February 01 / 12.55 Musselburgh

12.55

Good To Soft

bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13007.5
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 2
  • 4 runners
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bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.60

Form: 41731 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Recorded a useful bumper RPR on final Irish start but has failed to reproduce the form for new yard, last time facing a straightforward task when 1-3 odds at Taunton (2m, good) in second hurdles run; this is a stiffer assignment.
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11th

7

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Onlyforfrankie

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Soundly beaten sixth of 12 in Grade 2 at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in February and hard to fancy on the back of that; however, he easily won a maiden at Taunton (2m, good) in January and followed up in a warm small-field novice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) and his pedigree suggests this step up in trip will suit; might not be a forlorn hope each-way.

40/1

6th

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Onlyforfrankie

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Alastair Ralph

Progressive over hurdles, springing a surprise in four-runner novice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; bred to be at least as effective over 2m4f+; going the right way and not ruled out.

8/1

1st

3

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

12:55 Musselburgh

Onlyforfrankie

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Recorded a useful bumper RPR on final Irish start but has failed to reproduce the form for new yard, last time facing a straightforward task when 1-3 odds at Taunton (2m, good) in second hurdles run; this is a stiffer assignment.

14/1

Form: 19-11 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-5 overall and 2-2 since switched to hurdles; jumped slickly on his way to an impressive success from the front at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) most recently; clear top on ratings and again should be difficult to peg back.
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2nd

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

12:55 Musselburgh

Mossy Fen Road

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Record of 4-5 overall and 2-2 since switched to hurdles; jumped slickly on his way to an impressive success from the front at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) most recently; clear top on ratings and again should be difficult to peg back.

4/9

9th

13

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

17:35 Aintree

Mossy Fen Road

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

took keen hold, towards rear

9/2

Form: 13 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Lived up to market expectations (outsider of three) at Haydock when bidding to follow up his Kelso success; still possibly open to progress, having raced just twice under rules, but faces a difficult task on ratings as things stand.
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1st

1

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

14:00 Kelso

Smoke Trail

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Yet to make any significant further progress since making all in 14-runner course maiden (2m, good to soft) on rules debut in October but wasn't beaten far when fourth of six in Newbury handicap (2m, good to soft) in February and ought to play a significant role in this.

13/8

4th

1

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

13:35 Newbury

Smoke Trail

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Point/hurdle winner; has faced tougher assignments the last twice (additionally, did too much up front latest) and this looks more suitable on handicap debut; sole runner on the card for his Scottish yard.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-1121 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Solid record (bumpers/hurdles) reads 21121, all wins on good/good to soft, latest at Haydock (1m7f) where he was in a share of the lead when left clear at the final flight; the ratings suggest he's set for another top-two finish.
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2nd

2

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Captain Hugo

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Progressive novice who made it 3-5 over hurdles when winning the competitive Morebattle Hurdle on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in February; has also shown promise on soft ground; this 6yo may well continue on an upward curve and he's a strong contender up 6lb.

7/2

1st

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Captain Hugo

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Two wins (2m/1m7f, good to soft/good) from his first three hurdle starts and he was bang there when falling three out in a novice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this unexposed 6yo may well have more to offer and could have a part to play on his handicap debut.

12/1

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

12:55 Musselburgh

Captain Hugo

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Solid record (bumpers/hurdles) reads 21121, all wins on good/good to soft, latest at Haydock (1m7f) where he was in a share of the lead when left clear at the final flight; the ratings suggest he's set for another top-two finish.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £13.73
Trifecta £72.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mossy Fen Road

The Times:

Captain Hugo

RP RATINGS:

Mossy Fen Road

TOPSPEED:

Mossy Fen Road

POSTDATA:

Mossy Fen Road

LAMBOURN:

Mossy Fen Road

Telegraph:

Mossy Fen Road

D Express:

Mossy Fen Road

Daily Mirror:

Mossy Fen Road

The Sun:

Mossy Fen Road

The Star:

Mossy Fen Road

Daily Record:

Mossy Fen Road