February 16 / 15.00 Musselburgh

15.00

Good To Soft

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 58P

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won an Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) last March and ran okay when fifth of seven on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in October; two lesser runs have followed (2m1f/2m4f) but it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a good performance in a first-time hood on handicap debut.
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5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Gone With The Tide

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

0-10 over hurdles and out of sorts since returning last November; beaten 35l at Perth last month in first-time cheekpieces which are retained here on chase debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

9th

13

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Gone With The Tide

10st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Ran a couple of reasonable races towards the end of last season and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's been pulled up on all three starts this term; transformation needed in first-time cheekpieces.

100/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:23 Carlisle

Gone With The Tide

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

0-8 over hurdles, having been pulled up on both outings this season; had wind op during 111-day break; others have much less to prove.

33/1

Form: F66

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but there was a small hint of promise on his debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in November, when he was well beaten but keeping on when stumbling/falling two out, and the step up in trip could suit in his first handicap; watch the betting.
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12th

12

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

Good Company

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Minor promise in qualifying but found 2m4f beyond him on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh; early days and the return to 2m should suit.

25/1

2

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Good Company

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but there was a small hint of promise on his debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in November, when he was well beaten but keeping on when stumbling/falling two out, and the step up in trip could suit in his first handicap; watch the betting.

4/1

21

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Good Company

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

OUR TIP

Form: 5P4256

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-11 and not quite at best when sixth at Catterick last time but he was a good second off this mark over C&D (good to soft) in November and a reproduction of that form would give him strong claims in this weak race.
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3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Has taken well to fences, winning by 11l here on his chase debut (good) before finishing a clear second (again over C&D) last time; went up 9lb for his win and another 4lb for latest run but is one with a chance.

11/4

2nd

7

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Returned from break with career-best performance this month, drawing clear to win by 11l over C&D (good) on chasing debut; 9lb higher in a higher-grade race today but could easily have more to offer over fences.

7/2

1st

5

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Looking Splendid

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Won two in a row over hurdles in October (2m5f/2m4f, good; including here) and ran pretty well when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November; unsuited by soft ground when below par at Musselburgh in December; could have a part to play if taking to fences at the first attempt.

13/2

Form: 5P-404 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
10yo who isn't as good as he was but he finished a fair fourth in a higher grade over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago and this C&D winner is one to consider down another 2lb.
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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: -19376 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Faded late on when fair sixth here (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago on her first run since wind surgery; her two wins last spring came over 2m4f (including C&D) and she could be in the mix now back down in trip.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Not In Kansas

10st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Ran respectably over 2m4f at Perth last month in a race she'd won a year earlier; capable of being involved but the return to 3m presents a question mark.

8/1

4th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

9/1

4th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

9/1

Form: 38P4U7

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who was soundly beaten at Newcastle last time in a first-time hood (retained); however, he's run pretty well on both previous visits to Musselburgh and the tongue-tie is back on today, which he wore when a fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) in November; interesting contender.
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6

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Agilulf

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Longstanding maiden who was soundly beaten at Newcastle last time in a first-time hood (retained); however, he's run pretty well on both previous visits to Musselburgh and the tongue-tie is back on today, which he wore when a fair fourth over C&D (good to soft) in November; interesting contender.

8/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

7

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Agilulf

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Adam Nicol

in touch with leaders, mistake 5th

20/1

Form: 7-P388

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Below best the last twice but didn't quite see out 3m here last time; three starts ago he was a fair third over today's C&D (good to soft) and he's not ruled out in first-time cheekpieces.
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3

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Beat The Retreat

11st 8lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won two of his last four, accounting for Snow Dragon at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; from 4lb lower) in February; the snag is that the other two efforts were laboured ones, beaten 28l into fourth over 2m here (good) three weeks ago; this longer trip can assist.

8/1

4th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Beat The Retreat

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Inconsistent but won at Ayr (2m3f, heavy) in December and returned to form to win at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February on his latest start; ran well on good ground here last May and it's possible he'll cope with the drop back in trip; he can be in the shake-up if on another going day.

7/1

1st

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Beat The Retreat

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Three-time winner, most recently at Ayr (2m3f) on penultimate start; however, by no means certain to repeat that form, being far from consistent otherwise.

12/1

Form: 80P047

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike-rate and was well beaten at Ayr last time; however, perhaps the soft ground didn't suit and prior to that he was a respectable fourth of 16 at Newcastle (2m4f, good) on his second stable start; likely to be back on better ground today and he's not discounted.
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8

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Billable Grant

10st 12lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

Came from off the pace to win over C&D (good to soft) in April and posted another good effort behind Luminaries at Kelso (3m, good) the following month, but didn't fire when last in action and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

14/1

14

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Billable Grant

10st 9lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Jackie Stephen

Came from off the pace to win under Emma Brown at Perth (3m, good to soft) in April and posted another good effort at Kelso (3m, good) last month; should also be suited by this stiff 2m4f; enters calculations.

8/1

7

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:23 Kelso

Billable Grant

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

None too consistent but hasn't had many chances at 3m, over which he came from off the pace to collect at Perth a month ago (good to soft); fair chance off 5lb higher if in the same mood; a different 7lb claimer rode last time.

3/1

Form: P-6978

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has shown very little worthwhile form and is hard to fancy.
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9th

8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Luminaries

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Ewan Whillans

Four-time hurdle winner but he generally struggled over fences in the autumn and was tailed off back in this sphere at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track but he's 6b lower than for his last win and he's 3-3 over C&D.

12/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Luminaries

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Won four times over hurdles at up to 3m, all on good/good to soft, latest at Kelso in May (3m, good); not as good over fences so far, having pulled up on first occasion and finished 33l behind runner-up Sir Carnegie at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, good to firm); visor replaces cheekpieces; should improve.

8/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Luminaries

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Won four times over hurdles at up to 3m, all on good/good to soft, latest at Kelso in May (3m, good); not as good over fences so far, having pulled up on first occasion and finished 33l behind runner-up Sir Carnegie at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, good to firm); visor replaces cheekpieces; should improve.

8/1

Form: P-8099

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when eighth at Sedgefield last May but well beaten on her three runs since and is now 0-21; she'd be a surprise winner.
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10

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Le Fous Keep

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Didn't run badly when eighth at Sedgefield last May but well beaten on her three runs since and is now 0-21; she'd be a surprise winner.

25/1

9th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Le Fous Keep

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Hugh Burns

in rear

50/1

9th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Le Fous Keep

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Hugh Burns

in rear

50/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Not In Kansas

D Express:

Coral Blue

RP RATINGS:

Beat The Retreat

The Sun:

Good Company

SPOTLIGHT:

Agilulf

The Star:

Beat The Retreat

The Times:

Not In Kansas

Telegraph:

Not In Kansas

Daily Mirror:

Coral Blue

Daily Record:

Coral Blue