February 15 / 14.50 Musselburgh

14.50

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 1m 7f 124y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 98/2-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out.
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2nd

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Sattam

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on Sunday, and in some style too, eased after surging well clear from three out; looks well in under a penalty; has a good chance of following up.

5/6

1st

8

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Sattam

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52/643 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has failed to show peak form since returning from long layoff but has done enough to suggest he's interesting off current mark dropped in grade and belatedly returned to Musselburgh; dual course winner as a youngster.
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2nd

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Inca Prince

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has failed to show peak form since returning from long layoff but has done enough to suggest he's interesting off current mark dropped in grade and belatedly returned to Musselburgh; dual course winner as a youngster.

7/2

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Inca Prince

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

No win since his juvenile campaign; long absence prior to two efforts this term, seeming to need July run then faring better in October; still needs to prove he retains peak ability but market support should be noted.

9/2

4th

4

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Inca Prince

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won three races in his first season over hurdles; not scored since, although fair second in a Perth handicap in September 2023 (2m, soft); had a long break after that and was well beaten on his return; should fare better this time.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: F34473 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a long losing sequence and whose current mark reflects a decline in his ability; placed at Catterick last time when fitted with blinkers (retained) and switched back to hurdles from chasing.
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1st

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Scots Poet

10st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained a first win for two years at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and backed it up with a good second of nine in 2m Hexham handicap 15 days ago when set a lot to do; this veteran is not taken lightly eased 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Scots Poet

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

Mainly in good form this year, gaining a well-deserved win at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good; blinkers on for fourth time); up 4lb; could go well again.

3/1

1st

6

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:45 Sedgefield

Scots Poet

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner (good); third on his last three starts, all at around 2m; chance but will need to raise his game to win this.

10/1

Form: 2-6655

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Went close at Kelso (2m5f) last spring; has regressive form this term, taking record over hurdles to 0-16, but gives the impression this belated drop back to about 2m is worth exploring.
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2nd

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Anamanda

10st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Went close at Kelso (2m5f, good) last April but has not made a serious impact this season; now 8lb below the Kelso mark but 0-17 as a hurdler; a hood returns, after it was last fitted in 2023.

4/1

4th

7

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Anamanda

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Went close at Kelso (2m5f) last spring; has regressive form this term, taking record over hurdles to 0-16, but gives the impression this belated drop back to about 2m is worth exploring.

14/1

5th

5

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Anamanda

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Three-time French Flat winner who is 0-15 over hurdles having been below par on her three outings this term; however, she's well handicapped on last season's best efforts and is not written off.

20/1

Form: 43535

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 0-14 overall but posted good efforts on penultimate start in this sphere (over C&D) and back on the Flat last time; this juvenile hurdler appears to be on a workable mark; in the mix.
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7th

8

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Bouboule

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Gillian Boanas

Runner-up at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in January but he's struggled over hurdles and on the Flat subsequently and is now 0-17; hopes are pinned on wind surgery prompting a major turnaround.

25/1

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Bouboule

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

0-16 under all codes; didn't run badly when fifth over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February but suffered a heavy defeat on AW last month and makes only limited appeal.

10/1

7th

8

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Bouboule

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Gillian Boanas

Inconsistent maiden for three yards who was always well positioned when second in an ordinary 0-60 handicap over C&D in January; since well beaten over hurdles and others hold stronger claims.

12/1

Form: 766

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Juvenile hurdler who may show improvement off his opening hurdles mark; 0-9 overall but looks favourably treated with his Flat rating in mind and Gregor Walkingshaw takes off a bonus 10lb.
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6th

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Canavan

11st 1lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who has shown ability on the Flat and it's still very early days over hurdles; however, he was soundly beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and needs to raise his game.

16/1

6th

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Canavan

11st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Juvenile hurdler who may show improvement off his opening hurdles mark; 0-9 overall but looks favourably treated with his Flat rating in mind and Gregor Walkingshaw takes off a bonus 10lb.

8/1

6th

4

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:20 Wetherby

Canavan

11st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-6 on the Flat and failed to progress; ran okay when sixth of ten at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on New Year's Day on his second hurdle start but others have achieved considerably more.

33/1

Form: /3-587

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 6yo who is 0-6 over hurdles and holds poor claims on his form for new yard; however, physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) may prompt a turnaround; well treated based on Flat ability.
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3rd

9

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Mr Lincoln

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Iain Jardine

0-8 over hurdles and has a tendency to race too freely but ran by far his best race for Iain Jardine when very close second at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in March, and remains well handicapped on older Irish form.

8/1

8th

10

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 3

15:05 Musselburgh

Mr Lincoln

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish; beaten 30l and more over hurdles in first four British starts but back to life for a short-head defeat 13 days ago (second run after wind surgery); now returns to Flat, in which sphere he's 1-9 having won a maiden in 2023 and been second in a 1m5f handicap last July; needs a second look.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 344

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; absent since running well in C&D contest (soft) on handicap debut ten weeks ago when dropped further in trip; possibilities off same mark, provided she builds on that effort; tongue-tie applied.
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10th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Magic Gloves

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Tailed off at Musselburgh in February when last seen and hard to fancy on the back of that; however, two starts ago she ran well in fourth on her handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) and this very lightly raced point winner is not written off.

16/1

8th

3

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Magic Gloves

11st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Irish point winner; absent since running well in C&D contest (soft) on handicap debut ten weeks ago when dropped further in trip; possibilities off same mark, provided she builds on that effort; tongue-tie applied.

13/2

4th

7

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:05 Hexham

Magic Gloves

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Bought for £42,000 soon after winning Irish point in April; showed something to build on when 10l third of five on hurdling debut at Kelso (2m5f, good; 6-1) last month; should improve and not ruled out.

7/2

Form: 64-P86

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shaped with a bit of promise last time but isn't guaranteed to back up that effort; has inconsistent hurdles form otherwise and isn't a solid option; gained sole win on the Flat three years ago.
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11th

12

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 1m4f AW winner for Hughie Morrison in 2023; seemed only poor over hurdles for Steph Cameron subsequently, pulled up at Uttoxeter 27 days ago; returns to this sphere for her new handler with something to prove.

50/1

16

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Yet to be placed from nine starts over hurdles; easy to dismiss.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £7.35
Tricast £16.65
Trifecta £31.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Scots Poet

SPOTLIGHT:

Bouboule

The Sun:

Magic Gloves

D Express:

Mr Lincoln

The Star:

Anamanda

TOPSPEED:

Bouboule

The Times:

Bouboule

POSTDATA:

Scots Poet

Telegraph:

Scots Poet

Daily Mirror:

Scots Poet

Daily Record:

Scots Poet