Musselburgh
Tomorrow, September 14, 2025FlatClass 51m
Verdict
Verdict
SAXONIA is enjoying a decent spell and might be good for another win. Empire of Light has hinted at promise the last twice and can make an impact now dipping to a Class 5 for the first time this year. Lovely Spirit also hinted at promise last time and could also have a part to play back at the scene of her sole win.
Saxonia
Empire of Light
Lovely Spirit
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Empire of LightJ: Oliver StammersT: Grant TuerF: 32224-095
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictCreditable fifth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Haydock (1¼m, good) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. More than capable off this mark. 
2. StarlinerJ: Kaiya FraserT: Linda PerrattF: 22187577- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictLatest win at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) in May. More miss than hit since but can't dismiss having returned to that winning mark.- 3. SaxoniaJ: Jason HartT: Charlie JohnstonF: 21844212
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictThree wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract (1m, good) in August. 13/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 11 days ago. Likely to continue in form. 
4. InannaJ: Paul MulrennanT: Jim GoldieF: 15332116- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictThree wins from 12 runs this year, including back to back at Ayr (7f) and Hamilton (1m) in July. Run of good form came to a halt when only sixth of 7 at this course (7f, good to firm) 37 days ago.
5. Criminal ShoreJ: Mark WinnT: David O'MearaF: 91284346- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictRespectable sixth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Sandown (1m, soft) 16 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. Needs to recapture the form he showed in the spring.
6. This Years LoveJ: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 00-240811- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictOn a hat-trick after wins around 1m at Carlisle and Beverley (goes well there) last month. Should remain competitive off 4 lb higher but needs to show he's as effective on this sharper course.- 7. Lovely SpiritJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 32122-097
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCourse winner at 2. Yet to get seriously competitive in handicaps this year but bit better when seventh of 10 at Carlisle (9f, good) 13 days ago and being eased another 3 lb can only help. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite