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

9th

8

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Individualism

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain but safely held in three maiden hurdles for this yard; potential improver entering handicaps although yard has a seemingly stronger contender here in Lenjoleur De Palma.

14/1

5th

4

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain and useful in that scene; however, beaten 30l and 25l over hurdles and looks one for handicaps.

50/1

6th

2

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:25 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain (rated 80); fair enough effort on stable debut over C&D in May; last of seven on the Flat 39 days ago, however; up against it.

20/1

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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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Empirestateofmind

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins at Ayr (1m, soft/heavy) last month with a near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) in between, and he was a close second when unpenalised at Ayr (7f, heavy) last Thursday; 4lb higher this afternoon but this 8yo remains well treated on his old form and has to be respected.

13/2

1st

2

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) this month before near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) two days later; 3lb higher than last time but this in-form 8yo is a leading contender.

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Empirestateofmind

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Proved resurgent dropped back to Class 5 at Ayr (1m, soft) on Friday, beating Motawaared by 1l, pair clear; likely player under 4lb penalty kept to this level, provided he remains in form.

100/30

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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9th

3

(4)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Epidavros

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Katie Scott

Successful off 7lb higher in this race two years ago but was in better form at the time; failed to beat a rival latest outing; admittedly has a good chance if taking well to new headgear.

10/1

8th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Epidavros

11st 2lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Katie Scott

Course winner who is on a losing run but it was a fair effort when fourth to Sanafi Zabeel at Hamilton (8.5f, good) last time; gets a 5lb weight pull for that 2l defeat and the forecast rain would be welcome; respected.

9/2

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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8th

10

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May and also runner-up here in June/July (all good to firm; won on soft in Ireland earlier in career); has ended the summer in equally good form, including getting his head back in front at Newcastle (1m) 12 days ago but he's yet to win back to back in his 54-race career.

11/2

1st

6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Starliner

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

An infrequent winner but he's run many good races on this track to go with his 7f win in late 2024; another sound effort when going close over this C&D on Wednesday and he shouldn't be far away.

7/2

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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11th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year.

14/1

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

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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3rd

1

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dukes Command

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins on turf (good to firm/good) last year and later won over 1m2f on the Polytrack; well treated on the pick of that form but he's been quiet this year and was well held back from a break at York 16 days ago; needs to raise his game.

10/1

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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6th

8

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Yermanthere

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Very up and down this year, with his stand-out efforts at Ripon (wins over 1m2f on good/soft); down the field at Musselburgh last time but a case can be made if he reproduces this season's best form; ran fairly well here last September; not discounted.

11/1

8th

4

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Yermanthere

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (1m2f, good) in June and, bar a blip here last month, he's continued in good form; returned to winning ways at Ripon (1m2f, soft) 11 days ago and he could play another leading role.

5/1

1st

4

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Dug in to repel Qitaal over C&D (good; from 5lb lower) in June and lost out narrowly to stablemate Poet's Dawn back here the following month; met with trouble at Musselburgh (1m1f, selling handicap) latest; Rhys Elliott takes off 3lb.

5/1

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