Musselburgh Race 6 - Heritage Portfolio Mares' Handicap Hurdle
RAILWAY BELL (1) is racing consistently with three triumphs and two runner-up finishes last six starts including placing second in a Market Rasen handicap hurdle a month ago. May go one better. TUPPENCE (5) gained a first placing on initial outing for a new trainer when second contesting a maiden hurdle over course and distance last month. Warrants thought as expected to challenge. FEACH AMACH (2) missed the placings last time running fourth during November tackling track and trip. Will be thereabouts. CHER TARA (6) aims to turn two placed efforts into a win after managing third at Newcastle and this venue.

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 76kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Freshened for 31 days. Last outing finished second of 12 runners at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4100m, on slow going 1.3 len behind Pretending carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. The run before raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len Ludlow on January 15 over 3200m defeating Ip Up with 73kg at $4.20 in a hurdle. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/02/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 5:25.63 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 3:53.05 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/13 | 16/12/2025 | 410 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 3:42.73 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2024 | 165 | HDLE MDN M 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72.5kg | 4:00.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/05/2024 | 176 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $12,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | 3:59.15 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2023 | 36 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/10/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 68.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 4 of 7 starters at this track November 28 over 4000m, 7 len behind Kientzheim carrying 71kg at $11. First up last campaign 6 of 9 runners at Perth October 21 over 4000m, slow track; 75 len behind Kap Boy with 71.5kg at $11. Can pick up where she left off.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 38 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 5:08.44 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | 149 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | William Maggs | 71.5kg | 5:29.57 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 75.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 69.5kg | 5:09.87 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Firm | Joshua Thompson | 75.5kg | 4:28.10 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Joshua Thompson | 61.5kg | 5:08.36 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good | Joshua Thompson | 69.5kg | 4:49.00 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/02/2025 | 68 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Joe Williamson | 69.5kg | 4:08.43 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 0/11 | 16/12/2024 | 41 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,380.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 71.5kg | 5:25.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2024 | 238 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 71.5kg | 5:17.45 | 6-7-12 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2024 | 14 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | E Herbison | 66.5kg | 5:11.13 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 41.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/02/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Soft | E Herbison | 64.5kg | 4:55.43 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 68kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months finished seventh of 8 runners at Catterick on February 24 over 3900m, 46 len behind Geromino carrying 67.5kg at $23. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Market Rasen on June 13 over 4100m, 3 len behind Lone Star carrying 70.5kg at $2.90. Fitter for the run but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 103 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,100.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 67.5kg | 4:56.22 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 4:53.28 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | 19 | HCP HDLE M 3U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Jonathan England | 69kg | 4:47.66 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/10/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Firm | Jonathan England | 74.5kg | 4:36.12 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good | Jonathan England | 71kg | 4:49.30 | 7-5-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 71kg | 3:58.10 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Soft | Jonathan England | 72.5kg | 4:34.56 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Tom Midgley | 70.5kg | 5:14.63 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2025 | 273 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $25,550.00 | Cartmel | 3461m | Good | Jonathan England | 70.5kg | 4:10.91 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/08/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 3U | $37,480.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Soft | Jonathan England | 70.5kg | 4:16.29 | 6-7-9 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 67kg | 5:09.41 | 10-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 68kgs
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Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Kelso on February 28 over 3200m, 49 len behind A Path To Ronda with 73kg at $11. The start before that; raced on the pace then finished third of 7 starters at Carlisle on February 3 over 3900m, 8 len behind Sevarana with 74kg at $17. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 73kg | 4:14.53 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | NHDLE NOV M 4U | $21,180.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | 5:05.72 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | 45 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 73kg | 5:37.98 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/8 | 29/11/2025 | 39 | HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | 4:55.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 190 | MHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 4:22.15 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $126.00 |
| 0/6 | 14/04/2025 | 24 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 66.5kg | 4:16.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $16,160.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 66kg | 4:15.20 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after a year finished second in a small field at this track on February 15 over 4000m, 7 len behind Roses All The Way carrying 72kg at $12. Previously second-up finished 11th of 14 runners at Kelso on December 29 2024 over 3200m, 32 len behind Captain Butler carrying 68.5kg at $7.50. Key contender.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 367 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,250.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | 5:01.33 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2025 | 46 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 4:19.20 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | 4:04.00 | 2-8-11 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2024 | 260 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | 4:13.01 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 0/15 | 23/03/2024 | - | MHDLE F 4 | $38,270.00 | Senonnes | 3600m | SH | David Gallon | 66kg | 4:48.80 | 12-15-LR | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 65kgs
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Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; finished third in a small field at this track on February 15 over 4000m, on slow going 8 len behind Beat The Retreat carrying 75kg at $8. Race before finished third of 16 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 4100m, 1.5 len behind Cher Monsieur carrying 73.5kg at $26. Right in the mix if she is at her best.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 75kg | 5:18.23 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/16 | 15/01/2026 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Callum Bewley | 73.5kg | 5:11.00 | 11-6-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 6:04.55 | 7-4-7 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 3923m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 5:03.81 | 9-4-5 | 0 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 9/20 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4928m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 6:15.08 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 70.5kg | 5:37.20 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 04/10/2025 | 51 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/8 | 14/08/2025 | 112 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/15 | 24/04/2025 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | 4:29.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/14 | 30/03/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:33.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/19 | 17/03/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 69.5kg | 4:50.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 65kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last start finished fifth of 8 runners at Ayr on January 29 over 3200m, slow track; 30 len behind Apples Jane carrying 71.5kg at $101. The start before that; finished eighth of 12 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 3400m, 37 len behind Gaelic Rover with 70.5kg at $251. Impossible to recommend.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71.5kg | 4:08.11 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 4:07.50 | 10-9-8 | 0 |
| 37.8L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE M 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 3:50.02 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | 4:18.53 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |