August 27 / 14.40 Musselburgh

14.40

Good

Bob Veitch 90th Birthday Bash Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Bob Veitch 90th Birthday Bash Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £52.70
  • Place: £6.20

Form: 307680

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
It's now 27 outings since his last success and he came in last of 12 in 5f Redcar classified event 17 days ago; he's very hard to make a case for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Arrives out of sorts, finishing well behind Wee Mary and stablemate Sixcor in two outings over C&D this month.

50/1

7th

10

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Arrives out of sorts, last of seven over C&D on his return 16 days ago; it's now 13 runs since his C&D success back in 2024.

33/1

7th

8

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Linda Perratt

His only win since July 2019 came over this C&D but it is easy enough to look elsewhere now he returns from a 213-day break.

33/1

2nd
3 (10)
Inanna

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 236853 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winless since his debut but she made an encouraging start for her new yard when third of seven in 6f Ayr handicap 15 days ago; she merits serious consideration off a reduced mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 521345 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Scored at Hamilton (5f) in July but he saw his run of good form come to an end when fifth at Ayr (5f) 17 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 558876 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 5f at Newcastle in the winter and got back on track when sixth of 11 there 31 days ago; he's one to consider off a falling mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in May and comes here on the back of a solid third of 13 in 6f Ayr handicap ten days ago; must enter calculations eased 1lb in his bid for a first turf victory.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All seven AW wins at 5f but was never involved on Newcastle Tapeta ten days ago; 0-21 on turf and something new is needed back at 6f on grass.

20/1

10th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Henery Hawk

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Linda Perratt

Recorded his seventh AW win when landing a 5f handicap (0-60) at Wolverhampton in April; ran as well as he ever has on turf when third of six at Ayr 37 days ago; needs more in this company.

16/1

Form: 481271 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in classified event at Redcar (5f) 17 days ago; this C&D winner can't be discounted back in handicap company.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Jamies Choice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Both wins came in 0-50 classified events in the summer of 2024, including one over C&D; not much to shout about over the past year, though, despite a declining mark; needs the visor to help stop the slide.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Jamies Choice

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Won twice over 5f in the summer of 2024, including at this track; ran well on her seasonal return last April but it has been downhill ever since; 6f a query too.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Jamies Choice

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Dual classified winner on a sound surface at 5f in 2024; went close in C&D handicap (good) on her comeback last term and not much went right in that same race on her reappearance a fortnight ago; drawn on the wing when down the field in this race last year but not without a squeak this time.

20/1

50/1

Form: 77778

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to show any worthwhile form, last of eight in 5f Ayr handicap 17 days ago; others are much preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Three 5f wins to his name, one of them at this track, but unplaced in six runs over 6f+; finished behind stablemate Whiskey Kisses over C&D last week; new cheekpieces not enough to tempt.

10/1

5th

7

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have been over 5f on good ground, latest at Musselburgh last August; hasn't been in top form this term, best run when third at Musselburgh in June (5f); bit to prove, including his stamina.

25/1

7th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins at 5f on good ground; not quite nailing it this year and it's up in the air as to whether this is his trip, having been well held in sole previous attempt, over C&D in April 2025.

14/1

4/1

Form: 235326

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Holds good claims on the form of his 5f maiden second here in July but he never threatened after being bumped at the start in 5f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; he shouldn't be written off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Showboated

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 3f out

4/1

6th

10

(12)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Showboated

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

bumped start and squeezed out start, midfield

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Showboated

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Running well in defeat in Class 5 and Class 6 handicaps on last few starts; has something to find with Union Island but a good case can be made for him being best of the rest; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

Form: 042842

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good nick, runner-up in 5f Redcar classified event 17 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts in his bid for a first success.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(9)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Northern Prince

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Still seeking his first win and he was over 4l behind his reopposing stablemate Ifonlytheycudtalk at Beverley two weeks ago; his best efforts do bring him right into the reckoning though and he ran well in one attempt on AW this summer.

10/1

6th

8

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Northern Prince

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-12 but has run well more often than not in handicaps and he was a close third at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; also effective on good to soft ground; wears a first-time eyeshield; he's one to consider.

6/1

3rd

9

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

Northern Prince

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3yo maiden; below par last time but has bits of encouraging form otherwise this summer, including close second over C&D (classified event) on penultimate run.

8/1

Form: 6-7640

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Remains without a victory and he beat only one in 5f Newcastle handicap 31 days ago; others are more persuasive.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Grandad Bob

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

prominent

12/1

10th

3

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grandad Bob

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tristan Davidson

raced near side, in rear

6/1

4th

7

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Grandad Bob

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field last summer on final two runs for Paul Midgley and same story this spring on both outings for new yard; however, he's had wind surgery since last time and is 8lb lower than when runner-up at Catterick (5f, soft) last April, which came after his first wind op; tongue-tie goes on.

25/1

Non-runners

Irish Dancer

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Payout
Exacta £270.40
Straight Forecast £146.64
Tricast £1252.85
Trifecta £2355.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jamie's Choice

SPOTLIGHT:

Inanna

POSTDATA:

Showboated

Daily Record:

Northern Prince

The Sun:

Cuban Rock

Telegraph:

Jamie's Choice

The Guardian:

Jamie's Choice

Daily Mail:

Jamie's Choice

Daily Mirror:

Jamie's Choice

The Times:

Showboated

D Express:

Inanna

The Star:

Inanna