July 17 / 15.55 Hamilton

15.55

Good

Wellman Cars Private Hire Hamilton Handicap

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Wellman Cars Private Hire Hamilton Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6-8724

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
1-14, the win coming when making all in a five-runner event at Carlisle (1m3f, good) a year ago; cheekpieces given a go after taking a keen hold last time, but has gone back up 2lb so will need pull out a bit more.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.

11/1

3

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Individualism

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 538-73

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won her sole start as a 2yo at Newmarket (7f, heavy) for David Simcock and twice placed in four starts for this yard, the latest when third of eight from 1lb higher here (1m1f, good to soft) last month (Epidavros second); still lightly raced for her age and may yet do better; shortlisted.
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6th

3

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Lunar Eclipse

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten in Listed race and AW handicap on final two runs in November; however, a break may have helped and she's of interest judged on her two efforts last summer (1m1f/8.3f), when shaping as though 1m2f would suit.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Lunar Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won her sole start as a 2yo at Newmarket (7f, heavy) for David Simcock and twice placed in four starts for this yard, the latest when third of eight from 1lb higher here (1m1f, good to soft) last month (Epidavros second); still lightly raced for her age and may yet do better; shortlisted.

11/2

11/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 526990 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when winning at York (1m, soft) last October so rain would be a positive, but that his only success in his last 23 starts; recent efforts raise doubts as to whether he can capitalise on his sliding mark.
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11th

13

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empirestateofmind

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Multiple wins at 1m and 1m1f (good or softer) include two over C&D; quite favourably treated now and he was a very respectable fourth at Ripon recently, when just behind a subsequent winner; needs a bit more here.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins last year (1m/1m1f, good/soft); the last of them came in a seller and he was well beaten on last month's reappearance at Doncaster, but that was the competitive Spring Mile and he may have needed the run; won this in 2022 and he's not discounted off a handy mark.

10/1

6/1

Form: 527325 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both wins came last September, the first at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) and the second here (1m1f, good to soft); went close back here (1m1f, good to soft) on her penultimate outing and rain wouldn't be an issue, but she may be better suited by the longer trip now.
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4th

5

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Epidavros

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

On a losing run but this C&D scorer comes here in decent nick, fourth of 12 in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap three weeks ago; 2lb out of the handicap here though.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Epidavros

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

0-12 last year but often ran well, including over C&D, and she reappeared with a solid fourth here (1m, good) a fortnight ago; has a chance.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Epidavros

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Both wins (7.7f/1m1f) in September 2024, but 0-13 since; now back off her last winning mark, but she may just need this after 194 days off.

16/1

12/1

Form: 322187 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D (good to firm) in May before going one better back here (1m1f, good to firm) 12 days later (has won on soft); not so good off this mark the last twice, but shortlisted if the return to this track revives him.
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3rd

6

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Starliner

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Linda Perratt

Took advantage of his career-low mark when beating Donna Nook at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not so good at Thirsk last time and he is not the easiest to predict.

9/1

9th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Starliner

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Linda Perratt

He'd taken a healthy drop in the weights during an AW spell since December and was able to take advantage at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week; ought to have another handicap in him off this 2lb higher mark but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

7/1

1st

7

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Ran encouragingly at Hamilton on Sunday when switched back to turf (from AW) for first time since September; still has a modest strike-rate but is well treated on his win off 10lb higher last May.

8/1

Form: 5-7394

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
A bit in and out since making a successful handicap debut from 3lb higher for Sir Michael Stoute at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May last year, his best recent efforts coming at Newcastle (1m2f, AW); no problem if the rain arrives but he does need a bit more; stable also runs Yermanthere.
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9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

7th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Hosanna Power

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury win in May 2024; form this spring poor but handicapper quick to drop him and jockey booking looks positive.

20/1

13th

8

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: D Broad

No win since May 2024; hasn't looked like ending the drought on the AW on recent starts; hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 79-098 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting.
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7th

7

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Hiromichi

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting.

10/1

13

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Hiromichi

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

Two wins last April (1m, AW/soft) and he's 1lb lower than when last successful; the return to slow turf could also be a plus; however, he's failed to shine on either outing this season and has something to prove.

25/1

9th

9

(12)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hiromichi

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

7yo who has an impressive 8-28 strike-rate and is effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his comeback run at Newmarket last month but was beaten a long way at 66-1, and he was also below par last May/July on his final two outings last season; plenty to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22/712 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin; put his dismal stable debut well behind him when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and was beaten less than a length under his penalty at Haydock (1m, good) six days later; hood worn the last twice now removed and significant rain would pose another question, but still a big player on current form.
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14th

14

(10)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dukes Command

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins on turf last season and added another on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) in December; however, he needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed across his four outings this year.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Dukes Command

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Won at Lingfield (AW) in December on first crack at 1m2f and raced wide when sixth of 14 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month; this two-time turf winner remains unexposed at today's trip and is not ruled out.

7/1

6th

8

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Dukes Command

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Lingfield (Polytrack) in December on first crack at 1m2f; another big run when third of five in Listed race there (1m2f) next time; bounced back from lesser run when staying on for seventh of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) recently and he could be in the mix now back up in trip.

15/2

Form: 102-96 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when a close second of 14 at York (1m2f, soft) last October, but hasn't shone in two two starts over hurdles and two back on the Flat since; probably needs further than this now and only of interest if backed.
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13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

6/1

Form: 603426 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ran well in his next three starts after needing his reappearance in May, going down by just a head in a big field at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) last month; didn't run so well over the same C&D (soft) ten days later, but still fairly treated and each-way possibilities if bouncing back.
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10th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Yermanthere

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

3-39 overall, last winning in August 2024; close C&D third last May on sole start here; previous campaigns suggest he's best watched first time out.

25/1

5th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Yermanthere

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 2l at Ayr (1m, soft) on Tuesday; hard to rule out another good run but this is a quick turnaround and that latest form was in a Class 5.

16/1

5

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably in most recent 1m attempt and this is a drop in grade; 8lb below last winning mark and Jake Dickson removes a bonus 7lb.

12/1

Form: 16033/ BF

Last run: 638 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Off since the latest of five starts over hurdles for Paul Nicholls in February and not seen on the Flat since October 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; rain not an issue, but something to prove starting out for another new yard (same owners).
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10th

5

(9)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

10st 12lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Christopher Kellett

Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f), but he's been out of sorts under both codes in seven runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back up in trip; first-time blinkers.

33/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Christopher Kellett

Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f) but he's been out of sorts under both codes in six runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back on the Flat; equipment removed.

25/1

5

(5)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Christopher Kellett

Won a 1m4f handicap for Richard Fahey in July 2023 and was subsequently sold for 215,000gns to go jumping; won a Wincanton handicap hurdle for Paul Nicholls last December, but hasn't achieved anything of note for this yard; makes AW debut.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.10
Straight Forecast £23.44
Tricast £271.57
Trifecta £240.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Epidavros

D Express:

Lunar Eclipse

Telegraph:

Duke's Command

TOPSPEED:

Starliner

Daily Mail:

Individualism

The Sun:

Yermanthere

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiromichi

RP RATINGS:

Empirestateofmind

The Times:

Epidavros

The Guardian:

Epidavros

The Star:

Lunar Eclipse

Daily Record:

Lunar Eclipse

Daily Mirror:

Duke's Command