Hamilton

17:40 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Fortunate Star and THORNABY PEARL appeal most and the selection is preferred on the back of wind surgery and a short break.

1st	2. Thornaby Pearl	3/1
2nd	4. Masterclass 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	3. Happier	5/1

Favourite

2/1

Fortunate Star

Jockey: Harry Smith Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 348120 OR: 63

1 tip

2/1

Comment: The addition of a tongue-tie reaped immediate benefit when he ran away with a stronger race at Haydock last month and he looked set to follow up at Doncaster one week later, only to hang badly left before getting nabbed in the last stride; a Class 4 at York proved beyond him last time but this looks more suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	11 / 19	9/1	63
10/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	8/1	57
03/07/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	7/1	57
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	9/2	58
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	3/1	58
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 13	12/1	59

2nd Favourite

11/4

Masterclass

Jockey: Jay Mackay Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 614657 OR: 54

11/4

Comment: Ready win at Nottingham in May (5f, good to firm); he has run respectably since, including when beaten 2l back at Nottingham last week, and he's unlikely to be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	10/3	54
16/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	11/2	55
30/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	20/1	56
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	6/1	57
20/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	8/1	52
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	6/1	54

Thornaby Pearl

Jockey: Alfie Gee Trainer: Adrian Nicholls Age/Wt: 7/9-13 F: 633-35 OR: 60

4 tips

3/1

Comment: Well treated now and this front-runner could benefit from a wind operation since last seen 11 weeks ago; has gone well fresh in the past and he could take some pegging back at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	11/2	62
18/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	10/3	62
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	6/1	62
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	9/2	62
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	10/1	63
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	5/2	64

Happier

Jockey: Jake Dickson Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 077961 OR: 54

5 tips

5/1

Comment: The return to 5f had a positive effect when she ran away with a handicap at Catterick last week; penalty to defy against stronger opposition but she has to come into the reckoning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	15/8	54
20/07/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	12/1	56
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	13/2	58
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	7/2	60
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	20/1	62
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	16 / 17	13/2	62

Sixcor

Jockey: Alfie Redman Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 323173 OR: 50

11/1

Comment: Finished behind his reopposing stablemate Hard Nut when third at Musselburgh 11 days ago; did win over C&D last month though and he could reverse those placings back here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	7/2	51
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	6/1	50
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	11/4	46
14/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	9/1	46
12/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 5	9/2	46
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	11/2	46

Hard Nut

Jockey: Phoebe Edwards Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 8-9662 OR: 45

66/1

Comment: None to prolific and his latest Musselburgh second saw him well beaten at the finish; stable perhaps has stronger claims with Sixcor.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	20/1	46
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	100/1	45
23/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	66/1	47
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	25/1	49
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	40/1	50
14/09/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	20/1	51

Thunderstorm Katie

Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 584114 OR: 48

2 tips

Comment: Has benefited from a wind op, finishing fourth at Ayr in July and then winning two 6f handicaps in the last fortnight; penalty for Saturday's win demands more but she had anything but a clear run when fourth at Ayr (6f) on Monday; has a bit more to prove back at 5f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	5/2	53
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/4	48
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	11/2	46
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	10/1	46
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	40/1	46
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	22/1	46

Hamilton

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 6f Stakes Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: The form of SHOWTOWN's second at Pontefract makes for positive reading in the context of this race and he can improve some more.

1st	2. Go Vince Go	11/2
2nd	3. Showtown 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	5. Supreme Clarets	12/1

Favourite

9/4

Stoic Poet

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 443 OR: 73

3 tips

9/4

Comment: Respectable in all his runs, last time finishing a close third behind the market principals at Ayr (7f, good to soft; first two runs over 6f); doesn't look overly progressive but has clear form claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	3 / 10	6/1	-
21/06/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	4	4 / 7	6/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	3	4 / 13	25/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Showtown

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 82

5 tips

7/2

Comment: Both runs over 6f and gelded after the first; beaten 2l into second at Pontefract (good) but the winner has since gone in again and the third has also performed well subsequently; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F		4	2 / 11	3/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F		3	8 / 13	9/4	-

Circle Of Trust

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 4

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Slowly away and inexperienced before keeping on for fourth of nine at 16-1 on debut at Thirsk (6f, good); should improve but has to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	4 / 9	16/1	-

Star Noir

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 2

2 tips

9/2

Comment: Second at Beverley (5f, good to firm) behind one who was winning for the first time at the eighth attempt; that's not strong form but it was a respectable start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	2 / 8	4/1	-

Go Vince Go

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 854 OR: 72

11/2

Comment: Much improved effort to finish a close fourth at Newcastle (6f) where he had no excuses from a good position; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 13	25/1	-
07/07/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	5 / 10	50/1	-
21/06/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	8 / 10	40/1	-

Supreme Clarets

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 6

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Made a low-key start at Doncaster (5f, good to soft; 7-1) but he was slowly away before keeping on and he's up to 6f this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	6 / 10	7/1	-

Queenies Pal

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Noel Wilson Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 0

200/1

Comment: Always out the back over this distance at Newcastle 11 days ago; went off 100-1.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	10 / 13	100/1	-

Hamilton

18:40 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1/2f Stakes Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: This will probably develop into a shootout between GOLDEN HORSE and They All Know Me. Preference is for the Newmarket raider.

1st	2. Golden Horse Fav	1/3
2nd	5. They All Know Me 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	4. Spirit Of Nature	16/1

Favourite

1/3

Golden Horse

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 3

13 tips

1/3

Comment: 425,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; carried no great confidence in the market at Pontefract (1m, good; 3-1) but shaped with promise behind a talented winner; looks sure to progress with his racing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F		5	3 / 7	3/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

They All Know Me

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 32

9/4

Comment: Remote third at Chester but much better when keeping the useful winner honest at Redcar (7f, good to soft); strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	2 / 9	10/1	-
28/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F		3	3 / 6	17/2	-

Spirit Of Nature

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 3/9-7

16/1

Comment: 32,000gns 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to five winners including Sceptical (5f/6f; RPR 119), Remorse (1m-1m4f; 114) and Queen Of Sicily (6f 2yo; 94); dam 4.5f/5f 2yo winner, including the Queen Mary; good pedigree but has been gelded and undergone some wind surgery.

Precious Sapphire

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 05

125/1

Comment: Beaten a long way over 7f at Carlisle and the extended 1m here; very opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F		5	5 / 7	150/1	-
19/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F		5	11 / 11	150/1	-

Soham's Roger

Jockey: A Elliott Trainer: Neil Mechie Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 07

250/1

Comment: Pretty much tailed off in his first two races, both at 1m.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		4	7 / 8	200/1	-
02/07/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	10 / 10	300/1	-

Angelardo

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 7

Comment: 40-1 when beaten a long way into last of seven on his debut here (1m3f, good) in June.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F		5	7 / 7	40/1	-

Hamilton

19:10 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: An interesting handicap that looks best left to the 3yos. NOBLE HORIZON (nap) has a high-class pedigree and may have the most potential.

1st	2. Danger Bay 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	5. Wave Rider Fav	13/8
3rd	3. Immediate Effect	17/2

Favourite

13/8

Wave Rider

Jockey: T E Whelan Trainer: Harry Charlton Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 3-2613 OR: 87

2 tips

13/8

Comment: Only 3l away in Newbury's always-strong London Gold Cup before coming from off the pace to win a Sandown maiden by 3l (1m2f, good to firm); strong in the betting for a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth where the ground was soft and he endured a wide trip; remains of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	2	3 / 13	6/5	88
14/06/25	Sandown / Unknown / F	2	1 / 12	9/4	83
17/05/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	7/1	83
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 12	15/2	-
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	3 / 13	9/4	-
31/07/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	4	4 / 13	22/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Danger Bay

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 2-31 OR: 89

2 tips

5/2

Comment: Fulfilled previous promise when a short-priced winner of a C&D maiden in June, comfortably beating a stablemate of Noble Horizon; brings plenty of potential into handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	1/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	9/4	-
09/08/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	2 / 4	13/2	-

Noble Horizon

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 4-3221 OR: 87

8 tips

3/1

Comment: Top-class pedigree; his breakthrough win had been coming and he did it comfortably from the front in a 1m2f novice at Leicester (good to firm); looks sure to pay his way in handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Leicester / Unknown / F	5	1 / 6	2/9	87
20/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	2 / 4	8/15	84
30/05/25	Chepstow / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	2/1	-
16/05/25	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	3 / 8	11/8	-
04/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 13	9/2	-

Immediate Effect

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 2-21422 OR: 88

2 tips

17/2

Comment: Consistent dual AW winner; only narrowly failed to get up last time at Wolverhampton (9.4f) when sporting first-time cheekpieces and he'll be fine back on the grass.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 13	3/1	87
20/07/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	7/4	87
13/07/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	4 / 13	5/1	87
17/06/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	5/1	81
21/05/25	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 5	4/7	81
13/11/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 11	15/8	-

Bubbles Wonky

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 521565 OR: 82

12/1

Comment: C&D winner in June (beating Starliner) off only 2lb lower but no closer than 5l in his subsequent races, latterly finishing behind Wave Rider at Yarmouth.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	2	5 / 13	16/1	83
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	2	6 / 6	7/2	84
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	5 / 12	7/1	84
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	10/3	80
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	3/1	79
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 15	9/2	80

Starliner

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 218757 OR: 73

40/1

Comment: Goes well here but was only seventh at Ayr on Saturday and may find one or two of these better handicapped even if back on song.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	22/1	73
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 11	18/1	74
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	25/1	74
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 14	15/2	74
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	9/2	72
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	13/2	72

Ayr Poet

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 238611 OR: 68

50/1

Comment: Recent wins over the 1m here have taken his winning tally to 12 but he's up in grade here off an increased mark and looks vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	7/2	62
12/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	9/1	58
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	18/1	59
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	13/2	59
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	5/1	60
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	8/1	58

Hamilton

19:40 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Iris Dancer looks a big player back at Hamilton but ABERAMA GOLD is only 1lb higher than when beating 17 rivals at York last month.

1st	5. Sir Garfield Fav	5/2
2nd	8. Eternal Sunshine	12/1
3rd	4. Emperor Caradoc	33/1

Favourite

5/2

Sir Garfield

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 127462 OR: 74

5 tips

5/2

Comment: Enjoying a good year, winning over 7f at Catterick in May and over C&D in June; held his form since, most recently finishing second at Pontefract last week (6f, good to firm; responded well in the straight); another big run looks assured.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	11/2	74
25/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	6 / 22	28/1	75
16/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	2/1	75
05/07/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	7 / 15	4/1	75
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 14	4/1	72
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	2/1	67

2nd Favourite

3/1

Aberama Gold

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 8/9-11 F: 903166 OR: 80

5 tips

3/1

Comment: Ended a losing run when seeing off 17 rivals at York (6f, good to firm) last month; not so good twice since but he missed a beat at the start at Wolverhampton and couldn't adopt his usual prominent position; won't mind if rain arrives and this C&D winner is a leading contender at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 13	5/1	81
19/07/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	9/4	81
12/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	1 / 18	7/2	79
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	10/3	79
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	13 / 19	14/1	81
01/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	9 / 14	14/1	82

Hour By Hour

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 618-54 OR: 75

Comment: Three of his four wins have come over C&D, two of them in a productive spell last autumn; two satisfactory efforts this summer and he's considered, for all his claims would be enhanced by significant rain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	4 / 18	25/1	76
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	16/1	78
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	7/4	78
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	7/2	72
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	17/2	71
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	2/1	66

Ziggy's Condor

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 440030 OR: 74

6/1

Comment: Modest strike-rate for his ability; now 5lb lower than for his Southwell win in February but he's been in and out this summer; returning to 6f won't be a problem and he's capable if on a good day; the returning visor looks a positive too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	12 / 12	9/2	76
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	13/2	77
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	12 / 19	7/1	78
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	10 / 21	11/1	79
10/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	11/2	80
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	15/2	81

Sacred Falls

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 740625 OR: 70

15/2

Comment: Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm); has often run well in defeat since but she wasn't at her best over C&D last month; a few others look stronger in this field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	7/2	70
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	7/2	69
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 14	7/1	71
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	15 / 19	16/1	71
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	4 / 12	9/2	71
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	7/2	71

Eternal Sunshine

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 933429 OR: 73

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Made giant strides in 2024, winning five times; there have been some near misses this year, including at Ayr last month (5f, good), and this should be more suitable than Wolverhampton 12 days ago; each-way shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	20/1	74
14/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	15/8	71
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	6/4	71
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 6	6/5	71
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	12/1	71
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	9 / 14	13/2	71

Habrdi

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 607977 OR: 69

14/1

Comment: Yet to find his form for Ruth Carr in 2025 but he's dropped 18lb in the weights and the combination of first-time cheekpieces and a drop to 6f could pique his interest; not solid but couldn't confidently discount him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	25/1	72
10/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	28/1	74
28/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	50/1	76
19/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	28/1	78
01/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	3	14 / 15	80/1	82
21/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 13	25/1	84

Lord Abama

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 228124 OR: 75

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Two 6f wins this year, the latest on fast turf at Thirsk in June; two solid efforts have followed and he should give it another good go; seems to handle most ground.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	9/2	75
18/07/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	12/1	74
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	9/2	70
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	9/1	71
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	3/1	70
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	4/1	70

Novak

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-5 F: 216472 OR: 74

2 tips

22/1

Comment: C&D winner in 2023; two wins on AW this year, the latest off 2lb higher in April (7f); not far off his best when second at Musselburgh three weeks ago (7f, good); more needed back up in class; stable also runs Hour By Hour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	9/1	73
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	28/1	74
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	10/1	75
19/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	9/2	75
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	7/2	72
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	13/2	72

