February 16 / 15.30 Musselburgh

15.30

Good To Soft

George Crawford Legacy Trust Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 4f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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George Crawford Legacy Trust Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 043554

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has a regressive profile but his mark continues to fall; creditable third over fences at Hexham (1m7f, soft) in October and didn't run badly over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) recently following a two-month break; might not be far away now back chasing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

pressed leader, led 4 out, ridden and faced challenge from 2 out, clear with one other inside final 110yds, kept on well

6/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 50-0P3

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form with a fair third of six at Catterick in December in first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie (both retained) on his fourth stable start; however, he needs a bigger run today if he's to break his duck at the 18th attempt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Low Mileage

11st 1lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

0-16 over fences; went close off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February and has claims here if judged on that form but didn't fire at Hexham last month.

5/1

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Low Mileage

11st 1lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

0-16 over fences; went close off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in February and has claims here if judged on that form but didn't fire at Hexham last month.

5/1

7th

6

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:22 Hexham

Low Mileage

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

18-race maiden; sound efforts in cheekpieces last twice, finishing third at Catterick (1m7f, good) and runner-up at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); interesting.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: /532-5

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
9yo point winner who is 0-7 under rules but there were encouraging signs over fences last winter and he shaped on his comeback over hurdles two months ago as though he would improve for that run; he's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Henry Gray

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

9yo point winner who is 0-7 under rules but there were encouraging signs over fences last winter and he shaped on his comeback over hurdles two months ago as though he would improve for that run; he's one to consider.

4/1

5th

5

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Henry Gray

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced slightly wide, midfield

7/1

5th

5

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Henry Gray

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced slightly wide, midfield

7/1

Form: 481224 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (2m4f, good) in November and runner-up over this C&D the next twice (good to soft/soft); below par at Carlisle a fortnight ago but that stiff 2m5f on soft ground may have stretched her; runner-up on four of her five visits to Musselburgh and could have a part to play now back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Divas Doyen

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Forster

Two chase wins last season, the latter over C&D (good to soft) in March; only 3lb above that mark now but never really got involved here last month and will clearly need a more dynamic performance today.

10/1

7th

4

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Divas Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

5/1

7th

4

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hexham

Divas Doyen

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Sandy Forster

Two wins last season, the latter over C&D (good to soft) in March; not discredited when out of the weights here later that month and will be fine on today's ground but may find others better handicapped.

5/1

Form: /999F1

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Having been struggling for form he staged a revival with a 20-1 win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month on his second chase start; a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can repeat that performance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell

Bravethewaves

10st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

held up in rear, not fluent 9th

7/2

5

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Bravethewaves

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Only his second run over fences when winning by 3l at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) but he ran no race at Musselburgh on Sunday with his jumping not helping; probably on a fair mark if he can put his best foot forward.

5/2

5th

7

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Bravethewaves

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Having been struggling for form he staged a revival with a 20-1 win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month on his second chase start; a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can repeat that performance.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: -628PP D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
10yo who has been pulled up the last twice but he ran well for a fair way over hurdles last time following a break, over a 3m trip that probably stretches him; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Cartmel last June and he's not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Arctic Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Robson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

33/1

6th

1

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Arctic Ambition

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

10yo who has been pulled up the last twice but he ran well for a fair way over hurdles last time following a break, over a 3m trip that probably stretches him; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Cartmel last June and he's not written off.

16/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Arctic Ambition

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

It's now 13 starts since his last success and he was tried in blinkers when pulled up in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase in August; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: P-P45P D

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Catterick (2m3f, soft) last February and went close later that month; however, this 11yo has struggled to get competitive since; major turnaround needed with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Onenightintown

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Patchy profile since last win over a year ago and hard to envisage a return to form from so far out of the weights.

20/1

6

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Onenightintown

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

in rear, detached and pushed along after 3rd

20/1

5th

5

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:52 Sedgefield

Onenightintown

10st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: -4332P C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-5 over fences when pulled up at Catterick last month but this course hurdle winner was running well in chases previously, finishing second at Sedgefield two starts ago; in the mix if bouncing back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in three good-ground chases last year, most notably when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f) in October, but has looked out of sorts lately; leap of faith to support him.

10/1

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in three good-ground chases last year, most notably when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f) in October, but has looked out of sorts lately; leap of faith to support him.

10/1

2

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Made it 0-5 over fences when pulled up at Catterick last month but this course hurdle winner was running well in chases previously, finishing second at Sedgefield two starts ago; in the mix if bouncing back.

15/2

Form: 87-F68 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his 2023 form but this 11yo was unable to perform to the same level last year and has something to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Ex SElance

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Victor Thompson

Well treated on his 2023 form but this 11yo was unable to perform to the same level last year and has something to prove.

33/1

8th

10

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Ex SElance

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Victor Thompson

Well treated on his spring 2023 form but he's struggled this year and was soundly beaten over C&D recently when back from a break.

20/1

8th

10

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Ex SElance

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Victor Thompson

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.10
Straight Forecast £32.40
Tricast £142.97
Trifecta £234.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Bravethewaves

SPOTLIGHT:

Divas Doyen

RP RATINGS:

Minella Youngy

D Express:

Minella Youngy

Daily Mirror:

Bravethewaves

The Sun:

Bravethewaves

The Star:

Bravethewaves

Daily Record:

Bravethewaves

POSTDATA:

Divas Doyen

The Times:

Divas Doyen