June 05 / 15.40 Musselburgh

15.40

Good To Firm

Keith Mitchell Law Accountants Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 208y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Keith Mitchell Law Accountants Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -44914 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Veteran who exploited a reduced mark when winning from the front at Ripon (1m2f, good) last month; held under 4lb penalty soon afterwards, though, and effectively another 1lb higher here; younger rivals appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has been up and down this season but has won twice, including over C&D (good), and he ran pretty well when third here (1m, good) last time; finished third in this last year and he could give a good account.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Best when allowed to dominate, so this track suits his style of running; two wins already this year, here and at Musselburgh (1m1f); sits 3lb above his last winning mark, but still posted a creditable effort in a stronger race than this at York (sixth of 18; 28-1) last week.

7/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 57-934 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Gained both wins last August, the latter over C&D (good); denied clear run before making the frame at Ripon (1m, good) and Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on last two appearances; can be dangerous if his luck changes.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Amidst The Chaos

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

Headstrong sort but he's taken his form up a notch since cheekpieces went on, scoring at Pontefract (1m) in June before beaten a nose when a clear second at Doncaster (1m) since having hung badly left in front; not the easiest of rides but a player once more here.

7/4

2nd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month then went one better in commanding style in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m, good); could have more to offer in the headgear; strong claims under 5lb penalty.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Amidst The Chaos

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained both wins last August but made the frame on last three outings; carries his head high, including in a duel at Musselburgh last time, and cheekpieces are enlisted today.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: /5664- C

Last run: 442 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of his old Flat form for Phillip Makin but was disappointing during four-race spell over hurdles for an Irish stable this year and has quite a bit to prove on debut for Mike Smith.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Two good runs from two for this yard, particularly when finding just a very good yardstick and a next-time-out winner too strong over C&D first time; in the mix under Daniel Tudhope, especially if first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: R Mike Smith

Disappointing during four-race spell over hurdles for an Irish stable this year but belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on third for new yard at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still well handicapped on older form and should be fine back at 1m; no surprise if he features.

5/1

Form: 147015 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the latter when coming from off the pace to prevail by a nose at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last month; still on a workable mark but his record is very mixed, and he didn't fire on latest outing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

Form: 222276 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

16/1

Form: 767-77

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Did not get seriously competitive when seventh on first two starts this season (1m4f/1m1f) and is now 0-8 overall; worth a glance in the betting but others have much more obvious claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Motawaared

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Still a maiden but he's made a positive start for Jim Goldie and stayed on late into fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 12 days ago; one to consider back up in trip here.

100/30

5th

1

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Motawaared

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Placed in a novice and a maiden (both 1m) for George Boughey; low key (0-4, often slowly away) since joining Jim Goldie for 12,000gns; drops into a Class 6 for the first time, though, with cheekpieces added; no forlorn hope.

8/1

14/1

Form: 826-90 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

11/4

Form: 054193 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Looked unlucky when third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) nine days ago, where he was persistently denied a clear run, and remains just 2lb higher than when scoring at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in early May; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Starliner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May (good to firm) and decent third at Hamilton later in the month (8.5f, good to firm); disappointing in two runs since, first-time cheekpieces latest (retained); could go well back on good to firm ground.

13/2

8th

1

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Just held on to score over C&D (good to firm) in May and looked unlucky at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) two starts ago (persistently denied clear run) but has become rather inconsistent and it's hard to predict whether the first-time cheekpieces will get the best out out him.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £13.71
Tricast £296.70
Trifecta £193.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amidst The Chaos

The Times:

Motawaared

Telegraph:

Union Island

Daily Record:

Starliner

The Star:

Dingwall

Daily Mirror:

Poet's Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Amidst The Chaos

POSTDATA:

Amidst The Chaos

The Guardian:

Amidst The Chaos

Daily Mail:

Amidst The Chaos

D Express:

Amidst The Chaos

The Sun:

Amidst The Chaos