Musselburgh Races & Results 1 Saturday 31st January 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Musselburgh Races & Results Tomform Saturday 31st January 2026

There were 28 Races on Saturday 31st January 2026 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 31st January 2026

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:10 Musselburgh (Class 1) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/2 +39%) Made U Blush	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(5) Made U Blush 11/2 Tougher assignment now against males but she did it very easily at Doncaster last time.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +36%) Lord	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(1) Lord 9/4 Made all for Listed win at Aintree; carries 5lb penalty but can make another bold bid.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 -14%) Scarlet Moon	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Scarlet Moon 8/1 Warwick winner who went very close over C&D last time but needs something extra today.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 -142%) Secret Force	3.333333 10/3(-142%)	(4) Secret Force 10/3 Punchestown winner; underwhelming at Cheltenham but leading claims if finding more fluency.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 +61%) Wonderfulwonderful	7 7/1(+61%)	(6) Wonderfulwonderful 7/1 Held in 4th in Listed fillies' race at Newbury but it looked a good contest; not ruled out.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/2 +22%) Falls Of Acharn	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) Falls Of Acharn 7/2 Won by a nose over C&D on hurdle/stable debut; top trainer has a good record in this race.

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13:10 Musselburgh (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Lord has to be respected following his Listed success at Aintree last time, but a 5lb penalty for that win could leave him vulnerable. With that in mind, preference is for SECRET FORCE. The Irish raider struggled in a Grade 2 last time but that was a strong contest and his previous Punchestown victory suggests that he could play a leading role at this level. Falls Of Acharn and Scarlet Moon are others to note.

The filly MADE U BLUSH won very easily at Doncaster on her second hurdle start and is selected to follow up now taking on males.

13:10 Musselburgh (Class 1) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:43 Musselburgh (Class 2) 15f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (8/1 +20%) Star Of Guiting	8 8/1(+20%)	(10) Star Of Guiting 8/1, Improved on recent form when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m and a consistent performer under similar conditions. Won over C&D on New Year's Day; has to race off 10lb higher today but he's not discounted.
2	7 2nd (7) (4/1 -14%) Afadil	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Afadil 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; ran to form, did plenty early when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, suited by GS or G; running back into form and mark fair. A win and 1l second from last two runnings of this race; could play another leading role.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +40%) Wise Eagle	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Wise Eagle 6/1, Just about back to form on the Flat when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f and a useful dual-purpose performer who can have a say back over hurdles. The drop back in trip could help; remains plenty of mileage in mark judged on Flat ability.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 -20%) Williethebuilder	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Williethebuilder 4/1, Travelled, did it cosily, improved at favoured venue landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective 2m, may not get further,, likes a sound surface; can go well again. Career-best form when winning at Kempton on last two starts; tackles slower ground today.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -100%) Saligo Bay	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Saligo Bay 28/1, Made too much use of when 11th, beaten 27l off 125 last time, and is 1lb lower here. Effective at 2m and generally consistent, though the handicapper may now have caught up. Came up well short at Windsor in bid for a four-timer but ground may have been too testing.
6th	8 6th (8) (18/1 -50%) City Of Diamonds	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) City Of Diamonds 18/1, The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race. Scored by 5l off a 7lb lower mark here on his penultimate start. Effective at 2m, with his progress checked on his latest run. Convincing C&D win in November and messed around in the straight over C&D subsequently.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 -50%) Gibbs Island	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Gibbs Island 18/1, Again below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kelso last time. The trainer is in form, he returns off a short break, remains effective at 2m, but is still 4lb above his last winning mark. Impressed in 4yo h'cap at Chepstow on reappearance but down the field on both runs since.
8th	1 8th (1) (9/1 +25%) Kateira	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Kateira 9/1, Landed a William Hill Handicap Hurdle by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Aintree in April. Effective from 2m to 3m, generally consistent, and the drop back in trip may suit on her return to handicap company. Suspicion she's on a tough mark but this classy mare is not ruled out.
9th	9 9th (9) (16/1 +0%) Static	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Static 16/1, The yard has won 2 of the last 9 runnings of this race. Ran to form when finishing third, beaten 9 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Kelso on his most recent run. Returns off a short break and can go well again. 5yo who arrives in reasonably good heart but is 2lb wrong and others are preferred.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (7/2 +30%) Welsh Charger	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(4) Welsh Charger 7/2, Won this race last year and was outpaced when comfortably held in the Festive Handicap Hurdle at Ascot last time, looking in need of a stiffer test. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and just 1lb higher than last year. 2-2 here and just 1lb higher than when winning this last year; has to be of interest.

