May 03 / 17.00 Hamilton

17.00

Good

Hampton By Hilton Hotel Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Hampton By Hilton Hotel Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 678-05 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; won over 5f in 2024 but hard to recommend on exploits for current yard.
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1st

4

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Hi Lord

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Lightly raced 4yo; won over 5f in 2024 but hard to recommend on exploits for current yard.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 541131 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has been on a roll at Southwell in recent weeks and didn't run badly in defeat at Wolverhampton; carries a penalty for the cosy win five days ago but a greater concern would be his record on grass, which reads 1-33.
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8th

8

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins on AW this year and he only narrowly failed to improve on a very modest turf strike-rate (now 1-35) when just touched off at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; no serious impact at Catterick (7f) since but ran well in headgear in Ireland and cheekpieces are now refitted.

9/1

8th

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins this year for new yard and short-headed at Hamilton (5f, good) eight days ago when back on turf; there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and he's a strong contender.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has been on a roll at Southwell in recent weeks and didn't run badly in defeat at Wolverhampton; carries a penalty for the cosy win five days ago but a greater concern would be his record on grass, which reads 1-33.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 5958-7 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Both wins came on the AW in early 2025; her more recent efforts on either side of a wind operation have been thoroughly underwhelming.
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7th

3

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Until Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Front-runner; two 5f wins on AW; 0-8 on turf but she didn't go down by much when third at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; she produced a much weaker finish there since, though, and her stamina will be tested on this stiffer track; yard won this in 2025.

9/1

6th

1

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Until Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Dual AW winner who finished 1l third over C&D (good) most recently, posting her best turf effort; place possibilities off same mark.

7/1

3rd

6

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Until Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Both wins came on the AW in early 2025; her more recent efforts on either side of a wind operation have been thoroughly underwhelming.

20/1

6/1

Form: 648625 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.
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3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

14/1

Form: 1-0820

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
The Newcastle win in March 2025 is his only victory in 29 starts; just one effort of note this year and that was in a classified race.
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5th

9

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Doon The Glen

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Beaten around 4l by Jet Warrior when second of ten at Ayr (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and a 5lb pull is probably nowhere near enough; only win in 31 starts came in a 0-50 classified event.

10/1

2nd

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Doon The Glen

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

1-30; that win a narrow one at Newcastle (6f) in March 2025; runner-up at that same venue (5f) two months ago but less productive at Thirsk and Hamilton since; the least likely of the three Jim Goldie-trained runners.

9/1

5th

12

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

The Newcastle win in March 2025 is his only victory in 29 starts; just one effort of note this year and that was in a classified race.

14/1

6th
5 (10)
Ganesha

6/1

Form: 2-7905 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: 1168-9 CD

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins over 5f in October; lost her way in final three races but could be better for a break and has won here.
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2nd

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual course winner (6f) who also notched back-to-back victories at Musselburgh and Newcastle (both 5f) last October; ran her best race since - flashed home after fluffing the start - at Hamilton on Friday evening; sits 1lb lower, and also has the excellent Lauren Young claiming 5lb.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Scored five times, including over C&D, last year; made some late headway back here last time on return from break and may be back in top form with that outing under her belt.

10/1

16/1

Form: 29058- CD

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.
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9th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: /8260- CD

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2023 and he beat one home when last seen out in October; one to watch after a break of 213 days.
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3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

9th

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Midnight Lir

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won since 2023 and he beat one home when last seen out in October; one to watch after a break of 213 days.

10/1

Form: 43625- D

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh.
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1st

7

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

King Of The Jungle

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Never involved on reappearance but he'd been off for ten months and he could easily do better today, having been placed in just two C&D runs, including when going close in this race in 2024 (under Lewis Chalkley who switches to So Grateful); not ruled out.

15/2

10th

8

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

King Of The Jungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh.

8/1

3

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

King Of The Jungle

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Without a win this year but has run well in defeat and Newcastle last time was one of those races, going down by a neck; Lewis Chalkley returns with his claim and these two have combined well in the past.

3/1

OUR TIP
11th
3 (13)
Digital

14/1

Form: 512979 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

Form: 07-915 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.
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12th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist.

10/1

1st

10

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.

25/1

Form: 410-6R

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Only 1-20; often misses the break and didn't even consent to race last time; too risky.
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7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Colour Code

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Far from solid on form and registered sole success in AW classified event; refused to race in March and was withdrawn having bolted before the start at Hamilton on Sunday.

20/1

11

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Colour Code

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Only 1-20; often misses the break and didn't even consent to race last time; too risky.

33/1

6

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Colour Code

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Usually misses the break and can pull hard, as was the case on her 5f comeback at the weekend; capable of popping up if the stars align, as when winning a 0-50 easily over C&D last summer, but she's hard to recommend.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.90
Straight Forecast £31.05
Tricast £414.03
Trifecta £621.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mount Ruapehu

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Benedict

Daily Mirror:

Opal Storm

D Express:

Digital

The Star:

Opal Storm

Telegraph:

Mount Ruapehu

The Sun:

Mount Ruapehu

Daily Record:

Mount Ruapehu

TOPSPEED:

Sir Benedict

POSTDATA:

Sir Benedict

The Times:

Sir Benedict