Emperor Caradoc

Jockey: Harry Russell Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 6/9-5 F: 419810 OR: 74

33/1

Comment: Two Nottingham wins this season (6f, good to firm; handles slower); unable to land a blow in a Class 4 at York 18 days ago and others hold more convincing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	York / Handicap / F	4	14 / 22	20/1	75
05/07/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	18/5	72
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	8 / 19	28/1	72
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	13/2	73
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	4/1	69
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	8/1	70

Hour By Hour

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 618-54 OR: 75

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	4 / 18	25/1	76
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	16/1	78
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	7/4	78
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	7/2	72
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	17/2	71
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	2/1	66

Hamilton

20:10 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Marginal preference is for the long-distance traveller SHABU SHABU who was given a sound winning ride by Saffie Osborne at Yarmouth.

1st	1. Twoforthegutter	13/2
2nd	12. Hickton	20/1
3rd	4. Lady Phoebe 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

7/4

Shabu Shabu

Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: James Ferguson Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 572421 OR: 52

8 tips

7/4

Comment: Progress since fitted with cheekpieces, making up for near misses at Leicester (1m2f) and Salisbury (1m4f) when justifying favouritism at Yarmouth (11.5f) last week; carries 6lb extra here and is of obvious interest as the sole runner on the card for his Newmarket-based trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	1 / 4	11/10	52
12/07/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	6	2 / 5	9/4	52
22/06/25	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	5/6	52
03/06/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	2/1	52
26/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 12	125/1	-
05/03/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	16/1	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Lady Phoebe

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Adam Nicol Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 6-48541 OR: 50

1 tip

3/1

Comment: Beaten a head in this last year and, while theoretically she has work to do with Sugarpiehoneybunch and Crystal Guard on the basis of their June C&D clash, she managed to break her maiden in newly applied blinkers at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) latest; 5lb higher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	7/2	45
09/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	8/1	45
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 13	10/1	46
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	18/1	45
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	16/1	46
01/01/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	P / 8	50/1	-

Twoforthegutter

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Christopher Kellett Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 526554 OR: 52

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Dual course winner (1m4f/1m5f); form has dipped slightly since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (1m6f, good to firm) in May but, on recent evidence, he's closely matched with today's rivals Crystal Guard and Sugarpiehoneybunch; foolish to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	9/1	53
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	7/1	54
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	14/1	55
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	6/1	55
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	10/1	55
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	16/1	56

Crystal Guard

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 7/9-11 F: 562413 OR: 51

2 tips

9/1

Comment: Runner-up to Sugarpiehoneybunch over C&D (good) in June; consistent since, winning at Musselburgh (12.5f; from 5lb lower) in early July and then occupying third place back here (1m5f, with some of these behind) latest; seemingly the pick of Iain Jardine's three runners.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	11/1	51
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	7/1	46
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	11/1	46
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	10/1	46
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	11/1	45
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	18/1	45

That Lucas Fella

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 7-48224 OR: 54

9/1

Comment: Failed to fulfill potential, taking time to return to form after a gelding operation; back-to-back second-place finishes at Wolverhampton and Carlisle (8.5f/1m1f) offer hope but stable appears to hold a better chance with Crystal Guard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	6/1	55
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	12/1	55
22/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	12/1	55
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	80/1	59
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	4 / 5	16/1	62
05/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	25/1	65

Cushty

Jockey: J P Sullivan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 673655 OR: 51

10/1

Comment: Still seeking her first win (0-12); continues to ease in the weights and the blinkers which were worn for the first time at Southwell (1m3f; fifth of eight, 33-1) have been discarded in favour of a visor.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	33/1	53
17/07/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	6	5 / 5	10/1	55
05/07/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	15/2	57
18/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	20/1	58
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	18/1	61
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	50/1	63

Aighear

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 4/9200 OR: 46

14/1

Comment: No win since 2022 (second in this in 2023) and backward steps since finishing runner-up at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; it's never advisable to write off a Goldie/Mulrennan runner but she'll need to rediscover a spark in order to be positively involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	17/2	48
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	10/3	46
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	14/1	46
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	28/1	45
16/10/23	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	9/2	47
03/10/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	9/2	48

Hickton

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 05-603 OR: 45

20/1

Comment: Left mostly modest efforts behind when running into a place at Catterick (1m4f, soft; beaten nearly 7l, 50-1); the next challenge is to build on that further; safest to monitor only for the moment.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	50/1	46
20/07/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	28/1	46
17/06/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	40/1	46
15/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	40/1	49
03/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	50/1	55
24/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	17/2	55

