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A CIRCUIT OF THE TRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE. THERE ARE 8 HURDLES AND 8 STEEPLECHASE FENCES ON EACH CIRCUIT, WITH 2 OPEN DITCHES ON THE CHASE COURSE THE ALL-WEATHER FIBRESAND BEND WAS INSTALLED IN 2012 FOR SAETY REASONS ON THE TIGHT TOP BEND AFTER THE FINISHING LINE. THIS IS UNIQUE TO MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE AND THE FIRST IN THE UK.
T TODAY’S TURE RACE FEA
Today’s feature contest will be the bet365 Edinburgh National Handicap Chase at 3.05 Eight line up here for C what is set to be a tremendous race Joe Tizzard’s Rock My Way was an impressive winner in the Berkshire s ar National at Ascot in November and followed that up with a solid eighth in the Welsh National last month He will eight be hoping to build on that here. Grozni was excellent at Kelso last time out, the ten-year-our scoring in fine style ping ou for Sandy Thomson and is another who will fancy his chances here Forged Well won over a shorter distance here ndy omso who wi e last month and the Martin Todhunter-trained seven-year-old has a great chance. Magna Sam won this contest ea y since, he is not one to be overlooked. last year and while things haven’t gone his way b
JOCKEYS H TO WATCH
CRAIG NICHOl has had a superb start to the jumps season here a ay though, aboard Lizzie Luna in the day’s finale She rides at the time of writing He only has the one ride today aboar ose second here last month. CONOR RABBITT has a mighty has a good chance though after an impressive close last mon d he takes the ride aboard O’Faolains Glory in the 2:30 While an outsider 50% strike rate here this season and de G ng, the mare is looking for her hattrick here today having won a pair of races at this course late in the betting, ing for wo last year l
TRAINERS TO WATCH
re at Musselburgh, with four winners from 15
DONALD MCCAIN is a safe pair of hands at Musselburgh and at the time of writing is sat at a 25% strike rate here for this season He has just the one today in Bleu d’Enfer in the 1:55, but with the ever-reliable Brian Hughes in the saddle he has a good chance of an upset. SUSAN CORBETT has found success at Musselburgh this season as well and she enters the hattrick seeking O’Faolains Glory in the 2:30 The Paul Nicholls yard has also been in good form here this season and he has an intriguing selection in action today Go West scored at Warwick in November and will be looking to build on a last time out third at Kempton early this month while Nicholls also has Sonigino and Red Risk in the 3:40
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
12:55 THE BET365 SCOTTISH SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE
1:25 THE BET365 FRODON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE
1:55 THE BET365 HANDICAP CHASE
2:30 THE POSITION PAYOUT A BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE
3:05 THE BET365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP CHASE
3:40 THE PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October. This particular one mile, seven and a half furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.
This is a two mile, about four and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for novices aged five-years-old and upwards The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part Even so, the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tends to make open handicaps very competitive races.
This is a one mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 125. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
This is a two mile, about four furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 110 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 115.
This is a three mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 150. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
This two mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 145. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage
4:15 THE BET BOOST AT BET365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
The final race this afternoon is a two mile, seven and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-old and upwards which have been officially rated 0-110. As is all handicaps on this afternoon’s card the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 110 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 105.
The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials:
Sunday's History of Runners
The bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices' Hurdle
Tommy’s Oscar, runner-up in 2021, has won nine races since, including in Grade 2 company. The 2021 4th placed Third Time Lucki became a Grade 2 winner over fences, while 6 placed Belfast Banter went on to win the 2021 County Hurdle at Cheltenham, followed by a Grade 1 at Aintree. 2015 winner Some Plan won the Grade 1 Irish Arkle two years later. th
2025 Winner Tripoli Flyer
The bet365 Frodon Novices' Chase
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Won by multiple Grade 1 winner Frodon himself in 2017, as the launchpad to a stellar career. Divers won in 2011 before following up at Cheltenham. Douglas Talking, 2022 winner, went on to be runner up in a Class 1 at Aintree. 2025 winner Insurrection went on to run at the Cheltenham Festival.
Frodon is now happily retired on Dartmoor, being looked after by his regular race winning jockey Bryony Frost. “His days now will be filled with joining Black Corton, carefree, galloping across the moor, beach rides, all you can eat haynet and whatever he finds fun!”
2025 Winner Insurrection
The bet365 Edinburgh National
2023 winner Magna Sam went on to win the Edinburgh National again in 2025 - could he be a back-to-back champion with a third win in this year’s race?
Winner from 2021 Mighty Thunder was close second in the Midlands National before winning the Scottish Grand National. Missed Approach, 2nd in 2018, won the Kim Muir at Cheltenham the same year. Runner up Captain Cattistock won a Class 2 at Cheltenham.
2025 Winner Magna Sam
The Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle Race
Seddon, runner in 2022, went on to win a Class 1 at the Cheltenham Festival in 2023.
Brandy McQueen, 2023 winner, ran well in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (that this race is a qualifier for). Monmiral, who ran at the Cheltenham Trials in 2024, went on to win the Pertemps final in 2024.
The winner of the 2023 final, Good Time Jonny, also won at Musselburgh in January 2020. Dual Grade 1 winner Ahoy Senor is declared for this year’s race - his first Musselburgh run.
2025 Winner Pyffo
Race 1 12.55PM
Total prize fund £25000
About two miles (1m 7f 124yds) for novice four yrs old and upwards THE bet365
Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243. (Penalty Value £13007.50) A
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A Ralph (5 wins from 9 runners, 56%) runs ONLYFORFRANKIE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Hobbs & J White (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs CAPTAIN HUGO
Longest Traveller: CAPTAIN HUGO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 393 miles
1 CAPTAIN
HUGO
(IRE) (33) 6 11 10
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Vic Chic (IRE)
Owner: Scrimgeours, Mighell & White
Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Breeder: J.R. Weston
Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing
Colours: CERISE, WHITE and CERISE striped sleeves, quartered cap Form: 2-1121 D 3 wins £15323
TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when making a winning hurdle debut at Newbury (2m) in November.
Couldn’t live with an exciting prospect at Aintree since but resumed winning ways (left in control last) at Haydock (15.6f) last time Will stay further than this and unlikely we’ve seen the best of him yet. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 129
2
MOSSY FEN ROAD (IRE) (36)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Molly Duffy (IRE)
Owner: Barratt Racing
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill
Sponsor: OLBG
6 11 10
Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE hooped sleeves and cap Form: 1/10-11 D 3 wins £16309
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related, stoutly bred point/bumper winner who was made an exciting start to his hurdling career, showing more than enough gears to make it 2-2 over hurdles with an easy success at Chepstow at the end of December Should land the hat-trick in refitted tongue tie
Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 137
3
ONLYFORFRANKIE (IRE) (24)
B g Court Cave (IRE) - South Circle (IRE)
Owner: McLeish and Partners
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Terryhoogan Bloodstock Breeding
Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
6 11 7
Colours: MAROON and LIGHT BLUE diabolo, LIGHT BLUE cap, MAROON diamonds Form: 441031 D 1 wins £5446
TIMEFORM VIEW Athletic, fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when running away with a much weaker maiden Taunton (16.5f, soft, 1/3) 24 days ago His hurdles form is a notch below that of the market principals but he remains open to improvement.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118
4
SMOKE TRAIL (IRE) (60)
B g Jet Away - Jennycomewest (IRE)
Owner: The Caledonian Racing Society
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: E. Ryan & J. Slattery
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
5 11 7
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE cross belts, checked sleeves and cap Form: 6-113 D 1 wins £4356
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who jumped fluently when making all to beat subsequent winner on hurdles bow at Kelso in October but faced a stiffer task when last of 3 behind a very useful prospect at Haydock next time Bit to find on form and likely we’ll see the best of him over fences Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 120
2025 WINNER: TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) 6 11 7 Jonathan Burke 2-5 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran
This looks a good opportunity for MOSSY FEN ROAD to extend his unbeaten record over hurdles en route to bigger targets in the spring. Captain Hugo can give him most to think about, his only defeat in three starts over hurdles coming at the hands of an exciting prospect.
Sean Houlihan
Paul O’Brien
Ciaran Gethings
Derek Fox
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Total prize fund £30000
two miles about four and a half furlongs (2m 4f 68yds) for novice five yrs old and upwards THE bet365 FRODON
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (16 wins from 105 runners, 15%) runs DEDICATED HERO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs ELYSIAN KNIGHT
Longest Traveller: INTENSE APPROACH trained by J McConnell, Ireland.
1 INTENSE APPROACH (GB) (99)
Ch g Jack Hobbs - Intense Tango
Owner: Ms Caroline Ahearn
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
7 11 10
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE stars, LIGHT BLUE cap, PURPLE star Form: 11P0-15 C D BF 5 wins £37844
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler with good strike rate Took well to fences with a big-field maiden success on 22.5f Galway reappearance in August but disappointed at Cheltenham in October Opening mark looks on the stiff side Star
2 GO
WEST (IRE)
(22) 8 11 8
B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE)
Owner: Owners Group 107
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Robert Prendergast
Sponsor: Owners Group
Colours: MAUVE, BLACK chevrons on sleeves, BLACK cap Form: 11P-123 D 5 wins £25080
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed the hat-trick over hurdles when making all in a 3-runner Kempton novice in April and looked a natural when winning a match race on chase bow at Warwick on return. Only just edged out at Doncaster next time before latest run too bad to be true Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 135
3 QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE) (81)
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gambling Girl (IRE)
Owner: Mr A Frost and Mr E Galvin
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Ardmulchan Stud
Sponsor: Tote
8 11 7
Colours: RED, WHITE diamond, WHITE sleeves, RED spots Form: 11/260-3 5 wins £45629
TIMEFORM VIEW Listed bumper winner for Oliver Sherwood who was 3-3 in novice/maiden hurdles in 2023/24, latest in listed company at Taunton. Off 11 months after but useful form in defeat last season. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests at Bangor on chase bow/return and entitled to do better Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 134
4
DEDICATED HERO (IRE) (19)
B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE)
Owner: Recommended Freight & S McMillan
Trainer: Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw
Breeder: Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor
Sponsor: Border Embroidery
7 10 10
Colours: PURPLE, WHITE spots, sleeves and spots on cap Form: 15-6002 4 wins £69213
TIMEFORM VIEW Some flat displays over hurdles this season but produced a promising first effort in this sphere when second in novice at Ayr 19 days ago Looks on an attractive mark switched to a handicap Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 123
5
ELYSIAN KNIGHT (GB) (57)
B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE)
Owner: Jane Nuala Cartwright
Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Breeder: Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd
Sponsor: Tote
7 10 10
Colours: MAUVE, DARK GREEN stripe and sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, MAUVE diamond. Form: 13P12-P D BF 2 wins £8418
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner last term and signed that campaign off with a good second in Plumpton handicap (20.5f, good to soft) in April Should make a chaser but made an unpromising start in this sphere at Chepstow last month. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123
6
BOLD LIGHT (IRE) (31)
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Turmoss (FR)
Owner: Mr J Scott
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr R. Bryan
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
9 10 9
Colours: PINK, EMERALD GREEN stars, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PINK stars and cap Form: 315-640 CD 3 wins £36455
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2024/25 campaign but has yet to fire in 3 starts this season. Goes chasing now (runner-up completed start in points). Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 122 Derek Fox
Alex Harvey (3)
Freddie Gingell
Paul O’Brien
Callum Bewley
Conor O’Farrell
2025 WINNER: INSURRECTION (IRE) 8 11 7 Harry Cobden 5-1 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Dedicated Hero (IRE), 7-2 Queens Gamble (IRE), 13-2 Intense Approach (GB), Go West (IRE), 15-2 Elysian Knight (GB), 28-1 Bold Light (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
DEDICATED HERO made a promising chase debut when second at Ayr and his opening mark in this sphere looks lenient on the back of that. Queens Gamble shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on her chase bow at Bangor and is feared most.
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Race 3 1.55PM
Total prize fund £20000
About two miles (1m 7f 182yds) for five yrs old and upwards
THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights lowered 2lb
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (34 wins from 172 runners, 20%) runs BLEU D’ENFER
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs DENEMETHY
Longest Traveller: PURE CARBON trained by H Derham, Newbury, 372 miles
1
PARISENCORE (FR) (260)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Folk Dancing (FR)
Owner: Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre
Sponsor: Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
10 11 13
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW epaulets, YELLOW and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 23324-4 D 4 wins £27498
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in handicap chases in 2024 but below form both starts in spring of last year He’s dropped below his last winning mark however and has gone well fresh previously. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 126
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap Form: F60562 D 2 wins £21169
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner of 2m Punchestown handicap chase for Gavin Cromwell in June but yet to recapture his form for new yard, finishing well held second in 3-runner novice chase at Kelso last time Back in a handicap off a falling mark but remains to be seen if he can capitalise Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 124
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at third attempt over fences at Market Rasen on Boxing Day 2024 and largely consistent since, likely to have been a bigger threat to the winner barring an ill-timed blunder when second at Exeter (19.2f) latest. Should remain competitive back down in trip Engaged 2.02 Sandown Saturday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123
4
KOUKEO (FR)
(15) 6 11 10
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Karikale (FR)
Owner: Mrs E. J. Wills
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Haras de Coudraies
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK seams, PINK cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 6P10-11 D 3 wins £23564
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on hurdle form when making a successful chase debut at Windsor on New Year’s Day and did well to follow up at Haydock (16.3f, good to soft) 15 days ago having conceded first run to useful runner-up Should be more to come and has solid claims to land the hat-trick.
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 2P1-050 2 wins £12206
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account in 2 1/2m Carlisle handicap on final start for Stuart Crawford in April Low-key start for current yard this season but hinted at better over 2 1/2m at this course on New Year’s Day. Claims if he can build on that back over 2m. Engaged here 2.20 Saturday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 123
6
CHAPEL GREEN (IRE) (79) 9
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE)
Owner: The Kestrel Partnership
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Richard Brown
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 6
Colours: EMERALD GREEN and PURPLE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves, PURPLE armlets, PURPLE and EMERALD GREEN quartere Form: 2045-1P CD 5 wins £27092
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner proved a hit-and-miss performer last season but posted a career-best to make a winning return at Kelso in September Can be forgiven his subsequent run at Newcastle following a serious mistake at the third but has more on his plate in this grade STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 14/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made an error in home straight. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 119
Danny McMenamin
William Maggs (5)
Jack Hogan
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Brian Hughes
Jack Power (5)
7
PURE CARBON (GB) (69) 7 11 2
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Rosie’s Rein (IRE)
Owner: Mr J. Palmer-Brown
Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury
Breeder: Linda Blackford & Mike Vanstone
Sponsor: OLBG
Colours: BLACK and YELLOW diamonds, BLACK sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 654-21U D BF 1 wins £5413
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who has taken very well to fences, going one better than on chase debut to land 9-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f), notably travelling/jumping well Succumbed to an early error at Ludlow last time but he’s in good hands and remains capable of better Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
2025 WINNER: THISTLE ASK (IRE) 8 10 12 Ryan Mania 17-2 (James Ewart) 10 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.
KOUKEO and Pure Carbon both still have plenty of upside over fences and the former is taken to extend his winning sequence as a chaser Parisencore is preferred of the more-exposed runners, he’s capable of running well fresh and returns on a workable mark.
Solness came out on top in a Grade 1 over C&D over the Festive period when getting the better of Marine Nationale (second) and MAJBOROUGH (third). However, there is every chance the latter, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, can reverse the form with both rivals, especially with more testing underfoot conditions. Marine Nationale did exceptionally well to recover from nearly losing his rider at the second fence on that occasion, but the ground here has to be a major concern. Dual Champion Chase hero Energumene may not quite be the force of old but he commands respect with conditions very much in his favour.
