November 21 / 15.35 Musselburgh

15.35

Soft

Saltire.Scot Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £2876.58
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Saltire.Scot Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 009-59

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs but was unable to land any sort of blow on last month's handicap debut at Ayr (2m3f, good to soft) and needs today's longer trip to show him in a much better light.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 804-51

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Swapped usual cheekpieces for first-time visor and opened hurdling account with battling success at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; recent 4lb rise demands a bit more from him but he could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 225P-7

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Out of form over fences when last seen in the spring and it's now well over two years since his only career win; reverts to hurdling on workable mark and with the trip/ground suitable but considered only if lively in the betting.
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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

Form: 624-67

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in quite valuable series final here (2m4f, good) in spring but has very modest 1-29 strike-rate over hurdles and was soundly beaten on latest outing last month; not yet proven over 3m; others preferred.
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4th

5

21st Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Musselburgh

Rubytwo

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Runner-up in quite valuable series final here (2m4f, good) in spring but has very modest 1-29 strike-rate over hurdles and was soundly beaten on latest outing last month; not yet proven over 3m; others preferred.

10/1

7th

5

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Rubytwo

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

prominent, weakened 2 out

7/1

Form: 00/687 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Back from long absence with three underwhelming runs in cheekpieces this autumn and needs to prove he still has what it takes but dips back into Class 5 and sports refitted blinkers (worn for all three wins) today; has a C&D win on his CV; no surprise if he features.
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7th

7

5th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 170y

Class 4

15:10 Musselburgh

Chanceanotherfive

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Returned from a long absence in September; all four runs this autumn have been over hurdles and he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; he was an easy winner of this race three years ago and is not discounted now back over fences.

15/2

5th

1

21st Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Musselburgh

Chanceanotherfive

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Back from long absence with three underwhelming runs in cheekpieces this autumn and needs to prove he still has what it takes but dips back into Class 5 and sports refitted blinkers (worn for all three wins) today; has a C&D win on his CV; no surprise if he features.

14/1

7th

8

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:18 Kelso

Chanceanotherfive

10st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in rear, reminder after 9th

16/1

Form: 849F/3

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In contention for a place before last-flight fall at Wetherby (3m, good) in April 2021 and returned from long layoff with encouraging third at Ayr (2m3f, good to soft) last month; back up in trip today; shortlisted.
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9th

11

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

My Strong Man

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month and also ran well when close fifth at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but is 0-18 over hurdles now and may have to settle for another minor role.

7/1

5th

9

25th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

My Strong Man

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out

9/2

2nd

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

My Strong Man

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and challenging last, no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 33-6P4

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from poor seasonal debut when 40-1 fourth at Hexham (2m7f, soft) this month but is yet to win for his current stable and others in this line-up have more pressing claims; cheekpieces refitted today.
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8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

17:15 Wetherby

Ex SElance

10st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Third in a point-to-point last month but this 12yo was pulled up when back under rules at Ayr (3m, soft) recently; 7lb out of the handicap and others are preferred.

50/1

Form: 6-4526

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but looked suited by step up to 3m2f when second at Kelso (good to firm) in May, and last month's reappearance run at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) was more encouraging than eventual 18l defeat might suggest; still unexposed as a stayer; each-way claims at least.
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4th

13

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Paddy The Panda

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

16-race maiden who ran okay after an absence at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) but no more than that; others are much safer.

33/1

4th

13

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Paddy The Panda

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

16-race maiden who ran okay after an absence at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) but no more than that; others are much safer.

33/1

5th

10

15th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:00 Carlisle

Paddy The Panda

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

raced slightly wide, held up in last

16/1

Form: 547444

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Fourth three consecutive times in September/October, the last twice in big-field handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f; can give another good account here but is now 0-17 over hurdles and needs today's step up in trip to unlock improvement.
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4th

13

3rd Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Thats Your Lottie

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Outran 40-1 odds when second in this race 12 months ago (soft ground) and was pretty consistent off lowly marks towards end of last year (2m2f-3m) but is 0-18 over hurdles and others have more compelling claims.

10/1

14

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

12:12 Newcastle

Thats Your Lottie

10st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Placed just once from 18 attempts over hurdles, at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in January; would be an each-way player from this mark if able to run to the level of her two Kelso efforts in September and October but needs to better her last two starts.

10/1

9th

12

21st Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Musselburgh

Thats Your Lottie

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Fourth three consecutive times in September/October, the last twice in big-field handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f; can give another good account here but is now 0-17 over hurdles and needs today's step up in trip to unlock improvement.

10/1

Form: 0206-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but belied 40-1 odds when placed on last month's seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft), form that was very well advertised by the winner at Ascot on Friday; effectively on same mark from 4lb out of the weights again here but still warrants consideration.
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7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent, lost position 4 out

10/1

7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent, lost position 4 out, no chance from 3 out

10/1

2nd

10

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:27 Perth

Joanna Im Fine

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd

16/1

Form: 456-54

Last run: 176 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles and 0-17 overall; signed off with two very respectable efforts in the spring (2m7f/3m2f) and is versatile regarding ground but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board.
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11th

10

21st Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Musselburgh

Bonny Houxty

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

0-12 over hurdles and 0-17 overall; signed off with two very respectable efforts in the spring (2m7f/3m2f) and is versatile regarding ground but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: P32/6-

Last run: 394 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles and not seen since a disappointing effort 13 months ago but now 7lb lower than when placed in quite valuable series final over C&D (good to soft) in March 2021; could have a say if ready to roll.
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1st

4

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

19:00 Perth

Arnica

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed and pushed along 3 out, led again when hit 2 out, joined last, ridden and headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish, gamely

6/1

4th

7

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:35 Perth

Arnica

11st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: N W Alexander

17-race maiden; some reasonable efforts in March/April 2021 but well beaten on both starts this season on return from more than a year off; currently comes with risks attached.

12/1

3

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

13:00 Newcastle

Arnica

11st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: N W Alexander

17-race maiden; two fair efforts in March/April 2021 but well beaten on both starts this season on return from 394 days off; others stronger.

22/1

Form: 269-8P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Good second over C&D (good to soft) last November but looked out of sorts on his two outings in the spring and, following a wind op, was also very disappointing when back in action last month; revival needed.
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5

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:52 Perth

The Blame Game

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

always behind

16/1

7th

6

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

The Blame Game

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Ewart

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

20/1

7th

6

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

The Blame Game

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Ewart

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.80
Straight Forecast £67.09
Tricast £690.74
Trifecta £818.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Kiss My Face

Telegraph:

Rubytwo

Daily Mirror:

Arnica

The Times:

Lastofthecosmics

SPOTLIGHT:

My Strong Man

The Sun:

Ex S'Elance

POSTDATA:

Chanceanotherfive

Daily Mail:

Kiss My Face

The Star:

Kiss My Face

Daily Record:

Kiss My Face

The Guardian:

Rubytwo

D Express:

Rubytwo