Millbuie

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 9-70456 OR: 45

25/1

Comment: 15-race maiden; fourth over 1m1f here (good) in a first-time visor in June but has twice run disappointingly at Ayr (1m2f) since; plenty to prove, not least stamina, on third attempt over this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	40/1	46
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	18/1	45
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	25/1	46
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 13	20/1	46
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	20/1	46
04/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 13	18/1	48

Max The Tiger

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 8-42687 OR: 45

50/1

Comment: Runner-up from out of the handicap at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; 50-1) in May but hasn't managed to beat many rivals in three subsequent starts (1m4f-1m6f); cheekpieces are added and he appears the least likely of Iain Jardine's three runners.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	22/1	45
23/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	25/1	45
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	6 / 6	16/1	48
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	50/1	46
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 4	25/1	46
27/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	50/1	45

Yellow Lemons

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 40-676 OR: 49

66/1

Comment: With her third trainer having spent time with Richard Hannon and Jim Goldie; weakened on return from wind surgery at Ayr (1m, good; stable debut, 33-1) so it's a guessing game as to how she'll fare back over this longer trip; look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	33/1	52
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	16/1	55
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	66/1	56
13/08/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 13	12/1	57
06/07/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	12/1	59
13/06/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	28/1	61

Sugarpiehoneybunch

Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: Simon West Age/Wt: 7/9-11 F: 957-14 OR: 51

1 tip

Comment: Scored for first time in over two years when getting the better of Crystal Guard over C&D (28-1) in June; couldn't confirm superiority from her revised mark when fourth of ten here (1m5f) latest but that was by no means a lesser effort; entitled to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	18/1	51
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 13	28/1	46
21/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	9/2	46
02/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	20/1	46
10/07/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	14/1	46
10/06/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	17/2	45

Hamilton

20:40 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1/2f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: A modest finale with no depth and an excellent opportunity for ROYAL BLAZE to follow up Saturday's easy win in a classified race.

1st	4. Daring Leader 2nd Fav	6/1
2nd	1. Temper Trap Fav	2/1
3rd	6. Uncle Liam	50/1

Favourite

4/5

Temper Trap

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 8/9-12 F: 750747 OR: 53

8 tips

2/1

Comment: Multiple winner who isn't having the best of seasons but has dropped to a very good mark; commands respect in a race lacking depth.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	20/1	54
19/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	11/2	56
10/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	14/1	59
21/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	14/1	61
12/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	20/1	63
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	33/1	64

2nd Favourite

6/1

Daring Leader

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Christopher Kellett Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 937283 OR: 45

1 tip

6/1

Comment: 0-16 and none too consistent but was only 1.5l off the winner over 1m1f here time; unlikely to be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	12/1	45
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	7/2	46
17/06/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	14/1	46
26/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	10/1	46
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	14/1	46
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	9 / 9	20/1	47

Paco's Pride

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 535782 OR: 45

1 tip

18/1

Comment: 0-28 over various distances; no match for the odds-on winner over 1m1f at Carlisle last week but was 7l clear of the third.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 5	12/1	46
29/07/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	11/1	45
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	16/1	46
21/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	20/1	45
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 13	11/1	46
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	33/1	46

Uncle Liam

Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 06-600 OR: 45

50/1

Comment: Looking a very limited maiden after five runs and worthy of this basement mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	100/1	45
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	33/1	45
11/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	150/1	-
10/10/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	250/1	-
19/09/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	100/1	-

Aurora's Doublesix

Jockey: A Elliott Trainer: Neil Mechie Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 9-8888 OR: 45

200/1

Comment: Has no worthwhile form in seven runs from 5f to 1m; impossible to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	6	8 / 12	400/1	32
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	150/1	45
18/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	150/1	45
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	80/1	46
05/07/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	9 / 9	200/1	-
16/06/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	13 / 13	200/1	-

Royal Blaze

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 8-69961 OR: 48

2 tips

Comment: Has come a long way down the weights and burst back to life with a very easy classified win at Ayr on Saturday (1m2f, good; cheekpieces back on for only a second time); the one to beat under a penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	6	1 / 10	11/4	48
23/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	25/1	50
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	8/1	55
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	25/1	60
11/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	66/1	65
21/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	100/1	67

Toronto Raptor

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 7-05306 OR: 51

Comment: Ex-Michael Bell; third of eight three runs back at Pontefract but nothing like as good since and tries more new headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	16/1	53
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	28/1	55
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	33/1	55
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	33/1	57
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	33/1	60
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	11/2	62