Race 4 2.30PM
Total prize fund £15000
two miles about four furlongs (2m 3f 171yds) for four yrs old and upwards
POSITION PAYOUT A bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (16 wins from 105 runners, 15%) runs REMEMBERTHENAME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A P Keatley (5 wins from 7 runners, 71%) runs NEWTOWN RAMBLER
Longest Travellers: THE TOOTHPICKER trained by D K Budds & CHARLIE’S DILEMMA trained by J McConnell, both Ireland.
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B g Valirann (FR) - Kells Lady (IRE)
Owner: ABT Syndicate
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: Charles Persse
Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN sash, ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped cap Form: 43223P-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler but absent since pulling up at Thurles in November 2024. Yard’s British runners always much respected but the betting is perhaps the best guide given his long layoff Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116
2
HOW ABOUT NO (FR) (43)
B g Galiway - Feriadargent (FR)
Owner: FoolsWhoDream Trading Products & Pollitt
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding SPRL
Sponsor: Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited
6 12 0
Colours: RED, BLACK stars, armlets and cap Form: 2351-54 2 wins £10000
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winner on Flat for Joseph O’Brien. Opened his hurdles account in Catterick novice last January and respectable efforts in handicaps at Carlisle (17f, soft) and Haydock (2m, good to soft) this winter Step back up in trip may help Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 115
3
THE HATCHET (IRE) (81)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Kelloura (IRE)
Owner: Fishwick, Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Miss Annmarie Burke
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
6 12 0
Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE spots, ROYAL BLUE and PINK halved sleeves Form: 240-13 BF 1 wins £4629
TIMEFORM VIEW £105,000 purchase after finishing runner-up in his only Irish point. Hurdle form is working out well, winning 2m novice at Perth (comfortably making all) prior to splitting a pair of subsequent winners when third under a penalty at Ayr in November Unexposed handicap newcomer Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115
4
SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (37) 10 11 13
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE)
Owner: Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1
Trainer: Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Breeder: Nicky Richards
Sponsor: MS Society Scotland,Borders Branch,Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
Colours: BLACK, ORANGE diamond, WHITE sleeves, BLACK cap, ORANGE star Form: 11-5222 CD 3 wins £13598
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D and at Ayr in the spring and has resumed in good nick, finishing runner-up on last 3 starts Nudged up another 2lb but still merits plenty of respect. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 114
5 BOIS GUILLBERT (FR) (33) 7 11 12
Ch g Ivanhowe (GER) - Ready Kap (FR)
Owner: Mr R. B. H. Young
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE spots, DARK GREEN cap Form: 6156-56 4 wins £19107
TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost his way over fences since making a winning start last February so his hopes are pinned on a return to hurdling sparking a revival Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 113
6
NEWTOWN RAMBLER (IRE) (128) 7
B g Snow Sky - Heart N Hope (IRE)
Owner: Keatley Racing, Doherty and Manson
Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton
Breeder: P. Hillis
11 11
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, striped sleeves, WHITE cap Form: P-6P330 D 1 wins £5386
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in a pair of 19.5f handicap chases at Wexford last summer Not disgraced when seventh of 16 at Listowel in the autumn (final start for Henry de Bromhead). Reverts to hurdles on his first outing for a new yard in tremendous form. Interesting runner, particularly if backed.
Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 112
Alex Harvey (3)
Sean Quinlan
Jack Power (5)
Ella McGarry (10)
Stephen Mulqueen
Brian Hughes
7
THE G WIZARD (IRE) (41) 6 11 10
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Carrigmoorna Wood (IRE)
Owner: Turcan & Tomkinson
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mr Michael Veale
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE and BLACK (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, BLACK cap Form: P/-2422
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a maiden point and fair form when reaching the frame in maiden hurdles for new yard, going down by only a length to a next-time-out winner over C&D last time A much respected handicap newcomer Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 111
8
YOUNG MERLIN (IRE) (19) 10
B g Camelot - Zelloof (IRE)
Owner: Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: M. Ryan
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Class1Personnel
11 9
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE epaulets, striped sleeves and cap Form: 20U4P-3 6 wins £48333
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed quick-fire hurdles hat-trick in 2023. Placed on the Flat and over hurdles since joining Rebecca Menzies and Benjamin Macey takes a handy 5lb off Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 110
9
MAGNA VICTOR (GB) (41) 7 11 8
B g Telescope (IRE) - Sweet Vixen
Owner: Mr S. Price
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Magna Bloodstock
Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap Form: 6/53-41 C 1 wins £3696
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced for his age and posted a career best when winning 11-runner 2m handicap here (good to soft) in December 4lb higher now but he may be capable of better yet. Engaged 3.37 here on Saturday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109
10
O’FAOLAINS GLORY (IRE) (41) 9
B m Fame And Glory - Kiltipford Lady (IRE)
Owner: Girsonfield Racing Club
Trainer: Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Breeder: Thomas Phelan
Sponsor: Finnies Heavy Haulage
11 7
Colours: PURPLE, GREY stars, GREY sleeves, PURPLE stars, PURPLE cap, GREY star Form: 422P11 CD 4 wins £20279
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after a pair of course handicap chase wins to end 2025. Another who has to enter the reckoning.
