February 18 / 16.20 Musselburgh

16.20

Soft

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 9P8-24

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Travelled well when runner-up here (2m7f, good to soft) in December then faded into fourth here (2m7f, soft) last month; this drop back in trip could be the right move and he's on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Coolkill

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

midfield on inner, went fourth 9th, mistake and lost position 10th

10/1

7th

8

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Coolkill

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Struggled on heavy ground last time but opened chasing account with clearcut success at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; also suited by good) two starts ago and is still quite lightly raced for his age; could have a say.

10/1

11

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Coolkill

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

10yo who is lightly raced for his age and travelled well to win by 3l at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft); he's 6lb higher against much tougher opponents today, but he looked promising earlier in his career and is not discounted.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -22778

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Now 8lb lower than when going close at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last May and he's also effective on soft ground; however, his subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch and a revival is needed in a chance of headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

5

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

18:30 Sedgefield

Limerick Leader

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Alison Thorpe

Incredibly consistent on his last four starts, three seconds and a win (all on good between 2m3f and 2m5f) returning an RPR of 100 each time; had course form over hurdles for previous connections and he's a player once again from an unchanged mark.

6/4

2nd

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Alison Thorpe

In good form over C&D this summer since the visor returned, just denied on his June reappearance then going one better 20 days later, and matched those efforts when down in trip and runner-up at Stratford (2m3f) last month off this mark; likely to run well again.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: P-7824

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Displayed little on first eight starts but his staying-on fourth at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago was encouraging, and he could benefit from this step back up in trip; chance if building on that last run.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

10st 10lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track.

15/8

1st

13

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Halfway House Lad

10st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Three chase wins for Maurice Barnes including over C&D in March 2025 (good to soft); well beaten last three starts; 5lb out of the handicap for stable debut.

16/1

6th

10

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Halfway House Lad

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Won this race off a 4lb lower mark last season (Hawkseye View third); mixed form this season, but the drier ground will suit and has an each-way chance.

16/1

Form: 7324/P

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Went close at Catterick in December 2021 but has run just twice since and was pulled up at Catterick 52 days ago when back from a long absence; may be best watched.
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3rd

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Claret Dabbler

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.

16/1

3rd

10

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Claret Dabbler

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far.

16/1

13

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Claret Dabbler

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Best effort this season when second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; only a modest fourth in lower grade since, taking record to 0-16; others have stronger claims.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 212-34 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the spring (both 2m4f, heavy) and returned from a break with a fair fourth at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in November; this is his first run since but he has a solid profile and might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

17:15 Wetherby

Ex SElance

10st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Third in a point-to-point last month but this 12yo was pulled up when back under rules at Ayr (3m, soft) recently; 7lb out of the handicap and others are preferred.

50/1

Form: 227532 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair second here (2m, soft) last month when 6lb out of the handicap and runs off his proper mark today, which is the same as when winning this 12 months ago (soft); strong contender.
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9th

11

10th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:48 Sedgefield

Budarri

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

No win since scoring at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February 2023, but has finished runner-up four times since, including to Kicksaftersix at Hexham (2m) last summer; was "never travelling" when last in action at Musselburgh three months ago; no issue with the forecast conditions.

14/1

9th

11

10th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:48 Sedgefield

Budarri

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Stuart Coltherd

No win since scoring at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February 2023, but has finished runner-up four times since, including to Kicksaftersix at Hexham (2m) last summer; was "never travelling" when last in action at Musselburgh three months ago; no issue with the forecast conditions.

14/1

5

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Budarri

10st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Fair second here (2m, soft) last month when 6lb out of the handicap and runs off his proper mark today, which is the same as when winning this 12 months ago (soft); strong contender.

7/2

Form: 25-2P2

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 15 starts and she's inconsistent, but she's gone close on both visits here, most recently over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day; no surprise if she goes one better today.
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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

4th

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Divas Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

Won two 2m4f chases last season (good/good to soft) and gave good account when clear second over C&D (good to soft) in the autumn; recent defeat from out of the weights can be overlooked and she won't mind if the ground remains soft; good chance.

9/4

Form: 2-333P CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
10yo whose losing run goes back 12 races to March 2022, and pulled up here last month; however, he may have needed that first run since last August and all three wins have come here; not ruled out off reduced mark.
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7

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Izzys Champion

10st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

10yo whose losing run goes back 12 races to March 2022, and pulled up here last month; however, he may have needed that first run since last August and all three wins have come here; not ruled out off reduced mark.

8/1

0

7

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:05 Musselburgh

Izzys Champion

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

in touch with leaders in centre of group, not fluent 5th

13/2

3rd

6

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Perth

Izzys Champion

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Gained all three wins at Musselburgh but his C&D third in May was a fairly good effort and he also ran quite well at Market Rasen in June; slightly out of the weights today but won't mind what the weather does; likely contender.

3/1

Form: 44P573

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden with very modest form, but this lightly raced 6yo was a fair third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last Wednesday and is not discounted.
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9

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Blazing Hartingo

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Maiden with very modest form, but this lightly raced 6yo was a fair third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last Wednesday and is not discounted.

8/1

3rd

9

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Blazing Hartingo

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Unplaced all six starts under rules, the last twice over fences; only beaten about 15l when seventh at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and effectively 7lb lower today; needs to improve but trainer has good strike-rate here (21%) and the booking of Brian Hughes is a plus.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £20.15
Tricast £142.45
Trifecta £154.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Budarri

D Express:

Blazing Hartingo

The Times:

Divas Doyen

RP RATINGS:

Halfway House Lad

Telegraph:

Coolkill

The Sun:

Ex S'Elance

The Star:

Blazing Hartingo

Daily Record:

Divas Doyen

POSTDATA:

Budarri

Daily Mail:

Budarri

Daily Mirror:

Budarri