14:25 Musselburgh

Sunday 2 February 2025

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bet365 Edinburgh National Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:26 | Winning time: 8m 17.31s

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King Turgeon^p,t¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR: 140

12/1

Had another breathing op and has taken his form to a new level this term, completing his hat-trick in 3m2f Cheltenham handicap in December. Posted an excellent third of 10 in 3m2f Wincanton handicap lasts time and he's a likely player once more if his stamina holds out.

Form: 2U-1113

Surrey Quest^t³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-13| J: K Brogan| T: T Lawes| OR: 139

11/2

Prominent when unseated rider 14th in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Runner-up at Cheltenham on his return so this former Scottish National runner-up can't be ruled out.

Form: 1102-2U

Manothepeople^p⁷⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: J J Burke| T: F O'Brien| OR: 136

33/1

Signed off last term with success in 3m2f handicap chase at Cheltenham in April and resumed with a good third at Chepstow. Pulled up back at Cheltenham last time though when racing lazily so he has a bit to prove now.

Form: U821-3P

Cadell⁵⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: P W Wadge| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 132

14/1

A fairly useful winner over hurdles and he took a sizeable step forward when landing 3m Wetherby novice chase in November. Not disgraced when last of 5 in Sandown Grade 2 chase (3m) since and possibilities with his stamina unlocked more.

Form: 72P-315

Anglers Crag¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-5| J: Henry Brooke| T: B Ellison| OR: 131| C

15/2

A big improver for current stable after wind surgery last term, bagging the Eider at Newcastle. Hinted at a revival over an inadequate 2m5f when fifth of 10 at Market Rasen last time, going on well at the finish. Interesting off an easing mark.

Form: 111P-85

Lord Accord^p,t³⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 128

12/1

A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner this autumn and he arrives on the back of a solid third of 10 in 3m handicap hurdle at Wincanton 38 days ago. Much respected back in this sphere.

Form: 431123

Bretney^p⁵⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: H D Daly| OR: 127| D

25/1

Resumed winning ways in Borders National at Kelso in December, finding plenty for pressure. Up 7 lb but this dour stayer is not taken lightly in his current mood.

Form: 12P1-71

Jerrash^v⁶⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 127

18/1

Dual winner around 2m4f in the summer and has continued in good nick over much longer trips, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (29.9f) 64 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more.

Form: 152524

The Newest One³⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 10-13| J: James Turner⁽⁵⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 125

33/1

Made a winning return in 3m1f Cheltenham handicap chase in October but saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow over Christmas. Sort to bounce back though.

Form: 33-145P

Inis Oirr^b1³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Alan Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 124| CD

4/1

Bolted up in this 12 months ago. Winless since but not disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f) 38 days ago. Blinkers replace usual visor here and he's very much one to consider back over a marathon trip.

Form: 1F-33P5

Bodhisattva^p³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Callum Pritchard⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 124

10/1

Bounced back to form in a change of headgear when second of 6 in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster 35 days ago. This Irish raider is no forlorn hope back up in trip.

Form: 436-P82

Evies Vladimir^p³⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: H Cobden| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 122

6/1

Irish challenger landed handicaps at Clonmel and Fairyhouse last winter. Not disgraced when seventh of 15 in Welsh National at Chepstow last time so needs considering with usual cheekpieces refitted.

Form: 213P-F7

Magna Sam^p1³⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 10-2| J: Brendan Powell| T: A Ralph| OR: 114| CD

10/1

Captured this prize in 2023 but lightly raced since and mainly well below par, Hinted at a revival on the back of wind surgery though when third of 6 in handicap chase at Doncaster 35 days ago so can't be ruled out with cheekpieces added.

Form: 5/7P-PP3

Cartonne^t⁶⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 114| C

16/1

Course winner who comes here on the back of a solid second of 8 in 3m handicap chase here 66 days ago. Takes a big step up in distance now though.

Form: 63-24U2

Non-Runners

Gaboriot³⁴

Weight: 11-1| Age: 9

T: O Greenall & J Guerriero J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Inis Oirr (4/1), Surrey Quest (11/2), Evies Vladimir (6/1), Anglers Crag (15/2), Magna Sam (10/1), Bodhisattva (10/1), Gaboriot (12/1), King Turgeon (12/1), Lord Accord (12/1), Cadell (14/1), Cartonne (16/1), Jerrash (18/1), Bretney (25/1), Manothepeople (33/1), The Newest One (33/1)

This is wide open but Brian Ellison's Eider Chase hero ANGLERS CRAG teed himself up perfectly for this when a running-on fifth over an inadequate 2m5f at Market Rasen last time and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark now back over a marathon distance. Last year's winner Inis Oirr could emerge as the chief threat, although 2023 victor Magna Sam and in-form pair King Turgeon and Cadell can also have a say in a cracking Edinburgh National. Surrey Quest completes the shortlist.