March 24 / 15.00 Musselburgh

15.00

Good To Soft

Racing TV Go North Brindisi Breeze Hurdle Series Final (A Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Racing TV Go North Brindisi Breeze Hurdle Series Final (A Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 313465

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Novice winner at 2m4f last May (good to soft); hasn't looked way ahead of his mark in handicaps but there shouldn't be much between him and Lock Down Luke on their Kelso run last month (2m6f, good) and perhaps adding cheekpieces will help.
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4th

3

31st May 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

20:50 Cartmel

Curley Finger

11st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Musselburgh winner in first-time cheekpieces in March (3m, good); good third at Kelso last time (2m6f, good to soft) and one with a chance.

9/2

3rd

2

10th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Curley Finger

11st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

In good form fitted with cheekpieces applied the last twice, winning at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) then creditable fifth at Carlisle (3m1f); possibilities in the retained headgear.

9/2

5th

3

8th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Curley Finger

11st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

6yo who made it 2-7 over hurdles with his front-running win in a 14-runner handicap at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft; cheekpieces added) last month; up 5lb for that narrow success but he battled well to come out on top and still has potential as a stayer; big player.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 913132 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 705413 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Narrow chase winner at 3m last month; close up back hurdling at Carlisle since but looks to have something to find on balance in a competitive race.
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3rd

9

16th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Ribeye

10st 9lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Peter Atkinson

led, headed but pressed leader before 8th

5/2

1st

8

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

20:10 Hexham

Ribeye

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Peter Atkinson

Won a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen in February (3m, good to soft; second, third and fourth all won since); went back over hurdles after that but a possible on this return to chasing.

13/2

3rd

14

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Ribeye

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Peter Atkinson

Narrow chase winner at 3m last month; close up back hurdling at Carlisle since but looks to have something to find on balance in a competitive race.

16/1

Form: -73321 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 3-5134

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Can lead; taken out of two soft-ground races since the autumn but risked it over C&D last month and it didn't come off; earlier made all on yard debut at Newcastle in November (2m4f, good) but needs more on 3m form.
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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: 131822 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 713254

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Had just two runs in 3m handicaps, close up at Perth in September and a one-paced fourth at Wetherby 18 days ago (both on good); others likely to be better treated.
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1

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Bridge Road

12st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-16 over hurdles but has remained in pretty good form since his breakthrough win at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) in November, and last month's Musselburgh seventh (3m, good to soft) came in a competitive series final; probably won't be far away.

8/1

7th

7

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Bridge Road

11st 3lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had just two runs in 3m handicaps, close up at Perth in September and a one-paced fourth at Wetherby 18 days ago (both on good); others likely to be better treated.

12/1

4th

3

6th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Bridge Road

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

His sole win (from 16 attempts) came over 1m7f at Leicester in November and he wasn't quite at his best at Huntingdon (2m) last time; however, he's consistent in the main and ran well over 3m at Perth last September; might not be far away.

10/1

Form: P-06B1

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Quite useful stayer on Flat; soft-ground winner at 2m4f for previous yard; fitting a tongue-tie seems to have helped and he came away in impressive style on the flat at Plumpton last month (3m1f, good); not overburdened off 3lb higher.
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5th

3

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Crossing The Bar

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Came good for Neil Mulholland with two 3m1f wins at Plumpton (good/soft) last season; drew clear of the others with a progressive rival on latter occasion and today's 4lb higher mark ought to be manageable.

4/1

1st

6

23rd Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

16:00 Plumpton

Crossing The Bar

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

towards rear, headway 3 out, challenging when pushed along 2 out, ridden and disputed lead last, kept on well run-in, led final strides

8/1

8th

1

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Crossing The Bar

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Neil Mulholland

Quite useful stayer on Flat; soft-ground winner at 2m4f for previous yard; fitting a tongue-tie seems to have helped and he came away in impressive style on the flat at Plumpton last month (3m1f, good); not overburdened off 3lb higher.

