March 20 / 15.55 Musselburgh

15.55

Good To Soft

Heritage Portfolio Go North Night Nurse Series Final Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20812
  • 2m 3f 171y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Heritage Portfolio Go North Night Nurse Series Final Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -63141 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Ayr (2m, soft) in January and improved again when returning to winning ways at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) recently having been upped in trip in a first-time hood (retained); unexposed at this distance and he's respected on handicap debut.
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6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Sanilam

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in January and back on the scoresheet in this hood on his last two starts, most recently on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); this progressive 6yo did it nicely last time and a 5lb rise may not stop him this afternoon.

8/1

1st

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Sanilam

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

Off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Ayr (2m, soft) in January and improved again when returning to winning ways at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) recently having been upped in trip in a first-time hood (retained); unexposed at this distance and he's respected on handicap debut.

100/30

1st

1

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle

Sanilam

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Ayr bumper winner (2m, soft); off the mark over hurdles over same C&D in January (soft); 15l fourth at Ayr last time (soft); hood tried on first run over 2m4f.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 938164

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time but encouraging signs previously, winning on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) then sixth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) when fading late on; this sharp 2m4f could be a good fit and he's not ruled out.
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3rd

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Killycarn

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Four handicap runs, winning the first of them, at Catterick (about 1m7f, good) on New Year's Day, and a good second to an improved winner at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; carries a big weight but respected now aiming lower.

5/1

2nd

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Killycarn

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Underwhelming at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last time but encouraging signs previously, winning on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) then sixth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) when fading late on; this sharp 2m4f could be a good fit and he's not ruled out.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 337

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
He could do with settling better than when tailed off in Doncaster maiden (2m3f, soft) last month; however, he was very talented on the Flat in his prime and showed some promise on his first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft); not discounted now tackling his first handicap hurdle.
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15th

4

(17)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Whos Glen

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

9-1 when fifth in the Chester Cup last year for Andrew Balding, which is as good as he's ever been on Flat; 7lb lower today, having been right off the boil for that yard later in 2025; recent hurdle efforts for new stable aren't enough to persuade, especially given such a wide draw.

33/1

2nd

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Whos Glen

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

A useful winning stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding; yet to match that form in this sphere but he posted his best effort when third of ten in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; not out of things on this stiffer track.

5/2

3rd

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Whos Glen

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

He could do with settling better than when tailed off in Doncaster maiden (2m3f, soft) last month; however, he was very talented on the Flat in his prime and showed some promise on his first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft); not discounted now tackling his first handicap hurdle.

16/1

Form: 2313P D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lame when pulled up on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m6f, heavy); won on hurdle debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December before no match for two useful sorts there (2m3f, good to soft); could bounce back with good run in first-time cheekpieces now back on better ground.
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3rd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

15:00 Ludlow

Noonetellsmenothin

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Lightly raced 5yo who won a novice at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December; finished lame when pulled up on handicap debut at Kelso (2m7f, heavy) in February and he bounced back with a fair fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f; cheekpieces added) last month; looks worth another try at this sort of trip and he's not ruled out in first-time blinkers.

13/2

4th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Noonetellsmenothin

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Lame when pulled up on last month's handicap debut at Kelso (2m6f, heavy); won on hurdle debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December before no match for two useful sorts there (2m3f, good to soft); could bounce back with good run in first-time cheekpieces now back on better ground.

16/1

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Noonetellsmenothin

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in defeat in both bumpers and won on hurdle debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December; held in third there (2m3f, good to soft) since but he now goes handicapping off what could be a workable mark and the step up in trip is a possible plus.

9/2

Form: 77661

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
From out of the handicap she's 12lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) 12 days ago in her second handicap hurdle; however, she did it comfortably and may well have more to offer in this code, especially now up in trip (won at up to 2m on the Flat); versatile ground-wise.
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6th

11

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Queen Roslyn

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Brian Ellison

From out of the handicap she's 12lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) 12 days ago in her second handicap hurdle; however, she did it comfortably and may well have more to offer in this code, especially now up in trip (won at up to 2m on the Flat); versatile ground-wise.