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Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
SPEIRIUIL (IRE) (34) 6
B m Fracas (IRE) - Something Graceful
Owner: Molly and Paul Willis
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: J. S. Bolger
11 7
Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE chevrons, LIGHT BLUE stars on sleeves and cap Form: 634-021 2 wins £8000
TIMEFORM VIEW Second over C&D prior to making it third time lucky since joining Adam Nicol at Kelso (2 1/4m) at the end of December May have more to come for this stable and high on the shortlist. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in Irish maiden hurdles before he made a promising start to his handicap career for new stable when third at Kelso (23f) in October Hasn’t built on that since but the return to shorter may help after his effort rather flattened out over 3m here last time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 101
13 THE TOOTHPICKER (IRE) (37) 9 11 0
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Queen of Dubai (IRE)
Owner: Toothpicker Syndicate
Trainer: David Kenneth Budds, Ireland
Breeder: Mr Mark Landers
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, WHITE epaulets, sleeves and spots on cap Form: 0/0/-4F50
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but ran well in a big-field Cork handicap in December and wasn’t seen to best effect (met trouble) when mid-division in a big field at Down Royal on Boxing Day. No surprise were he to go well Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 101
2025 WINNER: HARPER VALLEY (IRE) 8 12 0 Ross Chapman 6-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 10 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 11. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Speiriuil (IRE), 11-2 Summergrounds (GB), 13-2 Magna Victor (GB), 17-2 The Hatchet (IRE), 12-1 The G Wizard (IRE), 14-1 Newtown Rambler (IRE), Rememberthename (IRE), 16-1 How About No (FR), 18-1 O’Faolains Glory (IRE), 20-1 Young Merlin (IRE), 22-1 Charlie’s Dilemma (IRE), 25-1 The Toothpicker (IRE), 40-1 Bois Guillbert (FR)
Bruce Lynn
Benjamin Macey (5)
Conor Rabbitt (3)
Joshua Thompson (5)
Patrick Wadge
Carl Millar (5)
Several with possibilities in this competitive affair THE G WIZARD’s latest C&D maiden second received a boost when the winner followed up in a big-field handicap and Nick Alexander’s charge gets the nod to make a successful handicap debut. Speiriuil, Summergrounds and Adrian Keatley’s new recruit Newtown Rambler head the many dangers
Race 5 3.05PM
Total prize fund £60000
three miles about seven and a half furlongs (3m 7f 76yds) for five yrs old and upwards
THE bet365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £23850; Second £11922; Third £5964; Fourth £2982; Fifth £1488; Sixth £744. (Penalty Value £31218)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): A M Thomson (16 wins from 105 runners, 15%) runs GROZNI
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs TRANSMISSION
Weightwatcher: INIS OIRR won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 6lb to 113.
Fancy That: A Ralph won this race in 2023 and 2025. The stable runs MAGNA SAM today.
Longest Traveller: BODHISATTVA trained by J McConnell, Ireland.
B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE)
Owner: J P Romans & Nick Case
Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Breeder: Rockvale Stud
Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited
Colours: BLACK, YELLOW triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap Form: 225-010 3 wins £73233
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who chased home Haiti Couleurs in the National Hunt Chase at last season’s Cheltenham Festival Better than ever when readily bagging the Berkshire National at Ascot before shaping as if still in form in Welsh National Will find this less competitive STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 139
2 CADELL (IRE) (56) 8 11 11
B g Mahler - Prettyasapicture
Owner: Kelso Lowflyers & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mrs Gabrielle Whitty
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE sash, WHITE cap Form: P14-P1P 4 wins £39926
TIMEFORM VIEW Course regular who looked better than ever fitted with this headgear when making all here (23.4f) in November Did blow hot and cold as a novice, however, so no surprise he ran poorly next time Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 136
3 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (43) 9 11 4
B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE)
Owner: Paul McKeon
Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Breeder: Ms Johanna Dunne
Sponsor: Tote
Colours: BLACK, WHITE epaulets, PINK cap Form: 265-000 3 wins £59191
TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last term, successful at Cheltenham and also a good fifth in National Hunt Chase at the Festival in March. Yet to fire this season but this represents a notable drop in class and a change of headgear may help his cause Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 129
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 564-561 7 wins £56599
TIMEFORM VIEW Solid efforts over fences last season when sixth in Kim Muir at Cheltenham and fourth in Scottish National Came good on third start for this yard when winning Borders National at Kelso 8 weeks ago and warrants respect. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 128
5
MAGNA SAM (GB) (41)
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie
Owner: Mr S. Price
Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Breeder: Shade Oak Stud
Sponsor: Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
12 10 7
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW triple diamond, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK striped sleeves, YELLOW and BLACK quartered cap Form: P31P-66 CD 5 wins £78290
TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by fitting of cheekpieces when landing this race for a second time a year ago, recording a fourth success at this course in the process Hasn’t reproduced that in 3 subsequent starts but this has likely been the target again. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 118
6
BODHISATTVA (IRE) (56) 9 10 7
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Honey Blond (IRE)
Owner: The 119 Partnership
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: P. & J. Mills
Colours: WHITE, BLACK hollow box, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, RED cap, BLACK spots Form: 2U06P-0 2 wins £12534
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and hasn’t shown much since finishing second in this last year Star RatingHHIII Official
Brendan Powell
Jack Power (5)
Conor O’Farrell
Brian Hughes
Ciaran Gethings
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FORGED WELL (IRE) (41)
B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Suzy Brown & Mr Peter R Brown
Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith
Breeder: Patrick J. Doyle
Sponsor: Tote
7 10 6
Colours: DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap Form: F03-6F1 C 3 wins £18157
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who was in the process of leaving a disappointing chase debut behind when falling at the last at Ayr but made amends when scoring in decisive fashion here (23.6f) 6 weeks ago 7lb higher in better race now, though, and has stamina to prove Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117
8
INIS OIRR (IRE) (15)
B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE)
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr M. Brennan
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
9 10 2
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 0-20P50 CD 2 wins £62495
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner of this race in 2024 but generally best treated with caution these days (often looks disinterested). Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 111
2025 WINNER: MAGNA SAM 11 10 2 Brendan Powell 10-1 (Alastair Ralph) 14 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
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Visor worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 4-1 Grozni (FR), 11-2 Transmission (IRE), 13-2 Forged Well (IRE), 8-1 Magna Sam (GB), 16-1 Cadell (IRE), Bodhisattva (IRE), Inis Oirr (IRE)
ROCK MY WAY shaped as if still in good form in the Welsh National at Chepstow
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
2025:State Man 8 11 12,PaulTownend 5-4 (W P Mullins),5 ran. BETTING FORECAST: 6-5 Lossiemouth, 6-4 Brighterdaysahead, 7 Anzadam, 10 El Fabiolo, 25 Poniros, 33 Casheldale Lad.
Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead lock horns once again after their encounter in the December Hurdle where Willie Mullins’ mare came out on top.That said, the latter had missed some intended targets, when expected to be sent over fences earlier in the campaign,and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if she were able to reverse those placings.A chance,though,is taken with EL FABIOLO.Twice a winner at this meeting over fences, his jumping had fallen apart in that sphere, with three falls from his last four chase starts, but the nine-year-old returned with a confidence-boosting display at Punchestown on NewYear’s Eve and appears to still retain all of his ability judged on that display.
Race 6 3.40PM
Total prize fund £30000
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for five yrs old and upwards THE PERTEMPS
NETWORK GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609)
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (15 wins from 50 runners, 30%) runs RED RISK and SONIGINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs BEACHCOMBER
Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs RED RISK and SONIGINO today. Longest Travellers: ANYWAY trained by D K Budds, I LOVE MY BAIE trained by S R B Crawford, ENCANTO BRUNO trained by J McConnell, all Ireland.
1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (65)
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE)
Owner: Wymer & Russell
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr D.P. Constable
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
11 12 0
Colours: RED, BLACK epaulets and armlets, BLACK cap, RED star Form: PPF5-66 D 6 wins £235566
TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser on his day and caught the eye when third on reappearance last season in the Old Roan at Aintree Has struggled for form since, though, well held back over hurdles in Grade 2 at Newbury in November Makes handicap hurdle debut but others more persuasive Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 145
2 ANYWAY (GER) (99)
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Adira (GER)
Owner: K. Haughey/Kieran T. Byrne
Trainer: David Kenneth Budds, Ireland
Breeder: Gestut Etzean
8 11 7
Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoops, YELLOW and WHITE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap Form: 52-1U04 4 wins £27771
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler who bettered that form over fences when second in novice handicap (20.6f) at Cheltenham Festival last season, before winning a Kilbeggan maiden in June However, seemed stretched by stepping up to around 3m last 2 starts Back over hurdles after 3 months off Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 138
TIMEFORM VIEW After 9-month absence, good third in this race last year before getting back to winning ways at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) next time However, has run poorly last 2 starts, returning from 8 months off when well beaten at Haydock in November Others preferred. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 138
4
DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (22) 7 11 7
Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE)
Owner: Equi ex Incertis Partners
Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Breeder: Con Collins
Colours: ROYAL BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE star
Form: 3-3UFU2 6 wins £30319
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a most progressive first spell in handicap hurdles, completing a 6-timer with success at Cheltenham in November 2024. Failed to complete 2 of 3 starts sent chasing this season, but back on track when runner-up in Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton (21f, good) 22 days ago Respected. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 138
5
ENCANTO BRUNO (IRE) (237) 8 11 5
B g Mahler - Stratosphere
Owner: Mr D. Kierans
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: M. O’Keeffe
Colours: WHITE and BLACK diamonds, chevrons on sleeves, WHITE cap, BLACK stars Form: 00/PP2-2 D 3 wins £23692
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form when winning twice over hurdles in 2023/24, including success on stable debut for Gavin Cromwell However, ended that season on a low-key note and well below that level over fences last 3 starts Returns from 7 months off having rejoined former trainer Hood applied.
6
SONIGINO (FR) (29) 9 11 1
B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR)
Owner: SirAFergusonGMasonLHalesTheLateJHales
Trainer: Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Breeder: Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon
Sponsor: Morson Group
Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, WHITE sleeves, RED spots, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 10P0/-03 6 wins £83603
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler at best who was absent 20 months prior to the current season. Showed the benefit of his comeback run when never-nearer third at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, so he’s a major player upped in trip from 5lb below last winning mark. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 132
Derek Fox
Carl Millar (5)
Freddie Keighley (7)
Conor O’Farrell
Alex Harvey (3)
Freddie Gingell
7
I LOVE MY BAIE (FR) (57)
B g Crillon (FR) - Ludmika (FR)
Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
Trainer: S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland
Breeder: Mr Andre-Jean Belloir
Sponsor: The Sporting Life
8 11 0
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN spots Form: 43-0U00 4 wins £22069
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making a winning handicap debut at Newbury in March 2024 and made the frame next 3 starts However, in first-time cheekpieces he failed to come on for recent run when well held at Navan (25.4f, heavy) in December Engaged 2.25 Leopardstown Saturday.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 131
8 LIHYAN (IRE) (51)
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)
Owner: Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Breeder: Mr S. Gorman
Sponsor: Bluegrass Horse Feeds
8 10 11
Colours: BLACK, BEIGE epaulets, armlets and cap Form: 303332 C 6 wins £35982
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by speed test when landing fifth win for current connections at Huntingdon (25f) in May. Has continued in good heart since, despite again not getting the race run to suit when second at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) in December Needs everything to drop right. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128
9
BEACHCOMBER (FR) (22)
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Alpes du Sud (FR)
Owner: Mrs E. J. Wills
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mr Philippe Rainteau
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
8 10 10
Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK seams, PINK cap, DARK BLUE star Form: 16-3PP5 D 4 wins £46156
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when landing handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) last season and good third in Pat Taaffe Chase at Punchestown in May. However, well below form in 3 starts back from a break, so has something to prove reverted to hurdles Cheekpieces back on.
