Musselburgh
Today, September 13, 2025FlatClass 42m2f
Verdict
Verdict
A winner of three of her last four starts, PAPER DOLL is clearly in good nick and she looks capable of going in again following a 3 lb rise for her recent C&D success. It was a case of job done for Novelista at Goodwood where he opened his account at the ninth attempt 11 days ago and the Lope de Vega colt is feared most. Simple Star, who was second to Paper Doll over C&D last time, and Hamilton scorer Perseus Way also command respect.
Paper Doll
Novelista
Simple Star
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. NovelistaJ: Joe FanningT: Charlie JohnstonF: 23-622471
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictCareer best when winning 6-runner handicap (13/8) at Goodwood (16f, heavy) 11 days ago, suited by increase in trip. 3 lb rise fair enough and likely to give it a good shot. - 3. Paper DollJ: David NolanT: Tristan DavidsonF: 33621311
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
Verdict4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Simple Star. 3 lb rise by no means harsh and another bold show is on the cards. 
1. MaghlaakJ: Oisin McSweeneyT: Adrian KeatleyF: 99-428576- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at York (16.2f, good) 24 days ago. Definite chance off this mark if he puts his best foot forward.- 4. Simple StarJ: Connor BeasleyT: Dianne SayerF: 038-04512
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCourse winner in August. Good 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Paper Doll in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 6/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Enters calculations. 
8. Perseus WayJ: Andrew MullenT: Stuart ColtherdF: 23/99941- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictImproved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to soft, 8/1) 10 days ago. Wouldn't be an obvious type to follow-up on balance, but remains on an attractive mark up 3 lb and he's dangerous to discount.
2. Minstrel KnightJ: Callum RodriguezT: Edward BethellF: 123110-40- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f, good) 70 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he's likely to find a few too good here, too.
6. Dreams AdozenJ: Cam HardieT: James OwenF: 54443599- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFirst run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 16 days ago. Blinkers back on and she's one to keep an eye on in the betting.
7. LetsbefrankJ: Amie WaughT: Jim GoldieF: 07407045- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
Verdict5/1, last of 5 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f, good to firm) 34 days ago and he looks vulnerable once more.
9. Trojan SunJ: Kaiya FraserT: Jim GoldieF: 53671455- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictC&D winner. 5/1, good ¾-length fifth of 14 to Perseus Way in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago, suited by way race developed. Significantly back up in trip and minor place money for this 5-y-o is the most likely scenario.- Unnamed Favourite
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