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13:43 Musselburgh 31 Jan 2026

bet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle

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1m 7f 124y

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Weather: Light rain

Forecast: Light rain

Temperature: 4.9° - 8.0°

Rainfall: 0.62mm

Wind: 7.8 mph E

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Last Update: 30/01/2026 17:00x

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Kateira 49

b m Kayf Tara - Raitera (Astarabad)

Distance: 4 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 75%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 17 runs, 7 wins, 3 places, 41.18%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
9 12-0
145
140

Landed a William Hill Handicap Hurdle by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Aintree in April. Effective from 2m to 3m, generally consistent, and the drop back in trip may suit on her return to handicap company.

Winner of six hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 5 behind Lavida Adiva beaten 7l at 11-10fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.

Landed a William Hill Handicap Hurdle by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Aintree in April. Effective from 2m to 3m, generally consistent, and the drop back in trip may suit on her return to handicap company.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 15 6 3 40%
Hurdle 15 6 3 40%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 3 0 75%
G Similar Going 17 7 3 41.2%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 17 7 3 41.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Tristan Durrell 2 0 0 0%
T Dan Skelton 17 7 3 41.2%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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363211
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Williethebuilder (IRE) 21

b g Arcadio - Crippled Cougar (Robin Des Champs)

Distance: 16 runs, 4 wins, 4 places, 25%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 19 runs, 4 wins, 4 places, 21.05%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
7 11-7
138
146

Travelled, did it cosily, improved at favoured venue landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective 2m, may not get further,, likes a sound surface; can go well again.

He has won four hurdle races at 2m on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav at Kempton over 2m (good) earlier this month, beating We're Red And Blue by 2 1/2l. Has won twice at Kempton this season.

Travelled, did it cosily, improved at favoured venue landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective 2m, may not get further,, likes a sound surface; can go well again.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 17 4 3 23.5%
Hurdle 15 4 3 26.7%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 16 4 4 25%
G Similar Going 19 4 4 21.1%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 20 4 5 20%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 1 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Toby McCain-Mitchell 2 2 0 100%
T Christian Williams 5 2 2 40%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Gibbs Island 55

ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book (Sea The Stars)

Distance: 4 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 19 runs, 4 wins, 1 place, 21.05%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
5 11-5
136
146

Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time. The trainer is in form, he returns off a short break, remains effective at 2m, but is still 4lb above his last winning mark.

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 19l behind Spectacularsunrise when fifth of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in December last year.

Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time. The trainer is in form, he returns off a short break, remains effective at 2m, but is still 4lb above his last winning mark.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 3 0 42.9%
Hurdle 7 3 0 42.9%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 2 0 50%
G Similar Going 19 4 1 21.1%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 22 4 2 18.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 2 2 0 100%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J Stan Sheppard 6 3 0 50%
T T Lacey 7 3 0 42.9%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Welsh Charger (IRE) 42

b g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (Flemensfirth)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 11 runs, 3 wins, 3 places, 27.27%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 17 runs, 6 wins, 3 places, 35.29%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
8 10-10
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148

Won this race last year and was outpaced when comfortably held in the Festive Handicap Hurdle at Ascot last time, looking in need of a stiffer test. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and just 1lb higher than last year.

Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Wilful when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.

Won this race last year and was outpaced when comfortably held in the Festive Handicap Hurdle at Ascot last time, looking in need of a stiffer test. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and just 1lb higher than last year.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 15 6 3 40%
Hurdle 15 6 3 40%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 1 0 100%
C Course 2 2 0 100%
D Distance 11 3 3 27.3%
G Similar Going 17 6 3 35.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 17 6 3 35.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 2 1 0 50%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 5 0 1 0%
Connections
J C Gethings 1 0 1 0%
T A Ralph 17 6 3 35.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Wise Eagle (IRE) 30 (15F)

ch g Free Eagle - Best Be Careful (Exceed and Excel)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 8 runs, 5 wins, 1 place, 62.5%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 13 runs, 3 wins, 5 places, 23.08%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 25 runs, 7 wins, 5 places, 28%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 16 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 12.5%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
9 10-8
125
148

Just about back to form on the Flat when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and a useful dual-purpose performer who can have a say back over hurdles.

