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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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Nottingham and Ripon in April and continues in good form, runner-up in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; can go well again nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Highland Olly

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Landed his fifth win on turf, at Ripon (1m, good; made all) in April; ran okay at Hamilton (1m1f, good) 18 days ago when trying to dominate but was pestered; needs to be able to have his own way up front to be seen to best effect and there are others here who may take him on.

9/2

4th

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

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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9th

3

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

War Memorial

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far.

4/1

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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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Alex Belardo

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent sort gained a second handicap win at Down Royal (7f, soft) two weeks ago off 58; in form but most of best turf form is on softer ground so probably needs rain.

9/2

1st

2

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Alex Belardo

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came over C&D in 2024 but has been running consistently in defeat on AW; beaten just a neck at Wolverhampton 18 days ago off 2lb lower; may build on that back at scene of his win, but with his 1-25 strike-rate caution is advised.

13/2

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

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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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8th

2

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Triggerman

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

1-20 for Julie Camacho, the win gained over 1m on Tapeta in September 2024; makes stable debut from workable mark and with trip/ground suitable but absent since two below-par AW runs in the winter.

12/1

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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4th

10

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Inspiring Speeches

10st 6lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Sara Ender

Back-to-back wins last summer in six-runner turf handicaps over 1m2f/1m4f; back to form on last two outings, which suggests an each-way chance despite the patchy record in his five AW outings.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Inspiring Speeches

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Back-to-wins last summer, over C&D (soft) and on good ground at Catterick; off the same mark as for that latest win and returned to form with a close fifth last time (went from the front).

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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6th

2

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Union Island

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and has continued in good form, refitted in cheekpieces when fourth of seven at Musselburgh (1m) 16 days ago; that form has been franked so he can go well again.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Union Island

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained his second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and posted a good third of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this course winner rates a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

3rd

1

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Union Island

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Just 1lb higher than for this season's two wins, the latest a last-gasp success at Leicester last month (1m, good to firm); unplaced twice since; others appeal more.

14/1

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

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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