Musselburgh Race 3 - Watermans Straightforward Legal Advice Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
WHERNSIDE (3) sets the standard after back-to-back runner-up efforts, most recently 2nd at Redcar over 1408m beaten 0.75L, and prior 2nd at Newcastle over 1420m. YOU WILL SEE (4) made a smart debut when 2nd at Southwell over 1420m, beaten 3.25L, and can progress. BLAKEFELL (5) returns and appeals on his last run here when 2nd over 1422m, beaten 0.5L. DREAM ODYSSEY (6) was 5th at Thirsk over 1408m and can be around the mark with natural improvement.
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Starspangledbanner for C Johnston, drawn barrier 1 with 58.5kg and Rowan Scott up. Irish-bred and trained at Middleham. Profile is unexposed and setup looks tidy from the inside draw. Can improve.
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds, latest at Redcar over 1408m on 30 Apr, beaten 0.75L by Lucky Hero at $5 with 59.5kg. Prior run 2nd at Newcastle over 1420m on 13 Apr at $23, 2.5L behind Noelan Star. Drops 1kg to 58.5kg and draws barrier 6; 20 days between runs. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-5-7 | 9 |
| 9.25L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes off a 45-day break after a debut 2nd at Southwell over 1420m on 5 Apr, beaten 3.25L by Back To Me on good going at $34 with 58kg. Steps out here with 58.5kg from barrier 4 for Greg Fairley; barrier improves two spots and carries 0.5kg more. Three-year-old gelding by Ulysses for I Jardine, Carrutherstown. Can feature with natural improvement second time out.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Greg Fairley | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-up after 196 days. Last start 2nd at Musselburgh over 1422m on 5 Nov, beaten 0.5L on soft with 59.5kg at $2.25 after settling handy. Prior runs included 9th of 26 at Newmarket over 1408m on 4 Oct, beaten 8.05L at $26. Drops 2kg and draws barrier 3; can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | SOFT | Greg Fairley | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 9/26 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $175,523.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Greg Fairley | 54kg | - | 6-7-12-10-9-9-9 | 26 |
| 8.05L | $26.00 |
| 10/21 | 11/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $432,530.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 57.5kg | - | 21-21-20-20-12-10 | 11 |
| 7.35L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Stephen Donohoe | 60.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.05L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up after a 32-day break. Last start 5th of 14 at Thirsk over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 8.5L on Good, with 58.5kg at $41 after racing handy. Drops 1kg to 57.5kg and draws better in barrier 2. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-5-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |