Musselburgh 23 November 2020

Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
Draw Advantage: None
 
Moderate showers

Forecast: Moderate showers
Temperature: 9.4° - 10.9°
Rainfall: 4.62mm
Wind: 17.0 mph SW

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1

11:35 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Racecourse Live Streams On Racing TV Extra Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 124y

Winner £3,769 - 8 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
5/430-PP
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Celtic Sally (IRE) 29

b m Coroner - Celtic Serenade (Yashgan)

Similar Going: 8 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
8 11-0
97

Ross Chapman

C Grant

Seven-race maiden in bumpers/over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien and no show in 2 chases for current yard this autumn. Plenty to prove back hurdling.

Placed in two hurdle races and a point-to-point from 13 starts. Pulled up 5 out when 66-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by dead-heaters Orioninverness and Graystown last month on her latest outing.

Seven-race maiden in bumpers/over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien and no show in 2 chases for current yard this autumn. Plenty to prove back hurdling.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 0 2 0%
Hurdle 5 0 2 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 3 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 8 0 2 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 8 0 2 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 2 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Ross Chapman 0 0 0 -
T C Grant 2 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
52-2552
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Gemologist (IRE) 19

b m Sir Percy - Tiffany Diamond (Sadler's Wells)

Course and Distance: 5 runs, 0 wins, 4 places, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 12 runs, 0 wins, 6 places, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 10 runs, 0 wins, 6 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 19 runs, 0 wins, 9 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing a tongue strap and cheek pieces

Tongue Strap: 17 runs, 0 wins, 8 places, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing a tongue strap

Cheek Pieces: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 13 runs, 0 wins, 6 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
5 10-9 t p
101

Thomas Willmott (5)

Miss Lucinda V Russell

Remains a maiden but has plenty of fair efforts to her name over hurdles, including latest C&D handicap second. Perhaps this can finally be her day.

Placed in eight hurdle races from 16 NH starts. Beaten 4l by Raymond when second of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Remains a maiden but has plenty of fair efforts to her name over hurdles, including latest C&D handicap second. Perhaps this can finally be her day.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 16 0 8 0%
Hurdle 16 0 8 0%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 5 0 4 0%
C Course 12 0 6 0%
D Distance 10 0 6 0%
G Similar Going 19 0 9 0%
Headgear
HG Today (T & P) 1 0 1 0%
HG Cheek Pieces 1 0 1 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 13 0 6 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Thomas Willmott 5 0 3 0%
T Miss Lucinda V Russell 17 0 8 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
234-2
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Headscarf Lil (IRE) 104

b m Getaway - Bleu Money (Pistolet Bleu)

Distance: 4 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
6 11-0
 - 

Sean Quinlan

N G Richards

Fair form when in the frame in all 4 bumpers, including reappearance second at Perth in August. Sets out over hurdles in an ordinary race. Ought to be bang there.

Placed in three NH flat races from four starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Lady Bowes when second of 8 at 5-6fav on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Perth over 2m (soft) in August.

Fair form when in the frame in all 4 bumpers, including reappearance second at Perth in August. Sets out over hurdles in an ordinary race. Ought to be bang there.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 0 0 0 -
Hurdle 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 0 3 0%
G Similar Going 1 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 4 0 3 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 4 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Sean Quinlan 0 0 0 -
T N G Richards 4 0 3 0%
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
4
F
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Lizzie Loch 19

br f Maxios - Quenched (Dansili)

Course: 6 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
C has previously placed at this course
C
Similar Going: 10 runs, 1 win, 4 places, 10%
G has previously won on similar going
G
4 10-11
 - 

Billy Garritty (3)

A C Whillans

Modest winner on the Flat (stays 1¾m). 12/1, tiring when fell 3 out in C&D novice on hurdle debut 19 days ago. Can't make a case for after that but this does look a weaker race.

Fell 3 out when 12-1 over this course and distance (good) in a hurdle race won by Bareback Jack earlier this month on her NH debut in a hurdle race.

Modest winner on the Flat (stays 1¾m). 12/1, tiring when fell 3 out in C&D novice on hurdle debut 19 days ago. Can't make a case for after that but this does look a weaker race.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 0 0 0%
Hurdle 1 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
C Course 6 0 2 0%
Distance 1 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 10 1 4 10%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 16 1 3 6.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 4 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Billy Garritty 1 0 0 0%
T A C Whillans 17 1 4 5.9%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
4
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Luck Of Clover 18

b f Phoenix Reach - Diktalina (Diktat)

Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 7 runs, 0 wins, 4 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
4 11-0
 - 

B S Hughes

D McCain Jnr

Fair maiden on Flat for Andrew Balding. 14/1, remote fourth on Newbury hurdle debut 18 days ago but this easier and the sharper 2m here may suit.

Well beaten at 14-1 behind Gran Luna when fourth of 7 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Newbury over 2m (good) earlier this month.