He has won two hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 3f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 12l behind Fasol when sixth of 9 at 5-2fav on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Just about back to form on the Flat when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and a useful dual-purpose performer who can have a say back over hurdles.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 2 2 40%
Hurdle 5 2 2 40%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 1 0 100%
C Course 8 5 1 62.5%
D Distance 13 3 5 23.1%
G Similar Going 25 7 5 28%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 28 9 6 32.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 16 2 1 12.5%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Joshua Thompson 0 0 0 -
T A Nicol 42 13 8 31%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Saligo Bay (IRE) 15

b g New Bay - Glorification (Champs Elysees)

Distance: 23 runs, 5 wins, 8 places, 21.74%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 46 runs, 10 wins, 15 places, 21.74%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
8 10-7
124
139

Made too much use of when 11th, beaten 27l off 125 last time, and is 1lb lower here. Effective at 2m and generally consistent, though the handicapper may now have caught up.

Has won eight hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Hot Fuss when 11th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Windsor over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.

Made too much use of when 11th, beaten 27l off 125 last time, and is 1lb lower here. Effective at 2m and generally consistent, though the handicapper may now have caught up.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 31 7 11 22.6%
Hurdle 31 7 11 22.6%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 23 5 8 21.7%
G Similar Going 46 10 15 21.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 56 12 16 21.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 3 1 1 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Jonathan England 11 3 3 27.3%
T S England 22 8 4 36.4%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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30P-734
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Afadil (FR) 30

b g Camelot - Afsheen (Invincible Spirit)

Course and Distance: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 40%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 22 runs, 4 wins, 5 places, 18.18%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 28 runs, 5 wins, 6 places, 17.86%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 14 runs, 1 win, 5 places, 7.14%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 23 runs, 2 wins, 5 places, 8.7%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
7 10-2
119
150

Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form, did plenty early when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, suited by GS or G; running back into form and mark fair.

He has won four hurdle races at 2m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 5l behind Star Of Guiting when fourth of 9 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month.

Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form, did plenty early when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, suited by GS or G; running back into form and mark fair.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 26 4 5 15.4%
Hurdle 26 4 5 15.4%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 4 2 1 50%
C Course 5 2 1 40%
D Distance 22 4 5 18.2%
G Similar Going 28 5 6 17.9%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 4 2 36.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 2 14 1 5 7.1%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 23 2 5 8.7%
Connections
J Freddie Keighley 0 0 0 -
T P F Nicholls 26 4 5 15.4%
BF Was beaten favourite last time out
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
8
351216
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City Of Diamonds (IRE) 30

b g Diamond Boy - Honey Rosie (Byron)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 40%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 6 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 16.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
6 10-2
119 2
144

The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race. Scored by 5l off a 7lb lower mark here on his penultimate start. Effective at 2m, with his progress checked on his latest run.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Star Of Guiting when sixth of 9 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won at Musselburgh and Stratford this season.

The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race. Scored by 5l off a 7lb lower mark here on his penultimate start. Effective at 2m, with his progress checked on his latest run.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 2 1 33.3%
Hurdle 6 2 1 33.3%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 1 0 50%
C Course 2 1 0 50%
D Distance 5 2 1 40%
G Similar Going 6 1 1 16.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 8 2 2 25%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J B S Hughes 6 1 1 16.7%
T D McCain Jnr 7 2 1 28.6%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
9
B70-F33
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Static (FR) 55

b g Clovis Du Berlais - Electrostatique (Charming Groom)

Distance: 9 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 11 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 18.18%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Hood: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing a hood
HG
5 10-2 h
119 2
143

The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race. Ran to form when finishing third, beaten 9 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Kelso on his most recent run. Returns off a short break and can go well again.

Successful in two hurdle races at 1m 7f and 2m 1f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Spectacularsunrise beaten 9l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (soft) in December last year. Runs from 2lb out of handicap.

The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race. Ran to form when finishing third, beaten 9 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Kelso on his most recent run. Returns off a short break and can go well again.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 14 2 5 14.3%
Hurdle 14 2 5 14.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 9 0 3 0%
G Similar Going 11 2 3 18.2%
Headgear
HG Today (H only) 2 0 1 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 3 0 0 0%
Connections
J Charlie Maggs 4 0 1 0%
T D McCain Jnr 5 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
10
14-3U21
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Star Of Guiting (IRE) 30

br g Vadamos - Innisfree Dawn (Yeats)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
CD has a 50% or better record at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 7 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 14.29%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 11 runs, 3 wins, 3 places, 27.27%
G has previously won on similar going
G
5 10-2
119 4
139

Improved on recent form when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m and a consistent performer under similar conditions.

He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 15-2 in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Chase A Fortune by 2 1/2l.

