February 04 / 14.25 Musselburgh

14.25

Good To Soft

bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10406
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 52137 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
German Flat form (dual Listed winner) suggests he has come up a bit short as hurdler, despite Taunton win and his third in a handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); disappointing without headgear in a C&D handicap last time and, having worn a hood three times, now tries cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

1

27th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Panjari

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions.

12/1

14th

1

27th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Panjari

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions.

12/1

1st

1

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:15 Ffos Las

Panjari

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

travelled strongly, pressed leader, disputed lead 3rd, led narrowly 3 out, went clear run-in, easily

5/2

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12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 210-21 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner; second at Wetherby (2m, heavy) on hurdles debut, to a subsequent Grade 1 novice runner-up, and went one better in tidy fashion at Haydock (1m7f, heavy) five weeks ago; this is a much harder task but he's promising.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Berties Ballet

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Won a Class 3 handicap at Haydock last season off this mark so wouldn't be too dismissive about his chances despite failing to reach anything like the same level in two of his three races this campaign.

20/1

12th

14

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Berties Ballet

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

On a handy mark on last winter's form and he was an encouraging fourth of nine over C&D recently on his second start back from a long absence; however, this is a higher grade than he's used to; could be vulnerable.

33/1

4th

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Berties Ballet

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Dianne Sayer

Others have less to prove regarding current form but he shaped at Haydock last month as though he may have needed that comeback run; on a competitive mark and he's well suited by testing ground; not discounted.

6/1

Form: 21111 D

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Second on hurdles debut last May and clocked up wins in her four subsequent runs, all four on sharp left-handed tracks on good or good to soft; off since July and this is far deeper than those summer jumps races, but they were all wide-margin wins (against a pretty useful rival last time) and make her one of the top contenders on form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Titanium Moon

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.

14/1

8th

3

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Titanium Moon

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won four novice hurdles in a row in May-July 2023 but unable to reproduce that form on her two starts earlier this year, and she's returning from some more time off today; others have less to prove.

14/1

7th

10

14th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Titanium Moon

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, towards rear, not fluent 2nd

66/1

Form: 134 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Made the running for Irish point win and when 18l winner at Hexham (2m, soft) on hurdle debut; good third at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) before soundly beaten on heavy ground at Haydock; needs to resume progress.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Whistle Stop Tour

11st 9lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten/pulled up over fences on his last two starts but has each-way claims on the pick of his form over hurdles this season and Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him.

16/1

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Whistle Stop Tour

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Wore cheekpieces on last four starts, to be placed twice over hurdles but not faring so well in two chases, including behind Val Dancer at Lingfield (upped markedly to 3m5f) last time; given wind surgery since and now has tongue tied first time; he's now 9lb below last winter's peak mark (even from out of the handicap) so has his chance if back on song.

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 101 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat form in France for Andre Fabre (sole win 1m6f); bought for 55,000gns last July and narrowly beat a subsequent winner in 16-runner novice on hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in October, pair clear; withdrawn once in November when ground was soft; has a Grade 1 Supreme entry at Cheltenham and needs plenty of respect.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:42 Taunton

Recoup

11st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

1m6f winner on the Flat; useful form when winning a Ludlow novice on stable debut (2m, good to soft) but below that level since, with his latest second at Sedgefield remote (following wind surgery); now on a recovery mission.

100/30

2nd

2

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:42 Taunton

Recoup

11st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Fergal O’Brien

1m6f winner on the Flat; useful form when winning a Ludlow novice on stable debut (2m, good to soft) but below that level since, with his latest second at Sedgefield remote (following wind surgery); now on a recovery mission.

100/30

2nd

1

12th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:50 Sedgefield

Recoup

11st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, pushed along 3 out, outpaced 2 out, ridden approaching last, weakened final 110yds, just held second, no match for winner

13/8

Form: -26163 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Has run seven times over hurdles, winning only once (a maiden at Gowran in September) but he easily finished 15l ahead that day and took third of six in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) two months ago on latest outing; his jumping is still not that great but this return to the forecast better ground may suit and he's an each-way player on form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Hypotenus

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

Won a novice handicap chase at Taunton (2m, good) for Joe Tickle in January and fair third over same C&D next time; changed yards last month having had a wind op, and was a well-beaten third of three at Chepstow on stable debut (2m, good); hung right there so this track should suit better.

13/2

3rd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

18:37 Chepstow

Hypotenus

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Able to dominate when cashing in a career-low mark at Taunton in January (2m, good), his sole win in 14 chasing starts; hasn't gone on since, but back to within 2lb of that figure now and one previous wind operation provoked a small spike in form; chance on first start for new yard.

11/4

3rd

2

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:26 Huntingdon

Hypotenus

11st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at the 11th attempt over fences at Taunton (2m, good) in January, and he's run well on testing ground in the past; below par on his last two starts but drops back in grade today and could give a good account.

5/2

Non-runners

Lily Du Berlais

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £21.73
Trifecta £106.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Recoup

RP RATINGS:

Hypotenus

Daily Mirror:

Titanium Moon

TOPSPEED:

Lily Du Berlais

WEST COUNTRY:

Recoup

The Times:

Recoup

D Express:

Recoup

Daily Record:

Recoup

Telegraph:

Hypotenus

The Star:

Hypotenus

The Sun:

Titanium Moon

POSTDATA:

Lily Du Berlais