Musselburgh Race 2 - British Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
VEGASMILE (1) won over course and distance here last time out racing a month ago. Looks capable of doing even better with that experience under his belt. Hard to oppose. BLUE PETE (2) remains a maiden after three starts. Managed to take steps forward on each of the last two starts and this trip is sure to suit. No forlorn hope. DODGEM (3) struggled in two starts to date and will find things easier trying handicaps moving forward. One to watch in the market for some positive signs. SNEAKIN PETE (4) was gelded prior to his debut. Needs the step up to 1400m to unlock some improvement. Best watched until switching to handicaps.
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at this track on August 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Inns And Out with 60.5kg at $1.60. Last start won by 4.5 len at this track on September 12 over 1400m defeating Extragalactic with 60.5kg at $3.50. Rates highly.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:27.25 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:27.88 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.57 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 59kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Redcar on September 9 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Through The Gate with 60.5kg at $4.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on July 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sonic Angel with 59kg at $13. Not far away last time. One of the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/09/2026 | 40 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 62 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | NS | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:15.97 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | OPEN C 2 | $90,750.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 56.5kg | 1:02.57 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Sexton
Weight: 59kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 5th of 7 at Thirsk on July 24 over 1200m, 13 len behind Blakey Ridge carrying 59kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on September 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind St Helier with 58kg at $34. Not an appealing prospect despite a scarcity of opponents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 43 | HCP F 3U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 58kg | 1:14.01 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 1:10.14 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 59kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Hamilton Park on September 2 over 1000m, slow going 22 len behind Sod Hall Lane carrying 60.5kg at $41. Last start ran second last in a small field at Ayr on September 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind What A Girl Wants carrying 60.5kg at $251. Facing a tougher assignment but he can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Heavy | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:13.99 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | James Sullivan | 60.5kg | 0:59.92 | - | 3 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |