June 11 / 21.00 Hamilton

21.00

Good

Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 240054

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
9.5f AW winner who has been placed twice on good or slower; stays 1m2f; has slipped to a handy mark and drops in grade for this; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /68-52

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still early days in handicaps and produced his best effort yet when coming from off the pace to be second over C&D (good) latest; same official mark and a repeat or better would see him closely involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win 12 months ago and better form when second on his next two starts; not quite hit those heights this year but returning to this track may help.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-6912 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Was ridden from off the pace when getting off the mark with an improved effort in a fillies' handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; went up 2lb and produced a marginally better effort in defeat when again held up at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; respected from the same mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newmarket (July)

French Haven

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Opened her account in Newmarket contest (1m) in May; consistent since, most recently going very close at Ripon (1m2f, good; clear of remainder); due to go up 3lb in future; leading player, provided she takes to first-time headgear.

2/1

2nd

6

(3)

18th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:30 Ripon

French Haven

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Change of tactics and off the mark at Newmarket (1m, good; 10-1) three starts back; she's held her form well - without progressing - making the frame at Nottingham and Hamilton (8.5f); dam was a 1m2f-1m4f winner (RPR 91) so she deserves another chance to prove herself over 1m2f.

2/1

3rd

9

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

French Haven

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Was ridden from off the pace when getting off the mark with an improved effort in a fillies' handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; went up 2lb and produced a marginally better effort in defeat when again held up at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; respected from the same mark.

3/1

4th
3 (11)
Shahnaz

13/2

Form: 1530-6 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner on good to firm and good to soft; won this last year, when 4lb lower, on her second run of the season; recent C&D start may have helped and she's likely to have a say.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

20/1

Form: 50-086 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at up to 8.5f, his turf successes being on good or slower; turf form has tailed off in the past couple of years, including at Beverley latest; cheekpieces now accompanied by a tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

Form: 65-65U

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has shown minor ability but not yet gone close to winning over trips at up to 1m2f; unseated his rider in the stalls latest; hood goes back on; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Keats House

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around.

13/2

5th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Keats House

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Developed into a consistent sort last term; unable to sustain the form in two outings this season but returning to Class 6 may prove beneficial; won his last attempt in this grade.

14/1

7th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Keats House

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

33/1

Form: 800-04

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner on good or slower; form tailed off significantly after scoring at Ayr 13 months ago; beaten 3l from this basement mark back over that C&D latest; more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D last July and she got back on track with fourth of nine over C&D 16 days ago, despite going very freely; one to consider.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D (good to soft) off 3lb higher last summer and returns here after respectable fifth at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but has a modest strike-rate and a steadily regressive profile; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Thoroughly exposed three-time winner who may need further now, with her last win coming at 1m2f; reappearance effort was underwhelming.

14/1

6/1

Form: 50-423 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Triple 1m1f course winner (stays 1m2f); best on good or slower; has been competitive over C&D on his last two starts and that is again likely to be the case.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

Form: 9027-6 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins at up to 1m on good or slower, though none since October 2022; went close at Ayr (1m, good) on his penultimate start last season but has been inconsistent either side of that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Enjoyed a revival in second half of last season, winning four times here (1m-1m2f, good-heavy); well down the field on last month's reappearance outing, though, and remains on a tough mark.

16/1

40/1

Form: 09-60

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in his three qualifying starts; 20-1 on handicap debut, when beaten more than 11l; drops 3lb; more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

13

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Transfuse

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Mixed results during a busy past few weeks, though did set a new personal best when beaten only 2l in a C&D handicap (good) two starts ago; needs to bounce back from last week's Hamilton flop.

16/1

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Transfuse

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Lucinda Russell

0-8 but probably his best run yet when coming from behind to be 2l off Dwindling Funds at Ayr (1m2f, good); that was only his second run in blinkers.

7/1

10

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Transfuse

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell

Lightly raced 3yo who produced one of his better runs when 3l sixth of eight in first-time blinkers (retained) at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last Tuesday; however, he needs another step forward to get off the mark today.

9/1

10/1

Form: 737-55

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
7f winner (yielding) when trained by Gavin Cromwell; comfortably held on her first two starts for this trainer, both over similar trips; slipping to a handy mark and visor goes on; still a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

25/1

Form: 724-76

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimpses of the sort of ability that could get him involved but still has it to prove switching back to this surface after being well beaten the last twice on AW.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record of one win from 23 starts; close second at Hamilton this month but was quickly left behind by the winner when filling the same position there on Thursday; passed over.

13/2

2nd

6

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

10st 3lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from his 22 starts and beaten 6l when fourth in first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (1m5f, soft) last Friday; however, that trip-and-ground combination may have stretched his stamina and two starts ago he was short-headed by Uncle Liam here (1m4f, good); he's not discounted.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Falaise Blanc

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Record of 1-21 but he had a near-miss in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

11/2

Form: 44-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed minor ability last autumn on his first two starts; 250-1 and well beaten on his return from a winter break at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last month; would be interesting if supported on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell

Looks modest and was friendless in the betting when last to complete on handicap debut; much to prove.

33/1

13th

12

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed minor ability last autumn on his first two starts; 250-1 and well beaten on his return from a winter break at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last month; would be interesting if supported on handicap debut.

20/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Carlisle

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Lucinda Russell

Displayed some ability last autumn on first two starts (8.3f/1m) but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Musselburgh last month (20-1 at the time).

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £45.80
Straight Forecast £33.71
Tricast £73.42
Trifecta £148.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Haven

Daily Mail:

Bellasio

RP RATINGS:

Rainwater

POSTDATA:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

French Haven

Telegraph:

French Haven

The Guardian:

French Haven

Daily Mirror:

French Haven

The Sun:

French Haven

Daily Record:

French Haven

D Express:

Bellasio

The Star:

Bellasio