Musselburgh Race 1 - British Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
A disappointing turnout for this opening juvenile event. SOD HALL LANE (1) is taken to defy a weight penalty and follow up his recent 2.25L success at Hamilton (1000m, soft) earlier this month. Looks a bright prospect. SABLE NOIR (3) improved for the application of a hood (retained here) when 1L third attempting course and distance last month. Kevin Stott takes over in the saddle. Rates one for the forecast. JUST FOR MONTY (2) hasn't yet got competitive in two outings to date though they were more than three months ago. Last of six runners at this venue (1000m) when seen latest. Will have something to find.
Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 62kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on August 7 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Minster Man carrying 59kg at $21. Second-up won by 2.25 len at Hamilton Park on September 2 over 1000m in soft going defeating Royal Strike carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Use him as an anchor in multiples.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 0:59.92 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $44,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 59kg | 0:59.52 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kgs
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He is resuming after a three months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at this track June 30 over 1000m, 14 len behind Bear Lee with 60.5kg at $51. On debut second last in a small field at Ayr June 20 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Thebesthasyetocome with 60.5kg at $51. Won't find this easy regardless of the field size.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/06/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 0:59.04 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:14.10 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at Catterick on June 22 over 1000m, 24 len behind Minzelle carrying 58kg at $34. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on August 24 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind The Mean Fiddler carrying 58kg at $81. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 0:59.32 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 0:57.42 | 1-3-8 | 8 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |