Musselburgh Race 6 - Edinburgh Gin Seaside Holyrood Hcp
MERLIER (3) brings winning 5f form with three victories this season, including Beverley over 1005m by 0.75L, and looks the one to beat. MAJOR NEIGH SAYER (1) rates the main danger after a close 2nd at Sandown over 1014m last week. MIGHTY MAGNUS (6) is suited at the trip and was 3rd at Thirsk over 1005m, beaten 1.5L. KIND TOUCH (4) resumes but won on debut at Ripon over 1005m and was 2nd at Pontefract over 1207m, 0.5L off, so has claims if forward.

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 7-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Sandown over 1014m on 28 May, beaten 0.75L by Havana Smile with 60.5kg at $4.50 on good ground. Prior run was 10th of 12 over 1609m at Newmarket on 14 Apr, beaten 10.55L with 61.5kg at $11. Three-year-old colt for George Scott has a 1:2:1 record from 6 and returns to a shorter trip where he’s been more effective. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,312.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 14/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | James Doyle | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.55L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $54,900.00 | Saint Cloud | 1399m | HEAVY8 | Patrick Mcdonald | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.05L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $25,576.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 18 days between runs after a solid 5th at Ripon over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 5.05L with 61.5kg at $19 after racing handy. Prior run was a tough Class 2 at Newmarket over 1207m on 16 Apr, finishing 11th of 13 at $21. Three-time winner, including Newbury 1207m (Class 4, Soft) on 25 Oct with 62kg and Sandown 1014m (Class 4, Soft) on 29 Aug with 61kg. Can feature with the right run for K Stott from barrier 7.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.05L | $19.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 56kg | - | 11-10-8-10-10-11 | 9 |
| 22.05L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $15,739.00 | Newbury | 1207m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 62kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | Listed | $34,921.00 | Ayr | 1005m | SOFT | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | - | 9-9-9-12-12 | 9 |
| 9.85L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,312.00 | Sandown | 1014m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,778.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 9-10-10-10-10 | 9 |
| 22.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | Listed | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 57kg | - | 3-4-4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.45L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 23-day break after winning at Beverley over 1005m on 12 May by 0.75L with 62.5kg at $2.50, beating Jack Rabbit Slims. Prior run was a solid 4th at Lingfield over 1207m on 28 Apr, beaten 1.65L at $29. Three wins from last five, including Newcastle and Wolverhampton sprint successes. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | CL6 | $6,394.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | William Cox | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.65L | $29.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $2.75 |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 58kg | - | 4-4-3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.05L | $1.91 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 259 days. Last start 2nd of 9 at Pontefract over 1207m on 18 Sep, beaten 0.5L on Good with 62.5kg at $1.73 behind Master Of Shanghai. Won prior at Ripon over 1005m on 26 Aug by a nose on Good with 60.5kg at $15, beating Schrodinger's Cat. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under 61kg.
Last Starts 260 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ripon | 1005m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.05L | $15.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark in Class 3 company, last start 6th of 17 at York over 1005m on 15 May, beaten 3.2L with 58kg at $9.50 behind Fortification. Prior run 6th of 12 at Chester over 1222m on 6 May, beaten 2.1L from a wide gate with 58.5kg at $51. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 3; 3yo filly for Craig Lidster with T Eaves up. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 15/05/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/05/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1222m | GOOD | S H James | 58.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.1L | $51.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/04/2026 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $68,859.00 | Bath | 1014m | GOOD | David Probert | 56.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.15L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | Registered As The Doncaster Stakes | $49,185.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | HEAVY | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.55L | $5.00 |
| 6/15 | 04/10/2025 | - | Listed | $205,331.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | William Pyle | 52.5kg | - | 2-4-5-4-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.45L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | Listed | $34,921.00 | Ayr | 1005m | SOFT | William Pyle | 57.5kg | - | 11-11-12-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | William Pyle | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 |
| 8/20 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $119,405.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | John Egan | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-5-5-7-8 | 4 |
| 4.75L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | S H James | 57.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.95L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/13 | 26/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | John Egan | 58kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2 | 13 |
| 0.75L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 24/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | William Pyle | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Chester | 1019m | GOOD | William Pyle | 57kg | - | 4-5-5-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.95L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,378.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | William Pyle | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 4-day backup after a solid 3rd at Thirsk over 1005m on 31 May, beaten 1.5L with 59.5kg at $9.50. Two runs prior include a close 2nd at Ripon over 1207m on 16 Apr, beaten 0.2L at $7.50. Draws barrier 1 here for Sean Kirrane for M Dods, with overall record 1-3-2 from 10. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $23,610.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 13/14 | 17/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60kg | - | 3-5-3-4-9-13 | 13 |
| 12.45L | $17.00 |
| 2/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Ripon | 1207m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,592.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | - | 1-3-4-9-8 | 7 |
| 4.85L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,935.00 | Hamilton | 1012m | SOFT | Connor Beasley | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,531.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | - | 2-3-5-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Carlisle | 1172m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Ayr | 1106m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $2.62 |
| 3/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 59kg | - | 4-5-5-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark overall with 1 win and 2 seconds from 4 starts. Last start 14th of 14 at Hamilton over 1212m on 17 May, beaten 23.45L with 58.5kg at $21. Prior run 2nd of 8 at Newcastle over 1207m on 1 May, beaten 1.5L by Starmade with 60kg at $3.50. Three-year-old gelding for Bryan Smart, P Mulrennan sticks; can feature with a return to that Newcastle form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 17/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | - | 14-13-11-12-14-14 | 6 |
| 23.45L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | - | 3-4-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | - | 6-3-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after two tougher runs, including last start 8th of 8 at Haydock over 1005m on 23 May, beaten 26.5L in Class 4 with 59kg at $23. Prior to that was 11th of 14 at Newcastle over 1207m in Class 2 on 3 Apr, beaten 17.25L at $67. Earlier form was better, winning a Class 5 over 1005m at Newcastle on 10 Jan with 61kg after leading, and placing over 1207m on 19 Dec. Drops to 56kg here and can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Haydock | 1005m | GD/SF(GD PL) | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 26.5L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/04/2026 | - | CL2 | $147,555.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Alex Jary | 49kg | - | 1-1-1-1-11-11 | 8 |
| 17.25L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1025m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 57.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.35L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.75L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Alexandra Egan | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-2 | 11 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Grace Mcentee | 59kg | - | 3-2-2-3-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Grace Mcentee | 60.5kg | - | 6-3-2-2-4-6 | 10 |
| 6.85L | $26.00 |