2.15 Dropkicks Split The G Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 5) £7,000 RTV 5f 1y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 2 Farandaway (IRE) (Tdy Total: 237)
2. 3 Komorkis (IRE) (Tdy Total: 195)

2 Farandaway (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of -82330. He is described as the “most experienced of the three” runners and is “unlucky to still be a maiden” after finishing runner-up five times. He found a couple of York handicaps “a tad too competitive” in June. The spotlight verdict indicates he faces a “straightforward task” here and this race “could be a springboard to a rewarding autumn campaign”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: Farandaway’s consistent runner-up finishes demonstrate ability and a strong competitive spirit. His experience in more competitive handicaps should serve him well in this uncompetitive novice race. He holds the highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: He is still a maiden after numerous attempts.
  • Suitability: The 5f distance is well within his proven range. No specific ground preference is mentioned, but the race is listed as GD-SFT, which he is likely to handle given his varied experience.
  • Overall: Farandaway is a strong favourite and expected to get off the mark in this race, given his consistent form and the uncompetitive nature of the contest.

3 Komorkis (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 35-5. She “has not gone on” since finishing third on her debut at Hamilton (6f, good) in June last year. She had a wind operation before returning from a 14-month layoff, finishing fifth of nine in a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) 16 days ago, and “needs to show improvement on this drop down in trip”. Her previous best was third in a Hamilton handicap (6f).
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: She showed initial promise with a third-place debut. Her TimeWise Master rating is the second highest in the race.
  • Weaknesses: She has been out of form since her debut, including a long layoff and a “below that form” run recently. She needs to improve, particularly on this drop in trip.
  • Suitability: The drop to 5f is a new test, and her ability to perform effectively after a wind operation and layoff is uncertain.
  • Overall: Komorkis is a more speculative contender, requiring significant improvement to challenge the favourite, but her early form showed some ability.

2.50 Listen To Heart Scotland Nursery Handicap (Class 6) £8,000 RTV 1m 2y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 2 Truly Special (Tdy Total: 214)
2. 3 Parisian Scholar (Tdy Total: 207)

2 Truly Special

• Recent Form & Comments: This 2-year-old has a recent form of 875. She “posted her best effort” when finishing fifth of 13 in a 7.5f maiden at Beverley three weeks ago. She is “very much one to consider on her nursery debut”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: She showed improved form in her last maiden run. As a nursery debutant, she has potential for further improvement in this grade. She holds the highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: She is still a maiden (0-3).
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is a step up from her previous 7.5f run, but her best effort came at that longer distance. The race is listed as GD-SFT, which she should handle.
  • Overall: Truly Special is a strong contender with potential for improvement on her handicap debut, making her a serious threat.

3 Parisian Scholar

• Recent Form & Comments: This 2-year-old has a recent form of 774. He is described as a “progressive Study Of Man colt” who “still looked green” when finishing fourth of ten in a 7f Chelmsford maiden (AW) 24 days ago. This showed “much improved form,” and he is considered a “player now stepping up in trip for his nursery debut”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: He has shown recent, much improved form and has potential for further progression on his nursery debut. The step up in trip to 1m is anticipated to suit him. He holds a high TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: He is still a maiden and was noted as “still green”.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is expected to be suitable for this progressive colt, and his AW form suggests he handles diverse conditions, likely including GD-SFT ground.
  • Overall: Parisian Scholar is a strong contender for the win, with his progressive profile and expected suitability for the increased distance.