Fair maiden on Flat for Andrew Balding. 14/1, remote fourth on Newbury hurdle debut 18 days ago but this easier and the sharper 2m here may suit.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 0 0 0%
Hurdle 1 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 7 0 4 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 16 0 9 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 3 0 2 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J B S Hughes 0 0 0 -
T D McCain Jnr 1 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
220U-
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Smart Lass (IRE) 271 (37F)

b m Casamento - Smart Ass (Shinko Forest)

Course and Distance: 3 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 6 runs, 3 wins, 2 places, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 4 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 10 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 10%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 9 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 11.11%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 4 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
5 11-0 p
109

C O'Farrell

I Jardine

Triple course Flat winner, the latest in August. Also runner-up twice in C&D novice hurdles last winter (including this race) and player if over whatever caused her to be pulled up on Flat last time.

Placed in two hurdle races from four NH starts (latest flat win was in August). Unseated rider when 7-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a hurdle race won by Blooriedotcom in February on her latest NH outing.

Triple course Flat winner, the latest in August. Also runner-up twice in C&D novice hurdles last winter (including this race) and player if over whatever caused her to be pulled up on Flat last time.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 0 2 0%
Hurdle 3 0 2 0%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 3 0 2 0%
C Course 6 3 2 50%
D Distance 4 0 2 0%
G Similar Going 10 1 3 10%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 9 1 3 11.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 4 0 2 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J C O'Farrell 0 0 0 -
T I Jardine 13 3 5 23.1%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
7-
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Stevie Smith 442

b f Roderic O'connor - Poem (Dylan Thomas)

4 10-7 h1
 - 

Bruce Lynn (7)

N W Alexander 1

Down the field in a couple of Flat starts and a juvenile hurdle for Amy Murphy in 2019. Equipped with a hood now setting out for new stable after 14 months off.

Well beaten at 50-1 behind Zeb Spirit when last of 7 on her NH debut in a hurdle race at Fontwell over 2m 2f (good) in September last year. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Amy Murphy.

Down the field in a couple of Flat starts and a juvenile hurdle for Amy Murphy in 2019. Equipped with a hood now setting out for new stable after 14 months off.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 1 0 0 0%
Hurdle 1 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 3 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (H only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 4 1 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Bruce Lynn 0 0 0 -
T N W Alexander 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
8
4-6P756
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Sweet Flora (IRE) 55

b m Arcadio - Country Flora (Alflora)

6 10-7 t p1
72

Alison Johnson (7)

Kenny Johnson

Remains a maiden following 15 starts overall (12 over hurdles). Down the field in low-grade Sedgefield handicap and big surprise if a first success arrives here. Cheekpieces go on for first time.

Yet to place in 15 starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind The Navigator when sixth of 10 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good) in September. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Remains a maiden following 15 starts overall (12 over hurdles). Down the field in low-grade Sedgefield handicap and big surprise if a first success arrives here. Cheekpieces go on for first time.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 12 0 0 0%
Hurdle 12 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 11 0 0 0%
Similar Going 11 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (T & P) 0 0 0 -
Cheek Pieces 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 4 9 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Alison Johnson 1 0 0 0%
T Kenny Johnson 15 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (12 ran) Timetochill , Age 6 , Wgt 11-7 , SP 4/7 - David Noonan / Miss Kelly Morgan

Forecast: 15/8 Headscarf Lil , 3/1 Gemologist , 4/1 Smart Lass , 9/2 Luck Of Clover , 10/1 Lizzie Loch , 25/1 Celtic Sally , 25/1 Sweet Flora , 33/1 Stevie Smith

Last Updated: 23 Nov 2020 23:53:53

HEADSCARF LIL boasts a decent level of bumper form, placing on three of her four starts to date, and the switch to hurdles promises to unlock further improvement from Nicky Richards' mare. Gemologist has run with credit over timber on several occasions and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Luck Of Clover can step forward from her hurdling debut when fourth at Newbury.

Top Tip: Headscarf Lil (3)
Watch out for: Gemologist (2)

2

12:05 Musselburgh (Class 3) (4YO plus)

racingtv.com Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

1m 7f 182y

Winner £7,668 - 4 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
25/611-1
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Gaelik Coast (FR) 26

br g Coastal Path - Gaelika (Pistolet Bleu)

Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
6 11-11
137

B S Hughes

D McCain Jnr

Dual novice hurdle winner last term and even better form when making a winning start over fences in 2m Fakenham novice (good to soft) 26 days ago, jumping well. Definitely more to come from him.

He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 5-1 in a chase at Fakenham over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Timetochill by a head.

Dual novice hurdle winner last term and even better form when making a winning start over fences in 2m Fakenham novice (good to soft) 26 days ago, jumping well. Definitely more to come from him.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 3 0 75%
Chase 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 1 0 50%
G Similar Going 2 2 0 100%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 7 4 1 57.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 1 1 0 100%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J B S Hughes 6 3 1 50%
T D McCain Jnr 6 3 1 50%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
2-52213
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Return Ticket (IRE) 31

b g Getaway - Capelvenere (Barathea)

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

Course: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course

Distance: 12 runs, 4 wins, 5 places, 33.33%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 13 runs, 4 wins, 5 places, 30.77%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap and cheek pieces

Tongue Strap: 5 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 20%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap

Cheek Pieces: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
7 11-8 t p
134 WS

Sean Quinlan

Rebecca Menzies

Fourth start for this yard when off the mark over fences in Sedgefield novice in October. Out of depth in Cheltenham novice 16 days later but this more realistic. Has had wind surgery.