5/1

Form: -77P14

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Went through a slow spell but the first-time tongue-tie revived him when popping up over 2m6f at Newcastle in January (soft); respectable fourth without seriously threatening at Kelso since (2m6f, good; Lock Down Luke second); needs more for the switch to this track.
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1st

3

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:35 Perth

Fortcanyon

11st 8lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

First-time tongue-tie helped when beating Lastofthecosmics at Newcastle (2m6f, soft) in January and returned to that level to finish third at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) latterly; not entirely reliable but has the form to feature.

5/2

3rd

8

8th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Fortcanyon

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sandy Forster

Turned things around, in a tongue-tie, when landing a big-field handicap at Newcastle (2m6f, soft) in January; not gone on from that and was 15l behind Curley Finger at Musselburgh 15 days ago; others more convincing.

16/1

9th

12

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Fortcanyon

10st 8lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sandy Forster

Went through a slow spell but the first-time tongue-tie revived him when popping up over 2m6f at Newcastle in January (soft); respectable fourth without seriously threatening at Kelso since (2m6f, good; Lock Down Luke second); needs more for the switch to this track.

16/1

Form: -032U5 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Had a few goes in staying handicaps since winning one at Ayr last spring but kept on gamely against a big improver at Wetherby after Christmas (3m, good to soft) and gave it another good shot at Hexham last week; on the premises.
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2nd

7

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

16:05 Perth

Shoeshine Boy

10st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

on turn, ridden and headway 2 out, challenging when not fluent last, no extra run-in

5/1

1st

7

8th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Shoeshine Boy

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Won a 3m handicap at Ayr (good to soft) last April but he has a mixed record since and was disappointing behind Curley Finger at Musselburgh two weeks ago; record now stands at 1-16 and he comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

9

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Shoeshine Boy

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Had a few goes in staying handicaps since winning one at Ayr last spring but kept on gamely against a big improver at Wetherby after Christmas (3m, good to soft) and gave it another good shot at Hexham last week; on the premises.

10/1

Form: -925P1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Three most recent wins have come over 3m on soft and good, most recently returning to form at Ayr two weeks ago when he had to fend off persistent challengers; back up 4lb but respected for in-form yard.
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2nd

5

16th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle

You Some Boy

11st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

4-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Ayr (3m, good) in March; well beaten in series final at Musselburgh a few days later and remains on career-high mark but still enters calculations.

8/1

11th

8

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

You Some Boy

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three most recent wins have come over 3m on soft and good, most recently returning to form at Ayr two weeks ago when he had to fend off persistent challengers; back up 4lb but respected for in-form yard.

7/1

1st

2

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Ayr

You Some Boy

12st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three times over hurdles last season (2m4f-3m) and posted career-best effort when close/clear second at Kelso (3m2f, soft) in November; flopped when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last time and may need some rain.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 114876 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: -P0627

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins in France, including in cheekpieces; slow to find feet in Britain but looked to have found his niche when a close second in a big field when upped to 3m at Doncaster (good); effort was short-lived over the same trip at Wetherby since but refitting cheekpieces could help.
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6

12th Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Kadex

11st 8lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

always towards rear, pulled up with one circuit to go

20/1

6

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Kadex

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lucy Wadham

Two hurdle wins in France, including in cheekpieces; slow to find feet in Britain but looked to have found his niche when a close second in a big field when upped to 3m at Doncaster (good); effort was short-lived over the same trip at Wetherby since but refitting cheekpieces could help.

12/1

Form: -P21P2 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Acts well here, winning over 1m6f on Flat, then 2m4f over hurdles before having a C&D race lifted off him close home by Lastofthecosmics in February; could easily have a bit more to offer in just his third 3m run.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £88.90
Straight Forecast £57.46
Tricast £594.54
Trifecta £1479.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crossing The Bar

RP Ratings:

Curley Finger

POSTDATA:

You Some Boy

The Times:

Lock Down Luke

The Guardian:

Lastofthecosmics

The Star:

Faithfulflyer

TOPSPEED:

Curley Finger

Daily Mirror:

You Some Boy

Daily Mail:

Lock Down Luke

Telegraph:

Crossing The Bar

D Express:

Crossing The Bar

The Sun:

Crossing The Bar

Daily Record:

Lastofthecosmics