3.25 Musselburgh Racecourse Premium Annual Membership Handicap (Class 6) £8,000 RTV 1m 4f 104y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 3 Sea Master (Tdy Total: 218)
2. 2 Spartan Warrior (IRE) (Tdy Total: 200)

3 Sea Master

• Recent Form & Comments: This 5-year-old has a recent form of 332124. He is described as a “consistent sort” who “got off the mark at the 19th attempt” at Hamilton (1m5f, good) in July. He is “versatile trip-wise” and has continued to perform credibly, finishing “in the frame over 2m at Beverley and Ripon”. He was last seen in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and “should have no problem with the drop back in trip and holds good claims”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: Highly consistent form, including a recent win and good placings over longer distances, demonstrating stamina. He is “versatile trip-wise” and “holds good claims”. The retained cheekpieces could be a positive. He holds the highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: None explicitly stated, but getting off the mark at 19th attempt suggests he can be hard to win with.
  • Suitability: The 1m4f 104y trip is suitable given his form over 1m5f and 2m. The GD-SFT ground is also expected to be fine for him.
  • Overall: Sea Master is a very strong contender and the leading candidate for the win, with his consistent form, proven stamina, and suitability for the conditions.

2 Spartan Warrior (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 4-year-old has a recent form of 7-4060. His “both Flat wins came at Beverley in May last year.” He scored over hurdles in May but “hasn’t fired on the Flat this year.” A visor is back on, replacing blinkers.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: He has previous Flat wins and has shown ability over hurdles. The reapplication of a visor might spark improvement. He holds the second highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: His Flat form this year has been “below par”. The change of headgear is an unknown factor.
  • Suitability: The 1m4f 104y trip is suitable for a horse with Flat and hurdles experience. His ability on GD-SFT ground should not be an issue.
  • Overall: Spartan Warrior is a more speculative contender, relying on the change of headgear to reignite his Flat form.

4.00 Dropkicks Donkey Handicap (Class 6) £8,000 RTV 1m 2y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 4 Keats House (IRE) (Tdy Total: 225)
2. 1 Shielas Well (IRE) (Tdy Total: 213)

4 Keats House (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 631234. He is described as a “consistent sort” who “got off the mark at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) in July off 4lb lower mark”. He “has made the frame in all three starts since and holds place claims at least”. The spotlight also mentions him as a “consistent” horse.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: Consistent form with a recent win and multiple placings, indicating he is in good current order. He is proven over similar distances. He holds the highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: His win was off a 4lb lower mark.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is suitable for him. While his win was on good to firm, his consistent placings suggest he can handle a range of conditions, likely including GD-SFT.
  • Overall: Keats House is a strong contender for a place and potentially the win, given his reliable form.

1 Shielas Well (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 133433. She is a “consistent filly who runs with her heart on her sleeve,” gaining her “third success at Ripon (1m2f, good) in June”. She is “versatile trip-wise from 1m-1m4f” but “needs good ground or firmer to be seen at her best” and “should give a good account”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: Consistent and willing filly with three wins this year, proving her ability to win. She is versatile in terms of trip. She holds a high TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: Her preference for “good ground or firmer” could be a significant weakness if the GD-SFT conditions are on the softer side.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is within her proven range. Her ground preference is the main concern for today’s race.
  • Overall: Shielas Well is a strong contender if the ground is not too soft, but her performance might be compromised if conditions are genuinely testing.

4.33 Dropkicks Honky Tonk Handicap (Class 5) £10,000 RTV 5f 1y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 5 Montezuma (Tdy Total: 297)
2. 1 I’m Next (Tdy Total: 269)

5 Montezuma

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 5-7343. He is an “Ex-Godolphin 3yo who is 0-6” but has “shown steady improvement in handicaps this summer”. He “caught the eye” when third of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month. He “needs to settle better and the drop to the minimum trip may well do the trick”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: He has shown steady improvement and “caught the eye” in recent runs. The drop to the 5f minimum trip is specifically mentioned as potentially beneficial for him to settle better. He holds the highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: He is still a maiden (0-6) and needs to settle better.
  • Suitability: The 5f trip is expected to suit him well, and while his last eye-catching run was on good to firm, his overall progression suggests he should handle GD-SFT conditions.
  • Overall: Montezuma is a strong contender for the win, with potential for improvement at the shorter trip if he can settle.

