Musselburgh Race 2 - Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap
RIFFA SPIRIT (1) comes off a solid 4th at Southwell over 1000m in Class 4, beaten 1.55L, and has a previous win at Chelmsford. FILLE UNIQUE (2) was a close 3rd at Newcastle over 1005m last start, just 0.35L from the winner, and has placed twice at this trip. PIVOTAL TERMS (6) scored last start at Newcastle over 1207m, winning by 0.5L, and drops back in distance. GILLALI LASS (7) resumes and was 3rd at this track and trip last July. These four look the leading hopes based on recent form and proven ability at the distance.
Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Southwell over 1000m on 11 Apr, beaten 1.55L with 54.5kg at $41. Won at Chelmsford three runs back over 1207m by 0.3L at $3.5. Steps up to 61.5kg here but draws well in barrier 2. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.55L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60kg | - | 4-5-6-4-5-8 | 3 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-7 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $4.50 |
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at Newcastle over 1005m on 20 Apr, beaten 0.35L with 61.5kg at $9 behind Enter Sandman. Drops 3.5kg and draws a much better barrier this time. Has placed twice from her last five runs and returns to a suitable trip. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.35L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.55L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 59kg | - | 3-3-4-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | - | 4-3-3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | SOFT | Harrison Shaw | 58kg | - | 2-2-1-3-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Amie Waugh
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 5th of 8 at Catterick over 1005m on 22 Apr, beaten 3.85L with 52kg at $21 behind Naana's Shadow. Has not placed in five runs this campaign but did finish third at Musselburgh last season. Steps up 5kg in weight and draws barrier 4. Place claims if able to recapture best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Amie Waugh | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.85L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Amie Waugh | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Amie Waugh | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | - | 8-8-7-6-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | 2Y CLASS 5 | $7,478.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | - | 7-7-8-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.23L | $4.33 |
| 5/11 | 23/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | - | 9-9-9-9-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | - | 3-3-2-3-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ripon | 1005m | SOFT | Liam Wright | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 11L | $9.50 |
| 3/3 | 02/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Yarmouth | 1044m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.05L | $2.62 |
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 91-day break, having last finished 9th of 13 at Dundalk over 1207m, beaten 11.55L at $67. Best recent effort was a 4th at Cork over 1005m, beaten 2.3L. Drops 201m in trip and rises 3kg in weight. Needs to find improvement but can take benefit from the freshen-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 28/01/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11.55L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | 2yo | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Adam Browne Souza | 62kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Andrew Slattery | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.05L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Adam Browne Souza | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Listowel | 1421m | HEAVY | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Newcastle over 1005m on 20 Apr, beaten 0.85L with 58kg at $23 behind Enter Sandman. Has not finished closer than 3rd in six starts, with her best recent effort a 3rd at Southwell five runs ago. Drops 2kg in weight and steps up slightly in trip. Can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.85L | $23.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | - | 5-5-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.25L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1000m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 57.5kg | - | 9-8-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | SOFT | Kaiya Fraser | 57.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3-5-9 | 2 |
| 10.55L | $26.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Newcastle over 1207m on 13 Apr by 0.5L at $34, defeating Cosmic Clarets. Drops 201m in trip and comes into barrier 1. Has only one placing from nine starts but arrives off a career-best effort. Can feature with a repeat of last run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | Div 1 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Mohammed Tabti | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-3-3-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.65L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | 2yo | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | 2Y | $9,999.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/09/2025 | - | 2Y | $26,998.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | William James Lee | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.95L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | 2YF MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.2L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 281 days. Last start 3rd of 5 at Musselburgh over 1006m on 22 Jul, beaten 2.2L with 59kg at $8 behind Kunaa. Placed in three of six career runs, including two seconds at Catterick last campaign. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 281 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,886.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1199m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $7,526.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | C Horgan | 54kg | - | 2-6-9-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.55L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-4-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.85L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Mark Winn | 58kg | - | 5-5-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.25L | $19.00 |