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

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

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sandret

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.

12/1

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Carolus Magnus

10st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner who followed a good C&D second on his return in April with a below-par sixth in 7f Carlisle handicap last month; not the easiest to predict but he goes very well here so needs considering.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Carolus Magnus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not the most prolific, but he was returning from 134 days off when beaten just a neck at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; respected off 1lb higher if coming on from that.

4/1

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
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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

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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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

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

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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Date / Going /
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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

2nd

8

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Ryan

Thriving this winter, getting off the mark at Chelmsford last month and winning three C&D handicaps since; latest narrow success has been handsomely advertised by the runner-up (two easy wins since) and a 4lb rise looks generous; sound claims of completing the five-timer.

9/4

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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