February 19 / 15.55 Musselburgh

15.55

Good To Soft

Forth One Supervan Winner Duncan Smith Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Forth One Supervan Winner Duncan Smith Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: P-7332

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of 28 starts but he was a good second of 15 at Newcastle (2m6f, soft) last time and is also effective over C&D (and on good/good to soft ground); could be thereabouts.
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10

16th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle

Lastofthecosmics

10st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

Slightly disappointing at Perth three weeks ago but was in good form beforehand, notably when winning at Musselburgh (3m, soft); also suited by this track and has a fighting chance if back on song.

8/1

5th

5

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:35 Perth

Lastofthecosmics

11st 6lb

J: Miss Ailsa McClung

T: Iain Jardine

Led late on to deny Red Missile in a 3m soft-ground handicap at Musselburgh in February and again finished ahead of that rival when fourth in a Class 2 on his return visit; having a solid season and likely to be in the mix.

11/2

4th

13

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Lastofthecosmics

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

In good form back hurdling and although just a remote third behind runner-up Lock Down Luke over C&D in January he found a late spurt to deny Red Missile close home back here last month (soft); similar effort would see him involved.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 0-P21P C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up here (2m4f, good to soft) in December then went one better here (2m4f, soft); the return to Musselburgh could be a plus but he was pulled up at Newcastle (2m6f, soft) last time and is unproven at this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(8)

4th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Musselburgh

Red Missile

10st 12lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Lucinda Russell

slowly into stride, midfield, pushed out over 5f out, weakened over 2f out

20/1

8th

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Musselburgh

Red Missile

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Lucinda Russell

Won over hurdles here (2m4f, soft) in January but was pulled up in three consecutive runs this spring and he struggled again when returned to the Flat at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) last month; lots to prove.

20/1

Form: -59131 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to soft) in November on his second handicap start and returned to winning ways at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month; this versatile, progressive 6yo could continue to improve and he has to be respected.
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2nd

5

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Faithfulflyer

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders, went third before 7th, not fluent 4 out

11/4

Form: 13-513

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won on stable debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in November and again ran well when third of 15 at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; she faded last time but may be able to stay the trip at this speedy track; ground conditions may be a more important factor (all three wins have come on good going).
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4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Starlyte

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.

8/1

3rd

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here (good to soft) last March but he's 0-11 since and was a well-held fourth behind Kilmore Rock over C&D last month; now back on last winning mark but she's not easy to predict and others are preferred.

7/1

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Starlyte

11st 3lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner, most recently in valuable series final (2m5f, good to soft) in March 2025; generally disappointing this season but kept on well for huge-odds fourth in mares' Listed race here (3m, good to soft) last month and returns to a handicap on a workable mark.

7/1

Form: -40127

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Sedgefield (2m5f/2m4f) last year but this 10yo hasn't been at his best on his last two starts and was well beaten at Doncaster three weeks ago; something to prove today, including stamina for this new trip.
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9

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kajaki

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

It's now 12 runs since his last success in 2023 but he wasn't disgraced when sixth of ten in 2m6f Cartmel handicap in May; no forlorn hope after a break.

14/1

6th

14

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Kajaki

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

On a losing run but this veteran comes here in decent nick, fading only late over 3m at Musselburgh in March; considered now dropped back in trip off a handy-looking mark.

16/1

6th

14

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Kajaki

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

On a losing run but this veteran comes here in decent nick, fading only late over 3m at Musselburgh in March; considered now dropped back in trip off a handy-looking mark.

16/1

Form: 311487 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row for Fergal O'Brien last July (hurdles/fences) but below par on final run for that yard and soundly beaten last month on his first two starts for this stable; needs to get back on track.
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3

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Imperial Sachins

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Won consecutive staying races over hurdles and fences for previous yard last summer; lesser efforts for new trainer this winter and although dropping down weights he probably still has further to fall.

33/1

6th

1

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Imperial Sachins

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

prominent, on outer throughout

33/1

7th

2

27th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Imperial Sachins

11st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Ex-Gordon Elliott inmate who won his first two starts for Fergal O'Brien last July (hurdles/fences); below best on final run for that yard and again on his recent debut for this one, although soft ground was an excuse; others preferred.

50/1

Form: 131822 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year and a clear runner-up over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day, behind one who has followed up; again second at Kelso (2m6f, good) on Friday and he's a contender if this doesn't come too soon.
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4th

4

11th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

13:05 Kelso

Lock Down Luke

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Jackie Stephen

in touch with leaders, lost position 7th, headway and keeping on before 2 out, no impression before last

9/1

6th

2

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Lock Down Luke

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Both hurdle wins at Kelso, over 2m6f (good) and 2m (good to soft) but his C&D second on New Year's Day was right up there with his best efforts, pulling clear with subsequent Pertemps close seventh; 5lb higher today but is more likely than not to go well.

13/2

2

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Lock Down Luke

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Won twice last year and a clear runner-up over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day, behind one who has followed up; again second at Kelso (2m6f, good) on Friday and he's a contender if this doesn't come too soon.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 766111

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 in handicaps (2m3f/3m1f, good-soft) when scoring at Catterick 16 days ago; has had something in hand for each of those wins and the progressive 7yo could still be ahead of the handicapper.
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5

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Hard Iron

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

prominent

11/8

1st

6

3rd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

Hard Iron

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

in touch with leaders

6/4

1st

5

9th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Hard Iron

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Moderate form in maiden/novice hurdles at around 2m earlier in the year; returned from a break to score when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) for his handicap debut over C&D last month, when he had plenty in hand; up 7lb for that but may still be well treated; big player.

10/11

Non-runners

Lock Down Luke

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.00
Straight Forecast £39.84
Tricast £120.99
Trifecta £112.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hard Iron

RP Ratings:

Lastofthecosmics

Daily Record:

Faithfulflyer

The Guardian:

Starlyte

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Sachin's

Daily Mirror:

Lock Down Luke

Telegraph:

Red Missile

THE NORTH:

Hard Iron

D Express:

Hard Iron

The Sun:

Hard Iron

POSTDATA:

Lastofthecosmics

The Times:

Lastofthecosmics

The Star:

Lastofthecosmics