November 28 / 13.00 Musselburgh

13.00

Good To Soft

Athelstaneford Home Of The Saltire Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Athelstaneford Home Of The Saltire Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-4 and inconsistent on the Flat, and stablemate Johnny Ringo showed stronger form in that code; however, she has shown some promise and it will be no surprise if she gives a good account for her in-form yard on hurdle debut.
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7th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Melinda

11st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Melinda

8st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Limited in four runs on the Flat as a 3yo before winning a juvenile hurdle when last seen 18 months ago; this looks quite an ask from 2lb out of the handicap under Lexie Clarkson, who's taking just a second ride under rules.

33/1

1st

8

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:00 Musselburgh

Melinda

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

0-4 and inconsistent on the Flat, and stablemate Johnny Ringo showed stronger form in that code; however, she has shown some promise and it will be no surprise if she gives a good account for her in-form yard on hurdle debut.

7/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW winner who has been in good form over 1m2f on AW/turf this autumn; with a peak RPR of 87 on the Flat he holds leading claims if transferring that ability to hurdles at the first attempt; yard won this last year
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4th

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Johnny Ringo

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day and made the frame in Listed race and series final over that C&D on next two starts (both good to soft); has fitness to prove after six-month absence but could still have more improvement to come over hurdles.

11/2

4th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:20 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 13lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Fairly useful Flat racer who beat Maple to open his hurdling account here (1m7f, soft) in January and has since been placed in a Listed race over that trip here (good to soft); likely to make his presence felt.

5/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:42 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Upped in class but has Musselburgh form, having raced over C&D in both attempts over hurdles, winning the latest; still unexposed in this sphere and could go well.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on stable debut on the Flat here three weeks ago and goes without cheekpieces for his first hurdle start; however, his latest outing came after a four-month break and he may have needed it; won twice in May (1m2f/1m4f) and could be a contender if tapping back into that ability.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-12 on the Flat and below par on final few runs for Jessica Macey; however, he twice finished runner-up in June and makes his hurdle debut with new trainer among the winners; not discounted.
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8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

Form: 403

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer on the Flat and ran okay when third in first-time blinkers (retained) at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month on his third hurdle start, albeit no match for the easy winner; vulnerable if any of these are above average but his experience is a plus and he's entitled to respect.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start to his Flat career for Hugo Palmer last autumn; somewhat underwhelming on his three runs earlier this year but he's not ruled out on his hurdle/stable debut (remains in same ownership)
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2

(1)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saviour

10st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Record of 0-6 on Flat and 0-6 over hurdles; far from solid on his handicap form; returns to this code for the first time since July 2024.

16/1

5th

3

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:40 Sedgefield

Saviour

11st 9lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Record of 0-6 on Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; modest effort over C&D in sole outing this term (stable debut, 50-1 shot); perhaps best watched unless the market signals prove stronger.

9/1

2

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Saviour

11st 12lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair maiden on the Flat for Hugo Palmer but he was headstrong and failed to go on in four runs over hurdles for Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero in the spring; could still do better for his new handler after a layoff though.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Operated at a lowly level on the Flat and made it 0-11 when well beaten here three weeks ago; now goes hurdling and she's probably best watched.
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3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

8th

7

(4)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Lunar Rocks

8st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: R Mike Smith

Has placed form on the Flat but poor over hurdles this winter and seems to have lost her way.

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when well-beaten third of five on recent debut in junior bumper at Newcastle (2m1f, good); her dam was a 2m7f winner and she may be one for further down the line.
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11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:45 Ludlow

Mahpenny

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Dam was a 2m7f winner; well-beaten third of five in a junior bumper at Newcastle (good) and did not show much on hurdling debut at Musselburgh (good to soft) later in November; has changed hands since and left Mike Smith.

66/1

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:45 Ludlow

Mahpenny

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Dam was a 2m7f winner; well-beaten third of five in a junior bumper at Newcastle (good) and did not show much on hurdling debut at Musselburgh (good to soft) later in November; has changed hands since and left Mike Smith.

66/1

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:00 Musselburgh

Mahpenny

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: R Mike Smith

40-1 when well-beaten third of five on recent debut in junior bumper at Newcastle (2m1f, good); her dam was a 2m7f winner and she may be one for further down the line.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £9.41
Trifecta £27.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Ringo

The Star:

Melinda

Telegraph:

Spartan Warrior

The Sun:

There's No Limit

POSTDATA:

Johnny Ringo

The Times:

Johnny Ringo

The Guardian:

Johnny Ringo

Daily Mail:

Johnny Ringo

D Express:

Johnny Ringo

Daily Mirror:

Johnny Ringo

Daily Record:

Johnny Ringo