March 21 / 16.25 Musselburgh

16.25

Good To Soft

Ladbrokes Go North Brindisi Breeze Hurdle Series Final (Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Ladbrokes Go North Brindisi Breeze Hurdle Series Final (Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 5-7302 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner who hasn't kicked on in handicaps; dropped back from 3m to 2m5f when a rallying second at Doncaster (good) last time and now has headgear first time.
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1st

7

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Fierce Warrior

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner who hasn't kicked on in handicaps; dropped back from 3m to 2m5f when a rallying second at Doncaster (good) last time and now has headgear first time.

7/1

2nd

1

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 181y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Fierce Warrior

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner who hasn't kicked on in handicaps but he's in top hands and has shaped over 3m here the last twice as though he could benefit from this drop back in trip; possible player.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 216014 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between and again on latest start but he was brought out quickly under a penalty in the latter; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces.
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2nd

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Punxsutawney Phil

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between and again on latest start but he was brought out quickly under a penalty in the latter; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces.

14/1

3

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Punxsutawney Phil

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won at Musselburgh (3m) in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) last Thursday, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between but he'd have a huge chance under this penalty if that form from last week (a narrow career best) is repeated.

2/1

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Punxsutawney Phil

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over 3m at Musselburgh in December (good to soft); rather disappointing in his two runs since and needs to bounce back.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 92423F

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three 1m4f Flat wins in her French days; close third over C&D last month and she wasn't out of it when falling three out at Ayr (2m5f) 13 days ago; however, she's now 0-10 over hurdles and others have more pressing claims.
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3rd

14

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Anamanda

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Three 1m4f Flat wins in her French days; close third over C&D last month and she wasn't out of it when falling three out at Ayr (2m5f) 13 days ago; however, she's now 0-10 over hurdles and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

11

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Anamanda

10st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Yet to score over hurdles (three-time 1m4f Flat winner) but she comes here in good form, third of eight in 3m Musselburgh handicap 20 days ago; more is required from 5lb out of the handicap here though.

20/1

3

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:00 Musselburgh

Anamanda

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: N W Alexander

0-8 over hurdles but was runner-up over C&D (good to soft) in November and, after a lesser run here (failed to settle), she bounced back to finish second at Ayr (2m5f, soft) four weeks ago; could be involved.

5/1

Form: 843225

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied after a final-flight error over C&D (good to soft) on penultimate start, just in front of Anamanda; not so good behind Uokhun at Hexham last week, however, and now 4lb out of the handicap, so this probably isn't when he finally breaks his duck.
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2nd

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:27 Sedgefield

Star Vantage

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Rebecca Menzies

travelled strongly, held up in rear, headway and disputed lead from 3 out, ridden run-in, lost position towards finish

6/4

Form: 111244 CD BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won here in November before runner-up to Punxsutawney Phil in another C&D race in bid for a four-timer; has remained in form and looked better than the bare results on last two starts but needs to resume improvement.
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5th

6

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

You Some Girl

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won here in November before runner-up to Punxsutawney Phil in another C&D race in bid for a four-timer; has remained in form and looked better than the bare results on last two starts but needs to resume improvement.

6/1

4th

5

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last

5/1

4th

5

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last

5/1

Form: 343421

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Second to Prince Of Perth over C&D (good to soft) last month and won well from Edgewell in a three-runner race at Catterick (3m2f, good) 16 days ago; up another 4lb in this more competitive race but he's reliable.
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2nd

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

17:55 Sedgefield

Hostile Hotelier

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders, headway to lead 2 out, headed before last, soon slightly hampered and switched right, kept on well final 110yds

7/2

2nd

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

17:55 Sedgefield

Hostile Hotelier

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders, headway to lead 2 out, headed before last, soon slightly hampered and switched right, kept on well final 110yds

7/2

6th

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Hostile Hotelier

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Second to Prince Of Perth over C&D (good to soft) last month and won well from Edgewell in a three-runner race at Catterick (3m2f, good) 16 days ago; up another 4lb in this more competitive race but he's reliable.

7/1

Form: 334531 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
11th start when off the mark in 15-runner handicap at Hexham (extended 2m7f, good to soft) eight days ago under William Maggs, leading final 1f with step up in trip; able to race off the same mark today (due to go up 5lb) so looks of major interest if she's in the same form.
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1st

7

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Uokhun

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Battled well to open account at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) last month, her tenth hurdling start, and not beaten far when seventh in a competitive series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) a week later; 5lb higher now but still considered.

5/1

7

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Uokhun

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Battled well to open account at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) last month, her tenth hurdling start, and not beaten far when seventh in a competitive series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) a week later; 5lb higher now but still considered.

5/1

7th

11

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Uokhun

10st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Tim Easterby

11th start when off the mark in 15-runner handicap at Hexham (extended 2m7f, good to soft) eight days ago under William Maggs, leading final 1f with step up in trip; able to race off the same mark today (due to go up 5lb) so looks of major interest if she's in the same form.

7/1

Form: -86344

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
No win since October 2022; competitive twice in December (2m4f/2m6f) before his form dipped slightly over 3m on soft in January; given wind surgery soon afterwards; with a 2-37 strike-rate, vulnerable for win purposes.
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8th

8

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Guernesey

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

No win since October 2022; competitive twice in December (2m4f/2m6f) before his form dipped slightly over 3m on soft in January; given wind surgery soon afterwards; with a 2-37 strike-rate, vulnerable for win purposes.

