February 01 / 15.57 Musselburgh

15.57

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 7f 138y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 13-325

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won the first two of his three starts over hurdles; made a creditable transition to chasing on first two attempts, staying-on second over 2m4f here on second occasion, but not so good at Doncaster eight days ago; this trip under rules is an interesting move judged on that penultimate start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

One More Stroke

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won when upped to 2m7f at Musselburgh (2m7f, good to soft) in February and his novice chase campaign concluded with a close third at Perth (3m, good to soft) in April; he's had wind surgery since; he may improve for today's reappearance outing but this lightly raced 6yo is not ruled out.

9/1

4th

6

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

One More Stroke

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won when upped to 2m7f at Musselburgh (2m7f, good to soft) in February and his novice chase campaign concluded with a close third at Perth (3m, good to soft) in April; he's had wind surgery since; he may improve for today's reappearance outing but this lightly raced 6yo is not ruled out.

9/1

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

One More Stroke

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

In the frame in five of his six races over fences this season, winning over this trip at Musselburgh in February (good to soft) and last time finishing 8l fourth at Carlisle (3m, good); each-way chance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Evs

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 521211 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Transformed in recent months, notably with the switch to chasing and he's 3-4 in this discipline; showed he stays 3m at Carlisle (good) on penultimate start and no problems following up over 2m4f here (soft) on latest; raised another 7lb but he should have another good chance in this small field.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Boomslang

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last, good headway 14th, went second home turn

Evs

2nd

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Boomslang

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last, good headway 14th, went second home turn

Evs

1st

4

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Boomslang

10st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

A better chaser than hurdler and defied 12st with a game performance at Carlisle (3m, good); 7lb rise might not be too damaging and he'll be fine back at 2m4f.

7/2

Form: 314-P4

Last run: 92 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Smart bumper form; there's been only one reminder of that in his five starts since, when winning a 2m1f maiden hurdle in the mud in December 2023 for Gordon Elliott; tried chasing over 3m1f and 2m4f for new connections on last two outings and now has tongue tied first time; lots to prove but this is his handicap debut and his trainer continues to make his mark when travelling over to Britain; worth a market check.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

No Time To Wait

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Now 0-10 chasing and hasn't progressed from his novice season; looks to have a good bit to find.

25/1

21

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

No Time To Wait

10st 12lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: John C McConnell

He's on a competitive mark on chase form as recent as last July; however, he hasn't been at his best on either outing this winter and is now 0-9 over fences; needs to raise his game in first-time blinkers (replacing a visor); well beaten in the NH Chase (3m6f) at last season's Festival.

100/1

4th

1

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

No Time To Wait

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John C McConnell

Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott; 0-8 chasing; well beaten when unseating at the last in the Troytown at Navan (3m, heavy); better effort when 14l behind in the Paddy Power (3m, yielding) at Leopardstown; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 291-78 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Willie Mullins with useful form to win a beginners' chase (2m7f, soft) in August 2023; reappeared only this winter and with two heavy defeats, but now steps back up in trip; well treated on best Irish efforts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Hubrisko

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Formerly with Willie Mullins; five starts for this yard following a long absence, easily the best when beaten 5l over nearly 3m at Musselburgh in February (good to soft); becoming hard to predict, though, and has been tailed off since (latterly tried in cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers).

11/2

5th

2

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Hubrisko

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Formerly with Willie Mullins; five starts for this yard following a long absence, easily the best when beaten 5l over nearly 3m at Musselburgh in February (good to soft); becoming hard to predict, though, and has been tailed off since (latterly tried in cheekpieces; now goes in blinkers).

11/2

5th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 3

15:30 Plumpton

Hubrisko

11st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed 3 out

8/1

Form: 155213 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
All three of his wins were as a chaser last year, over 3m in February/June and then an extended 2m5f in November; 3m6f seemed to find him out at Newcastle two months ago on latest outing but he should be a major contender back down in trip today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 17-665 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (soft) last February; 1lb lower today having failed to repeat the form but latest start three months ago (disputed the lead two out, in returning cheekpieces) was a step back in the right direction.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Captain Quint

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

held up in rear, not fluent 11th, struggling 13th, lost touch when mistake 14th

12/1

5

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Captain Quint

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

held up in rear, not fluent 11th, struggling 13th, lost touch when mistake 14th

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £6.60
Trifecta £39.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boomslang

RP RATINGS:

Breakdance Kid

POSTDATA:

One More Stroke

D Express:

No Time To Wait

The Guardian:

Boomslang

Daily Mail:

Boomslang

Daily Mirror:

Boomslang

The Sun:

Boomslang

The Star:

Boomslang

Daily Record:

Boomslang

TOPSPEED:

Breakdance Kid

The Times:

Breakdance Kid

Telegraph:

Breakdance Kid