August 26 / 16.20 Musselburgh

16.20

Good

Ina And Ella MacGregor Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Ina And Ella MacGregor Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: -02767

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Starts slowly; beaten a head in a novice at Ripon (6f, good) in May but she's not matched that level in three starts since, including in maiden/novice company the last twice; returns to handicap company having been dropped another 3lb; others preferred.
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1

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Monetize

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Starts slowly; beaten a head in a novice at Ripon (6f, good) in May but she's not matched that level in three starts since, including in maiden/novice company the last twice; returns to handicap company having been dropped another 3lb; others preferred.

12/1

7

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Monetize

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Starts slowly; beaten before stamina for 1m was tested at Ripon last time, a track she'd run very well at in May; can't support with confidence.

12/1

5

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Monetize

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

0-6, untested beyond 6f and has come under early pressure on last two starts; below par in Thirsk handicap (6f, good) most recently but before that she went close in a novice here (6f, good), and she's a leading contender if replicating that form now tackling 1m (mixed messages on breeding).

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 84306

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in novice events but he's been well beaten in two handicaps at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) and Doncaster (1m, good to firm); dropped in grade.
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2nd

6

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and also effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his sole run this year (well beaten at Catterick in April) but his profile is very up and down and claims aren't compelling.

9/1

10th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Wadacre Maestro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent last year but won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August on his third handicap start and wasn't beaten far in fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when last seen; remains lightly raced and could be a contender.

10/1

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Maestro

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Raised his game when readily seeing off seven rivals in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh in August; short of that level in two runs since and needs to bounce back quickly.

14/1

10/1

Form: 130299 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2-21, with the most recent of those wins coming at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April off a mark 2lb lower than today; second of ten over that same C&D in June but he's been down the field in two starts since; needs to return to form.
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3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: -59615

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win from seven starts at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month, when encountering ground softer than good for the first time, before finishing fifth of 12 over that same C&D in July; looks worth another try over 7f.
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6

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

South Road

9st 9lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Recorded 40-1 win over 6f here (good to soft) a year ago but has lost her way since and refused to race on latest appearance 25 days ago; others are much less risky.

33/1

9

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

South Road

9st 3lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Shock 6f winner at Ayr (good to soft; 40-1, from 5lb higher) last July; not much to enthuse about since (0-5) but she was returning from a two-month break when fifth at Ayr (1m, good to firm; Mwafaq runner-up) latest; stamina is a major risk over 8.5f.

40/1

5th

7

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

South Road

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

40-1 winner of a 6f handicap here last summer; well below that level in her last three races (6f/7f) and there are stamina doubts over this far.

20/1

Form: 89-743

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-7; running-on fourth at Leicester (6f, good) last month and ran well when third of 12 in a higher grade than this at Haydock (7f, good) 17 days ago; respected at this easier level.
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1st

6

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Melissa Honey

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Enjoyed a good summer at a lower level but a slow start did for her when odds-on in a small field a fortnight ago; clearly well suited by a stiff 6f and this will be a different test against a better class of opponent.

6/1

3rd

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:37 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Placed just once in first 13 starts but has hit form of late, defeating 15 rivals at Doncaster last month (6f) and did the business over C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; her second in between those wins is strong form for the grade; will take all the beating off just 2lb higher than last time.

7/4

1st

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Had plenty of racing but she arrives in good form, following her breakthrough Doncaster win (6f, good to firm) with a good second at Pontefract 13 days ago; still feasibly weighted and she is more appealing than many.

11/4

Form: -00898

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; ran respectably when ninth of 16 in a 0-80 at York (7f, good) last month but he went off too hard and failed to beat a rival home at Ayr (7f, good) 15 days ago; needs to settle better.
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6th

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but seems to have gone off the boil, safely held when fourth over C&D two weeks ago; needs a revival.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but the wheels have come off lately, finishing last over C&D one month ago then finishing tailed off on AW last Monday; not easy to suggest after that.

20/1

11th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

2-5 on AW, most recently at Lingfield (5f) in April off 5lb lower; beaten three times on turf since but can't be discounted back on AW despite going without any aids.

11/2

Form: 677850

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had dropped to a handy mark and shaped quite well when fifth of nine at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; failed to beat a rival home in a higher grade at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago but, although he may prefer slower ground, he's one to consider at this level.
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11th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Law Degree

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Law Degree

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied.

16/1

4th

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Law Degree

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tim Easterby

Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle.

25/1

Form: 99705

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-5; finished closer than she had previously when fifth of seven at Redcar (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago but better is still needed.
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7th

9

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Our Nicola

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-11 but gave it a good shot from the front when third at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, after a seven-month break, and has possibilities here if that run brought her on.

12/1

3rd

8

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:48 Carlisle

Our Nicola

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Modest maiden who wasn't at her best on AW over the winter; back from a break with cheekpieces left off.

16/1

8th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Our Nicola

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-6 but ran her best race to date when third of eight at Musselburgh (7f, good) two weeks ago, leading but keeping on well; has place claims once again.

8/1

Non-runners

Gesundheit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £20.32
Tricast £444.23
Trifecta £360.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Melissa Honey

Telegraph:

South Road

RP RATINGS:

Law Degree

The Guardian:

Gesundheit

THE NORTH:

Melissa Honey

The Times:

Melissa Honey

D Express:

Melissa Honey

Daily Mirror:

Melissa Honey

The Star:

Melissa Honey

Daily Record:

Melissa Honey

Daily Mail:

South Road

The Sun:

South Road

POSTDATA:

Law Degree