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13:43 Musselburgh (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

WELSH CHARGER won this contest 12 months ago from a 1lb lower mark and was a respectable fifth in the Scottish Champion Hurdle on his next outing. The eight-year-old's fourth in the Greatwood in November is also decent form and he can bounce back from an underwhelming effort at Ascot last time. Afadil chased that rival home last year and won the 2024 renewal, so he has to be noted. Others to consider are Williethebuilder and Kateira.

Having won in good style over C&D in November on his handicap debut, CITY OF DIAMONDS had an excuse here last time and gets the nod.

13:43 Musselburgh (Class 2) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Musselburgh (Class 2) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +20%) Jpr One	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Jpr One 4/1, Travelled, just denied when beaten 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time; effective 2m, suited by sound surface; back in form of late and has long looked in need of this step back up in trip. Close second at Cheltenham last month and major player if seeing out this longer trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/1 -14%) Tommy's Oscar	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Tommy's Oscar 8/1, Poorly placed and ridden to see out the trip when fourth, beaten 6l, in a handicap chase here last time. Effective at 2m but is struggling for his best form this term despite his mark continuing to slip. Looked like he might have a big part to play over C&D last time only to make bad mistake.
3	6 3rd (6) (13/2 -8%) Traprain Law	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Traprain Law 13/2, Ran to form when landing the Castleford Handicap Chase by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby last time. Enjoys making it and is effective around 2m, so should go well again. Won at Wetherby last month and remains 3lb lower than when third in this last year.
4	8 4th (8) (33/1 0%) Bleu D'enfer	33 33/1(0%)	(8) Bleu D'enfer 33/1, Below form when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. Effective over 2m–2m4f, his mark is slipping but he has been struggling to find his form this term. Appeared to return to form over C&D latest (mistake three out) but he's 7lb wrong today.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -167%) Teddy Blue	12 12/1(-167%)	(5) Teddy Blue 12/1, Below form off revised mark when seventh at Ascot latest; off a short-break; suited by 2m on a sound surface; not straightforward and 3lb above last win mark. Won on reappearance at Ascot but below par there since; good ground seems preferable.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/3 +33%) The Kalooki Kid	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) The Kalooki Kid 10/3, Won this race last year but did not find much after briefly threatening when beaten 6l in a handicap chase here last time. Effective over 2m–2m4f on a sound surface and looks nicely treated if bouncing back. Only fifth over C&D last time but could build on that and he won this 12 months ago.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 -57%) Moon D'orange	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Moon D'orange 22/1, Ran to form but was comfortably held in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase at Cheltenham last time. Blinkers are applied for the first time and he is effective at 2m4f on a sound surface, although his mark probably looks stiff enough. Not disgraced at Cheltenham on last two starts and perhaps blinkers will give him a lift.
8th	2 8th (2) (10/3 +5%) Insurrection	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Insurrection 10/3, Travelled well but flattened out after a bad error back from a break, then returned to form when beaten 3l off this mark here last time. Best around 2m4f on a sound surface and 5lb above his last winning mark, but should go well. He's run really well on both visits here, including last time, and is in with a big chance.

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14:20 Musselburgh (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

INSURRECTION displayed plenty of promise when filling third place over C&D on his seasonal return at the beginning of the month. With the benefit of that run under his belt, the nine-year-old could be hard to beat on this occasion, especially having won at this meeting 12 months ago. JPR One has been running well in defeat of late but a 3lb rise for his latest second does not help his chances. Tommy's Oscar edges out Traprain Law and Teddy Blue to be best of the rest.

