Pre-race data
Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1581578 1 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 7 null Northwest Passage gr g Ulysses Dijlah Linamix 4 61.23 80 i D Nolan null I Furtado 1 Made too much use of comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Plumpton last time; off a short-break; effective 10f, acts on soft and good; progressive when last seen on Flat but returns off stiff mark. 83 null null null 12 11 50.13 null
1581578 2 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 11 null Ludo's Landing b g Kodiac Most Beautiful Canford Cliffs 6 0 78 i Jason Hart null C Johnston Returned to form landing a handicap by 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 10-12f, acts on any, but may prefer sound surface; inconsistent since return but remains on workable mark after small rise. 83 null null null 10 8 83.33 null
1581578 3 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 6 null Humble Spark b g Acclamation Maiden Approach New Approach 6 0 78 i P Mulrennan null J S Goldie Flattened out late having been forced to switch beaten 3l off this mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 11-16f, acts on good to firm and AW; has slipped just below last win mark and drop in trip should suit. 87 null null null 2 17 137.06 null
1581578 4 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 5 null L'eagle Aid b g Free Eagle Acres Of Diamonds Sea The Stars 5 59.87 77 i Callum Shepherd null C Johnston Hampered late when beaten, solid effort back from long break beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; best around 12f on a sound surface; should come on for latest. 81 null null null 6 11 61.3 null
1581578 5 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 4 null Fox Journey gr g Roaring Lion Follow A Star Galileo 6 59.87 77 i Zak Wheatley 3 D Carroll 1 Below form comfortably held in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 12-16f, acts on any; bit below form this term. 77 null null null 5 13 78.43 null
1581578 6 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 10 null Sixpack b g Sea The Moon Terre Du Vent Kutub 6 0 75 i Cieren Fallon null James Owen Yard has won last two runnings of race; too free on hurdle debut when fourth beaten 24l in a novice hurdle at Fakenham latest; stays 14f on flat where multiple winner, stamina to prove at 2m; yard does well with similar types over hurdles. 86 null null null 1 36 217.97 null
1581578 7 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 9 null Terrorise b g Territories Timely Words Galileo 5 58.97 75 i Ben Robinson null B Ellison Struggled and too slow away from stalls down the field in a handicap at York most recent; stays 2m well, get further, fast ground suits; may rate more highly but likely to need this. 80 null null null 13 18 49.19 null
1581578 8 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 2 null Velvet Whisper b f Calyx Delhi High Chaparral 4 58.97 75 i Callum Rodriguez null E Bethell Continues winning ways, in great form at present landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective at 10f, acts on heavy, good and AW; likely has more to offer. 89 null null null 7 0 0.0 null
1581578 9 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 14 null Say What You See gr g Belardo Catchphrase Dubawi 4 58.97 75 i Billy Garritty null L Bailey Ran to form beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 10-12f, doesn't like soft; in excellent form and mark still looks fair. 85 null null null 3 17 223.81 null
1581578 10 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 12 null Simple Star b g Sea The Stars Simple Elegance Street Cry 8 58.51 74 i S H James null Mrs Dianne Sayer Struggled here, regressing well beaten in a handicap here latest; in good form prior; usually held up; suited by 12f, stays over 2m, prefers a sound surface; in form. 84 null null null 8 0 0.0 null
1581578 11 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 13 null Dust Cover b g Showcasing Dusty Dream Dubawi 4 58.06 73 i Paddy Bradley null Ross Burdon Ran to form landing a handicap by a length off a 4lb lower mark at Kempton last time; off a short-break; suited by 11f, acts on AW; more to come over this sort of trip, small rise looks manageable. 80 null null null 4 17 139.86 null
1581578 12 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 1 null Haveyoumissedme b g Helmet Haydn's Lass Sir Percy 8 58.06 73 i A Mullen null I Jardine Ran to form beaten a head off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 12-16f, acts with cut and on AW; just 1lb above last winning mark, needs to build on latest. 84 null null null 11 10 75.76 null
1581578 13 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 8 null Made All b g Lope De Vega Albanderi Kingman 5 0 72 i O J Orr null S England Ran to form landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 12f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; consistent sort on Flat. 86 null null null 9 0 0.0 null
1581578 14 4 Class 4 | 4YO plus 17:45 Musselburgh 12 Apr 2026 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap £15,462 - 14 declared to run 1m 4f 104y Good null VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. VELVET WHISPER can continue the progression she showed in the autumn and complete the hat trick on her return. She's unexposed at the trip and looks the only early pace in the race so can take advantage of a good draw. Strong traveller Humble Spark will be hoping for a pace collapse dropping in trip after failing to get home over 12f last time. He could run into a place along with Dust Cover who has proven progressive over middle distances on the AW this winter. 1-2-3 Selections Velvet Whisper (8) Humble Spark (3) Dust Cover (11) null Velvet Whisper Humble Spark Dust Cover null 3 null Fast Fred b g Outstrip Star Story Sea The Stars 6 0 71 i Rowan Scott null Phillip Makin Ran to form back from break beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 12-16f, acts on AW and with give; generally consistent. 85 null null null 14 27 165.0 null