1106m | Good Firm | Jack Doughty | 58kg | 1:04.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 58kg | 0:57.64 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 56kg | 1:00.15 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at Thirsk on July 24 over 1200m, 13 len behind Lady Dublin carrying 55kg at $29. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Thirsk on May 2 over 1000m, 9 len behind Arapaho Gold with 58kg at $151. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 24/07/2026 | 69 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,800.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 55kg | 1:11.42 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 0:59.42 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 0:58.95 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | NOVFLAT F 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 55.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Chester May 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Everatease with 59kg at $81. On debut sixth of 10 at this track April 4 over 1000m, 12 len behind Adonius carrying 59kg at $34. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:16.33 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:00.39 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/04/2026 | 25 | NOV 2 | $18,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 0:59.27 | - | 3 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 59kg | 1:01.77 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on July 17 over 1200m, 13 len behind Nicely with 52kg at $126. The start before that ran last of 7 at Hamilton Park on June 25 over 1000m, 13 len behind Call Nicki with 54.5kg at $51. Impossible to make a case.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Lauren Young | 52kg | 1:11.75 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | MDN F 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Lauren Young | 54.5kg | 0:59.58 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:14.10 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |