March 21 / 14.50 Musselburgh

14.50

Good To Soft

Racing Post Go North Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing Post Go North Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -13232 D

Last run: 128 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Relatively lightly raced 9yo; made his breakthrough in a Market Rasen handicap (2m5f, good) last May and he's held his form with four placed efforts since; nudged up 2lb for his second at Ayr in November but he still looks feasibly treated and is respected back from a break.
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6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Summergrounds

11st 6lb

J: Mr Harvey James

T: Nicky Richards

Narrow winner of this 12 months ago when 10lb lower; has shown that he can deal with this high a mark and he goes well fresh, so a 75-day break after being below par last time is probably a good thing; respected.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -94910 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark with a front-running win at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month but he flopped under a penalty at Newcastle eight days later; that may have come too soon but he has a patchy record and needs to kick on again to defy this mark; made the running before collared by odds-on shot at Sedgefield yesterday.
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4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist.

5/2

1

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off.

5/1

10th

8

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Benefit Ben

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 232235

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles in her first four starts for Iain Jardine; ran well again when third on chase debut here (2m4f, soft) in January but her form slumped back in this sphere at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) last month; has bit to prove again after that and she's now 0-12.
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5th

9

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Dual C&D scorer in first half of 2025; lightly raced since but she took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Hexham (2m) three weeks ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

6/1

4th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Winds Of Winter

11st 1lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Won a Cartmel seller and two handicap hurdles (one over this C&D) last summer; may have needed the run when pulled up at Perth last week; bit to prove.

14/1

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Winds Of Winter

11st 9lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Progressed well after winning a Cartmel seller last May (2m1f, good to soft) with two wins and two seconds, one of them over this C&D, and went up 25lb; hasn't been out since being pulled up at Hexham in October; interesting if fully wound up after her winter break.

14/1

Form: 186686 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won by 10l in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, good) in September but he's finished down the field in five subsequent runs; now back on last winning mark but he's hard to predict and needs another bolt from the blue.
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2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Shantou Lucky

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win.

100/30

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Shantou Lucky

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time.

Evs

1st

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Shantou Lucky

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty.

8/15

Form: 0-6357 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well held at single-figure odds in her three qualifying runs; started her handicap career with a seventh of eight here (3m, good to soft) last month but she ran well for a long way and wasn't beaten far; still has potential after only six starts and she's in the mix on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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3rd

8

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Reflection Of You

10st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Had jumping issues during her chase spell and proved suited by the return to hurdles in C&D contest (good to soft) last time, just holding on from Lizzie Luna who might have won but for coming off a true line; may remain competitive.

4/1

3rd

5

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Reflection Of You

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage 6yo who might well have made a winning chase debut here (2m4f, good) in May, had she not clouted the last two fences; again made jumping errors when well behind Heaven Smart over that trip last month but can pose a potent threat if she gets into a better rhythm today.

6/1

4

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Reflection Of You

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-5 over hurdles but made promising start to chasing career when third over C&D (good) in May; might well have won that race had she not clouted the last two fences, and commands respect off the same mark today.

5/2

Form: 033411 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has been resurgent after wind surgery and he's won at Catterick (2m3f, soft/good to soft) in the last two of his three runs for current yard; up another 5lb but he scored with some authority last time and remains well treated on old form; key player.
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6th

4

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Quian

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has been resurgent after wind surgery and he's won at Catterick (2m3f, soft/good to soft) in the last two of his three runs for current yard; up another 5lb but he scored with some authority last time and remains well treated on old form; key player.

2/1

1st

8

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Quian

11st 3lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Lizzie Quinlan

pressed leader, led 4th

5/2

1st

8

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

Quian

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

raced in second, not fluent 2 out, ridden and led after 2 out, edged left run-in, kept on well

11/2

Form: -P3881 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when justifying support with cheekpieces added over C&D (good to soft) last month; back up 4lb in the weights but he still looks on a workable mark and has form figures of 331 in similar handicaps at this track; shortlisted.
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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: 974805

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won off 7lb higher over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) last May but he's generally struggled since including in four runs this winter; overall record now stands at 1-17 and he needs a major revival back over hurdles; new headgear.
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6th

6

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

C&D winner in May on his second start for James Owen and was holding his form until heavy defeats in his final two races; now on a recovery mission.

8/1

3rd

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:18 Fontwell

Leading Force

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Scored at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May, his second start for James Owen, and ran big race when clear second to thriving opponent at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's duff effort at Market Rasen but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

7

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Looked a hard ride when second at Bangor (3m, good) but travelled sweeter with the blinkers back on at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) and just missed out; nudged up another 3lb but has to be respected.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 685676 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2023 but she's drawn a blank since and has been well held in both runs this year; now 15lb lower than for her last success but she's needs a big turnaround.
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4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.

9/2

5th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).

9/1

10th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Scored at Market Rasen (on good ground) last June and she returned from a seven-month absence with a very good third of nine over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D winner can go very well off an unchanged mark.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £21.23
Tricast £106.05
Trifecta £136.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quian

The Times:

Beat The Retreat

POSTDATA:

Benefit Ben

The Star:

Summergrounds

RP RATINGS:

Shantou Lucky

Telegraph:

Beat The Retreat

Daily Mail:

Beat The Retreat

Daily Mirror:

Beat The Retreat

The Guardian:

Quian

D Express:

Quian

The Sun:

Quian

Daily Record:

Quian