June 15 / 18.15 Hamilton

18.15

Good

Sky Bet Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Sky Bet Club Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 061221 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; justified favouritism over C&D ten days ago, taking record in last four starts to 1221; upped in grade off career-high mark but holds solid claims in current form.
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14th

3

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Sir Garfield

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6f winner at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; posted another good effort when runner-up at Epsom in August; only eighth of 11 at Hamilton (6f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back.

11/1

8th

2

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; comes here on the back of a very good nose second of eight in 6f Epsom handicap a week ago; another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

8/1

Form: 6-3174 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; ties in with Hectic on Ripon running this month; close third off this mark, despite traffic issues, in this race last year; down the field at York yesterday.
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122

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 7lb

T: Katie Scott

6th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm) but she's been up and down since and was only seventh of ten at Hamilton last Tuesday; still 2lb higher than for her last success and she has some work to do.

12/1

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:40 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Katie Scott

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.

12/1

Form: 3-2046

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Faded in the closing stages over 7f last weekend when back from a break; now 0-8 in handicaps but is well treated on best form, such as close second off 5lb higher over C&D last June.
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5th

1

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Cargin Bhui

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won twice on AW (6f) in February; on a competitive mark on that evidence but he is yet to win on turf and he was well beaten, albeit in a higher grade and on heavy ground, on last month's return to action; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

11th

9

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Cargin Bhui

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

All his three successes have come on the AW; off since a below-par fifth at Musselburgh (7f) in April and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: -93194 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Musselburgh success in April showed he retains plenty of gusto aged 11; however, back up in trip he's not the percentage call, having done all his winning over 5f.
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

8/1

Form: 17-645 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; well equipped for this assignment, having overcome traffic issues to win 15-runner event over C&D last August; steadily finding her form (over 7f) this term; possibilities.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

20/1

Form: 55-137 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has won on turf but record suggests she may be better suited by AW these days; form dipped returned to this sphere last time and now goes back into a tougher grade.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

Form: 0-7243 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seems to need good/firmer; ran creditably (third of 20) in first-time visor at York most recently; getting no help from the assessor but Warren Fentiman takes off useful 5lb; place possibilities.
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3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Rock Opera

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has struggled since finishing first and second over 6f at Pontefract (both good) at the start of the summer but is well handicapped again; has yet to prove himself at 7f, though.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11618- CD BF

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well suited by ground softer than good; comes with some risk on seasonal debut, having never won when fresh, but the Hamilton factor puts him firmly in calculations; 3-4 at this course.
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7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

Form: 21- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly whose promise in Irish maidens for Andy Oliver comprised a close second at Down Royal (7f) and success at Navan (6f); this is harder but market support should be heeded.
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6

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:43 Hamilton

Sweet Thing

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Maiden winner in Ireland; not particularly solid on her handicap form for new yard; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

108

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sweet Thing

8st 10lb

T: Grant Tuer

8th

6

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Thing

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ex-Irish; won a 6f Navan maiden last October (good to yielding); has yet to find his form for new yard; AW debut.

33/1

10/1

Form: -30641 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sound performances since wearing cheekpieces, making the frame at York then winning narrowly at Ripon, both on good ground; back up 5lb but may remain competitive in the retained headgear.
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7th

3

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Has done his winning over 6f; placed over same trip at Southwell in two of his last three runs; numerous defeats over 7f are a reason to be cautious with him today.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

Form: 0900-8 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

Form: 678244 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained last five wins over 7f; beaten only 2l, despite traffic issues, at Musselburgh last weekend; drops back in distance but went close at Ayr on last 6f attempt; on a workable mark and not ruled out.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

Form: 382559 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stiff task in Listed grade last time; returns to a more suitable level but still needs to prove she's fully effective on turf; peak form remains on AW where she's a four-time winner.
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11th

3

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW in the first part of the year but has come up short in Listed/Group 3 races on turf on her five starts since June; a similar outcome seems likely here.

66/1

7th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy.

66/1

Form: 382-87 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made some late headway on AW last time when back from a layoff; needs to improve on that effort but is very well handicapped on best turf form, notably Glorious Goodwood win in 2023.
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6th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a 7f AW handicap in February; two solid AW runs (6f) in July and he should go well back on turf; rain won't hurt his chance.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner who showed more back on Tapeta last time, when drawn wide and inclined to hang right at Wolverhampton; remains pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark, so there are positives.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

Non-runners

Impressor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.00
Straight Forecast £34.61
Tricast £281.03
Trifecta £538.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sir Garfield

Daily Mirror:

Rock Opera

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Melody

Daily Record:

Sweet Thing

The Star:

Hectic

RP RATINGS:

Abduction

The Times:

Impressor

TOPSPEED:

Mr Wagyu

Telegraph:

Sir Garfield

The Sun:

Rock Opera

D Express:

Rock Melody