He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase at 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 4 behind Fusil Raffles beaten 24l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 2m (good) last month.

Fourth start for this yard when off the mark over fences in Sedgefield novice in October. Out of depth in Cheltenham novice 16 days later but this more realistic. Has had wind surgery.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 13 3 5 23.1%
Chase 8 1 4 12.5%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 1 0 100%
C Course 1 1 0 100%
D Distance 12 4 5 33.3%
G Similar Going 13 4 5 30.8%
Headgear
HG Today (T & P) 2 1 0 50%
HG Cheek Pieces 2 1 0 50%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 3 0 3 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Sean Quinlan 0 0 0 -
T Rebecca Menzies 5 1 2 20%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
1-51185
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Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE) 36

b g Jeremy - Ballygologue (Montjeu)

Distance: 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 20%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 15 runs, 4 wins, 5 places, 26.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 9 runs, 3 wins, 2 places, 33.33%
HG has previously won wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 13 runs, 4 wins, 4 places, 30.77%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 11-4 t
130

Danny Cook

B Ellison

Landed back-to-back 2m handicap hurdle wins at Sedgefield this summer. Seemingly stretched by 19f when fifth on chase debut there last time so this return to 2m in favour. May do better.

He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 19l behind Mr Muldoon when fifth of 9 at 10-3 on his chase debut at Sedgefield over 2m 3f (good) last month.

Landed back-to-back 2m handicap hurdle wins at Sedgefield this summer. Seemingly stretched by 19f when fifth on chase debut there last time so this return to 2m in favour. May do better.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 15 4 5 26.7%
Chase 1 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 10 2 4 20%
G Similar Going 15 4 5 26.7%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 9 3 2 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 3 1 0 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Danny Cook 0 0 0 -
T B Ellison 5 2 1 40%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
36-7471
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Ruinous (IRE) 106

b g Aizavoski - Will She Smile (Rudimentary)

Distance: 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
G has previously won on similar going
G
5 10-6
121

Harry Reed (3)

W T Reed 1

Ended his time with Gavin Cromwell with 19f Downpatrick maiden chase success. That form has worked out so he ought to be very competitive off this mark now setting out for his new stable.

A winner at 3-1 in a chase at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good) on his latest outing in August, beating The Abbey by 7l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Gavin Cromwell in Ireland.

Ended his time with Gavin Cromwell with 19f Downpatrick maiden chase success. That form has worked out so he ought to be very competitive off this mark now setting out for his new stable.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 1 1 14.3%
Chase 1 1 0 100%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 3 1 0 33.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 7 0 2 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Harry Reed 0 0 0 -
T W T Reed 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
1125-15
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Lucky Flight (FR) 52

b g Linda's Lad - Lili Flight (Saint Cyrien)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 60%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 4 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 50%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
6 10-5 t1
120

S Mulqueen (3)

Miss Lucinda V Russell

Irish point winner who surpassed any of his winning hurdle form when making successful start over fences at Perth in August. Has disappointed at Hexham since, though. Tongue tie added on back of that.

He has won two hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 20l behind Some Reign when fifth of 7 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 2m (good) last month.

Irish point winner who surpassed any of his winning hurdle form when making successful start over fences at Perth in August. Has disappointed at Hexham since, though. Tongue tie added on back of that.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 3 1 50%
Chase 2 1 0 50%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 0 1 0%
C Course 1 0 1 0%
D Distance 5 3 1 60%
G Similar Going 4 2 0 50%
Headgear
Today (T only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 2 1 1 50%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J S Mulqueen 6 3 1 50%
T Miss Lucinda V Russell 7 3 1 42.9%
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

2019: No corresponding race

Forecast: 7/4 Gaelik Coast , 3/1 Ruinous , 4/1 Return Ticket , 5/1 Lucky Flight , 7/1 Swaffham Bulbeck (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 23 Nov 2020 23:53:53

GAELIK COAST made a giant leap forward on what he achieved over hurdles when scoring on his chase debut at Fakenham at the end of last month and Donald McCain's gelding is entitled to have learnt plenty from that experience. Return Ticket was last seen finishing third at Cheltenham's October meeting and he will find this a much easier assignment having had a wind operation since that performance, while the drop back in trip is likely to benefit Swaffham Bulbeck.

Top Tip: Gaelik Coast (1)
Watch out for: Return Ticket (2)

3

12:40 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Scottish Racing Academy Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f 171y

Winner £4,419 - 13 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
87/814-P
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Off The Beat 32

ch g Black Sam Bellamy - Off By Heart (Royal Applause)

Class: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 11-12 p1
113

Ryan Mania

A M Thomson

2m Newcastle novice hurdle winner in the mud last winter but went with no encouragement in Carlisle handicap on last month's reappearance. Needs to leave that well behind with cheekpieces added.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Kaizer last month on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

2m Newcastle novice hurdle winner in the mud last winter but went with no encouragement in Carlisle handicap on last month's reappearance. Needs to leave that well behind with cheekpieces added.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 4 1 0 25%
Hurdle 4 1 0 25%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
Similar Going 2 0 0 0%
Headgear
Today (P only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 3 1 0 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Ryan Mania 4 1 0 25%
T A M Thomson 4 1 0 25%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
744P-22
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Sidi Ismael (FR) 11

b g Great Pretender - Tetouane (Colonel Collins)

Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 5 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 6 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
6 11-9
113

Billy Garritty (3)

K Dalgleish

Bumper winner. Maiden over hurdles but nothing wrong with his runner-up efforts in handicaps at Wetherby and Sedgefield this term. Ought to give another good account.

