16:11 Musselburgh 31 Jan 2026
Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £10,562 - 7 declared to run
Good to soft-soft in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 4.9° - 8.0°
Rainfall: 0.62mm
Wind: 7.8 mph E
Last Update: 30/01/2026 17:00x
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- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Sammy Smart
- W/O Kelce
- W/O Kelce And Sammy Smart
- Insure 2 Places
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 113.04%
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Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. He is returning from a long layoff, is effective between 2m4f and 3m2f on soft and good ground, and is likely to need this run.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up 4 out when 5-1 at Market Rasen over 3m (good to soft) in a chase won by Copperhead in January last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. He is returning from a long layoff, is effective between 2m4f and 3m2f on soft and good ground, and is likely to need this run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 22 | 6 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 20 | 5 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 5 | 2 | 26.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 6 | 5 | 24% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Maggs | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Thomson | 22 | 6 | 3 | 27.3% |
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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
Had every chance but ran below form when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. He is effective at around 2m4f, may need some give, and his mark demands more back up in trip.
He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 12-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Had every chance but ran below form when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. He is effective at around 2m4f, may need some give, and his mark demands more back up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & V) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| HG | Visor | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P W Wadge | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | L Russell & M Scudamore | 2 | 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
Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time. He enjoys making it, is effective at around 2m4f, is suited by a sound surface, but needs to build on that run.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m 3f to 3m on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 3/4l by Breizh River when second of 9 at 22-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time. He enjoys making it, is effective at around 2m4f, is suited by a sound surface, but needs to build on that run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20% | |
| Chase | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 5 | 6 | 21.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Dylan Kidd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J C McConnell | 23 | 5 | 6 | 21.7% |
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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 when second, beaten 5l, in a handicap chase here last time. He is effective from 2m1f to 2m7f on a sound surface and can go well.
Winner of three hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 5l by Forged Well when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) in December last year.
Ran to form when second, beaten 5l, in a handicap chase here last time. He is effective from 2m1f to 2m7f on a sound surface and can go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 20 | 7 | 3 | 35% | |
| Chase | 16 | 4 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 7 | 3 | 30.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 20 | 7 | 2 | 35% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | H Burns | 1 | 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
Returned to form back on better ground when pulling clear with a progressive winner, beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Aintree last time. He is effective around 3m on a sound surface and is generally consistent.
Successful in two chases at 3m on good and soft ground. Beaten 3l by Fortunate Man when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Aintree over 3m 1f (good to soft) in December last year.
Returned to form back on better ground when pulling clear with a progressive winner, beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Aintree last time. He is effective around 3m on a sound surface and is generally consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 2 | 5 | 13.3% | |
| Chase | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20% |
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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
Improved back down in trip at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by a short-head off a 9lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. He is effective from 2m4f to 3m, acts on yielding to soft and good ground, and his recent form is strong.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 3m on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 3-1fav at Punchestown over 2m 4f (yielding - soft) in December last year, beating Three In A Row by a short head.
Improved back down in trip at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by a short-head off a 9lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. He is effective from 2m4f to 3m, acts on yielding to soft and good ground, and his recent form is strong.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11.1% | |
| Chase | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | T Gibney | 20 | 2 | 5 | 10% |
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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
Outpaced and in need of the run when finishing 21l third in a handicap chase at Newbury on his most recent start. He is effective up to 3m, is best on a sound surface, and should come on for that outing.
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 11 behind Top Target beaten 21l at 40-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 2m 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Outpaced and in need of the run when finishing 21l third in a handicap chase at Newbury on his most recent start. He is effective up to 3m, is best on a sound surface, and should come on for that outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 23 | 3 | 4 | 13% | |
| Chase | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 3 | 5 | 12% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr J J Murphy-Knight | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Christian Williams | 25 | 3 | 5 | 12% |
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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
REXEM appreciated going back over fences when a running-on second over 2m4f here on New Year's Day and the Irish raider is well worth another chance going up in trip. Sammy Smart will make it tough for the selection judged on recent form at Thurles and Punchestown, which includes a narrow win at the latter venue. Kelce should also be thereabouts.
Expert View Verdict
This can go to KELCE, who returned to form when a front-running second to a progressive stayer at Aintree last time, just being outstayed over 3m1f. The slightly shorter trip and forecast sound surface are in his favour here and he's favoured over Irish runner Sammy Smart, who has returned to form of late and showed a good attitude to win at Punchestown latest. He is 9lb higher now but can go well. Third on the list is Special Rate, who returned to form when placed at the course last time.
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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 | One More Stroke | 6 | 10 9 | 113 | 113-325 | 8 days | D McCain Jnr (238 miles) | Brian Hughes | 9/ 4 | 6:05.85 | |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 9 | Anglers Crag | 9 | 11 1 | 115 | F337-11 | 25 days | B Ellison (201 miles) | Henry Brooke | 5/ 4 | 6:10.20 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 7f 138y | 6:02.40 |
