November 08 / 13.05 Musselburgh

13.05

Good To Soft

Watch Racing TV Free For 31 Days ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Watch Racing TV Free For 31 Days ‘Introductory’ Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

Form: 3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair middle-distance maiden on the Flat in Ireland and he kicked off his hurdling career with a close third at Cork (2m, yielding to soft) last month; left Noel Meade for 25,000euros since; sets the standard on that latest form and he's a big player on his first run for Donald McCain.
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8th

3

4th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:20 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Fair middle-distance Flat maiden in Ireland; comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) on hurdle/stable debut but flopped at Catterick next time and again below form back here (behind two of these) on latest start; carries his head awkwardly; questions to answer.

16/1

3rd

3

1st Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

12:35 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

2

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, headed after 3rd, lost second home turn, outpaced 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last, not fluent last

6/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 5 handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in June and she had an excuse in the mud at Chester (1m6f) on her last run in September; has the best Flat form in this line-up and she looks interesting on her hurdling/stable debut (changed hands for 22,000gns).
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5th

2

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Ragosina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Didn't run badly on the Flat in July but has been disappointing over hurdles since winning a mares' novice at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in February and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

Ragosina

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: B F Brookhouse

slowly into stride, raced in last

16/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

13:55 Cartmel

Ragosina

11st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: B F Brookhouse

Had somewhat mixed record during first season over hurdles but won a Sedgefield novice (2m4f, soft) in February and confirmed her wellbeing with a pretty good Flat run this month; could have a say.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some fair form at up to 1m2f on the Flat for the Charltons and he made a promising start over hurdles when a close second at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) last month; might have won that race if he hadn't make a mistake two out and he's a key player.
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4

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Im Too Tired

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won small-field Sedgefield chase (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and reverts to hurdling on a good mark but looked badly out of sorts when tried in a visor in March and has become very unreliable; usual cheekpieces refitted here; not an easy one to predict.

12/1

4

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Im Too Tired

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won small-field Sedgefield chase (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and reverts to hurdling on a good mark but looked badly out of sorts when tried in a visor in March and has become very unreliable; usual cheekpieces refitted here; not an easy one to predict.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Regressive nine-race maiden on the Flat and he was a well-held fourth of eight on his hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m, good; 20-1) last month; others preferred.
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8

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:10 Cartmel

Common Acclaim

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Not disgraced on handicap hurdle debut in May, after a break, but finished well down the field on latest outing and could be considered only if lively in the betting here.

20/1

12th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

Common Acclaim

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten about 20l when fifth on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) but that run came after a break and he remains unexposed over hurdles; possible improver.

12/1

5th

4

7th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

19:12 Southwell

Common Acclaim

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Tim Easterby

Seemed best at 7f on the Flat but never won a race; beaten a long way on all four starts over hurdles and the ground wasn't too soft for any of them; handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't beat many rivals in his six Flat runs from 7f to 1m4f; made a respectable start over hurdles when third of eight at Wetherby (2m, good) last month but that form is some way below the standard here and others are preferred.
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9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Walk The Moon

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on for third in recent selling handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good; behind Velvet Vulcan), making the frame in his fourth consecutive Flat race, but career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

12/1

8

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Walk The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat but he wasn't running badly in this sphere prior to finishing tailed off over hurdles three weeks ago; not ruled out from this career-low mark with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

9th

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Walk The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not seen over jumps since 38l defeat in 2m2f handicap here in October and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two minor handicaps over 1m2f at Beverley this summer (good to firm and soft) and he was placed at Hamilton (1m3f/1m4f) in his last two starts; should have a future over jumps and he needs a close look on his hurdling debut; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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4

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close off 8lb higher in this race (good) last year but he's generally struggled since (Flat and hurdles) and was a remote fourth of five here last time; that took his losing run to 12 and others are preferred.

15/2

4

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:25 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 1m6f here last August off 3lb higher but below form since; showed a bit more when third of five over C&D (good) 19 days ago, however, and a further 2lb drop in the weights gives him a fighting chance.

5/2

2

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Now 1lb lower than his win here over 1m6f (good) last August but he's been well beaten in three starts this summer, on this track and at Ayr; bit to prove.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam had no form Flat, hurdles or fences in France, half-sister to French winners Tyquaveron (2m1f/2m5f chase), Goldnella (2m1f hurdle) and Tyqua Rock (12.5f Flat and 1m7f hurdle); best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

2

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

14:58 Newton Abbot

La Quarite

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won by 36l over C&D in July but that race fell apart and he hasn't threatened since, beaten about 14l returned to fences the last twice; could be on a tough mark (that last win was off 12lb lower) but this is weak.

11/8

4th

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences when strolling home by a wide margin at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but that race took little winning and he was then beaten 8l into third off the same mark back over hurdles at Uttoxeter; seemed to struggle with the 14lb rise when only fifth on his return to fences here on Saturday (2m5f).

4/1

5th

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

La Quarite

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Came good for new stable at fourth attempt, with huge-margin win at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; managed only third off same mark over hurdles a week later and a 14lb hike has now taken effect but he still needs to be taken very seriously.

2/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has not finished closer than 11l to a winner in his eight Flat runs and was tailed off at another big price on recent hurdling debut at Sedgefield (behind I'm Too Tired); can only be watched with blinkers now tried.
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11

14th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Red Shield

10st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

12-race maiden; yet to show any obvious signs of ability, and faces a stiff task on these terms; first run for three months; swiftly dismissed.

25/1

6th

6

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland; poor efforts over hurdles for this yard; others appeal more.

50/1

5th

7

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Red Shield

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out

100/1

Form: F

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five Flat winners at up to 1m7f but she started her career over hurdles at Sedgefield last month and was well behind when she fell at the last; opposable.
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9th

2

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Mayor Porky

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

always behind

16/1

5th

3

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:02 Redcar

The Mayor Porky

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

in touch with leaders, dropped to last after 2f, lost touch after 3f

66/1

7th

2

(1)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:12 Pontefract

The Mayor Porky

9st 10lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Faller in both attempts over hurdles; comfortably held at Nottingham (1m) on the switch to this code; poor claims.

40/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £9.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Union Flag

Telegraph:

I'm Too Tired

The Times:

Ragosina

D Express:

I'm Too Tired

The Sun:

I'm Too Tired

The Star:

I'm Too Tired

The Guardian:

Ragosina

RP RATINGS:

Union Flag

POSTDATA:

Union Flag

Daily Mail:

Union Flag

Daily Mirror:

Union Flag

Daily Record:

Union Flag