August 02 / 19.00 Hamilton

19.00

Good

Apex Traffic Management Ltd Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 1m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Apex Traffic Management Ltd Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-1161

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well held on soft-ground debut last autumn but has done well on AW since, winning for a third time in four starts when making all at Southwell in early April (1m3f); up only 4lb and fitness shouldn't be an issue.
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5th

5

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Spirit Of Jura

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Four wins over 1m-1m5f last January-August, the first three on the AW and the last on good ground; reappearance in March wasn't too bad but she was last of seven 18 days ago, which she needs to leave way behind her.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Jura

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won four times over 1m-1m5f last year, three of them on the AW; may be better for last month's Southwell return, but she looks weighted up to her best.

13/2

4th

2

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Jura

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Won four times last year, including twice over this C&D; beaten a head here over 1m4f in August but she struggled on turf over 1m6f on her next two outings; drops back in trip on her first start since October and should appreciate the return to this surface.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -46803

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gosden; third over 1m3f here recently but well held and overall profile isn't that convincing.
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7th

3

(5)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alnayef

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-16, he has shown bits of form when placed but his latest effort when eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m6f) three weeks ago following a break was discouraging; his mark continues to fall but hard to recommend for win purposes.

6/1

4th

3

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Alnayef

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden but there have been some near misses, notably a short-head defeat at Hamilton last month (1m5f, good to soft); soft ground and the trip (2m) possible excuses for two lesser efforts but others are more appealing options.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Alnayef

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden but there have been some near misses, notably a short-head defeat at Hamilton last month (1m5f, good to soft); soft ground and the trip (2m) possible excuses for two lesser efforts but others are more appealing options.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 07481

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Slow starts a feature in four defeats for Jack Channon; again slow to break at Chester last week (1m4f, good) but picked up well to win nicely with the front two clear; looks well handicapped up 4lb.
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5th

12

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Team Player

8st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Led on the post here for the first of two 1m4f wins last summer for Gemma Tutty and, with tongue-tie enlisted, hit major new heights for new yard this year with his wins from off the pace at Newcastle (2m, AW) and Musselburgh (1m6f, soft); raised another 9lb, which demands more, but those last two wins were delivered in some style and he has to be considered seriously.

12/1

1st

8

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 3

15:05 Musselburgh

Team Player

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice over about 1m4f (good/AW) last summer for Gemma Tutty and, tongue tied for the first time, made a successful stable debut from off the pace in 11-runner race at Newcastle (2m, AW) six weeks ago; up 5lb but that latest win came in tidy style and he has to be considered seriously.

16/1

1st

9

(3)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Team Player

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice for Gemma Tutty, including when pouncing late at Lingfield (1m4f, Class 4; 11-4) in September; finished last of three in a tactical affair over 12.5f here (4-7 favourite) in October and has since changed hands for 47,000gns; tongue-tie added; new trip for stable debut.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 934121 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Course win number six when just holding on 15 days ago on good ground (1m4f); only 4lb higher and he's in a good run of form.
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12th

9

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Spanish Hustle

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here.

25/1

10th

11

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins last summer; competitive if he returns in last season's peak form but he's needed at least his first run back in previous seasons.

20/1

7

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

11:56 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins this summer; fourth in a blanket finish (also involving Mafting) there on penultimate start but well beaten at Ayr on latest and he has more to prove here; 7lb claimer enlisted.

14/1

5th
5 (1)
Tafsir

15/2

Form: 767063 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who returned to form with a third over C&D three weeks ago when just ahead of Two Auld Pals; chance.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Tafsir

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

First visit here; excels at Hamilton, where she was short-headed last month (1m4f, soft), and she was always behind at Ayr on Thursday on a very rare crack at 1m2f (heavy); attempts at this trip have also been scarce but there have been hints that it's a distance at which she could have untapped potential.

16/1

2

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Tafsir

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Course winner who was beaten by a short head at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last time; she excels at Hamilton and has never won over a trip this short, but her surplus stamina may be no bad thing given the testing conditions.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Tafsir

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lost a lot of ground at the start at Ayr last Thursday so there's a risk attached on the back of that; however, in the circumstances she did well to finish third of six (beaten just over 9l) and three of her last four wins have come here (on various ground) including this race last year; capable.

6/1

Form: -88314 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago and added a fourth C&D success in June; had no excuses from the front last time but couldn't dismiss.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

12

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Two Auld Pals

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Two Auld Pals

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Showed fair form at a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning at Hexham in March 2024 (2m, heavy); didn't progress in handicaps after that; has since won twice over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton (good/soft) but below his best on last two Flat runs.

5/1

Form: 235533

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for a while but his turn will come and a tactical race didn't suit when third to Spanish Hustle here recently.
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6th

3

(12)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Lord Protector

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Disappointed when last in action and remains on a losing streak but competes off new career-low mark here and will be suited by the trip-and-surface combination; hooded for first time; can't be ruled out.

10/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Lord Protector

10st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hasn't won for a while but his turn will come and a tactical race didn't suit when third to Spanish Hustle here recently.

7/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Protector

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

No win since taking a Class 2 at Sandown (1m2f) in July 2023; kicked off 2025 with a pleasing AW effort at Newcastle (runner-up from 4lb higher) but unable to build positively on that since; latest 1m4f Ripon third (Haptics sixth) respectable but the wait for another win may go on.

9/2

Form: 6-1545 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien in April (1m2f, RPR 75) and was placed on hurdling debut at Tipperary (2m, good to yielding); recently changed hands for 32,000gns; commands respect.
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7th

13

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Junkyard Dog

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

Fair 1m2f Flat winner in Ireland last April; he hasn't yet found his level over hurdles, soundly beaten when tongue tied in handicaps on last two outings; tried cheekpieces before that and now sports blinkers.

8/1

6th

10

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:10 Carlisle

Junkyard Dog

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Won 1m2f handicap at Navan (RPR 75) last spring but he hasn't found his level over hurdles as yet, failing to pick up when 28-1 and finishing remote on handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; Scairp Dubh fourth) last month; has plenty of work to do.

20/1

Form: 6033/0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f handicap for Richard Fahey and over hurdles for Paul Nicholls; finished last on stable debut here 16 days ago over 1m; this trip is more suitable but bit to prove nonetheless.
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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 £65.20
Straight Forecast £59.66
Tricast £194.88
Trifecta £294.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Team Player

RP RATINGS:

Lord Protector

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Jura

The Guardian:

Junkyard Dog

Daily Mail:

Tafsir

The Times:

Team Player

Telegraph:

Team Player

The Star:

Team Player

Daily Record:

Team Player

TOPSPEED:

Lord Protector

POSTDATA:

Lord Protector

D Express:

Lord Protector

The Sun:

Lord Protector