March 20 / 15.55 Musselburgh

15.55

Good To Soft

Heritage Portfolio Go North Night Nurse Series Final Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20812
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Heritage Portfolio Go North Night Nurse Series Final Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -63141 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Ayr (2m, soft) in January and improved again when returning to winning ways at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) recently having been upped in trip in a first-time hood (retained); unexposed at this distance and he's respected on handicap debut.
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6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Sanilam

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in January and back on the scoresheet in this hood on his last two starts, most recently on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); this progressive 6yo did it nicely last time and a 5lb rise may not stop him this afternoon.

8/1

1st

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Sanilam

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

Off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Ayr (2m, soft) in January and improved again when returning to winning ways at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) recently having been upped in trip in a first-time hood (retained); unexposed at this distance and he's respected on handicap debut.

100/30

1st

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle

Sanilam

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Ayr bumper winner (2m, soft); off the mark over hurdles over same C&D in January (soft); 15l fourth at Ayr last time (soft); hood tried on first run over 2m4f.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 938164

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time but encouraging signs previously, winning on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) then sixth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) when fading late on; this sharp 2m4f could be a good fit and he's not ruled out.
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3rd

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Killycarn

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Four handicap runs, winning the first of them, at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, and a good second to an improved winner at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; carries a big weight but respected now aiming lower.

5/1

2nd

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Killycarn

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Underwhelming at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time but encouraging signs previously, winning on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) then sixth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) when fading late on; this sharp 2m4f could be a good fit and he's not ruled out.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 337

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
He could do with settling better than when tailed off in Doncaster maiden (2m3f, soft) last month; however, he was very talented on the Flat in his prime and showed some promise on his first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft); not discounted now tackling his first handicap hurdle.
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8th

9

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Worcester

Whos Glen

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Off the mark over hurdles at seventh attempt, keeping on well in first-time cheekpieces at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month; moves up from Class 5 today, though, and others have more compelling form.

16/1

1st

1

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Whos Glen

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Fairly useful 1m6f Flat winner for Andrew Balding; in good form for new yard over hurdles in the spring but came in a remote fourth in 2m4f Southwell novice in June; more is needed in first-time cheekpieces after a break.

9/1

4th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Whos Glen

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat racer who made the frame on four of his five hurdling starts for Donald McCain last season, most notably when third in valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; well beaten in good-quality Flat handicap last month but ought to play a significant role in this.

5/2

Form: 2313P D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lame when pulled up on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m6f, heavy); won on hurdle debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December before no match for two useful sorts there (2m3f, good to soft); could bounce back with good run in first-time cheekpieces now back on better ground.
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3rd

1

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:52 Wetherby

Noonetellsmenothin

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won a Catterick novice last December (2m3f, good to soft) and two fair runs with headgear in handicaps on last two starts (13l third over 3m at Ludlow on final start); a possible.

5/1

3rd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

15:00 Ludlow

Noonetellsmenothin

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Lightly raced 5yo who won a novice at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December; finished lame when pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso (2m7f, heavy) in February and he bounced back with a fair fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f; cheekpieces added) last month; looks worth another try at this sort of trip and he's not ruled out in first-time blinkers.

13/2

4th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Noonetellsmenothin

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Lame when pulled up on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m6f, heavy); won on hurdle debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December before no match for two useful sorts there (2m3f, good to soft); could bounce back with good run in first-time cheekpieces now back on better ground.

16/1

Form: 77661

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
From out of the handicap she's 12lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) 12 days ago in her second handicap hurdle; however, she did it comfortably and may well have more to offer in this code, especially now up in trip (won at up to 2m on the Flat); versatile ground-wise.
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2nd

4

(11)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Queen Roslyn

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Brian Ellison

Three-time winner on the Flat last year and she also won over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in March; came back to form following some lesser efforts when second of 13 at York (first-time tongue-tie) but proved disappointing at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back.