Class act JPR ONE is taken to defy topweight. Insurrection (second choice) and Tommy's Oscar both like it here.

14:20 Musselburgh (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Musselburgh (Class 2) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/11 +0%) Absolutely Doyen	0.727273 8/11(+0%)	(1) Absolutely Doyen 8/11, Improved again when winning a handicap hurdle at Wincanton by 3l last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Progressing fast and holds leading claims in this. Made it 4-4 for Paul Nicholls in Wincanton handicap; leading claims under 8lb penalty.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 +26%) Walks The Talk	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Walks The Talk 10/3, Yard won this race last year. Was a bit keen and did too much too soon in front when beaten 6l in a Listed mares' novice hurdle at Haydock last time. In good form prior; step back up in trip a plus. 2-2 over hurdles prior to fifth in Listed mares' novice at Haydock; could go well.
3	5 3rd (5) (17/2 -89%) Sleedagh	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(5) Sleedagh 17/2, Bit below best when dropped in trip, finishing second beaten 12l in a maiden hurdle at Ayr latest. Effective over 2m4f-3m and acts on soft and good to soft. Return to this trip looks a plus. Runner-up on all three hurdle starts and today's step back up in trip looks a firm plus.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 -60%) Out Of The Woods	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Out Of The Woods 16/1, Did plenty early up in trip when running to form but well beaten in a novice hurdle at Newcastle latest. In good form prior and off a short break; effective at 2m-2m4f. Step up in trip may help. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner; held at Newcastle last time but should be capable of better.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 -8%) Lewisham Grove	7 7/1(-8%)	(2) Lewisham Grove 7/1, Improved when getting off the mark with plenty to spare in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle, winning by 2 1/4l last time. Effective up to 2m4f and acts on good to soft, but needs more upped in trip. Off the mark over hurdles at the fifth attempt at Newcastle and could have more to offer.

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15:00 Musselburgh (Class 2) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

ABSOLUTELY DOYEN will attract obvious support given his connections and progressive profile. He has to concede weight all round here but has won his last four starts and might not be done improving yet. Getting 8lb from the selection, Sleedagh must come into calculations and a solid chance can also be given to Lewisham Grove, who won well at Newcastle.

The one to beat is ABSOLUTELY DOYEN, who made it 4-4 for Paul Nicholls when winning a handicap at Wincanton on Boxing Day.

15:00 Musselburgh (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:37 Musselburgh (Class 4) 15f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/3 +5%) Magna Victor	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Magna Victor 10/3, Showed a good attitude to get off the mark when landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark here last time. Effective at 2m with cut and there may be more to come now handicapping. Unexposed; overcame greenness to win over C&D on handicap debut; high on the list again.
2	7 2nd (7) (15/2 +6%) As Fast As Wind	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) As Fast As Wind 15/2, Poorly placed in a race dominated from the front and ridden to see out the trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f on soft or good ground but needs more. Not long with this yard; has been shaping quite well; this drop back in trip looks a plus.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 -13%) Platin Moon	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Platin Moon 9/2, Rallied gamely and ran to form when coping well with testing conditions to land a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Ayr last time. Effective at 2m on heavy or soft ground and arrives in fair form. Off the mark at Ayr, gamely making most of the running; may have more in the tank.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +0%) Captain Cool	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Captain Cool 12/1, Made mistakes but ran to form when just tiring late over a longer trip, beaten 10l into third in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Cheekpieces are tried for the first time after a short break and he could go well. Sedgefield winner in October; seemed not to stay 2m4f next time; needs to hit a new high.
5th	5 5th (5) (17/2 -55%) Ravenscraig Castle	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(5) Ravenscraig Castle 17/2, Yard has won the last two runnings of this race and he ran to form when doing plenty early, beaten 5l into third in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good ground and a consistent sort. Back to form when third over C&D on New Year's Day; yard won this in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
6th	9 6th (9) (5/1 +44%) Gemini Man	5 5/1(+44%)	(9) Gemini Man 5/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; ran to form beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m on S and G over hurdles; in good form over hurdles. Ran right up to his best when beaten neck by Magna Victor over C&D; in the mix again.
7th	1 7th (1) (4/1 +33%) Paddys Policy	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Paddys Policy 4/1, Ran to form, just tiring late after wind op having done plenty early 6 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster most recent run; effective 2m, acts on GS and G; in fair form, could progress again. Returned from wind surgery with creditable third at Doncaster; should be involved again.
8th	2 8th (2) (22/1 -144%) Irish Blaze	22 22/1(-144%)	(2) Irish Blaze 22/1, Raced too keenly and needed the run on stable debut when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Haydock last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft ground, but may have more to come for the new yard. Soundly beaten on stable debut at Haydock just before Christmas; needs a big leap forward.
9th	3 9th (3) (18/1 -157%) Chanonry Point	18 18/1(-157%)	(3) Chanonry Point 18/1, Below form when upped in class on handicap debut, finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good to soft ground, still early days but she must bounce back. Made all over C&D in November and possibly failed to stay longer trip last time.