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 127
10
IDEM (FR) (43)
B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR)
Owner: The Boltons and Atholl Duncan
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr Francois-Marie Cottin
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
8 10 10
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, PURPLE diamond, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE cap, WHITE spots Form: 140-250 4 wins £21932
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last season and returned with a good second at Hexham (23.3f, good) in October Not seen to best effect next time, before a rare below-par effort at Haydock on latest outing in December Largely consistent so he could bounce back.
Colours: BLACK and PINK diabolo, BLACK sleeves, PINK cap, BLACK star Form: 24-2233 C 4 wins £43136
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since 2024/25 reappearance but has been holding his form well, runner-up on seasonal/chasing debut before placed back over hurdles last 3 starts, third of 8 in handicap at Aintree (20f, good) on Boxing Day. Can give his running once more Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 125
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at third attempt for current yard last season and has been shaping up well in handicaps, travelling well into contention when fourth of 12 at Ascot (21.7f, good to soft) last time Needs to prove himself at this longer trip
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 117
13 HIGHLAND FASHION (GB) (30) 7 10 2
B g Champs Elysees - French Fashion (IRE)
Owner: Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan
Trainer: Ian Duncan, Coylton
Breeder: Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair
Sponsor: Ian Duncan Racing
Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE seams, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap, WHITE star Form: 324-612 D 1 wins £4066
TIMEFORM VIEW Split a pair of subsequent graded novice hurdle winners on final start in bumpers Has benefited from going up in trip this season, making a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (23.7f) in November and improving again when second at Ayr (24.3f, soft) 30 days ago Could be in the mix.
Colours: DARK BLUE and GREY stripes, GREY sleeves, quartered cap Form: 1-63225 4 wins £21836
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France who completed a hat-trick in novice hurdles at Carlisle in the spring. Placed 3 times in handicaps this season and shaped as if still in form when fifth of 9 at this course (19.8f, good to soft) last time, though more needed up in trip
Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 114
Sean Quinlan
William Maggs (5)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Patrick Wadge
Brian Hughes
Liam Harrison
Charlie Maggs (5)
Bruce Lynn
2025 WINNER: PYFFO (IRE) 7 11 4 Paul O’Brien 8-1 (Harry Derham) 11 ran NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Hood worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 4, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 12, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 9, 11, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Double Powerful (IRE), 11-2 Sonigino (FR), 8-1 Florida Dreams (IRE), 9-1 Lihyan (IRE), 11-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE), 14-1 Idem (FR), Highland Fashion (GB), 16-1 Anyway (GER), Bel Amigo (FR), 18-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 22-1 Red Risk (FR), 28-1 I Love My Baie (FR), Beachcomber (FR), 40-1 Encanto Bruno (IRE)
SONIGINO stepped forward from his reappearance run when third at Sandown 29 days ago, rallying well from the last, so he is taken to return to winning ways upped in trip Heading the list of dangers is Double Powerful, who got back on the up when second in the Lanzarote last time, while Highland Fashion could still have more to offer as a stayer
Race 7 4.15PM
Total prize fund £10000
About three miles (2m 7f 180yds) for four yrs old and upwards
THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
RACE STATS
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Alexander (11 wins from 98 runners, 11%) runs WHISKEY ON ICE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs DEARKEITHANDKATY
Longest Traveller: TAKE CHANCE trained by J McConnell, Ireland.
1 WHISKEY ON ICE (IRE) (53)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Sliabh Na Muice (IRE)
Owner: Mrs S. Irwin
Trainer: N. W. Alexander, Kinneston
Breeder: Mrs Margaret Murphy
Sponsor: Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd
6 12 0
Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE hoop and sleeves, EMERALD GREEN cap Form: S-53435
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form in 4 maiden hurdles for Shark Hanlon in Ireland last summer. Not at same level starting out for new yard/after 5 months off when fifth of 8 in a Hexham maiden (20.1f) in December but that ought to have blown the cobwebs away and switch to handicaps rates a plus Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108
2
BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (41)
Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE)
Owner: D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Trainer: Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Breeder: Mr P. Murphy
8 11 10
Colours: BLACK and WHITE stripes, chevrons on sleeves Form: 20-1515 CD BF 3 wins £11697
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who produced a career best in refitted blinkers when opening his chase account over C&D in December Not in same form when fifth back here (20.3f) later that month but he’s certainly no forlorn hope returned to timber/back up in trip Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104
3
TAKE CHANCE (FR) (52)
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Saalewuste (GER)
Owner: Mrs Orla Cleary-O’Kane
Trainer: John McConnell, Ireland
Breeder: S. & A. Berger & C. Gallorini-Berger
6 11 10
Colours: YELLOW, WHITE sleeves, RED cap Form: 06PP43
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who has found some progress in handicaps of late, fourth in a big field affair at Down Royal prior to finishing a good staying on third at Punchestown (3m) in December Respected with cheekpieces again the headgear of choice and booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 104
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DEARKEITHANDKATY
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Astraye (FR)
Owner: Mr T. P. Jackson
Trainer: Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Breeder: Mme Philippe Morruzzi & Mr Philippe Morr
Sponsor: Wasdell Group
(FR) (83) 5 11 7
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, RED star, RED sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star
Form: 343-042 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on only start in bumpers and has shown improved form sent handicapping over hurdles last 2 starts, narrowly denied by an unexposed type when runner-up at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) on latest outing in November Can make his presence felt. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 101
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LIZZIE LUNA (GB) (41)
B m Telescope (IRE) - Zarocco
Owner: John Elliot & Partners
Trainer: Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Breeder: Distillery Stud
Sponsor: Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
6 11 5
Colours: RED and DARK GREEN (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, YELLOW cap, ROYAL BLUE diamond.
