March 24 / 14.25 Musselburgh

14.25

Good To Soft

Racing TV Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final (A Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 1f 87y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Racing TV Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Final (A Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 32132

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Midfield back on the Flat last time; has form figures of 32132 over hurdles, most recently second in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock; holds solid claims judged on her record in this sphere and should go well.
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1

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

15:50 Cheltenham

Cianciana

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Likeable and consistent filly; got to within 4l of Aintree Grade 1 runner-up Bo Zenith at Haydock in February and it was all very straightforward in a Musselburgh handicap a month ago (2m1f, good to soft); 7lb rise sees her with top weight but she's earned it.

8/1

1st

4

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

14:25 Musselburgh

Cianciana

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, shaken up to lead approaching last, pushed out and went clear run-in, comfortably

6/1

6th

12

(6)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cianciana

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m2f), who won a maiden hurdle in January and has run well to finish placed in two valuable juvenile contests since (including a Listed event); untried at this trip on the Flat but she's on a workable mark back in this sphere and is not ruled out.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 434

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden on on Flat in France; not disgraced at Kelso (race won by Planet Legend) on latest hurdles start but needs some improvement if he's to get off the mark.
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7th

6

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:25 Perth

Duyfken

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders

15/2

7th

6

25th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:25 Perth

Duyfken

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 41493 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Cianciana; won well at this course in December; ties in with The Churchill Lad and Planet Legend based on two pieces of subsequent form; not without a chance.
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2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Gained most recent win in handicap hurdle in December; beaten only 2l over C&D last week, taking Beverley record to 1423234; hasn't scored on Flat since June 2024 but looks a solid contender kept to this venue.

6/1

Form: 2532 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four attempts over hurdles and the latest effort came behind a rival who shaped well (still in the lead when falling three out) in the Adonis next time; well handicapped judged on his peak Flat form; respected.
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3rd

2

24th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Ring Of Beara

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, led narrowly after 3 out, headed just before 2 out, soon no extra

9/2

2nd

1

28th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Ring Of Beara

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

2/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:14 Kelso

Ring Of Beara

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Fair form over hurdles last season, running okay when fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; subsequent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about but he arrrives fit for this hurdle reappearance and may have more to give in this sphere.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121427 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has some form at a higher level having finished fourth in Grade 2 at Chepstow and second in Listed event here; well held in the Adonis last time but has possibilities back down in class.
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6th

1

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

The Churchill Lad

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

sweating, took keen hold, led, headed but prominent before 5th, mistake and lost position 8th, rallying when mistake 4 out, weakened before 3 out

4/1

1

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

The Churchill Lad

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) in October and has run well in second the next twice (2m/1m7f, good to soft/good); he's fine at this trip (and on a variety of ground) and was effective here over hurdles; can make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

2

8th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

The Churchill Lad

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Winning hurdler who has taken well to fences, beating Caithness by a head over C&D on debut last month before fair second off this 4lb higher mark at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); should go well again.

11/4

Form: U61F1

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Scored readily at Kelso (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago, taking hurdles record to 2-5; has more on his plate off top weight in this handicap but further improvement is entirely possible.
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4th

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Planet Legend

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

His last four outings have seen him runner-up twice and pulled up twice; that makes him 2-14 over hurdles, with the two wins early in 2023 before he went handicapping; no problems with trip or ground but he does not appear the most reliable proposition on this switch to chasing.

8/1

4th

3

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Planet Legend

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

His last four outings have seen him runner-up twice and pulled up twice; that makes him 2-14 over hurdles, with the two wins early in 2023 before he went handicapping; no problems with trip or ground but he does not appear the most reliable proposition on this switch to chasing.

8/1

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:10 Wincanton

Planet Legend

11st 1lb

J: Oliver Boyden

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Only four ran at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November but he ran well behind an in-form rival; has each-way claims with Oliver Boyden again taking 10lb off his back.

20/1

Form: 23774

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well in Kempton contest at Christmas; however, has failed to confirm that form since, including in sole handicap attempt; something to prove.
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10th

5

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Highland Frolic

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

20/1

10th

5

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Highland Frolic

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mark Rimell

prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out

20/1

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Highland Frolic

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Mark Rimell

Won a maiden hurdle in April 2023; signed off for Milton Harris in modest form and has been tailed off in two of his three Flat runs for this yard; others safer.

10/1

Form: 322 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for previous yard; solid record (placed three times) since hurdling and the form has a good deal of substance; finished second, against her elders, in Doncaster handicap most recently; shortlisted.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Pretending

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Third to Greyval 12 months ago off the same mark; hadn't been at her best this season but came good at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) and clearly capable of having some say in the outcome.

6/1

1st

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Pretending

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed mare who hasn't been quite at her best this season, but is on a good mark (3lb lower than for last win); has an each-way chance.

14/1

4th

5

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Pretending

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Rather hit and miss since her last win (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2024 and she was pulled up at Fakenham eight days ago; back on her last winning mark but has a bit to prove at present.

12/1

Form: 617223

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Hasn't strictly built on his Wetherby success (British debut) in December; not disgraced in handicaps the last twice but looks vulnerable off the same mark in this deep field.
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11

3rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:42 Wetherby

Start In Front

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won here (2m, soft) last season and back on the scoresheet at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in December; well beaten at Haydock (2m3f, heavy) last time and remains unproven at today's sort of trip, but perhaps the very testing ground was too much and this 5yo is not written off.

9/1

3rd

7

30th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 191y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Start In Front

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, lost position 6th, dropped to rear after 7th

7/2

1st

3

7th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

11:55 Market Rasen

Start In Front

11st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Racing from out of the weights in an 0-140 was more the issue than the eight-month absence (has defied similar) at Wetherby latest (2m, heavy); player with easier grade, the ground and lower mark all positives.

11/4

Form: 23162 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite the last twice, including in Listed contest here; however, recorded a comfortable success at this track on New Year's Day and holds a good chance if returning to that form; wears headgear for first time over hurdles.
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

Form: 5P1 C

Last run: 142 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Belied her 66-1 odds in small-field event here in November when last seen; however, returns to action in a much deeper race and it remains to be seen whether she can back up the form of that win.
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4

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Silver Vision

11st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

prominent, pushed along and pressed leader 2 out, going okay when fell last

5/1

5th

4

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:35 Sedgefield

Silver Vision

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader briefly 3rd

9/2

Form: 4130

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on Flat three weeks ago; scored by a wide margin at Wetherby in October but has suffered a couple of heavy defeats over hurdles since and needs to turn things around.
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6th

4

(1)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

15:50 Catterick

Vintage Valley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Very patchy under both codes and his best Flat efforts have come on Tapeta; probably didn't see out an extended 2m5f last time but doesn't make much appeal either way.

10/1

9th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:10 Pontefract

Vintage Valley

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Donald McCain

Won good-ground juvenile hurdle last October and returned to form back on the Flat at Southwell (2m, AW) recently, finishing second; stamina to prove today but could be in the mix if seeing it out.

5/1

2nd

6

(4)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vintage Valley

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Donald McCain

Winning hurdler in October but disappointing since then under both codes; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 3643

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Ireland; possibly flattered by best hurdles effort and finished only third of four in a maiden contest here most recently; opposed in this competitive handicap.
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15

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Apologise

9st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gary McGill

Won on the Flat (11.5f) for Andy Slattery in 2022; three-time hurdles winner for separate yards, including a spell in Britain; market will prove informative returning to the Flat.

18/1

16th

17

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Apologise

11st 3lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

midfield

33/1

16th

17

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Apologise

11st 3lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

midfield

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £208.20
Straight Forecast £180.59
Tricast £3802.34
Trifecta £2797.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ring Of Beara

RP Ratings:

Bringbackmemories

Telegraph:

Cianciana

POSTDATA:

The Churchill Lad

TOPSPEED:

Bringbackmemories

The Guardian:

Bringbackmemories

D Express:

Bringbackmemories

The Times:

Ring Of Beara

Daily Mail:

Ring Of Beara

Daily Mirror:

Ring Of Beara

The Sun:

Ring Of Beara

The Star:

Cianciana

Daily Record:

Cianciana