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15:37 Musselburgh (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PLATIN MOON gave the impression he has a lot more offer over hurdles when scoring at Ayr earlier in the month. He'll go on the ground if the rain continues to fall and another bold showing looks assured. Of the others, Gemini Man has been knocking on the door here and would be no surprise winner, while Paddys Policy is also noted.

The progressive MAGNA VICTOR beat Gemini Man over C&D in December and Alastair Ralph's 7yo is taken to follow up.

15:37 Musselburgh (Class 4) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:11 Musselburgh (Class 3) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/8 +6%) Kelce	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(5) Kelce 15/8, Returned to form back on better ground when pulling clear with a progressive winner, beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Aintree last time. He is effective around 3m on a sound surface and is generally consistent. Consistent 8yo who was runner-up at Aintree on Boxing Day and is a leading player.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -57%) Rexem	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(3) Rexem 11/2, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time. He enjoys making it, is effective at around 2m4f, is suited by a sound surface, but needs to build on that run. Kept on well to go close over 2m4f here last time; a player if backing up that performance.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 +20%) Special Rate	6 6/1(+20%)	(4) Special Rate 6/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 5l, in a handicap chase here last time. He is effective from 2m1f to 2m7f on a sound surface and can go well. Runner-up over C&D on stable debut, following a break, and he's one to consider.
4	1 4th (1) (33/1 -500%) Empire Steel	33 33/1(-500%)	(1) Empire Steel 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. He is returning from a long layoff, is effective between 2m4f and 3m2f on soft and good ground, and is likely to need this run. 12yo who returns from an absence but can go well fresh and is on a reduced mark.
5th	7 5th (7) (13/2 +59%) Always Busy	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(7) Always Busy 13/2, Outpaced and in need of the run when finishing 21l third in a handicap chase at Newbury on his most recent start. He is effective up to 3m, is best on a sound surface, and should come on for that outing. Two wins in first half of last year and could build on recent comeback effort at Newbury.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/2 +25%) Sammy Smart	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(6) Sammy Smart 5/2, Improved back down in trip at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by a short-head off a 9lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. He is effective from 2m4f to 3m, acts on yielding to soft and good ground, and his recent form is strong. Off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences in big field at Punchestown; strong claims.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 -29%) Inox Allen	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Inox Allen 18/1, Had every chance but ran below form when well beaten in a handicap chase here last time. He is effective at around 2m4f, may need some give, and his mark demands more back up in trip. Easily made all at Perth last April but pulled up/tailed off on his two outings this term.

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16:11 Musselburgh (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

REXEM appreciated going back over fences when a running-on second over 2m4f here on New Year's Day and the Irish raider is well worth another chance going up in trip. Sammy Smart will make it tough for the selection judged on recent form at Thurles and Punchestown, which includes a narrow win at the latter venue. Kelce should also be thereabouts.

The front-runner KELCE (nap) ran well a lot more often than not in 2025 and he earns the vote ahead of Irish challenger Sammy Smart.

16:11 Musselburgh (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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