5/1

1st

8

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Queen Roslyn

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Brian Ellison

A fair 2m winner on the Flat in 2025; not at that level in four runs in this sphere, including on her handicap debut when a never-dangerous sixth of 13 at Catterick (2m) in January; she could still do better though after a break granted this stiffer test of stamina.

11/2

6th

7

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Queen Roslyn

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made hurdle debut in November and soundly beaten on her three runs in this code, but she now goes handicapping off a lowly mark and she was progressive on the Flat last year (albeit at modest level); this 5yo will be all the more interesting if attracting market support.

8/1

Form: 2223 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
4yo who may not be straightforward and was disappointing when odds-on at Kelso (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, before that he was second on his first three hurdle starts (1m7f, good to soft; two here); stayed well on the Flat and not discounted now up in trip on handicap hurdle debut.
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7th

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Keyboard

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

4yo who may not be straightforward and was disappointing when odds-on at Kelso (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, before that he was second on his first three hurdle starts (1m7f, good to soft; two here); stayed well on the Flat and not discounted now up in trip on handicap hurdle debut.

7/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:00 Kelso

Keyboard

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Hung badly right at Musselburgh a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he's now finished second on all three hurdle starts and holds leading form claims.

9/4

2nd

10

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:50 Musselburgh

Keyboard

10st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Five-race maiden on Flat; has shown promise with second-place finishes in juvenile events at Musselburgh and Catterick since switched to this code, the latest effort behind a subsequent Listed scorer who remains unbeaten; cheekpieces replace tongue-tie; solid claims.

11/2

Form: -22357

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce more than he managed in January in his first two handicaps, but his stable was just 1-62 with jumpers that month; his yard is in much better form now and he showed promise in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of last year; interesting contender.
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5th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Kool Raoul

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up twice under Gregor Walkingshaw in the autumn, including over C&D; however, no impact in his three handicaps; now 4lb lower than his opening mark, Walkingshaw (also on board penultimate start) returns and headgear enlisted.

13/2

8th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Kool Raoul

10st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

He needs to produce more than he managed in January in his first two handicaps, but his stable was just 1-62 with jumpers that month; his yard is in much better form now and he showed promise in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of last year; interesting contender.

16/1

7th

5

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Kool Raoul

11st 1lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Seven-race maiden but he finished placed in his first three runs over hurdles (2m/2m4f) and may have had stamina issues when upped to 3m on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh; still has potential and he's a possible improver back at this trip.

11/1

Form: 42223 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Better could have been expected in a maiden at Ayr last time but prior to that he was second of 12 over this C&D (good to soft) on his handicap debut, and he can be in the mix if returning to form.
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9th

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

The G Wizard

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Better could have been expected in a maiden at Ayr last time but prior to that he was second of 12 over this C&D (good to soft) on his handicap debut, and he can be in the mix if returning to form.

11/2

3rd

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

The G Wizard

11st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Runner-up in two maiden hurdles towards the end of last year (2m5f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) before occupying the same position on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft); vulnerable if bumping into anything useful but he can give another good account.

7/2

Form: 84234 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
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Form: 1-3572

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner who ran best race yet over hurdles when runner-up on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, soft) last time; open to improvement, including with his jumping, and he's a possible player.
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1st

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Abbey Scope

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won a bumper here last April (2m, good); best run over hurdles when second to a hat-trick scorer at Catterick in January (2m3f, soft); pulled up last time (never travelled); could bounce back.

7/1

Non-runners

Linalene

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.40
Straight Forecast £66.09
Tricast £1416.00
Trifecta £1122.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Abbey Scope

SPOTLIGHT:

Linalene

The Times:

Keyboard

D Express:

Queen Roslyn

POSTDATA:

The G Wizard

Daily Mail:

Who's Glen

TOPSPEED:

Abbey Scope

The Guardian:

Abbey Scope

Daily Mirror:

Abbey Scope

Telegraph:

Keyboard

The Sun:

Linalene

Daily Record:

Linalene

The Star:

Queen Roslyn