January 01 / 12.35 Musselburgh

12.35

Good

Henry Bocian Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Henry Bocian Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frequently finished second on the Flat and occupied same position on his hurdle debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; however, he had some useful Flat form and has leading claims judged on his sole run in this code.
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4th

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Johnny Ringo

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day and made the frame in Listed race and series final over that C&D on next two starts (both good to soft); has fitness to prove after six-month absence but could still have more improvement to come over hurdles.

11/2

4th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:20 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 13lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Fairly useful Flat racer who beat Maple to open his hurdling account here (1m7f, soft) in January and has since been placed in a Listed race over that trip here (good to soft); likely to make his presence felt.

5/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:42 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Upped in class but has Musselburgh form, having raced over C&D in both attempts over hurdles, winning the latest; still unexposed in this sphere and could go well.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 24U

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat; has shown some ability over hurdles but needs to take a step forward if he's to pose a serious threat today.
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6th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Maple

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Jefferson

In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations.

8/1

2nd

5

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maple

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and also ran well on the Flat three weeks ago; likely to give another good account here but might find others better handicapped.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Maple

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

Solid record this year comprises a couple of second-places finishes at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) then success at Sedgefield (2m1f) returned to hurdles; 0-7 on Flat but has possibilities in current form.

7/2

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3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten fourth of six when even-money for his hurdle and stable debut at Kempton (2m, good) in October, but this Flat winner is in good hands and it will be no surprise if he's a different proposition today; could be a major player in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

2

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cracker Star

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Sole win from 14 starts came at Bath (1m4f, good to firm) last June on his final start for Richard Hughes; failed to make an impact in four starts over hurdles for Harry Derham and he's struggled in three outings since joining this stable; tries this trip on the Flat for the first time.

33/1

Form: U5

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First-flight unseat on debut at Wetherby in November and well beaten at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) next time; stable has far more obvious claims with Johnny Ringo.
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9th

9

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Snow Dragon

11st 4lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fourth to Parish Star over C&D (heavy; beaten 13l) in January and went closer (runner-up) in a five-runner affair at Musselburgh subsequently; usual 10lb claimer Gregor Walkingshaw retains the ride; can added cheekpieces make a difference?

4/1

2nd

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Snow Dragon

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Eight-race maiden who has consistent form figures, including over C&D, this season; reasonably solid but chance of winning may depend on whether he's able to show better progress.

6/1

4th

4

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle

Snow Dragon

11st 8lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Yet to win in seven runs over hurdles; fair third at Musselburgh in November (2m4f, good to soft) but not so good over same C&D on soft ground last time; may fare better here.

4/1

Form: 33

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
He's been a fair third on both hurdle starts (good to soft/good), over C&D on the first occasion when 8l behind runner-up Johnny Ringo; improvement is needed but he's back in the cheekpieces he wore for his two Flat wins (peak RPR 75 in that code); tongue-tie is new; not ruled out.
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6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Spartan Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won twice on the Flat (1m2f-1m4f) for Ollie Sangster and once over hurdles (2m2f, Kelso) for Rebecca Menzies; beaten 22l and 76l in two starts for new trainer; easing mark isn't enough to recommend.

50/1

10th

11

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Spartan Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

Won at Kelso last May (2m2f, good) when with Rebecca Menzies; well beaten on stable debut last time and perhaps best watched for now.

50/1

5

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Spartan Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Rebecca Menzies

1-8 over hurdles, the win gained off 1lb lower mark at Kelso (2m2f, good) in May; disappointed on both recent Flat starts, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in August on sole French Flat start (1m4f, good to soft) and changed hands for 32,000euros in November; brings potential to his hurdle and stable debut and he's not ruled out.
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9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Platin Moon

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Front-runner who won at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January before solid third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), and he won again at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; further improvement is necessary today, but possible.

6/1

1st

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Platin Moon

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

In-form contender who registered an account-opening success over C&D (heavy) on penultimate start and ran creditably at Musselburgh (good to soft) latest, both in Class 4 events; solid claims returned to Ayr and dropped back in grade.

5/2

3rd

8

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:37 Musselburgh

Platin Moon

11st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Ayr (2m, heavy) 18 days ago, making the running and rallying; up 5lb but may have more in the tank and has to be respected.

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten fifth on his hurdle and stable debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) a fortnight ago but that was a warm race and there's room for improvement in his jumping; won twice on the Flat (soft) and could be a contender.
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1

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Miaswell

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Won twice over a mile on soft ground at Haydock for David O'Meara; placed on one of his five starts over hurdles for present yard but well beaten at Chester on latest Flat start; hard to fancy.

20/1

5

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Miaswell

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Fairly useful on the Flat for David O'Meara in 2024 (two wins) but last season's hurdling form for Donald McCain was underwhelming; ran better than eventual 13l defeat suggests when third of five on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April but has been well beaten on the Flat since; improvement required.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Modest 13-race maiden on the Flat and she would be a surprise winner on today's hurdle debut.
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4th

1

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Phoebe

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adam Nicol

Not achieved much in previous visits here but always over shorter and she's been found the right race having won comfortably over the extended 2m5f at Pontefract four weeks ago; holds obvious claims upped 5lb.

7/4

1st

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lady Phoebe

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Just one win from her 28 starts and she needs to prove her stamina, but she's on a competitive mark on her Flat form last August/September and she ran pretty well over hurdles three weeks ago; trainer won this last year.

11/1

4th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Lady Phoebe

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Best run since going handicapping when 17l fourth of 12 over this C&D on good to soft four weeks ago; more needed; has an each-way chance.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £11.98
Trifecta £35.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Johnny Ringo

SPOTLIGHT:

Miaswell

Daily Mail:

Cracker Star

POSTDATA:

Johnny Ringo

The Times:

Johnny Ringo

Telegraph:

Johnny Ringo

The Guardian:

Johnny Ringo

D Express:

Johnny Ringo

Daily Mirror:

Johnny Ringo

The Sun:

Johnny Ringo

The Star:

Johnny Ringo

Daily Record:

Johnny Ringo