August 27 / 16.40 Musselburgh

16.40

Good

End Hunger With East Lothian Foodbank Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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End Hunger With East Lothian Foodbank Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 526387

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and he arrives well below par, seventh of 12 in 6f Catterick handicap eight days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Made all twice in a row in April (8.3f/1m, good); down the field at York (7f, good) but that was in a big field and he raced wide; could bounce back with a bold show if conditions suit (well beaten on soft going last November but displayed signs of promise on such ground early in career).

7/1

15th

16

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has done all his winning on good ground, including over 1m at Nottingham and Ripon in last two starts; this front-runner switches to a much bigger field, which may not be ideal, but is otherwise at the top of his form; effective at 7f.

15/2

1st

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Highland Olly

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8-5437

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Looked to be on the up when third at Redcar in July (form been franked) but he beat only one in 1m handicap at Ripon 22 days ago; he's well worth another chance to gain his breakthrough success.
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7th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when battling well to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he beat a clear second last time and his confidence could be boosted after that success; big player again with cheekpieces added.

5/1

1st

8

(11)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Out the back on first four outings for Lawrence Mullaney but big step back in the right direction when second in 7f Southwell classified event seven weeks ago, pulling clear with one who has won and finished a close second in two handicap starts since; his last 11 outings have been on AW but was runner-up over C&D (good) in August 2024; bold show likely if a wide stall isn't too much of an inconvenience.

3/1

2nd

12

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

A case can be made on 2025 best, including a C&D second last March, but he has finished out the back in four runs for new trainer this winter.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 040283

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Irish raider got back on track in a first-time visor when third of 13 in 5.5f Sligo handicap 20 days ago; he can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark with the headgear again sported.
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2nd

8

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alex Belardo

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent round Dundalk in recent times, in various forms of headgear, but expensive to follow; trainer always to be respected with runners here but this is the furthest this one's been and he'll need to settle if his stamina is to hold.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alex Belardo

9st 13lb

J: Adam Grant

T: John C McConnell

Win at Down Royal in 2024 his sole success from 23 starts; however, he handles this surface and ran up a sequence of third placings before finishing fifth here 12 days ago, a run that matches him closely with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet

4/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: -46623

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Still to get his head in front but he's a reliable sort and comes here on the back of a good third of ten in 7f Haydock handicap 17 days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.
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4

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Triggerman

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in June and bounced back from a lesser effort when just nabbed in a first-time visor over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be the easiest to win with but still commands respect.

9/4

Form: -96523 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still to register a victory but he comes here in good order, third of 13 in 1m Redcar handicap 17 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces now and he ought to be thereabouts.
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5th

5

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Won at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last July and followed up over this C&D (good); tailed off here next time and down the field on last month's comeback at Beverley, but he may have needed that latest run; not ruled out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Inspiring Speeches

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Back-to-back wins last summer came over 1m2f here (soft) and when narrowly making all at Catterick (1m4f, good); both wins came under Tom Kiely-Marshall but they also featured cheekpieces, which are missing for this comeback; mark is fine if he is ready.

8/1

2

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Recent wins under Tom Kiely-Marshall (1m2f, soft; 1m4f, good) were by narrow margins so has only gone up 2lb; made the most of a soft lead here last time and he'll need to see out this longer trip, but clearly a contender.

3/1

Form: 47-217 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over 5f here in July but beat only one on his AW debut at Chelmsford 12 days ago; it would come as no surprise if he bounced back now on his first go over 7f.
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5th

5

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Union Island

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two of his last five starts (with and without headgear), scrambling home at Leicester (1m, good to firm) 18 days ago; a 2lb rise not excessive and he has a good strike-rate for one of his rating; chance.

4/1

1st

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Union Island

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Back to winning ways at Lingfield (1m) in February but his more recent form is not so encouraging, tenth in 1m Doncaster handicap two weeks ago; needs to take a step forward.

25/1

40/1

Form: 095240

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seems just a poor maiden and he beat only one in 6f Thirsk classified event 18 days ago; others appeal more.
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7th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Doodlebug

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

8

(10)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best run when second at Yarmouth two runs back (5f, good; missed the break, hung right); not so good last time; return to 6f not sure to suit.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Better since handicapping, finishing best of the rest behind an easy winner over C&D last time after fluffing the start; has a bit to find into classified company but has fewer convictions than most.

9/4

Form: 723161 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Quickly resumed winning ways in 7.5f Beverley handicap 13 days ago; up 4lb but this likeable sort is not taken lightly in her current mood.
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3

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Queens Road Revue

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins last summer (7f/7.4f) and she's below her last winning mark; a couple of fair efforts in the first half of this spring but two lesser performances have followed and she has to raise her game.

8/1

5

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Queens Road Revue

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar last Monday when reportedly hanging right-handed throughout; however, she posted two good efforts previously (including over C&D) and could be thereabouts if swiftly back on song.

12/1

5

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Queens Road Revue

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar last Monday when reportedly hanging right-handed throughout; however, she posted two good efforts previously (including over C&D) and could be thereabouts if swiftly back on song.

12/1

20/1

Form: -90005

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Irish maiden hinted at a revival when fifth of 13 in 5.5f Sligo handicap 20 days ago; she can't be discounted back up in trip.
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8th

14

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

midfield

16/1

5th

10

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

Showed a bit of potential as a 2yo but has lost her way this season for Anthony McCann; failed to beat a rival home when beaten 29l and 11.5l on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the returning visor sparking a revival; can only watch.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £88.10
Straight Forecast £89.50
Tricast £395.85
Trifecta £773.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Inspiring Speeches

Telegraph:

Triggerman

SPOTLIGHT:

War Memorial

RP RATINGS:

Alex Belardo

D Express:

War Memorial

Daily Mirror:

Triggerman

Daily Record:

Triggerman

The Times:

Inspiring Speeches

The Guardian:

Inspiring Speeches

Daily Mail:

Inspiring Speeches

The Star:

Inspiring Speeches