May 03 / 16.25 Hamilton

16.25

Good

Carolyn Murray Birthday Celebrations Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Carolyn Murray Birthday Celebrations Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-57

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of RPRs in his qualifying runs, over 5f, 1m and 7f; this initial mark could be workable but doubts remain as to what his trip will be.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in May and there have been varied excuses for his defeats since, latterly when suffering a torrid passage over C&D 18 days ago; things will fall right for him one day but ground slower than good will be a first for him.

5/1

7th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over 6f on good ground in May; beaten favourite in his last four starts while leaving the impression this mark was still in range if things panned out better for him; shortlist material.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip.

5/2

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0000-2 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last season petered out after a promising start, but he was gelded prior to his comeback run at Newcastle (6f handicap) where he went down narrowly under a prominent ride; clear claims on the back of that after a 1lb nudge.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Solid comeback before chasing home an improver at Hamilton; took a backward step as favourite over C&D (hung right) last time and is now tried in another form of headgear; went the wrong last year and has to prove he isn't following the same pattern.

5/1

6th

3

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended his 2yo campaign with a whimper but a gelding operation has bucked his ideas up and he has run well for second in two 6f handicaps this spring; likely to be bang there once again.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Last season petered out after a promising start, but he was gelded prior to his comeback run at Newcastle (6f handicap) where he went down narrowly under a prominent ride; clear claims on the back of that after a 1lb nudge.

5/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9045-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In first-time blinkers when beaten 3.25l last week at Haydock (6f, good to firm; led) and that was in a Class 5 handicap after a break of 182 days; should run well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

14-race maiden; good second over C&D on final start for Noel Wilson in July; fair run when second back on turf on stable debut next time; could go well.

7/1

6th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

0-13 but consistent and was a rallying second on yard debut over 5f here (good to firm) two weeks ago; considered back at 6f with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

8/1

2nd

7

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent in handicaps for Noel Wilson this year, signing off for him with a second at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; dips into this basement grade for stable debut (same owners) and has the services of Cieren Fallon; good chance.

3/1

Form: 4-3431 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough last week at Ripon (6f, good) and the 4lb rise could have been worse as the front two pulled nearly 5l clear; obvious chance in this weak race.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Liverpool Star

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained a first success at Ripon (6f) in April; mainly in good form since, though only ninth of 12 in 5.5f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him get back on track here.

12/1

9th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Liverpool Star

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win (6f, good) to his name from 14 attempts and that came at a lower level; others bring greater potential this time.

14/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Liverpool Star

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when gamely landing a 6f handicap at Ripon (good ground) in April; beaten at short odds when fourth to Simba's Pride at Hamilton shortly afterwards and his form then dipped at Pontefract (5f) four weeks ago; returning to 6f should help; cheekpieces worn last time are quickly discarded.

9/1

10/1

Form: 480-96

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly; not beaten far on this week's stable debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) but still beat only one home.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Realistic Dream

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Remains winless and hasn't been that threatening in any of her 12 defeats, especially of late; first classified assignment.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Realistic Dream

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Remains winless and she beat one over C&D five days ago; more is required if she's to gain a breakthrough win at the 12th attempt.

33/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Realistic Dream

8st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who has yet to make the frame in five runs for her current yard, a never-dangerous sixth of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 19 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

14/1

33/1

Form: 75755-

Last run: 277 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat many rivals in five runs for Ollie Sangster, including two 5f nurseries when blinkered; new trainer fits a hood; too much to prove; 1lb out of the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Dandy Orton

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Wilf Storey

Has achieved meagre RPRs over sprint distances; this new trip needs to make a big difference.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Dandy Orton

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Wilf Storey

Failed to beat many rivals in five runs for Ollie Sangster, including two 5f nurseries when blinkered; new trainer fits a hood; too much to prove; 1lb out of the weights.

33/1

5th

8

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:03 Leicester

Dandy Orton

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Beat a total of two home in trio of maiden/novice contests and fared no better when behind two of these on last week's nursery debut, having been gelded; blinkers retained.

20/1

14/1

Form: 472-5

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bought for 7,000gns in October after showing some ability at two, though the second came in a four-runner race; remote last on yard debut but that was a novice for which she was 80-1; may fare better on this handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

With Glory

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Best run when second of four in a Musselburgh novice (5f, soft) on final start for Iain Jardine last October; yet to hit top form for new yard (6f/5f), but has been dropped 10lb.

20/1

9th

4

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

With Glory

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Picked up from Iain Jardine last autumn for 7,000gns; two poor efforts for her new yard this spring and isn't obviously fancied despite being dropped 5lb.

33/1

7th

2

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

With Glory

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Bought for 7,000gns in October after showing some ability at two, though the second came in a four-runner race; remote last on yard debut but that was a novice for which she was 80-1; may fare better on this handicap debut.

14/1

25/1

Form: 55868-

Last run: 198 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Offered little thus far, including two sprint nurseries; tongue-tie added for reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Breeze Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Eight-race maiden who has been well held since his debut fifth at Doncaster last July; makes stable debut but others have stronger claims.

50/1

8th

10

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Breeze Star

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Noel Wilson

Seven-race maiden who was held at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month following a wind operation; others have stronger claims.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £28.95
Tricast £115.33
Trifecta £126.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Liverpool Star

The Times:

Ellie's de Vega

RP RATINGS:

Cosmic Clarets

The Star:

Ellie's de Vega

POSTDATA:

Liverpool Star

THE NORTH:

Liverpool Star

Telegraph:

Liverpool Star

D Express:

Liverpool Star

Daily Mirror:

Liverpool Star

The Sun:

Liverpool Star

Daily Record:

Cosmic Clarets