June 18 / 17.20 Hamilton

17.20

Good To Soft

Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5237

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive RPRs in maiden/novice company; ended up seventh of 11 on his handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago but he was creeping into contention when badly hampered, losing all chance; remains capable of better; stable also run Cymbidium.
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8th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Obito

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

A dual winner in 2025 (including here) who also finished runner-up three times in the autumn; yard is going well so he must enter calculations on his return.

13/2

6th

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Obito

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Dual winner who is holding his form well on all sorts of ground and has the same mark as when second at Ayr five weeks ago (1m2f); solid.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 403-43

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his reappearance/handicap debut at Nottingham in April (extended 1m, good) but no improvement for a step up in trip at Haydock last month; visor given a go now back down in distance.
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3rd

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Lever Up

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it 0-11 when sixth of 12 on last month's reappearance at Wetherby but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for it; his reduced mark appeals on last season's best form and he's not ruled out.

11/2

6th

12

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Lever Up

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; bits of form last summer that bring him into the reckoning and he kicks off his 4yo campaign with a tongue tie fitted; betting useful back from 236 days off.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Lever Up

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Remains winless but he's proving a reliable sort and comes here on the back of a good fourth of eight in 1m2f handicap at Haydock 24 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 613-05 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Bolted up on his nursery debut at Newcastle (1m) last November; no progress since but latest C&D fifth was more encouraging.
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2nd

4

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Say What You See

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins and a second from three runs on Tapeta, the second coming when clear with a progressive winner over C&D last August; turned over twice as favourite on turf this spring but holds decent claims once more.

3/1

5th

9

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Say What You See

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 (1m2f/1m4f) saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top at Doncaster (1m2f) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today and made a respectable return to action at Doncaster two weeks ago; return to 1m4f should be okay and he's one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

13

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Say What You See

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top over C&D (good to soft) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today (from 2lb out of the handicap) and makes plenty of appeal if returning in a similar vein for this first start since September.

7/1

Form: 267-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promising debut last summer; only midfield in a C&D handicap three weeks ago, finishing in front of Obito but only after impeding that rival at a crucial stage; improvement required.
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5

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Balayaged

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden; 1m2f may have stretched her on last two starts but connections also now reach for first-time headgear; 10lb lower than on reappearance and a form case can be made.

10/1

4

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Balayaged

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent at 7f to about 1m when the ground has been good or quicker; good to soft probably didn't help when upped to 1m2f at Newmarket last month when never in contention so the stamina question remains unresolved.

7/1

3

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newmarket (July)

Balayaged

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Mixed form since a promising second on debut last summer, and she faded into third when odds-on for maiden at Ripon (1m, good) 12 days ago; now moves up in distance and she's not sure to stay judged on her pedigree.

6/1

Form: 27-29

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his three maiden runs (both 6f, soft and good to firm); no progress on handicap debut 19 days ago (7f, good); up in trip but others appeal more.
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9th

11

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not yet off the mark but he did run well in two 6f turf maidens (soft and good to firm) earlier in his career and the return to this trip may see more from him; this is competitive, though.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Lightning Galaxy

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden but runner-up on three occasions, including both seasonal debuts; ran well when second over C&D last July too and he needs serious respect back from 176 days off.

6/1

7th

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

Lightning Galaxy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-6 but he's finished runner-up three times, including a close call in a Thirsk handicap (1m, good to firm) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher and he should have more to offer at this trip; respected.

3/1

6/1

Form: 2-6259

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he's threatened, including in four runs for his new stable; 6f looked inadequate here on Sunday and better is expected now back up in distance.
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11th

15

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Native Honey

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have come over 7f at Ayr, and he surged back to form when scoring there ten days ago; still lightly raced, in excellent hands, and should be at least as effective over this trip on a stiff track; a danger to all at the foot of the weights.

12/1

1st

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Native Honey

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Down the field over about 1m at Musselburgh and Hamilton on his two starts this season; however, his sole win came over this C&D last August and it's possible the return to Ayr and drop back to 7f will trigger a revival.

6/1

7th

5

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Native Honey

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Had some high points last season on which he's realistically treated but his return last week at Musselburgh was underwhelming.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 472-74 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Of interest on her 2yo best and her second run this year was better than her reappearance; still has time to do better; stable also run Obito.
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6

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:33 Beverley

Cymbidium

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Well handicapped on her best 2yo form but she's finished down the field in four runs this season, including when last of four at Hamilton (1m3f, good) last week; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to raise her game back in trip.

10/1

3

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:15 Hamilton

Cymbidium

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Of interest on her 2yo best but has failed to make a significant impact in handicaps this year, including seventh of nine over the extended 1m here last week; it remains to be seen whether this longer distance helps.

6/1

7th

3

(9)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:20 Hamilton

Cymbidium

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Of interest on her 2yo best and her second run this year was better than her reappearance; still has time to do better; stable also run Obito.

9/2

8/1

Form: 33-427

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Confirmed promise of Beverley reappearance/first run for Ivan Furtado when just missing out at Doncaster nine days later (1m, good to firm); form dipped at Nottingham last time but no surprise to see him bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Seed Investor

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Got off the mark over C&D last time when having second AW attempt; has gone back up 4lb; unexposed on Tapeta so should go well again.

3/1

1st

8

(3)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Seed Investor

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Threatened at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April but he's been well below that form in four runs since; record is now 0-10.

10/1

14/1

Form: 100-02 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6f maiden win here on last summer's debut; stiff tasks on his final two 2yo starts and well beaten on his reappearance/handicap debut; latest second came in a small-field Leicester claimer; down in weights and tried in cheekpieces; not a solid option.
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10th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sky

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Ex-Richard Fahey; won a Hamilton maiden on debut last season (6f, good to firm); has been mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for this yard (pulled up over hurdles on first occasion); plenty to prove.

33/1

6

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Urban Sky

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Won a 6f maiden at Hamilton on his 2yo debut but he struggled in five further runs for Richard Fahey; 66-1 when pulled up on his hurdle/stable debut at Cartmel three weeks ago; plenty to prove.

33/1

5

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Urban Sky

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Regressed in five races after making a winning debut over 6f for Richard Fahey and was sold on for 2,600gns; by no means an assured stayer over hurdles; tries a hood.

20/1

Form: 61349- D

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Front-runner when trained in Ireland, winning a maiden claimer at Navan for Tony Mullins last August (1m, good); new yard have enjoyed success with similar types in the past; market instructive.
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8th

4

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tristan Davidson

Sole win (from 18 attempts) came back in August 2024 and he was down the field on this month's reappearance at Ayr; however, he may have needed that run and he's on a competitive mark on the pick of last season's form (including here); each-way chance if he's back on song.

16/1

10th

1

(10)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Tristan Davidson

Only win was in a maiden claimer at Navan (1m, good) in August 2024 when trained by Tony Mullins; three good runs on the AW when last seen out (October) and one to consider.

13/2

3rd

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Runninsonofagun

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

1-16, the win coming on turf in Ireland (1m, good) as a 2yo; made the frame for the sixth time this year when second of eight over C&D six days ago and holds place claims once more.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £34.50
Straight Forecast £23.78
Tricast £204.95
Trifecta £346.40

Selections

The Times:

Cymbidium

Telegraph:

Urban Sky

SPOTLIGHT:

Obito

POSTDATA:

Native Honey

D Express:

Lever Up

The Star:

Say What You See

TOPSPEED:

Seed Investor

RP RATINGS:

Obito

Daily Mail:

Urban Sky

Daily Record:

Urban Sky

The Guardian:

Cymbidium

Daily Mirror:

Cymbidium

The Sun:

Cymbidium