16:20 Musselburgh 15 Feb 2026
Famous Five Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £5,281 - 7 declared to run
Soft-good to soft in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 3.8° - 6.9°
Rainfall: 2.76mm
Wind: 7.1 mph SW
Last Update: 14/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Jus De Citron
- W/O Bridge Court
- W/O Bridge Court And Jus De Citron
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 115.14%
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Ran to form when 6l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2m1f-3m on a sound surface; can go well if ground not too deep.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 7 behind Kelce beaten 6l at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month.
Ran to form when 6l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2m1f-3m on a sound surface; can go well if ground not too deep.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 7 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 17 | 4 | 2 | 23.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 21 | 7 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | H Burns | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form on chase debut when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f, acts on S and GS; needs more over fences but longer trip may suit.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 11l behind Go West when fourth of 6 at 14-1 on his chase debut here over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form on chase debut when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m4f, acts on S and GS; needs more over fences but longer trip may suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alan Doyle | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Rallied after being outpaced when beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f, acts on GS; should improve significantly for initial experience, may do better over further.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Moon Phases beaten 1l at 8-1 on his chase debut at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Rallied after being outpaced when beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective around 2m4f, acts on GS; should improve significantly for initial experience, may do better over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Harry Derham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Again a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newcastle last time; off a short break; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any going; easing in the weights and not ruled out.
Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 11l behind Trac when sixth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Again a bit below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newcastle last time; off a short break; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any going; easing in the weights and not ruled out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% | |
| Chase | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Mania | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Todhunter | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Did not find much having briefly threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; off a short break; effective from 3m to 3m2f and acts on good to soft and good; needs more down in trip.
He has won two chases and a point-to-point at 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Red Delta when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Did not find much having briefly threatened when well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time; off a short break; effective from 3m to 3m2f and acts on good to soft and good; needs more down in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 2 | 6 | 10.5% | |
| Chase | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| HG | Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Craig Nichol | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 19 | 2 | 6 | 10.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Mistakes, below form comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; suited by marathon trips, acts on S and GS, needs to go right-handed; inconsistent.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 3m and 3m 7f on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Transmission when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Mistakes, below form comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; suited by marathon trips, acts on S and GS, needs to go right-handed; inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 2 | 4 | 8% | |
| Chase | 17 | 1 | 2 | 5.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 1 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D R Fox | 19 | 2 | 3 | 10.5% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form up in grade when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; had been in good form prior; effective around 2m4f and acts on soft and good; probably has more to come as a chaser.
Placed in a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 11 starts. Finished 14l behind Throatlash when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Haydock over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Below form up in grade when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; had been in good form prior; effective around 2m4f and acts on soft and good; probably has more to come as a chaser.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Bewley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A M Thomson | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Dropping in class can be beneficial for SPECIAL RATE, who wasn't beaten far when third over C&D two weeks ago and can use that as a stepping stone to success in this company. The low-mileage Jus De Citron is interesting back up in trip and could also have a big say with another step forward on just his third start since wind surgery. Inis Oirr tends to go well here and is also a solid option.
Expert View Verdict
Although relatively inexperienced, JUS DE CITRON brings significant potential after a promising debut over fences at Newcastle. That was his second run since a wind op and he hit the line hard over the 2m4f trip, suggesting the step up in distance should very much suit. He's favoured to Bold Light, who boasts a similar profile having run with promise on his chasing debut over 2m4f at the course. He too will benefit from the longer trip and is favoured to Special Rate as the danger. That one brings solid recent C&D form but wouldn't want the ground too soft.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 6 | Red Happy | 8 | 11 11 | 109 | 1353-7P | 67 days | G Bewley (137 miles) | Jonathan Bewley | 12/ 1 | 6:02.40 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 7 | Captain Quint | 8 | 11 12 | 117 | 15U2-82 | 15 days | R Dobbin (83 miles) | Craig Nichol | 7/ 2 | 6:23.80 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 2 | Methodtothemadness | 9 | 11 2 | 113 | 24-1261 | 14 days | Miss Lucinda V Russell (27 miles) | Derek Fox | EVENS | 6:26.90 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 6 | Seemingly So | 9 | 10 0 | 98 | 3FP065 | 13 days | L Morgan (288 miles) | Adam Wedge | 7/ 2 | 6:25.09 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5, 3 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 7f 138y | 5:58.71 |