August 08 / 17.05 Musselburgh

17.05

Good

Evolution BPS McCabe And Little Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Evolution BPS McCabe And Little Memorial Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 593888 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two attempts over C&D comprise a close second in 2023 and success in 2024, both off higher marks in summer months; not solid on 2025 form but is interesting returned to this scenario.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark.

16/1

6th

7

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Patontheback

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

2/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -27531 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Recorded a comfortable win under Rebecca Hitchen, who was unable to claim, at Redcar (1m, good) last week on second start for new stable; rider can now use 5lb allowance, which offsets a penalty; scored over 7f very early in career; this in-form 9yo commands respect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sandret

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Well below best on all five appearances this year (7f-1m2f) but has edged his way down to a good mark and is suited by this C&D; worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Sandret

11st 1lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Seven-time winner whose last two wins came in similar events at Redcar and Thirsk (also 1m, good) last summer; well below his best this term, so will need to turn the ship around, but he is 2-4 here and was third on the other two occasions.

12/1

7th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 5lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Unproven on ground softer than good; far from solid on his efforts this term; however, won this race (narrowly) off 1lb higher 12 months ago and has clear possibilities if back in similar form.

10/1

Form: 6098-6 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
On a near four-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form, modest sixth on reappearance most recently; chance of winning hinges on the drop to Class 6.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Mr Reliable over C&D, winning two of five starts (good, acts on soft), the latest from the front in June, and placed in the other three; well held behind Black Storm at Catterick last month but of interest back here.

6/1

8th

5

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Carolus Magnus

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Prominent racer; made all to win at Musselburgh in June and he followed that with a solid second at Beverley three weeks ago; each-way shout.

13/2

Form: -27146 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-17, the wins off just 1lb lower over C&D last August and off current mark at Nottingham (1m) in May; ran respectably in higher grade at Doncaster last time; fighting chance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Olly

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins this season, the latest off a 10lb higher mark at Beverley (7.4f) in July; although he has been unplaced in all five AW runs, he has shown some aptitude for this surface; shouldn't be far away.

6/1

17th

5

(15)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Highland Olly

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

All six wins have been on good ground or quicker, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f) in July, but he was third of 11 there on heavy ground last time (8.5f; cheekpieces back on); step up to 1m2f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

Form: 282423

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent this term for new stable, most recently close third over C&D last week; due to go back up 1lb in future; sole attempt under Hannah Crawford resulted in account-opening success at Hamilton (6f) in June; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 713118 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Soft ground provides an excuse for poor effort last time; in great form (1311) otherwise this summer, the wins at Catterick (twice) and Ayr; on career-high mark but Amy Milburn removes 7lb.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two close calls over C&D in 2025; in the frame four times this year but soundly beaten here recently and others higher up the list.

12/1

9th

10

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed.

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

Form: 9/3320 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage maiden; had excuses (poor draw, slow ground) when beaten favourite at Lingfield last time; encouraging form (332) otherwise for new yard; remains of interest at this level.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: John Ryan

Rattled off a four-timer over 1m2f on Polytrack during the winter, including three wins here; has never attempted this far on the Flat before, though, and will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

22/1

5th

7

(8)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Reeled off a four-timer around the turn of the year, the last three wins coming over C&D; found King's Hand too strong last time (had finished in front of him on penultimate start) and there shouldn't be much between the pair again.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.00
Straight Forecast £41.71
Trifecta £231.50

Selections

The Times:

Highland Olly

SPOTLIGHT:

Tommy's Promise

RP RATINGS:

Patontheback

The Star:

Sandret

The Sun:

Coconut Bay

The Guardian:

Superior Council

Telegraph:

Highland Olly

Daily Mail:

Highland Olly

D Express:

Highland Olly

Daily Mirror:

Highland Olly

NEWMARKET:

Tommy's Promise

POSTDATA:

Patontheback

Daily Record:

Sandret