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Floating Rock when second of 12 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Bumper winner. Maiden over hurdles but nothing wrong with his runner-up efforts in handicaps at Wetherby and Sedgefield this term. Ought to give another good account.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 0 3 0%
Hurdle 7 0 3 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 2 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 5 1 2 20%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 10 1 5 10%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 6 0 3 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J Billy Garritty 2 0 2 0%
T K Dalgleish 10 1 4 10%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
149-203
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Iolani (GER) 19

b g Sholokhov - Imogen (Tiger Hill)

Course: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course
C
Distance: 9 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 22.22%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 31 runs, 5 wins, 7 places, 16.13%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 8 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 12.5%
HG has previously won wearing only cheek pieces

Cheek Pieces: 19 runs, 4 wins, 4 places, 21.05%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 18 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 11.11%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 12 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
8 11-8 p
112

Danny McMenamin (3)

Mrs Dianne Sayer

Fair winning hurdler who performed with credit when third of 8 here (2m) last week. 3 lb lower here if Danny McMenamin's claim is taken into account. Ought to be competitive.

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft (latest flat win was in July). Third of 8 behind Raymond beaten 7l at 17-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good) earlier this month.

Fair winning hurdler who performed with credit when third of 8 here (2m) last week. 3 lb lower here if Danny McMenamin's claim is taken into account. Ought to be competitive.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 27 4 5 14.8%
Hurdle 27 4 5 14.8%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 3 0 1 0%
D Distance 9 2 1 22.2%
G Similar Going 31 5 7 16.1%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 8 1 3 12.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 18 2 2 11.1%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 12 0 3 0%
Connections
J Danny McMenamin 7 1 2 14.3%
T Mrs Dianne Sayer 40 5 6 12.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
54-5338
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The Steward (USA) 75

b g Street Cry - Candlelight (Kingmambo)

Course: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course
C
Similar Going: 17 runs, 1 win, 9 places, 5.88%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Blinkers: 8 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 12.5%
HG has previously won wearing blinkers
HG
Class: 18 runs, 1 win, 11 places, 5.56%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 6 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
9 11-4 b
112

Charlotte Jones (7)

James Moffatt

Useful Flat winner and finally off the mark over hurdles at Cartmel last summer. Placed twice in handicaps there this summer but down the field at Uttoxeter latest. First start for 11 weeks.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Flashing Glance when eighth of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good) in September.

Useful Flat winner and finally off the mark over hurdles at Cartmel last summer. Placed twice in handicaps there this summer but down the field at Uttoxeter latest. First start for 11 weeks.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 19 1 9 5.3%
Hurdle 19 1 9 5.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 1 0 1 0%
Distance 1 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 17 1 9 5.9%
Headgear
HG Today (B only) 8 1 1 12.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 18 1 11 5.6%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 6 0 1 0%
Connections
J Charlotte Jones 1 0 0 0%
T James Moffatt 19 1 9 5.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
41275U
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Pammi 19

b m Poet's Voice - Bright Girl (Invincible Spirit)

Course and Distance: 4 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 25%
CD has previously won at this course and distance

Course: 13 runs, 1 win, 5 places, 7.69%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 20%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 27 runs, 2 wins, 7 places, 7.41%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 20 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 10%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 11 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 18.18%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
5 11-8 p
112

Harry Reed (3)

J S Goldie

Successful at Perth in August, but form has nosedived badly since and she remains 8 lb above that winning mark.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Unseated rider when 16-1 here over 3m (good) in a hurdle race won by Ratfacemcdougall earlier this month on her latest outing.

Successful at Perth in August, but form has nosedived badly since and she remains 8 lb above that winning mark.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 14 2 5 14.3%
Hurdle 14 2 5 14.3%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 4 1 2 25%
C Course 13 1 5 7.7%
D Distance 10 2 4 20%
G Similar Going 27 2 7 7.4%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 20 2 1 10%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 11 2 3 18.2%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 4 0 1 0%
Connections
J Harry Reed 0 0 0 -
T J S Goldie 44 4 12 9.1%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
3531-51
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Celtic Flames (IRE) 61

gr g Celtic Swing - Don't Forget Shoka (Don't Forget Me)

Course: 3 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 66.67%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Distance: 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 28.57%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 10 runs, 3 wins, 2 places, 30%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 10 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 30%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 18 runs, 5 wins, 2 places, 27.78%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
10 11-11 p
112

D R Fox

Miss Lucinda V Russell

Course chase winner in February who was having just his second outing since when notching Perth handicap hurdle success in September. Only raised 3 lb so ought to be competitive again.

Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 11-1 in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in September, beating King D'Argent by 1 1/2l.

