Musselburgh Race 1 - Virgin Bet A Good Bet Royal Mile Handicap
COMIC HERO (6) Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Kempton and promising career start. Expecting to settle positively. Getting better in recent performances. Matched against tougher rivals. Better hope. STRENGTH OF SPIRIT (4) Fresh after a 36 week break. Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Newbury and has a good draw. Good career start. Has the ability to figure. VINCENZO PERUGGIA (1) First up after 35 weeks and grabbed towards the finish when 3rd beaten by 2 3/4L first up last preparation at Hamilton. Should come to hand quickly. One of the hopes. UTMOST GOOD FAITH (2) Narrowly denied victory last time at Kempton and taking on stronger opponents. Ear muffs on could be an important change. Has won 2 from 3 starts this campaign. Place chance.
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First up after 35 weeks and claimed late when 3rd beaten by 2 3/4L first up last preparation at Hamilton. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-9-10 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 15/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $20,215.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $15.00 and threw down a serious challenge last time at Kempton and facing stiffer opposition. Trainer has gone for the ear muffs on, take note. Racing consistently this campaign. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3 | $59,022.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.46L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | 2Y CLM | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 58kgs
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First up from a break of 27 weeks and finished with purpose when winning first up last preparation at Newmarket. First race for a new trainer and promising career start. Rough chance today.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 999L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.45 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
First run back from a 36 week break. Stormed home to win last time at Newbury and has a positive stall. Solid career start. Rising in class. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 253 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 | 24/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Shane B Kelly | 60.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 13/06/2025 | - | 2Y CL4 | $24,592.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | S H James | 59kg | - | 8-10-9-11-9-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Started $6.50 and came in 4th last run at Southwell but has the ideal stall. Interesting to see the winkers go on for the first time. This will be a test.
Last Starts 6 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1421m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.45L | $11.00 |
| 7/15 | 04/10/2025 | - | Listed | $205,331.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 56kg | - | 8-6-6-8-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.45L | $51.00 |
| 11/18 | 21/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 55.5kg | - | 9-7-4-3-6-10-11 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6-4 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/17 | 29/03/2025 | - | 2 | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 60.5kg | - | 11-11-8-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.75L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely to win last run at Kempton and showing consistent performance in races. Should jump out and bowl along. Up in grade. Should go very close.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/02/2026 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 57kg | - | 4-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 58kg | - | 1-2-3-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Bath | 1152m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | - | 10-11-11-11-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $19.00 |