Form: PP-0532 C BF 1 wins £3812
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success in a mares’ maiden here last February and back to that sort of form when creditable second of 13 in a C&D handicap 6 weeks ago, battling well and just failing. Another meriting consideration with a repeat. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 99
6
EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (35)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish
Owner: Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan
Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd
Sponsor: Bolton Mill Holiday Park
8 11 5
Colours: PURPLE, PINK star, PINK and PURPLE chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap, PURPLE star Form: 063F00 CD 3 wins £11613
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a quick-fire double at Cartmel last May but hit and miss since, latest when held in Class 4 handicap at Catterick (19.3f, good, 40/1) 35 days ago Worth checking if the betting hints at a resurgence back up in trip from further reduced mark. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 99
Bruce Lynn
Joshua Thompson (5)
Brian Hughes
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Craig Nichol
Sean Quinlan
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DUNNET HEAD (IRE) (17) 8 11 3
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Champagne Ruby (IRE)
Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M. Flynn
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, NSPCC
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap Form: 030-0PP 2 wins £8276
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner for Iain Jardine earlier in his career but he’s gone with no encouragement in hurdle/2chase starts upon joining present stable this winter Switch back to smaller obstacles needs to have positive effect from sliding mark. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
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Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 97
REFLECTION OF YOU (GB) (41) 7 10 10
B m Jack Hobbs - Gold Reef
Owner: Mr Gerry McGladery
Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Breeder: Mrs S. C. Welch & Mr A. King
Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sash, ROYAL BLUE cap Form: 5-353P1 CD 2 wins £6419
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/course bumper winner whose form proved up and down in 4 runs over fences but bounced back to form returned to this sphere when all out to hold re-opposing Lizzie Luna by a nose in a C&D contest 6 weeks ago Handicapper reacted with a 4lb rise but possibilities again.
Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 90
2025 WINNER: PRINCE OF PERTH (IRE) 7 11 10 Conner McCann 8-1 (Lucinda Russell) 13 ran
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Dearkeithandkaty (FR), 4-1 Take Chance (FR), Lizzie Luna (GB), 5-1 Reflection of You (GB), 9-1 Benefit Ben (IRE), 16-1 Whiskey On Ice (IRE), Dunnet Head (IRE), 25-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE)
DEARKEITHANDKATY found only a similarly unexposed improver too strong on just his second start in handicaps at Carlisle in November and, with further progress distinctly possible now his stamina is tested further, he looks to hold sound claims Irish raider Take Chance is an obvious danger with Brian Hughes an eye-catching booking. Lizzie Luna is another on the shortlist.
Gregor Walkingshaw (10)
Conner McCann (7)
UPCOMING PRINCIPLE 2026 JUMPS
FIXTURES...
FIXTURES:
Kelso: Sat 28th Feb - BET365 Morebattle Hurdle
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Ayr: Sat 7th Mar - Spring Saturday
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We offer a free raceday courtesy bus service to and from Musselburgh Racecourse servicing the park and ride facilities at:
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RACE CONDITIONS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
First Race 12.55 - THE bet365 SCOTTISH SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990 and the fourth £1495. for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 10 entries at £125. - Closed January 26th, 2026.
Second Race 1.25 - THE bet365 FRODON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for novice five yrs old and upwards £150 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 10 entries, 3 at £30 and 7 at £150. - Closed January 26th, 2026.
Third Race 1.55 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 12 entries, 0 at £20 and 12 at £100. - Closed January 26th, 2026.
Fourth Race 2.30 - THE POSITION PAYOUT A bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 25 entries at £50. - Closed January 26th, 2026. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.05 - THE bet365 EDINBURGH NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £31218 to the winning horse The second to receive £14352, the third £7176, the fourth £3588, the fifth £1794 and the sixth £894. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £300 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BET365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 2 at £60 and 11 at £300. - Closed January 26th, 2026. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.40 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Pertemps The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 12th, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Elimination and Balloting Procedures For The Final: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that the winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination in the Final, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage (Jockey claims not to be taken into account). 15 entries at £150. - Closed January 26th, 2026. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.15 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 have generously sponsored this race and and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 17 entries at £50. - Closed January 26th, 2026.
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SUN 15 FEB THE HIBERNIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RACEDAY
FRI 20 MARCH GO NORTH RACEDAY, SUPPORTED BY THE RACING POST
SAT 4 APRIL EASTER SATURDAY THE VIRGIN BET SCOTTISH SPRINT CUP RACEDAY
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