1 I’m Next

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 301302. He “won a nursery on heavy at Nottingham (5f) last October and scored again at Newcastle (5f, AW) in June”. He “ran up to his best when second of eight at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago” and “may well appreciate this slight drop in class; should go close”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: He has proven winning form on heavy ground and AW over 5f, indicating versatility and suitability for potential soft conditions. His recent second-place finish shows good current form. He holds a high TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: No clear weaknesses are mentioned.
  • Suitability: The 5f trip is ideal for him, and his heavy ground win makes him well-suited to GD-SFT conditions.
  • Overall: I’m Next is a serious threat and expected to go close, especially with his proven ability on testing ground.

5.08 Racing TV Handicap (Class 5) £10,000 RTV 1m 2y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 3 Saxonia (Tdy Total: 279)
2. 4 Inanna (IRE) (Tdy Total: 256)

3 Saxonia

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 844212. He is a “three-time 1m winner in 2025 who posted another good effort when runner-up in 1m Lingfield handicap 11 days ago”. He is “very much one to consider nudged up 1lb”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: Excellent current form with a recent win and second-place finish, demonstrating consistency and ability over 1m. His high TimeWise Master rating reinforces his strong position.
  • Weaknesses: He is running on a 1lb higher mark.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is ideal for him, and his wins this year suggest he handles typical Flat conditions, including GD-SFT.
  • Overall: Saxonia is a very strong contender and a leading candidate to win, given his consistent winning form.

4 Inanna (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 5-year-old has a recent form of 187577. She “bagged 7f/1m handicaps at Ayr and Hamilton in July” but “beat only one in 7f handicap here last month”. However, she is “the sort to bounce back though”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: She has two wins this season over 7f and 1m, proving her capability to win. She is noted as the “sort to bounce back,” suggesting her recent poor run may be an anomaly. She holds a good TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: Her last run was disappointing, beating only one rival.
  • Suitability: The 1m trip is suitable for her.
  • Overall: Inanna has a good chance to bounce back and perform well, especially if returning to her winning form.

5.43 100% Racing TV Profits Back To Racing Handicap (Class 6) £7,000 RTV 7f 15y

Top Two Master Rated Horses:

1. 4 Sanditon (IRE) (Tdy Total: 217)
2. 5 Monhammer (Tdy Total: 210)

4 Sanditon (IRE)

• Recent Form & Comments: This 3-year-old has a recent form of 4-5882. He showed “poor form since a gelding operation until running a rock-solid race from the front at Catterick (7f, good; runner-up to Lima Sierra) this week”. “Joe Fanning retains the ride and a reproduction of that kind of effort should see the pair go close”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: He delivered a “rock-solid” performance recently, indicating a return to form and suitability for the 7f distance. The retained jockey suggests confidence. He holds the highest TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: His form was “poor” after his gelding operation until his last run. He is taking a “quick turnaround” from Catterick, which could be a factor.
  • Suitability: The 7f trip is suitable for him. His recent good ground form suggests he should handle GD-SFT conditions.
  • Overall: Sanditon is a strong contender to win, provided he handles the quick turnaround from his last race.

5 Monhammer

• Recent Form & Comments: This 7-year-old has a recent form of 290593. He has “two C&D wins (from higher marks)” and is “knocking firmly at the door of late, finishing runner-up the last twice”. His last run saw him finish “one place ahead of Ahamoment over C&D (good)”. “Paul Mulrennan takes over in the saddle”.
• Chances in Today’s Race:
  • Strengths: He is a proven C&D winner and is in excellent form, having been runner-up twice recently. The booking of Paul Mulrennan could be a positive. He holds a high TimeWise Master rating.
  • Weaknesses: He is an older horse, but his recent form suggests he’s competitive.
  • Suitability: He is ideally suited to the C&D and has performed well on good ground, making him suitable for today’s GD-SFT conditions.
  • Overall: Monhammer is a very strong contender and a serious threat to the favourite, with his proven course and distance form and consistent recent placings.