February 04 / 14.35 Musselburgh

14.35

Good To Soft

bet365 Scottish Stayers’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10406
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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bet365 Scottish Stayers’ Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 326 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo; stoutly bred and looks a thorough stayer, best effort when beaten a neck at Haydock (3m, soft; first two well clear) in November; only sixth of 12 when favourite for Kelso handicap (2m6f) five weeks ago but nor was he disgraced and he should not be long in getting off the mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

1st

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped.

20/1

9th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Inis Oirr

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second).

20/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4-121P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in attritional Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton three weeks ago but he'd previously been a steady improver in novices, winning at Kempton and Exeter (both 2m5f, good) and finishing second in Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow in between; will probably stay 3m; chance if bouncing back.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Outlaw Peter

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Multiple winner who reacted well to the new cheekpieces when a clearcut winner of the Middle Distance Veterans' Final over C&D only 11 days ago; historically well treated despite the 6lb rise but there's a suspicion that younger limbs this time may have his measure.

11/2

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Outlaw Peter

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Sent off favourite at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago and returned to form with 1l second to Genois, finishing clear of the remainder; wears first-time cheekpieces and he's on the shortlist.

9/1

2nd

5

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Outlaw Peter

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won notable handicaps off higher marks around this time of year two years ago but lightly raced in the meantime and has yet to offer much this season; needs a revival.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 311

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Progressive 5yo with plenty of untapped potential, unbeaten in two runs over hurdles; strong at the finish over 2m4f at Ayr (heavy; wore tongue-strap) five weeks ago and likely to relish this longer trip; something to find on form with several of these but going very much the right way.
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Verdict Starting price

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Glen Cannel

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: L J Morgan

Made it 2-4 over fences when making all at Perth (2m4f, good) in July when last seen; won on testing ground over hurdles early in career; open to further improvement in this sphere and he's respected up 6lb.

6/1

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:15 Wetherby

Glen Cannel

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: L J Morgan

Made it 2-4 over fences when making all at Perth (2m4f, good) in July when last seen; won on testing ground over hurdles early in career; open to further improvement in this sphere and he's respected up 6lb.

6/1

1st

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Glen Cannel

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Hasn't had much racing and he came back from a spell pointing to win a four-runner hunter chase at this track in May; found life tougher back in handicap company when fourth of nine here (also 3m, good) the following month; this drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus.

8/1

Form: 313116 BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner; scored twice over hurdles (2m6f/2m7f) on goodish ground last summer, ridden by Ben Harvey (unable to claim here) on second occasion; ran as if amiss when favourite for 3m novice at Cheltenham in the autumn but he's had a break since and would be a player on his best form; represents last year's winning stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Rexem

12st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Pulled up in the Ulster National (3m4f, soft) in March but he was runner-up in two chase handicaps at Musselburgh (2m4f/2m7f) before that; now returns to hurdling but he's 3-8 in this sphere and is on a dangerous mark on this drop back in trip and grade; one to keep an eye on.

13/2

9

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Rexem

10st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: John C McConnell

Mixed form in 2025; ran his best race for a long time when going close at Musselburgh on New Year's Day (2m4f, good to soft); again finished second over 2m7f at that venue last time; main positive is his good record at this venue, two wins (bumper and maiden hurdle) and a second from four visits.

10/1

2nd

3

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:11 Musselburgh

Rexem

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Mixed form in 2025 but ran his best race for a long time when going close here (2m4f, good to soft) under Dylan Kidd on New Year's Day; kept on strongly last time and he's run well on soft ground in the past; could be a player now back up in trip if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

Form: 2

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £17,000 after easy Irish point win in November and he made a pleasing rules debut when beaten a neck over C&D (soft; 20-1) in January; open to improvement but faces much sterner opposition today.
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6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle

Shadows In The Sky

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

10yo whose form has been mixed this season but he's edged back down the weights and his Newmarket yard is 3-6 here; capable of a big run.

10/1

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

16:25 Fakenham

Shadows In The Sky

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Most consistent win or lose over either obstacle for this stable until finding a brush hurdle series final at Worcester all too much last time (2m4f, good); swimming in calmer waters again on this return to fences, albeit still above any class he's ever won in.

3/1

12

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Shadows In The Sky

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Consistent over fences and hurdles for new stable this season, winning once under each discipline; suited by this C&D but may find less exposed rivals better handicapped today; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

20/1

Form: 253-P3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; 0-6 over hurdles but he has faced some tough assignments (out of depth in the 2022 Ballymore) and he ran well when third of 14 at Navan (2m4f; stays 3m) two weeks ago; has shown signs of temperament (unruly in preliminaries last time) but he's a leading contender on form.
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Verdict Starting price

4

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

14:35 Musselburgh

Hemlock

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders on inner

9/4

3rd

4

21st Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

12:32 Navan

Hemlock

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Won a summer bumper at Perth in 2021 for Robert Widger; second in a couple of maiden hurdles at this venue (including the corresponding race) before out of his depth in the Ballymore; stayed well when third on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in April; struggled in a Pertemps qualifier on reappearance; place claims on last season's form.

9/2

15

28th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

13:10 Leopardstown

Hemlock

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.30
Straight Forecast £26.24
Trifecta £138.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Outlaw Peter

RP Ratings:

Hemlock

SPOTLIGHT:

Glen Cannel

Daily Record:

Glen Cannel

POSTDATA:

Hemlock

The Guardian:

Hemlock

D Express:

Hemlock

Daily Mirror:

Hemlock

WEST COUNTRY:

Outlaw Peter

The Times:

Outlaw Peter

Telegraph:

Outlaw Peter

Daily Mail:

Outlaw Peter

The Sun:

Outlaw Peter

The Star:

Outlaw Peter