Improved on recent form when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m and a consistent performer under similar conditions.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 9 3 3 33.3%
Hurdle 9 3 3 33.3%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 1 1 50%
C Course 2 1 1 50%
D Distance 7 1 3 14.3%
G Similar Going 11 3 3 27.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 10 3 2 30%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 2 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Sean Quinlan 0 0 0 -
T Ewan Whillans 3 1 1 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

WELSH CHARGER won this contest 12 months ago from a 1lb lower mark and was a respectable fifth in the Scottish Champion Hurdle on his next outing. The eight-year-old's fourth in the Greatwood in November is also decent form and he can bounce back from an underwhelming effort at Ascot last time. Afadil chased that rival home last year and won the 2024 renewal, so he has to be noted. Others to consider are Williethebuilder and Kateira.

Expert View Verdict

Last year's one-two Welsh Charger and Afadil could easily have a say, with the last-named fancied to come out on top of the pair this time round, but they could be vulnerable to WILLIETHEBUILDER, who is on a hat-trick following back-to-back wins on good ground at Kempton. He's up 6lb but gets on particularly well for today's rider and has speed to burn. Wise Eagle needs considering also being a useful and consistent dual-purpose performer who likes it here.

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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 12 Welsh Charger 7 11 5 126 4119-17 35 days A Ralph (299 miles) David Noonan 14/ 1 3:40.49
2024 Good to Soft 13 Afadil 5 10 13 124 21-7P33 33 days P F Nicholls (403 miles) Freddie Gingell 10/ 3 3:48.20
2023 Good to Soft 10 Collingham 5 10 7 121 26-1232 34 days D McCain Jnr (238 miles) Charlie Maggs 11/ 2 3:41.10
2022 Good 7 Socialist Agenda 6 10 5 118 111-241 35 days L Morgan (288 miles) Adam Wedge 4/ 1 3:45.43
2021 Soft 10 Christopher Wood 6 11 9 143 0-10392 41 days P F Nicholls (403 miles) Angus Cheleda 11/ 4 3:43.20
2020 Good to Soft 9 Sebastopol 6 11 9 136 1143-14 81 days T Lacey (347 miles) Jonathan Burke 9/ 2 3:43.60
2018 Good to Soft 5 Dear Sire 6 11 11 137 21154F 33 days D McCain Jnr (238 miles) Will Kennedy 15/ 2 3:49.00
2017 Good 10 Diego Du Charmil 5 11 9 140 214-190 49 days P F Nicholls (403 miles) Harry Cobden 5/ 1 3:35.70
2016 Soft 11 Shrewd 6 10 0 124 730413 18 days I Jardine (67 miles) Shane Shortall 5/ 1 3:46.20
2015 Good 11 Retrieve 7 10 0 120 2746-12 203 days J P Ferguson (349 miles) Jack Quinlan 13/ 2 3:39.81
2014 Soft 10 Clever Cookie 6 10 0 124 1-1221 16 days P D Niven (201 miles) K Renwick 5/ 1 3:38.40
2013 Good to Soft 10 Brick Red 6 11 12 137 176611 17 days Miss V Williams (319 miles) Aidan Coleman 5/ 2 3:47.60
2012 Good to Soft 13 Stormy Weather 6 10 5 118 9-64621 35 days B Ellison (201 miles) Denis O'Regan 13/ 2 3:46.10
2011 Soft 13 Hunterview 5 11 3 130 01-0003 36 days D Pipe (421 miles) Tom Scudamore 11/ 4 3:44.75
2010 Good to Soft 14 Eradicate 6 10 13 129 431222 290 days N J Henderson (372 miles) B J Geraghty 9/ 2 3:46.00
2009 Good 15 European Dream 6 10 6 125 0-01705 15 days R C Guest (195 miles) P Aspell 12/ 1 3:42.00
2008 Good to Soft 7 Astarador 6 11 4 130 71132-7 29 days J Howard Johnson (125 miles) Richard Johnson 2/ 1 4:06.80
2007 Good 15 Forthright 6 9 13 110 213572 48 days A W Carroll (326 miles) Wayne Hutchinson 5/ 1 3:44.00
2006 Good to Firm 17 Crow Wood 7 11 4 124 200134 86 days J & S Quinn (201 miles) R Garritty 9/ 2 3:46.00

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 2 7
2024 1 1
2023 4, 5 3
2022 DNF 3
2021 9 2
2020 2 2
2018 4 4
2017 5 2
2016 6 2

Race Record
Distance Record Time
1m 7f 124y 3:34.90

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