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EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

7f · Flat · Class 4 · Good · 5 runners · £5,940 · Friday, 31 July 2026

Result

Race report

AI top pick wonat SP 11/8F·2.38
  1. 1st
    Gerry's Darling (GB)AI top pick · 43.8
    Kevin Stott·Roger Fell
    11/8F·2.38
    SP
  2. 2nd
    Hey Up Ronnie (GB)
    Harry Russell·Ollie Pears·beaten 6.5 lengths
    6/4·2.50
    SP
  3. 3rd
    Nosey Book (GB)
    Oisin McSweeney·Tim Easterby·beaten 0.3 lengths
    17/2·9.50
    SP
Race time
1m 29.31s

Race time recorded.

In-running (Gerry's Darling (GB))

“Set the pace from the off - clear in front throughout - saw off rivals with ease”

Settled · 1pt level stake = 1.38 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →

Furlong's verdict

Reading the form…

AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.

Why the model rates this top

Gerry's Darling

Kevin Stott · Roger Fell · 2yo

Top-rated of 5
score 43.8 · +16.8 clear of next best (27.0)
Scores compare runners within this race only

The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.

  • Freshness10% weight
    70strong
    12d since last run (quick turnaround)
  • Form20% weight
    46below average
    Last 6: 8-7-2
  • Ratings50% weight
    43below average
    OR 65 — highest combined rating in the field
  • Trainer20% weight
    30weak
    Roger Fell: 2/17 winners last 14d (12%)
MarketNo market price available yet.

v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.

Draw bias — Musselburgh 7f

full course data →

Moderate: high (outside) favoured (IV 1.20).

Low (1–2)
IV 0.85
Mid (3–4)
IV 0.97
High (5–5)
IV 1.20

Today: Thai Paddy (draw 5) gets the bias; Coul Blue (draw 1) is in the least-favoured band.

IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 126 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.

Runners · sorted by finishing position

PosNo.HorseFormORAISP
15
J: Kevin Stott · T: Roger Fell · draw 4
2yo · F · b
872
6543.8
11/8F·2.38
SP
22
J: Harry Russell · T: Ollie Pears · draw 2
2yo · G · b
53
—26.0
6/4·2.50
SP
33
J: Oisin McSweeney · T: Tim Easterby · draw 3
2yo · G · bpFT P
6
—14.5
17/2·9.50
SP
41
J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods · draw 1
2yo · G · gr
——27.0
13/2·7.50
SP
54
J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby · draw 5
2yo · C · ch
08
—11.8
40/1·41.00
SP

OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 18:15 Musselburgh on 31 July 2026?

Gerry's Darling (GB) won the 18:15 Musselburgh at SP 2.38. Ridden by Kevin Stott. Trained by Roger Fell.

Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 18:15 Musselburgh?

Yes — the AI top-rated horse, Gerry's Darling, won the race (AI score 43.8).

What were the placings in the 18:15 Musselburgh?

Top finishers: 1. Gerry's Darling (GB) (2.38), 2. Hey Up Ronnie (GB) (2.50), 3. Nosey Book (GB) (9.50).

What was the winning time for the 18:15 Musselburgh?

The winning time was 1m 29.31s.

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