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Musselburgh
Sat 31st Jan

Formscan  - 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.

1
1161
Lord (GER) b g 11-5

Best Solution (GER)-Linaria(Soldier Hollow)

(56) (David & Carol Shaw)
Rated 126

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lord (GER) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Scarlet Moon (GB)1
6th Dec 2025 Aintree(2m 209yds, Hurdle, Soft) Lord (GER) 1st (6/1 11-0 Rated 119) B Hughes 8.25L in front of Scarlet Moon (GB) 4th (12/1 11-0 Rated 109) Benjamin Poste (7 ran)
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Secret Force (IRE)1
15th Nov 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Secret Force (IRE) 4th (5/2 11-0) K M Donoghue 17.75L in front of Lord (GER) 6th (12/1 11-0 Rated 121) Harry Cobden (8 ran)
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2
1
Falls Of Acharn (GB) b g 11-0

Sea The Moon (GER)-Parvaneh(Holy Roman Emperor)

(30) cd1 (Mr Alexander McGregor)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Falls Of Acharn (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Scarlet Moon (GB)1
1st Jan 2026 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Falls Of Acharn (GB) 1st (2/1 11-0) Freddie Gingell .03L in front of Scarlet Moon (GB) 2nd (11/10Fav 11-7 Rated 113) Benjamin Poste (10 ran)
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3
3142
Scarlet Moon (GB) ch g 11-0

Sea The Moon (GER)-Star Rock(Fastnet Rock)

cp7(30) d1 (Arbib Bloodstock Partnership)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Scarlet Moon (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Falls Of Acharn (GB)1
1st Jan 2026 Musselburgh(1m 7f 124yds, Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Falls Of Acharn (GB) 1st (2/1 11-0) Freddie Gingell .03L in front of Scarlet Moon (GB) 2nd (11/10Fav 11-7 Rated 113) Benjamin Poste (10 ran)
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Lord (GER)1
6th Dec 2025 Aintree(2m 209yds, Hurdle, Soft) Lord (GER) 1st (6/1 11-0 Rated 119) B Hughes 8.25L in front of Scarlet Moon (GB) 4th (12/1 11-0 Rated 109) Benjamin Poste (7 ran)
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4
1-4
Secret Force (IRE) b g 11-0

Frankel (GB)-Duneflower(Dubawi)

(77) d1 (Mr J Fyffe)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Secret Force (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Lord (GER)1
15th Nov 2025 Cheltenham(2m 87yds, Hurdle, Soft-Heavy in places) Secret Force (IRE) 4th (5/2 11-0) K M Donoghue 17.75L in front of Lord (GER) 6th (12/1 11-0 Rated 121) Harry Cobden (8 ran)
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5
31
Made U Blush (GB) ch f 10-7

Masar (IRE)-La Arenosa(Exceed And Excel)

(33) (Mr J Fyffe)
Rated 116

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1-4
Wonderfulwonderful (IRE) b f 10-7

Arizona (IRE)-Shankara(Mastercraftsman)

hd1(64) (Rockview Stables)

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
3
Paul Nicholls
2024 - Liari(10/11Fav), 2023 - Afadil(7/2), 2020 - Thyme White(2/1Fav)
1
Donald McCain
2021 - Fiveandtwenty(6/4Fav)
1
Nicky Henderson
2022 - Impulsive One(13/8J Fav)
1
T Lawes
2025 - St Pancras(33/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
3
Harry Cobden
2024 - Liari(10/11Fav), 2023 - Afadil(7/2), 2020 - Thyme White(2/1Fav)
1
B Hughes
2021 - Fiveandtwenty(6/4Fav)
1
J Bowen
2022 - Impulsive One(13/8J Fav)
1
K Brogan
2025 - St Pancras(33/1)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
6
4yo
2025 - St Pancras(33/1), 2024 - Liari(10/11Fav), 2023 - Afadil(7/2), 2022 - Impulsive One(13/8J Fav), 2021 - Fiveandtwenty(6/4Fav), 2020 - Thyme White(2/1Fav)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
1
Anodin (IRE)
2020 - Thyme White(2/1Fav)
1
Camelot (GB)
2023 - Afadil(7/2)
1
Cracksman (GB)
2024 - Liari(10/11Fav)
1
Farhh (GB)
2021 - Fiveandtwenty(6/4Fav)
1
Siyouni (FR)
2025 - St Pancras(33/1)
1
Union Rags (USA)
2022 - Impulsive One(13/8J Fav)

First Time - Hood Wonderfulwonderful» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 5/4 Secret Force, 9/2 Lord, 6/1 Made U Blush, Falls Of Acharn, 13/2 Scarlet Moon, 12/1 Wonderfulwonderful.

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