9/1

5th

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Newmarket (July)

Queen Roslyn

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Brian Ellison

Progressed from a low base last July/September, winning at up to 2m; quiet on her first two starts this summer following wind surgery, but she was back in the groove when second of 13 at York (extended 2m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; tackles a classier event this time but can't be dismissed.

6/1

2nd

14

(12)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Queen Roslyn

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Arrives with something to prove having been well beaten here on her two starts this summer (1m2f/1m4f); however, she was progressive last July/September, winning at up to 2m, and she won over hurdles in March; possibilities if she's back on song in a first-time tongue-tie; watch the betting.

16/1

Form: 2223 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
4yo who may not be straightforward and was disappointing when odds-on at Kelso (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, before that he was second on his first three hurdle starts (1m7f, good to soft; two here); stayed well on the Flat and not discounted now up in trip on handicap hurdle debut.
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7th

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Keyboard

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

4yo who may not be straightforward and was disappointing when odds-on at Kelso (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, before that he was second on his first three hurdle starts (1m7f, good to soft; two here); stayed well on the Flat and not discounted now up in trip on handicap hurdle debut.

7/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Kelso

Keyboard

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Hung badly right at Musselburgh a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he's now finished second on all three hurdle starts and holds leading form claims.

9/4

2nd

10

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:50 Musselburgh

Keyboard

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Five-race maiden on Flat; has shown promise with second-place finishes in juvenile events at Musselburgh and Catterick since switched to this code, the latest effort behind a subsequent Listed scorer who remains unbeaten; cheekpieces replace tongue-tie; solid claims.

11/2

Form: -22357

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce more than he managed in January in his first two handicaps, but his stable was just 1-62 with jumpers that month; his yard is in much better form now and he showed promise in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of last year; interesting contender.
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1st

3

20th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:07 Hexham

Kool Raoul

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Failed to make much impact in his first four handicaps (tried cheekpieces last time) much earlier this year, having shown some promise in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of 2025; a break may have done him good and he could go well on his return.

8/1

Form: 42223 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Better could have been expected in a maiden at Ayr last time but prior to that he was second of 12 over this C&D (good to soft) on his handicap debut, and he can be in the mix if returning to form.
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3rd

10

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:59 Perth

The G Wizard

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

0-6 over hurdles and absent since safely held in 2m4f series final at Musselburgh in March; open to improvement over staying trips this season but others have more obvious claims today.

12/1

9th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

The G Wizard

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Better could have been expected in a maiden at Ayr last time but prior to that he was second of 12 over this C&D (good to soft) on his handicap debut, and he can be in the mix if returning to form.

11/2

Form: 84234 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
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Form: 1-3572

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who ran best race yet over hurdles when runner-up on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, soft) last time; open to improvement, including with his jumping, and he's a possible player.
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1st

9

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Abbey Scope

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Looking very progressive and impressed in how he came through to beat a subsequent winner at Hexham one month ago on his first try over this far (good ground); could well take the 7lb rise in his stride.

7/2

1st

3

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Abbey Scope

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Added to debut bumper win, hitting the line strongly to score at the third attempt in a handicap hurdle at Kelso (2m5f, good) 31 days ago; moves up in trip (ideal on pedigree) from a 6lb higher mark, with that form franked at Southwell by the third-placed Larkfield Lusive.

2/1

1st

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Abbey Scope

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won a bumper here last April (2m, good); best run over hurdles when second to a hat-trick scorer at Catterick in January (2m3f, soft); pulled up last time (never travelled); could bounce back.

7/1

Non-runners

Linalene

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Payout
Exacta £80.40
Straight Forecast £66.09
Tricast £1416.00
Trifecta £1122.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Abbey Scope

SPOTLIGHT:

Linalene

The Times:

Keyboard

D Express:

Queen Roslyn

POSTDATA:

The G Wizard

Daily Mail:

Who's Glen

TOPSPEED:

Abbey Scope

The Guardian:

Abbey Scope

Daily Mirror:

Abbey Scope

Telegraph:

Keyboard

The Sun:

Linalene

Daily Record:

Linalene

The Star:

Queen Roslyn