13.43
Good To Softbet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: 4-3U21 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
15th Oct 2026 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Two wins at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January and some respectable runs in defeat in the spring; drops back down in grade in a first-time hood on his reappearance, following wind surgery, and he could have a part to play if conditions suit (best form thus far is on good to soft). |
15/2 |
|
7th 13 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Won twice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in the winter and has had excuses since, making late headway after a slow start when eighth of 21 at Aintree four weeks ago; probably in much better heart than recent form-figures suggest, and he's an interesting each-way proposition. |
25/1 |
|
9th 19 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Two 1m7f Musselburgh wins this winter; bounced back from a poor run in the Imperial Cup when fifth of 14 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago but that effort suggests the handicapper is winning the argument for now. |
28/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 0P-734 CD BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Without a win since February 2024 but gave good account when sixth (promoted to fifth) at last month's Aintree festival; 2lb lower here and well worth another crack at 2m4f; considered. |
14/1 |
|
6th 22 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
18 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; below par over 2m5f at Ascot only 12 days ago but his peak form has come at around 2m (third in this in 2024). |
22/1 |
|
7th 5 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 146y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
17 races and over two years since his last win, albeit still frequently competitive; big majority of his career has been at about 2m (he last went over further in October 2024) and he's never been this far. |
9/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: /112-6 CD BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has a sound record in this race, winning in 2022 and runner-up in 2024; Flat/hurdles efforts this year suggest he retains a good chunk of ability aged nine; however, hasn't scored under this code since 2023 and lacks recent match practice having been absent since May. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Looked better than ever when third in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February and posted a good third on the Flat at Musselburgh last month; must enter calculations in refitted cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 1 (11) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won this prize in 2023 and had a fruitful Flat/hurdles campaign last winter before his close fourth in this; while he did not make an impact in either of his Flat runs this winter, latest hurdles form was his best in that sphere; 8lb lower than the 2025 renewal and a case can certainly be made. |
13/2 |
100/30
Form: 363211 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 2-8 for current yard, the wins off lower marks at Kempton (2m, good) in last two attempts in Class 3; return to this grade looks a plus but he lacks recent match practice (off since April) and concedes plenty of weight all round. |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won two in a row at Kempton (2m, good) in the winter before another good run when fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), where he would have been a bit closer but for late interference; soft ground may not have been ideal in the County Hurdle three weeks ago; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
18th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
A rare one in that he's improved since leaving Dan Skelton, winning a pair of 2m handicaps on good ground at Kempton this winter; creditable fourth of ten in the Scottish County at Musselburgh six weeks ago but it underlines that he needs to find a bit more from this career-high mark. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 131110 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Very productive in 2025 but has gone the opposite way this year; pulled up in last two outings and, although 1lb below last winning mark, he is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Last year's winner (from 14lb lower); went clear from the last to score at Haydock (2m Class 3, good to soft; from a similar mark) last December; more miss than hit (0-5) since, though, weakening quickly (pulled up) in the Cartmel Cup latest; risky proposition currently. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 351216 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Doubled tally with ready win off today's mark at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November but ended last season with some disappointing efforts (albeit in competitive races) and has more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
13th 5 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Beat Star Of Guiting to win over C&D (good to soft) on handicap debut in November but form has gone the wrong way on his three runs since. |
14/1 |
|
14th 15 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won in good style on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November but merely sixth there on next two starts (1m7f, good to soft) and the first-time tongue-tie needs to prompt a bigger performance. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: P8-105 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Easy winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last October and he took a big step back in right direction when seventh of 23 in the County at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); missed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last month due to heavy ground; still only five and he's 1lb lower than in the County; major player. |
9/2 |
|
7th 17 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last season; impressed in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) on reappearance in October but has failed to shine in his three outings since; has a hood fitted for a second time. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 52-143 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 14 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
First two runs (November) were her best from this season and she didn't shine back in handicaps on last two outings; however, her 2m4f win in a big-field handicap at 2024 Aintree festival should not be forgotten and she also ran well in Graded/Listed contests for most of last term; needs a close look, particularly given Dan Skelton's fine record in handicap hurdles at this meeting. |
7/1 |
|
9th 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Useful mare (dual Listed scorer) but last two efforts, latest back at handicap level, suggest she's unlikely to defy top weight in this warm field. |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
There's a suspicion she's on a tough mark and that a longer trip is preferable; however, she won at Aintree's Grand National meeting in 2024 on the last occasion she tackled a handicap (2m4f, soft) and she's won two Listed races since; this classy mare is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 70-F33 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
16th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won at Haydock and Bangor in March at around 2m3f; found out in more competitive contests at Aintree subsequently but is only 1lb higher than when last successful and holds claims if ready to roll following a break. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Won at about 2m3f at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) and the combination of a deep race and the drop back to 2m found him out at Aintree; better expected here off what should still be a realistic mark. |
10/1 |
|
11th 9 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
On a hat-trick after 2m3f wins at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) under Charlie Maggs last month but the fact he failed to win at around 2m on his first ten starts in Britain hardly boosts confidence in him for this drop back in trip. |
18/1 |
9/2
Form: 15-046 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Beaten only 2l when fifth in this last year and runs off just 1lb higher today (from 8lb out of the handicap); however, he hasn't been at his best this season and would be a surprise winner. |
33/1 |
|
6th 3 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Yet to run here but has a good record on other sharp, right-handed tracks, including a win in the quite valuable Scottish County at Musselburgh last February; looked to have been primed for another bold bid in this year's renewal of that race (7-2 favourite) only to unseat at the start 12 days ago; has won on soft but yet to encounter heavy. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Didn't run badly at Cheltenham/Ascot on his two starts towards the end of last year, with mistakes not helping last time; 2-2 here (soft/good to soft) and has to be of interest now back at Musselburgh off a mark just 1lb higher than when winning this last year. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £43.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £41.11 |
| Tricast | £209.52 |
| Trifecta | £263.20 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
AfadilPOSTDATA:
WilliethebuilderD Express:
Star Of GuitingSPOTLIGHT:
City Of DiamondsDaily Mail:
Welsh ChargerThe Star:
Star Of GuitingTHE NORTH:
City Of DiamondsThe Guardian:
WilliethebuilderDaily Record:
AfadilThe Sun:
Welsh Charger