20/1

4th

7

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Guernesey

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Jackie Stephen

On a long losing run but he posted a solid fourth of 11 in 2m6f Kelso handicap hurdle 23 days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.

13/2

4th

7

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Guernesey

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Jackie Stephen

On a long losing run but he posted a solid fourth of 11 in 2m6f Kelso handicap hurdle 23 days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -3126F

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Faded at Ayr in January on first crack at 3m and fell three out when having another go at it on latest outing; however, he had looked a good prospect for this sort of trip when staying on for second over an extended 2m6f at Kelso (soft) three starts ago and could still tap back into that promise.
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9th

3

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Forged Well

11st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Faded at Ayr in January on first crack at 3m and fell three out when having another go at it on latest outing; however, he had looked a good prospect for this sort of trip when staying on for second over an extended 2m6f at Kelso (soft) three starts ago and could still tap back into that promise.

10/1

Form: 745342

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Veteran who last won in April 2023; second at Sedgefield latest but that was over 2m4f and he makes a rare foray over this sort of trip today.
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10th

13

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Kajaki

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran who last won in April 2023; second at Sedgefield latest but that was over 2m4f and he makes a rare foray over this sort of trip today.

16/1

2nd

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Kajaki

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

raced in second

5/1

2nd

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Kajaki

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

raced in second

5/1

Form: 250115 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Quickly made his mark in handicaps for this yard with two front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) this winter, latterly ending 12l to the good; up to this 11lb higher mark in a much better race when only fifth of 11 back over C&D on latest outing but he is back down in class today.
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11th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Quickly made his mark in handicaps for this yard with two front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) this winter, latterly ending 12l to the good; up to this 11lb higher mark in a much better race when only fifth of 11 back over C&D on latest outing but he is back down in class today.

10/1

5th

12

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

disputed lead, prominent after 5th, weakened after 2 out

9/1

5th

12

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

1-10 in points; however, he's now 2-6 over hurdles after front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) on last two starts, last time easily stretching clear from approaching three out and ending 12l to the good; up another 11lb in a much better race, but it's hard to pin down just how good he is.

9/1

Form: 162112 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won over fences in October and took his form to a new level over hurdles last month with wins at Southwell (3m, good to soft) and Fakenham (3m, good); seen off by Hostile Hotelier in three-runner race at Catterick 16 days ago and needs to resume his progress.
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12th

10

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Edgewell

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over fences in October and took his form to a new level over hurdles last month with wins at Southwell (3m, good to soft) and Fakenham (3m, good); seen off by Hostile Hotelier in three-runner race at Catterick 16 days ago and needs to resume his progress.

9/1

2nd

3

5th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:55 Catterick

Edgewell

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last, headway and prominent after 3 out, challenging after 2 out, hit last, hung left and weakened run-in

11/10

4

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:08 Fakenham

Edgewell

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over fences in the autumn and took form to whole new level when scoring in good style over hurdles at Southwell (3m, good to soft; front pair well clear) 11 days ago; carries 7lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway; commands respect in current mood.

7/4

Form: 621652 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two good runs late last year, winning over 3m1f at Catterick on second occasion (good ground; set up clear lead and rather stole the race); has remained at Catterick since, good second when held up over 2m3f on latest start but this race is probably a bit too warm.
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13th

12

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Be The Difference

10st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Two good runs late last year, winning over 3m1f at Catterick on second occasion (good ground; set up clear lead and rather stole the race); has remained at Catterick since, good second when held up over 2m3f on latest start but this race is probably a bit too warm.

14/1

2nd

5

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Be The Difference

11st 9lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Philip Kirby

held up in rear, not fluent 4th

8/1

5th

2

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

13:05 Catterick

Be The Difference

11st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

held up in rear, headway 3 out, no impression after 2 out

7/1

Form: /451P1 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer.
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4

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Prince Of Perth

11st 11lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer.

5/1

1st

6

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Prince Of Perth

11st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield on outer

10/1

1st

6

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Prince Of Perth

11st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield on outer

10/1

Form: 5617

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-7 in points; came good in a novice at Newcastle (2m6f, good) in December and looked a staying prospect, overturning a 2-7 shot, but soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day when cheekpieces were added; sports blinkers this time.
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2nd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:00 Newcastle

Giveupyerauldsins

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ruth Jefferson

prominent, went second going best 3 out, went clear with winner from 2 out, not fluent last, no impression run-in

16/1

2nd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:00 Newcastle

Giveupyerauldsins

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ruth Jefferson

prominent, went second going best 3 out, went clear with winner from 2 out, not fluent last, no impression run-in

16/1

9

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Giveupyerauldsins

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

0-7 in points; came good in a novice at Newcastle (2m6f, good) in December and looked a staying prospect, overturning a 2-7 shot, but soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day when cheekpieces were added; sports blinkers this time.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £203.00
Straight Forecast £200.52
Tricast £3145.19
Trifecta £3155.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Perth

RP RATINGS:

Uokhun

TOPSPEED:

Hostile Hotelier

The Sun:

Top Man Tom

Telegraph:

Edgewell

The Times:

You Some Girl

The Star:

Anamanda

POSTDATA:

Kajaki

Daily Mail:

Uokhun

Daily Mirror:

Uokhun

THE NORTH:

Prince Of Perth

The Guardian:

Prince Of Perth

Daily Record:

Prince Of Perth

D Express:

Hostile Hotelier