September 29 / 16.45 Hamilton

16.45

Good To Soft

Annual Members Of Hamilton Park Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Annual Members Of Hamilton Park Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 623414 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ex-Peter Crate; two sound runs at Ayr for new yard, winning there in August (good) before good fourth of 18 there last time (good to soft; Genesha third); contender.
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5th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Harb

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field when making a quick return to the track at York recently but in peak form previously, showing better form with his wins at Beverley (5f, heavy) and on the AW than when slightly hampered against Thistle Nil over this C&D in August; respected.

6/1

15th

20

(21)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Harb

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Beverley and Newcastle in the last week; only 4lb higher than for Thursday's comfortable win and of obvious interest; high draw a possible negative.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Three wins in 2026, including C&D, with the latest an emphatic win in the mud at Beverley on Sunday; a 4lb penalty shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

11/10

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 921970 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beverley winner off a pound lower in July (5f, good to firm); has won on soft, but not in best of form at present.
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3

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

No problem with conditions and he followed a close second over C&D by winning an amateur rider handicap at Catterick (5f, good) by daylight last week; 5lb higher today but he is likely to go up more than that when reassessed; key player from stall 1.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Jojo Rabbit

11st 1lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who was 2l fourth to Albegone at Musselburgh last month; claimed in the final stride by his old nemesis at Pontefract (again 5f, good) on Thursday; same terms and it should be close between them again.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

8yo who has shown patchy form of late and was well beaten at Leicester last time but this C&D winner is on a dangerous mark, 7lb lower than when runner-up over C&D in May; not ruled out.

4/1

Form: 301-43 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Well held in sole course run (5f) but he won on Southwell Tapeta (6f) last December and showed he retains plenty of ability in both runs this year; bolted to post and withdrawn on intended yard debut in September; not dismissed on the earlier runs.

10/1

4

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Delagate This Lord

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gary Harrison

Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.

20/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Delagate This Lord

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Keiran Burke

Has always been at his best at Bath but he closed from off the pace to be fourth at Kempton 23 days ago on stable debut (after an absence); not dismissed.

11/2

Form: 877971 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of tumbling mark to get off the mark for the season when scoring by 3.5l over 6f here last week (soft); best form has been over further, but soft ground ideal and worth considering.
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3rd

9

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Stirrup Cup

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent in the second half of this year and his three wins have come at 6f, but he's well served by testing ground and was a close third at Ayr (6f, heavy) last Thursday; could be in the mix.

8/1

4th

7

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Stirrup Cup

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Carlisle (6f, soft) in June; of interest on that form but he's failed to shine at Hamilton (6f, good to soft/soft) on two recent starts.

16/1

6th

7

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three 6f wins on soft include one on this track and he finished powerfully for the latest one at Carlisle in June; however, he has more to prove on two subsequent runs (the vet reporting he was lame on latest start in August).

16/1

Form: 703493 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won this race off a 12lb higher mark last season (soft); mixed form this season, but creditable third over C&D last time (soft) and having dropped a further 2lb, is a contender.
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7th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Never Dark

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago.

10/1

17th

19

(19)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Never Dark

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected.

7/1

Form: 164460 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Suited by 5f and goes well on soft ground, but hasn't the best of strike-rates (2-18); has been a touch disappointing since Musselburgh win in July (5f, good).
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1

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

10st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained the second of his two C&D wins in June when wearing cheekpieces for the first time (good); well beaten last two starts, but blinkers didn't work on first occasion and he didn't stay 6f at Catterick on Monday; could bounce back.

20/1

9th

1

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Jm Jhingree

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

All his wins have come over 5f, the latest at Hamilton in June (good to firm; cheekpieces first time); mixed bag since and although returning to Class 6 company will help, he may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-5 over C&D, the latest win coming in first-time cheekpieces in June (good to firm, has won on soft); still just 2lb higher, but not the most consistent; first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 3-7320 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only win to date was a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton; two fair runs in the summer, including when 1.5l third to Jm Jhingree (2lb worse off) at Musselburgh in July; has run creditably on soft/heavy but perhaps better on faster ground.
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1

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Good Point

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to win a handicap but he has been in good form this year, including when picked off late at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (winner gone in again since); each-way claims again.

9/2

1

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Good Point

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Yet to win a handicap but he has been in good form this year, including when picked off late at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (winner gone in again since); each-way claims again.

9/2

2nd

4

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Point

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

C&D winner; the odd encouraging run on turf this year, including at Hamilton last month (5f, soft), but he will need more if he is to come out on top tonight.

8/1

Form: 858543 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who ran his best race of the season when third of 18 at Ayr last time (5f, good to soft; Harb 1l behind in fourth); chance on that form.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

Form: 364401 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season over C&D last week (soft; second course win); should go well with his penalty, but this looks a stronger contest.
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1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

Non-runners

Dandy Dinmont

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Stirrup Cup

The Times:

Ganesha

POSTDATA:

Sir Benedict

SPOTLIGHT:

Never Dark

Telegraph:

Stirrup Cup

Daily Mail:

Stirrup Cup

D Express:

Stirrup Cup

Daily Mirror:

Stirrup Cup

The Star:

Stirrup Cup

Daily Record:

Stirrup Cup

The Guardian:

Ganesha

The Sun:

Ganesha