Course chase winner in February who was having just his second outing since when notching Perth handicap hurdle success in September. Only raised 3 lb so ought to be competitive again.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 19 5 3 26.3%
Hurdle 10 2 2 20%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
C Course 3 2 0 66.7%
D Distance 7 2 2 28.6%
G Similar Going 10 3 2 30%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 10 3 1 30%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 18 5 2 27.8%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J D R Fox 17 5 2 29.4%
T Miss Lucinda V Russell 20 5 4 25%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
24-32
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Universal Folly 30

b g Universal - Madam Jolie (King's Theatre)

Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 2 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
5 11-9
110

B S Hughes

N G Richards

Encouragement in bumpers and shaped well when placed over hurdles at Perth and Kelso (both 2m) this autumn. Highly likely more to come from him now stepping up in trip for handicap debut.

Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from four starts. Beaten 4l by Hart Of Steel when second of 10 at 6-4fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good) last month.

Encouragement in bumpers and shaped well when placed over hurdles at Perth and Kelso (both 2m) this autumn. Highly likely more to come from him now stepping up in trip for handicap debut.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 2 0 2 0%
Hurdle 2 0 2 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 2 0 2 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 4 0 3 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 2 0 2 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J B S Hughes 0 0 0 -
T N G Richards 4 0 3 0%
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
F-44231
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Cremant (IRE) 15

b g Getaway - Opera Season (Milan)

Similar Going: 7 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 14.29%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
6 11-9
110

R T Dunne

N P Mulholland

Good start in handicaps, making the frame 3 times prior to striking at Stratford (19f) 15 days ago. 5 lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 10-3 in a hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 3f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Phoenix Dawn by 1 3/4l.

Good start in handicaps, making the frame 3 times prior to striking at Stratford (19f) 15 days ago. 5 lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 1 2 14.3%
Hurdle 7 1 2 14.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 1 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 7 1 2 14.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 6 2 1 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 3 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R T Dunne 6 0 1 0%
T N P Mulholland 8 1 2 12.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
9
3141-8P
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Red Reminder 32

b m Mount Nelson - Red Hibiscus (Manduro)

Distance: 4 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 6 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 16.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 33.33%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
6 11-8
109

Sean Quinlan

C Grant

Dual Sedgefield winner in her novice season but no impact in a couple of handicaps this time round. Handicapper relenting but need to see more.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on soft ground. Pulled up 4 out when 40-1 at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Kaizer last month on her latest outing.

Dual Sedgefield winner in her novice season but no impact in a couple of handicaps this time round. Handicapper relenting but need to see more.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 2 1 28.6%
Hurdle 7 2 1 28.6%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 2 0 50%
G Similar Going 6 1 0 16.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 2 1 18.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 6 2 1 33.3%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 0 0%
Connections
J Sean Quinlan 1 0 0 0%
T C Grant 11 2 1 18.2%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
10
2/5P-210
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The Blame Game (IRE) 55

b g Getaway - Tribal Princess (Namaqualand)

Distance: 3 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 33.33%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 6 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 16.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 5 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
6 11-7
108

Non Runner

J P L Ewart

Started the season with a close second and win in novice events over this trip at Sedgefield but needs to bounce back from a disappointing run in handicap company there last time. NON RUNNER.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 4-1jt-fav behind Cathal's Star when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (good) in September.

Started the season with a close second and win in novice events over this trip at Sedgefield but needs to bounce back from a disappointing run in handicap company there last time. NON RUNNER.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 1 1 20%
Hurdle 5 1 1 20%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 3 1 1 33.3%
G Similar Going 6 1 3 16.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 9 1 3 11.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 5 1 1 20%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J Non Runner 0 0 0 -
T J P L Ewart 7 1 2 14.3%
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
11
7362/35-
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Dancing Doug (IRE) 528

br g Kalanisi - Drumcay Polly (Le Bavard)

Similar Going: 10 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 8 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 5 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
7 11-1
105

Blair Campbell (3)

A C Whillans 1

Placed twice for Phil Kirby in spring 2019 but not seen finishing fifth in a handicap at Aintree in May of that year. Market the best guide after absence.

Placed in three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 13 starts. Finished 4l behind Ballyfarsoon when fifth of 6 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Aintree over 2m 4f (good to soft) in June last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.

Placed twice for Phil Kirby in spring 2019 but not seen finishing fifth in a handicap at Aintree in May of that year. Market the best guide after absence.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 9 0 3 0%
Hurdle 9 0 3 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 3 0 0 0%
G Similar Going 10 0 3 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 0 4 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 8 0 3 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 5 0 2 0%
Connections
J Blair Campbell 0 0 0 -
T A C Whillans 0 0 0 -
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
12
P-15476
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Lord Condi (IRE) 10

ch g Papal Bull - Wings To Soar (Woodman)

Similar Going: 16 runs, 4 wins, 0 places, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 13 runs, 3 wins, 0 places, 23.08%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 10 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 10%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
7 11-3 p
104

C O'Farrell

I Jardine

Scored over fences at Southwell on his reappearance but below that form in all 4 starts since, the latest when reverting to hurdles for new yard at Newcastle 10 days ago.

He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 19l behind Dancewiththewind when sixth of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m (good) earlier this month.

