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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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

10

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Faithfulflyer

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Won over C&D (good to soft) and 2m this winter; another good effort in defeat back here since and pursuit was hopeless against one way ahead of his mark at Sedgefield last week; solid to be involved.

8/1

2nd

4

14th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Faithfulflyer

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Winner of two of his last four starts; career-high mark when creditable third over 3m at Musselburgh (soft) last month; has won over 2m so this shorter trip shouldn't be a problem; up another 2lb, however.

11/2

1

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Ayr

Faithfulflyer

12st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Won two of his first three handicaps and posted another good effort when third at Musselburgh (3m, soft) 19 days ago; not sure to be suited by the forecast quicker ground here but might still be improving; respected.

6/1

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

8

12th Sep 2023

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

16:25 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 2lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Lucinda Russell

led

14/1

7th

5

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:06 Perth

Starlyte

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Won two hurdles at 2m4f on good ground in 2022; some fair runs at up to 3m of late; quite interesting off current mark after having wind surgery.

8/1

4th

5

16th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:50 Perth

Starlyte

11st 4lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Lucinda Russell

led, shaken up and headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened approaching last

11/2

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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9th

10

6th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Kajaki

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Took advantage of a slipping mark to win at Perth in April and has produced two fair efforts there since (behind Malangen latest); others less exposed but could run well on his first visit to this track.

7/1

4th

4

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:06 Perth

Kajaki

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Two wins last season, the first off 3lb higher at Sedgefield (2m5f, good to soft; blinkers back on) and the second over C&D in April (good to soft, visor back on); could go well.

8/1

4th

6

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:25 Perth

Kajaki

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

10yo who recorded his fifth hurdle win when scoring from off the pace over C&D (good to soft) last month; up 5lb but that win was a major revival off a reduced mark and he's a big player again if he can back that up; has won on most ground under both codes.

7/1

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 Sachin’s

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 Sachin’s

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 Sachin’s

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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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

2nd

2

17th Feb 2023

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:05 Kelso

Lock Down Luke

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Won twice here last year (including over C&D on good ground) and bounced back from Newcastle blip when a clear runner-up at Musselburgh (3m, soft) on New Year's Day, behind one who has followed up; solid claims.

9/2

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