February 02 / 16.34 Musselburgh

16.34

Good To Soft

Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £8977.7
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -53233 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won three times over hurdles during 2023-24 season (2m3f-2m4f) and ended last year with a string of good efforts (2m4f-2m5f); has developed a tendency to hit a flat spot in his races but it won't be a surprise if he's on the premises again here; refitted cheekpieces replace a visor.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Harper Valley

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took step back in right direction when respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last month and is now 1lb below his last winning mark but still needs to build upon that recent effort here.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 771401 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 6yo who came good for Robbie Llewellyn at third attempt, keeping on strongly to collar short-odds favourite in Newcastle maiden (2m4f, good to soft; first-time hood) last month; could easily have more improvement to come in handicaps; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

The Gray Ghost

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Versatile trip-wise as his recent run of solid form has been from 1m7f to 3m; should give his running but does look vulnerable off this high a mark in this strong a race.

10/1

4th

11

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

The Gray Ghost

10st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has won at about this trip but he was well beaten in this race last year and, despite a 2m1f win at Newcastle last time out, he could have his work cut out at this competitive level.

9/1

1st

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

The Gray Ghost

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won his maiden here over 2m4f; a number of good runs in handicaps and 3m looked a stretch in a Class 2 at Musselburgh last time; something to prove over quite this sharp a trip but definite chance if he copes with it.

11/2

Form: 158

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat racer who looked quite promising when winning against own age-group on stable/hurdle debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October; safely held in two subsequent Grade 2 juvenile hurdles but has sights lowered on handicap debut and is open to improvement over the new trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

My Noble Lord

11st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Back down in grade with blinkers tried he registered a second chase win when 6l to the good at Bangor (2m4f, good); 6lb rise has elevated him to a career-high mark but it was comfortable last time.

6/1

1st

3

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

My Noble Lord

11st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) and subsequent defeats have come in better races than this; didn't run at all badly in the latest at Kelso (2m5f); back down in grade and with blinkers given a go, he's feared.

9/2

6th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

My Noble Lord

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces (retained) on his third chase start; disappointing since but this 5yo isn't written off today; won on good to soft ground on the Flat.

7/1

Form: 95P-40 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won three hurdle races during 2022-23 season but seems to have lost his way; returned from 169-day break with heavy defeat at Ayr last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Coral Blue

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Daragh Bourke

10yo who is a five-time hurdle winner and ran well when second at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February; however, his campaign concluded with two lesser performances and he returns from some time off today.

20/1

7th

9

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:12 Carlisle

Coral Blue

10st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Daragh Bourke

Without a victory since early 2023 but he comes here in good order, ridden too aggressively when a fading sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap 25 days ago; considered with cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

7th

9

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:12 Carlisle

Coral Blue

10st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Daragh Bourke

Without a victory since early 2023 but he comes here in good order, ridden too aggressively when a fading sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap 25 days ago; considered with cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

Form: -26884

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays and might be ideally suited by a stiffer track than this, but left a low-key reappearance run behind when fourth here (3m, good to soft) in November and remains on a good mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Less Legacy

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won four-runner handicap at Hexham last June (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for first time); disappointing since; needs first-time blinkers to bring about significant improvement.

12/1

10th

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Less Legacy

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Captured this prize last year (fourth win at the track) and caught the eye when eighth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 34 days ago, racing wide and set a lot to do; he's a player off a 2lb lower mark now.

8/1

8th

6

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Less Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Four of his five wins have been at Hexham; hasn't been at his best on last three starts; others stronger.

50/1

Form: 4-5243 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Went close on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in October but was not in same form on next two outings, more recently when well-held third in a Newcastle maiden (2m1f, good to soft; 11-10 favourite) in December; moves up in trip here; has a point to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Knomorediamonds

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

16/1

3rd

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Carlisle

Knomorediamonds

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player.

5/1

4th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Knomorediamonds

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip.

7/1

Form: 50P2/7

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo who belied her 80-1 odds when second in Kelso novice (2m, soft) in March 2023, her second hurdling start; returned from long layoff with 60l defeat last month but remains unexposed and is worth a glance in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:36 Perth

Monteplex

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

midfield on inner, mistake 3rd, soon hung right and reminder

40/1

11

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:36 Perth

Monteplex

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

midfield on inner, mistake 3rd, soon hung right and reminder

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 135

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat-racer who won a very gruelling Kempton novice (2m5f, good) on hurdling debut in October; it's wise to treat that form with a degree of caution and he was well beaten when upped to 2m7f for handicap hurdle debut in December; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Circuit Breaker

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account.

8/1

3rd

11

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Circuit Breaker

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy.

9/1

6th

4

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Circuit Breaker

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Front-runner who was well beaten over hurdles last time but had previously twice finished runner-up here (1m6f/16.5f); may be happier back in this sphere, but likely to face competition for the lead.

5/1

Form: 1-4247 C BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any further progress since his maiden hurdle win here (2m1f, soft) last April but may not have been suited by the heavy ground when a disappointing favourite on handicap debut in December and is not one to write off just yet; sports first-time blinkers today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Speed Davis

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has a patchy record but he made it 2-10 over hurdles when justifying support at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in November; 6lb higher on his return but that was a comfortable success and he looks worth a try at this new trip; not ruled out.

100/30

Form: -65O22 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles and 0-15 overall but clear second on her last two outings, both over 2m1f at Down Royal (good to yielding), and could quite plausibly have untapped potential over today's longer trip; good chance.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £70.87
Tricast £114.61
Trifecta £151.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Les's Legacy

SPOTLIGHT:

My Noble Lord

D Express:

Albatala

The Star:

Knomorediamonds

POSTDATA:

Harper Valley

THE NORTH:

Faithfulflyer

The Times:

My Noble Lord

Daily Mirror:

My Noble Lord

Daily Record:

Albatala

TOPSPEED:

Les's Legacy

Telegraph:

Les's Legacy

The Sun:

Les's Legacy