Scored over fences at Southwell on his reappearance but below that form in all 4 starts since, the latest when reverting to hurdles for new yard at Newcastle 10 days ago.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 14 3 0 21.4%
Hurdle 9 2 0 22.2%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 16 4 0 25%
Headgear
Today (P only) 3 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 13 3 0 23.1%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 10 1 0 10%
Connections
J C O'Farrell 1 0 0 0%
T I Jardine 1 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
13
93-P158
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The Road Home (IRE) 30

b g Oscar - In Fact (Classic Cliche)

Course and Distance: 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 8 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 12.5%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 7 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 17 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 11.76%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 14 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 14.29%
HG has previously won wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 20 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 10%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 14 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 13 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
8 10-11 t
101

S Mulqueen (3)

Miss Lucinda V Russell

Stepped up on return when landing 2m Hexham handicap chase in September but has merely added to her patchy record with 2 poor runs since. Now back hurdling.

He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Cedar Hill when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) last month.

Stepped up on return when landing 2m Hexham handicap chase in September but has merely added to her patchy record with 2 poor runs since. Now back hurdling.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 19 2 2 10.5%
Hurdle 5 1 0 20%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 4 0 1 0%
C Course 8 1 1 12.5%
D Distance 7 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 17 2 2 11.8%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 14 2 1 14.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 14 0 2 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 13 0 2 0%
Connections
J S Mulqueen 3 1 0 33.3%
T Miss Lucinda V Russell 20 2 2 10%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
14
329-566
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Fourth Of July (IRE) 16

b g Salutino - Akasha (Stowaway)

Course: 5 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
C has previously placed at this course
C
Similar Going: 10 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 6 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 9 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 6 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
5 10-0 t
87

Ross Chapman

R Michael Smith

Went close off this mark over 2m here in January, but not at that level in 3 outings this term, his stamina appearing stretched over 21f at Kelso latest. Only slightly shorter trip now.

Placed in two hurdle races from 13 starts. Finished 7l behind Old Jewry when sixth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Went close off this mark over 2m here in January, but not at that level in 3 outings this term, his stamina appearing stretched over 21f at Kelso latest. Only slightly shorter trip now.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 12 0 2 0%
Hurdle 12 0 2 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 5 0 2 0%
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 10 0 2 0%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 6 0 2 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 9 0 1 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 6 0 2 0%
Connections
J Ross Chapman 0 0 0 -
T R Michael Smith 13 0 2 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (11 ran) Im Too Generous , Age 9 , Wgt 11-9 , SP 10/1 - Nathan Moscrop / Rebecca Menzies

Forecast: 11/4 Cremant , 10/3 Universal Folly , 4/1 Celtic Flames , 13/2 Sidi Ismael , 10/1 Iolani , 12/1 Dancing Doug , 20/1 Pammi , 20/1 Lord Condi , 25/1 The Steward , 25/1 The Road Home , 25/1 Fourth Of July , 33/1 Off The Beat , 33/1 Red Reminder (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 03 Jan 2021 14:55:45

CREMANT got off the mark on his latest start at Stratford in decent style and the step back up to 2m4f appears likely to suit him on the evidence of that success. Universal Folly has placed on both his outings over hurdles and is entitled to step forward on his handicap debut, while others to consider include Sidi Ismael and Celtic Flames.

Top Tip: Cremant (8)
Watch out for: Universal Folly (7)

4

13:15 Musselburgh (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Saltire Festival Handicap Chase

1m 7f 182y

Winner £5,588 - 6 ran

View Full Racecard & Odds
No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
1
3/513P-5
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Pull Green (IRE) 117

b g Califet - Clogher Valley (Oscar)

Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 5 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
5 12-0
117 WS2

B S Hughes

D McCain Jnr

Placed in points and fair winning form over hurdles. Low-key start over fences at Bangor in July but might have needed that.

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Global Tour when fifth of 9 on his chase debut at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 1f (good) in July.

Placed in points and fair winning form over hurdles. Low-key start over fences at Bangor in July but might have needed that.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 1 1 20%
Chase 1 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 2 1 1 50%
G Similar Going 2 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 7 1 2 14.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 5 1 1 20%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J B S Hughes 4 1 0 25%
T D McCain Jnr 5 1 1 20%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
356-312
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Mint Gold (IRE) 30

b g Gold Well - Lady Flyer (Eagle Eyed)

Distance: 7 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 14.29%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 10 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 28.57%
HG has previously won wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 22.22%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Was beaten favourite last time out
BF
6 12-0 t
117

D R Fox

Miss Lucinda V Russell

Rather lost his way over hurdles but has made a positive start over fences this season, off the mark at the second attempt at Perth. Creditable second at Kelso since and should go well again.

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 1f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Monsieur Co when second of 7 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good) last month.

