January 01 / 14.55 Musselburgh

14.55

Soft

tote.co.uk Gym Membership Renewed Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 4f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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tote.co.uk Gym Membership Renewed Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9636

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed in just one of his four rules starts (bumper/hurdles); however, this dual point winner is open to plenty of improvement now handicapping and switched to chasing; interesting.
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8

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Indian Louis

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show.

6/1

2

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Indian Louis

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before close second of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in October; well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh last time but faced tough task from out of the handicap in that Class 2; could make a bold bid now back down in grade off his proper mark.

7/1

4th

8

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Indian Louis

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

In-form front-runner who got mugged late on at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); however, this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 525-2P

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best chase effort when close second over C&D last March and holds a fighting chance on that effort; just isn't sure to reproduce it, being an inconsistent maiden.
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3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Divas Doyen

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

Just 2-26 over fences, but has struck here before and has stamina to spare as a 2m4f winner; back below her last winning mark and forgiven her latest effort (badly hampered by faller); prospects in a weak race.

4/1

10

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Divas Doyen

10st 10lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

Won over C&D off this mark in March last year (good to soft); plenty of decent efforts since, including when third at Kelso last time (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

10/1

3rd

10

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Divas Doyen

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Sandy Forster

A case can be made on form as recent as November but she failed to shine on her two starts in February and needs to raise her game.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3/03-3 BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo; respectable third at Kelso (2m1f, soft) when last seen; bred to be suited by this step back up in distance and looks open to progress at this level; one to consider.
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10th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Baron Briggs

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Returned from a break to win a novice handicap at Kelso last time (2m7f, good to soft; Toucan Sam 8l back in third but 9lb better off); up 5lb; chance.

5/2

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 734-P5

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in the point-to-point sphere and over hurdles, most recently fifth in Kelso handicap (2m5f); has possibilities, provided he shows progress for the switch to chasing.
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8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

3rd

2

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Breakdance Kid

11st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 5-P042 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; dual hurdles scorer; has performed well in 2m4f events at this course (fourth to Dr Shirocco; hampered run-in) and Ayr (clear second) since switched to fences; major contender.
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16

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Euchan Falls

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

0-18 over fences and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent; 10lb out of the handicap today and hard to fancy.

50/1

7th

11

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Euchan Falls

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

0-19 over fences; ended a sequence failing to finish when a well-beaten fourth on first run back after a wind op at Ayr last time (3m, soft); 9lb out of the handicap and plenty to prove.

25/1

4th

6

6th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:53 Ayr

Euchan Falls

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over hurdles here back in 2023 but he remains winless over fences and was tongue tied when pulled up over C&D in January; needs a subsequent wind operation to spark major improvement.

25/1

Form: -37F11 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race last year; longstanding maiden under rules prior to winning handicap chases at Hexham (good) in June and this track (good to soft) in November; holds solid claims in hat-trick bid.
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4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Record of 2-17 around Hexham includes one C&D chase win two years ago (good); hasn't hit the line strongly on any of his three most recent visits, losing second to Killybegs Jet Lady in the middle one of these, and surprising if nothing is going better at the end here.

10/1

4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Veteran without a win since November 2024 but showed there was still fire in the tank when third over C&D 17 days ago; younger rivals may have his measure here, however.

12/1

3rd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Has won four chases, including over C&D in May 2024 (good); best recent form has been at Musselburgh and he was below par over C&D last time (good).

14/1

Form: 2U1P07 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Recorded a couple of good-ground chase wins in the summer for previous yard; badly out of form for new stable, tailed off in C&D event most recently; big revival needed.
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0

3

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Marajman

11st 7lb

J: Daire Davis

T: R Mike Smith

prominent, mistake and lost position 8th, not fluent and dropped to rear 9th, struggling from 10th

20/1

7th

6

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Marajman

10st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

Two chase wins for previous yard in 2023 (about 2m4f, good; has won on heavy) but right out of luck for new yard in November; best watched for now.

25/1

13th

3

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:15 Catterick

Marajman

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Won twice over fences this year for a different yard; suffered early interference before later pulled up on his debut for this one; could put a line through that but good ground would be preferred.

25/1

Form: /8F-33

Last run: 228 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Absent since facing a couple of stiff tasks in May (long way out of weights both times); the drop back in grade looks suitable but he's far from solid on overall form.
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4th

12

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:35 Hexham

Get Em In

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair effort when third in a 2m4f novice chase on this card last season (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't shown anything this year (ran out on second occasion); plenty to prove.

40/1

4th

12

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:35 Hexham

Get Em In

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair effort when third in a 2m4f novice chase on this card last season (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't shown anything this year (ran out on second occasion); plenty to prove.

40/1

7

6th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

15:45 Catterick

Get Em In

10st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

11-race maiden who ran out at the first fence at Musselburgh last month and is 13lb out of the handicap today; others are preferred.

50/1

Non-runners

The White Volcano

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.10
Straight Forecast £70.40
Tricast £301.90
Trifecta £290.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Baron Briggs

Telegraph:

Euchan Falls

Daily Mail:

Dr Shirocco

RP RATINGS:

Baron Briggs

POSTDATA:

Baron Briggs

The Times:

Baron Briggs

The Guardian:

Baron Briggs

D Express:

Baron Briggs

The Star:

Euchan Falls

Daily Record:

Euchan Falls

Daily Mirror:

Dr Shirocco

The Sun:

Dr Shirocco