June 18 / 16.00 Hamilton

16.00

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-9841 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
This C&D brings out the best in her and she gained course win number seven when narrowly repelling Havana Rum last week; 4lb worse off with her old rival but still highly likely to be in thick of it.
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8th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist who took this race in 2022 and 2023; 3lb lower than for July's C&D win but she has gone off the boil more recently and there is other pace to contend with today.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 988432 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Running himself in to form and might have beaten Iris Dancer over C&D last week had he not taken umbrage to a bump inside the final furlong, shortly after which he tried to bite the winner; 4lb better off and goes well here; key player.
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4th

12

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Havana Rum

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus.

6/1

8th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Havana Rum

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him.

13/2

5/1

Form: 036153 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ready win at Ayr last month (7f, good to firm); better form when third over C&D two weeks ago (good) and she's one to consider off the same mark.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

4th
4 (1)
Belsito

5/1

Form: 722-04 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Can blow hot and cold, and has been problematic at the stalls, but this mark is within range on his best form and he ran okay at Carlisle three weeks ago given his failure to settle; one to consider.
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7th

2

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Belsito

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Versatile regarding the ground; useful form when beating an improver at Hamilton (6f, soft) in September but his best turf handicap form is on that track and has more to prove following an Ayr defeat since.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Belsito

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close twice in a row this summer before winning at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago; he has a strong record at Hamilton but has also run well here and is firmly in calculations under a 5lb penalty.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Belsito

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Often leads; his latest three wins have come over this C&D, including on soft; 7lb higher than the June win but he hung on grimly after losing his lead here in August and has another good run in him.

11/2

14/1

Form: 0733-4 D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won two 6f handicaps at Doncaster last summer (soft and good) and she also ran well in AW handicaps in late 2024; returns from five months off on a handy mark but this perhaps not the time to catch her.
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5

(11)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Dazy Mazy

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Two 6f wins at Doncaster last summer (soft and good); not found her best in three runs this summer but won't mind rain and she drops in class with cheekpieces given a go; one to take seriously.

20/1

3

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Dazy Mazy

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: John Mackie

Dual Doncaster winner last spring, latterly off a 4lb higher mark; not in much form in two runs on turf, following five months off, and needs to bounce back.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Dazy Mazy

10st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: John Mackie

Two 6f wins at Doncaster last year, one on soft ground; should be sharper for last month's return to action and she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

20/1

Form: 0031-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Exploited his drop in the weights when scoring at Redcar (6f, soft) last October; made a low-key return over C&D two weeks ago; stable ended a barren spell on Tuesday.
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10th

3

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Deputy

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Signed off 2024 with 6f Redcar victory but he's yet to fire this season, cheekpieces tried when last of eight in 6f Redcar handicap in July; others appeal more.

12/1

1

(3)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Deputy

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner (soft) off 2lb higher last October; he's made no impact in three runs this year but drops in class and now wears cheekpieces for the first time; good apprentice booked and a better showing is expected, especially if significant rain arrives.

10/1

8th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Deputy

10st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Michael Dods

Won a 6f handicap on soft ground at Redcar last October; just 1lb higher today but neither run last month suggested he was ready to strike.

20/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 063-38

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Thirsk maiden (5f, soft) on her second start but beaten 13 times since; below her best at Doncaster last month; has worn cheekpieces and hood separately, now has them together for the first time; others appeal more.
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9th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Gemini Star

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Creditable second on seasonal/stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in May, but not seen again until disappointing AW run last week (finished lame); could still have untapped potential over 7f but is not easy to predict.

10/1

12th

4

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Star

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Modest strike-rate but she ran well on her seasonal and stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good), finishing second of 17; 2lb rise fair enough and she needs serious consideration.

6/1

2nd

5

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Gemini Star

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won just one of her 19 starts for Alice Haynes but it came at this track (5f, soft); her best effort in 2025 came on seasonal return (6f, good to firm) and although she ended the campaign quietly it was over 7f and 1m; sold for 1,200gns in December; intriguing runner on stable debut.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.50
Straight Forecast £7.04
Trifecta £20.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Havana Rum

SPOTLIGHT:

Iris Dancer

Daily Mail:

Inanna

Telegraph:

Belsito

NEWMARKET:

Gemini Star

The Times:

Havana Rum

The Guardian:

Havana Rum

D Express:

Havana Rum

The Sun:

Havana Rum

Daily Record:

Havana Rum

The Star:

Inanna

POSTDATA:

Iris Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Iris Dancer