Rather lost his way over hurdles but has made a positive start over fences this season, off the mark at the second attempt at Perth. Creditable second at Kelso since and should go well again.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 10 2 4 20%
Chase 3 1 2 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 7 1 3 14.3%
G Similar Going 10 2 3 20%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 7 2 3 28.6%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 10 2 4 20%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J D R Fox 8 2 3 25%
T Miss Lucinda V Russell 12 2 4 16.7%
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
3
3P-52P6
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Western Sea (IRE) 32

b g Westerner - Sea of Stone (Sanglamore)

Distance: 15 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 13.33%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 10 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
7 11-12 p1
115

R T Dunne

Ross O'sullivan

Back to best when runner-up at Sligo in September but disappointed both starts since. Headgear now given a whirl back down in trip.

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Steer Clear when sixth of 13 on his latest outing in a chase at Thurles over 2m 2f (yielding) last month.

Back to best when runner-up at Sligo in September but disappointed both starts since. Headgear now given a whirl back down in trip.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 26 3 2 11.5%
Chase 14 1 2 7.1%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 15 2 1 13.3%
G Similar Going 10 2 2 20%
Headgear
Today (P only) 0 0 0 -
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 4 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J R T Dunne 0 0 0 -
T Ross O'sullivan 21 3 2 14.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
967855
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Ardera Cross (IRE) 23

ch g Shantou - Fair Maid Marion (Executive Perk)

Course: 3 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 33.33%
C has previously won at this course
C
Distance: 21 runs, 4 wins, 3 places, 19.05%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 35 runs, 3 wins, 10 places, 8.57%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 20 runs, 6 wins, 1 place, 30%
HG has previously won wearing only cheek pieces

Cheek Pieces: 26 runs, 7 wins, 6 places, 26.92%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 12 runs, 2 wins, 5 places, 16.67%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 30 runs, 7 wins, 4 places, 23.33%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
9 11-4 p
112

Thomas Willmott (5)

William Young Jnr

None too reliable but better signs last 2 starts so no forlorn hope.

Has won four hurdle races and six chases from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 10l behind Drumconnor Lad when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ayr over 2m (heavy) last month.

None too reliable but better signs last 2 starts so no forlorn hope.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 54 10 11 18.5%
Chase 22 6 0 27.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 2 0 0 0%
C Course 3 1 0 33.3%
D Distance 21 4 3 19.1%
G Similar Going 35 3 10 8.6%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 20 6 1 30%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 12 2 5 16.7%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 30 7 4 23.3%
Connections
J Thomas Willmott 1 0 0 0%
T William Young Jnr 24 6 0 25%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
686567
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Tonto's Spirit 16

b g Authorized - Desert Royalty (Alhaarth)

Course: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Distance: 15 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 13.33%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 34 runs, 7 wins, 6 places, 20.59%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 19 runs, 7 wins, 4 places, 36.84%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 21 runs, 3 wins, 3 places, 14.29%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
8 11-8 p
111

C O'Farrell

Mrs Dianne Sayer

Front runner who took well to chasing early last season, winning 3 times. Has been operating well below his best on the Flat/over fences since the resumption, though.

Winner of four hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Cedar Hill when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month.

Front runner who took well to chasing early last season, winning 3 times. Has been operating well below his best on the Flat/over fences since the resumption, though.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 29 7 6 24.1%
Chase 15 3 3 20%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 2 1 0 50%
D Distance 15 2 3 13.3%
G Similar Going 34 7 6 20.6%
Headgear
Today (P only) 11 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 19 7 4 36.8%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 21 3 3 14.3%
Connections
J C O'Farrell 14 3 3 21.4%
T Mrs Dianne Sayer 18 3 2 16.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
6
194-56P
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Book Of Invasions (IRE) 23

ch g Declaration Of War - Cedar Sea (Persian Bold)

Distance: 5 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 20%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 25%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 5 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
5 10-13 t
105

S Mulqueen (3)

Miss Lucinda V Russell

Fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles. Never-dangerous sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 15/2) on debut over fences and well held at Ayr next time.

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 5f and 2m on good to firm and good ground. Pulled up 5 out when 11-2 at Ayr over 2m 4f (heavy) in a chase won by Calivigny last month on his latest outing.

Fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles. Never-dangerous sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 15/2) on debut over fences and well held at Ayr next time.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 1 0 16.7%
Chase 2 0 0 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 5 1 0 20%
G Similar Going 8 2 2 25%
Headgear
Today (T only) 1 0 0 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 5 1 0 20%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 3 0 0 0%
Connections
J S Mulqueen 2 0 0 0%
T Miss Lucinda V Russell 3 0 0 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
7
5-75269
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Cesar Du Gouet (FR) 36

gr g Fragrant Mix - Querida De Ferbet (Ragmar)

Distance: 12 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 8.33%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 14 runs, 1 win, 4 places, 7.14%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 9 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 11.11%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 12 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 8.33%
Hcp has previously won at or above this handicap
Hcp
8 11-0
103

Ryan Mania

Miss L Horsfall

Fair handicap chaser who has posted only one creditable run this campaign but mark continues to slide at least.

A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Lots Of Luck when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a chase at Ffos Las over 2m (good to soft) last month.

