15:05 Musselburgh
Saturday 4 April 2026
All13:2513:5514:3015:0515:4216:1216:45
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- 4YO plus  |  Class 3  |  1m 5f 216y  |  Soft  |  13 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:06Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 6.02s
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Won this in 2023. That was his last Flat success but recent placed efforts over hurdles (very competitive Morebattle at Kelso latterly) suggest he retains all his ability.
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0-3 on all-weather but a perfect 3-3 on turf, including a 2m Newbury handicap (good) last April. Not seen since but he remains unexposed as a stayer and every chance his leading yard will have him primed for this. A must for the shortlist.
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Smart handicapper at his peak for Roger Varian. Below that level in 2 all-weather outings since joining Rebecca Menzies and needs a return to turf to help spark a revival.
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Career best when winning 11-runner handicap over this trip at Goodwood last September. Ended her season with a creditable third at Nottingham (soft) in October. Not obviously well treated off this mark but Oisin Murphy has been booked.
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Pair of 2m Newbury Flat wins from the front last year and back-to-form second of 15 over hurdles at Wincanton in February. Third off this mark in a handicap at the York Ebor meeting last summer.
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Course winner for this yard last spring and plenty of good efforts in defeat subsequently, including twice second off this mark on AW last autumn. Much respected on reappearance.
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Won 14-runner Gowran maiden for Noel Meade last year. Solid return to the Flat when third in the Southwell novice won by Constitution Hill in February and also a promising third on his Newbury hurdle debut since. Tongue tied first time. Very much unexposed for his good stable.
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Suited by a step up to 2m when making a winning start for new connections at Newcastle in a first-time tongue tie (retained) in February. A 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form back on turf.
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Started 2024 with wins at Southwell and Ascot but not seen since finishing fifth at Yarmouth in July of that year. Returns in a competitive race and a watching brief is the percentage call after such a long time off.
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Had some quite useful Flat form in Ireland for previous stable. Little better than modest form over hurdles for Iain Jardine but recent near miss in a Carlisle handicap was more encouraging. Returns to the Flat in a warm race.
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Won back-to-back handicaps over this trip on turf last September. Excuse (hampered) when only fifth at Nottingham at odds of 10/11 on his final start. Could have a say on reappearance.
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Has only been ticking over on all-weather this year but his mark has edged down as a result. Has done most of his winning on tapeta but is effective on turf.
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Four-time course winner, including last autumn. Ended 2025 with 2 poor runs on all-weather but his good record here means a revival can't be ruled out after a 3-month break.
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Forecasts
Gambino (11/4), Dancingwithmyself (9/2), Moon Over Miami (9/2), Wise Eagle (11/2), Team Player (11/1), Gentle Warrior (11/1), Sportingsilvermine (12/1), Baileys Khelstar (16/1), Humble Spark (20/1), Almuhit (20/1), Shadow Dance (33/1), Trojan Sun (40/1), Mr Lincoln (50/1)
SPORTINGSILVERMINE had a strong first campaign with the James Owen yard, including a Musselburgh win, and might be able to start 2026 with a bang. Moon Over Miami hasn't been seen for a year but is still unlikely to give up his unbeaten turf record without a fight. Gambino and Team Player also make the shortlist in this competitive handicap.
- Gambino11/4
Prize Money
1st: £25,770.002nd: £12,085.003rd: £6,045.004th: £3,020.005th: £1,510.006th: £755.00
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