Fair handicap chaser who has posted only one creditable run this campaign but mark continues to slide at least.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 17 1 5 5.9%
Chase 11 1 3 9.1%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 12 1 3 8.3%
G Similar Going 14 1 4 7.1%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 8 0 1 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 9 1 3 11.1%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 12 1 3 8.3%
Connections
J Ryan Mania 0 0 0 -
T Miss L Horsfall 3 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

2019: (8 ran) Cracking Destiny , Age 6 , Wgt 11-12 , SP 13/2 - Callum Bewley / A C Whillans

Forecast: 13/8 Mint Gold , 5/1 Western Sea , 11/2 Book Of Invasions , 13/2 Pull Green , 7/1 Ardera Cross , 8/1 Tonto's Spirit , 12/1 Cesar Du Gouet (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 03 Jan 2021 14:54:05

MINT GOLD won on his second outing over fences at Perth in September and only found one too strong when attempting to follow up at Kelso last time. Lucinda Russell's gelding appears to have further progression to come and has been found an excellent opportunity to get back to winning ways. Pull Green is entitled to improve from his chasing debut at Bangor in July, while a pair of cheekpieces might aid the cause of Western Sea.

Top Tip: Mint Gold (2)
Watch out for: Pull Green (1)

5

13:50 Musselburgh (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Athelstaneford - Birthplace Of The Saltire Handicap Hurdle

1m 7f 124y

Winner £4,265 - 14 ran

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No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Timeform says (star rating)
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Je Suis Charlie 731 (37F)

b g High Chaparral - Fin (Groom Dancer)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 5 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 40%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 21 runs, 4 wins, 7 places, 19.05%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 13 runs, 3 wins, 4 places, 23.08%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
6 11-5
115

Mr A Anderson (7)

J J Quinn

Bagged Catterick novice when last seen over timber 2 years ago but recent return on Flat was underwhelming.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Won on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race when evens fav at Catterick over 2m (good) in November '18, beating Ballyfarsoon by 7l.

Bagged Catterick novice when last seen over timber 2 years ago but recent return on Flat was underwhelming.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 2 2 28.6%
Hurdle 7 2 2 28.6%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 0 1 0%
C Course 2 0 1 0%
D Distance 5 2 2 40%
G Similar Going 21 4 7 19.1%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 20 4 7 20%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 13 3 4 23.1%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 3 0 1 0%
Connections
J Mr A Anderson 0 0 0 -
T J J Quinn 12 2 2 16.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
2
F352-4
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Three Castles 19

b g Zoffany - Fountain Of Honour (Sadler's Wells)

Course and Distance: 4 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 25%
CD has previously won at this course and distance

Course: 9 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 11.11%
C has previously won at this course

Distance: 6 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 16.67%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 14 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 7.14%
G has previously won on similar going
G
4 11-11
114

C O'Farrell

K Dalgleish

Lightly-raced over hurdles and shaped better than bare result when fourth of 9 in handicap over C&D (good) 19 days ago. Not out of things.

Placed in two hurdle races from five NH starts (latest flat win was in August). Finished 18l behind The Bees Knees when fourth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.

Lightly-raced over hurdles and shaped better than bare result when fourth of 9 in handicap over C&D (good) 19 days ago. Not out of things.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 0 1 0%
Hurdle 5 0 1 0%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 4 1 0 25%
C Course 9 1 2 11.1%
D Distance 6 1 1 16.7%
G Similar Going 14 1 2 7.1%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 24 3 4 12.5%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 4 4 0 0 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 1 0 0 0%
Connections
J C O'Farrell 1 0 0 0%
T K Dalgleish 24 3 4 12.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
3
502-611
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Raymond (IRE) 19

b g Tobougg - Crack The Kicker (Anshan)

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: 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 28.57%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 33.33%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 6 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 16.67%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
5 10-11
110

Peter Coleman (10)

K Dalgleish

Much improved this term, landing handicaps at Perth and more recently over this C&D (good). 7 lb higher now but bold hat-trick bid anticipated.

Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on good ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 2-1fav over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, beating Gemologist by 4l. Has also won at Perth this season.

Much improved this term, landing handicaps at Perth and more recently over this C&D (good). 7 lb higher now but bold hat-trick bid anticipated.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 7 2 0 28.6%
Hurdle 7 2 0 28.6%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 1 0 50%
C Course 2 1 0 50%
D Distance 7 2 1 28.6%
G Similar Going 6 2 1 33.3%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 2 2 18.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 6 1 1 16.7%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Peter Coleman 3 2 0 66.7%
T K Dalgleish 11 2 2 18.2%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
4
17/748-2
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Enlighten 30

b g Kayf Tara - Rapturous (Zafonic)

Course and Distance: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 9 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 11.11%
D has previously won at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 5 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 4 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
Current Handicap: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Hcp has previously placed at or above this handicap
Hcp
6 11-4
107

Jamie Hamilton

M W Easterby

Returning from 8 months off when good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds solid claims.

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Beaten 8l by Rob Royal when second of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good) last month.

Returning from 8 months off when good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds solid claims.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 5 0 1 0%
Hurdle 5 0 1 0%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 2 0 1 0%
C Course 2 0 1 0%
D Distance 9 1 2 11.1%
G Similar Going 5 1 1 20%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 9 1 2 11.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 4 4 0 2 0%
Hcp This Handicap (OR) or Higher 2 0 1 0%
Connections
J Jamie Hamilton 1 0 1 0%
T M W Easterby 9 1 2 11.1%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
5
163-460
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