May 17 / 18.45 Hamilton

18.45

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Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £14946.6
  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4575-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ridden this season by Lauren Young; won at Musselburgh (1m4f) and Hamilton (1m3f) on first two starts, with a good third at Thirsk (1m4f) next time, all on good ground; shaped as if still in form in a steadily run race on latest outing; this good season (better than 2025) has been over much shorter but he did win this race on good to firm in 2024; not dismissed.

7/2

6th

10

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Letsbefrank

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.

8/1

2nd
12 (10)
Krissy

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 21-271

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
There was an extraordinary turnaround in her fortunes late last year and she was better still when winning from the front in a 12-runner race at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on return to turf three weeks ago; with earlier AW wins over 1m2f and 1m4f, this step back up in trip does not look a worry and going up another 4lb may also be manageable; major player.
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8th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Krissy

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

C&D winner last November and there have been five wins elsewhere since, the latest in June; backward steps on heavy going on last two outings, particularly at Ayr latest with first-time cheekpieces (which are retained) but she's surged back to form before.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Krissy

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Went close twice in a row, latterly over this C&D (soft), before respectable fifth at Hamilton (8.3f, heavy) recently when her early exertions may have proved costly; this front-runner is capable of making a bold bid.

15/2

5th

10

(10)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Krissy

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Campaigned mostly over further, winning six times; close second at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) and Ayr (1m2f, soft) the last twice; may remain competitive if the drop back to 1m doesn't backfire.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 6182-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Can get a bit worked up and not that consistent but he still won last summer at Ayr (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) and ran creditably over 1m4f on final outing; no show at 33-1 for recent reappearance when a hood was enlisted, which it isn't today; competitive if this is one of his good days.
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9

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 3

15:53 Pontefract

Sure And Stedfast

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Has done all his winning in Class 5, at up to 1m5f on good ground; ran well in 1m6f Class 4 at Redcar most recently; appears to have a stiffer assignment from 3lb out of weights upped further in trip/grade.

14/1

2nd

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Sure And Stedfast

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Unraced on firmer than good; off the mark for the season at Musselburgh (1m5f) in August but ran moderately on soft ground (runner-up on it once last November) 12 days ago; worth going beyond 1m5f for first time.

12/1

5th

5

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Off the mark for the season at Musselburgh last time and closely matched with Perseus Way on form here in July (1m5f, good); each-way chance.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/461- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1m3f Flat and 2m hurdle wins last autumn on first two runs for Gavin Cromwell but pulled up one month ago on handicap hurdle debut when wearing tongue-strap and cheekpieces for the first time; the latter are not retained on this first run for new yard (same owner); could have more to offer on Flat.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Secret Force

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

2-5 since joining this yard, winning at Pontefract (2m2f, good; first-time visor) in June and over hurdles at Cartmel a fortnight ago; clearly in good heart, but this may not be far enough for him now.

6/1

1st

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Secret Force

11st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a juvenile hurdle for Gavin Cromwell at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in October and was also on target in 2m2f Flat marathon for new stable in June; still unexposed over jumps; no surprise if he features.

10/1

7th

2

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Secret Force

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Sole run on good to firm was last July when tailed off in a novice race; staying-on third here (1m4f) this June and he knuckled down well to score over 2m2f at Pontefract (also on good) eight days later; that win was the first time he'd worn this headgear combination and his first go at a staying trip on the Flat; up 4lb but probably has more to offer and he's a big player if he goes on the ground.

9/4

Form: 5114-4 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.
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1st

10

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Six-time winner, including over C&D last July (good to soft); well suited by give in the ground, so after two fair runs this season, is one with a chance.

8/1

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 12lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Jaminoz

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good.

7/1

12/1

Form: 35-776

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Went close more than once for Harry Charlton but left that yard an eight-race maiden and she's not threatened to put that right in three runs for new yard; has tried cheekpieces and now has tongue tied for step up in trip.
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7th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Polygram

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Failed to win any of her first 15 starts but has now won two of her last three, the latter success gained on good to soft at Hamilton (1m1f) 13 days ago; a 3lb rise is fair but the opposition looks stronger this time.

11/2

1st

2

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Polygram

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a breakthrough success at Pontefract (1m) in July and backed it up with a good second of five in handicap at Ripon (1m2f) 18 days ago; a player off the same mark.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Polygram

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Close second of five at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month before getting off the mark at the 16th attempt at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; had something to spare and she's respected under a penalty.

5/2

40/1

Form: 415-09 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won handicap debut at Windsor (heavy) in September and creditable fifth at Yarmouth (good) next time, both over an extended 1m3f; left Ed Walker for 32,000gns later in October and behind on both runs (1m4f; 25-1 and 28-1) this season, so seems best watched for now.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Furhaan

9st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Returned to form with a pretty good third here (1m5f, soft) 11 days ago and he also ran some good races in defeat over 2m in July; sole win came on heavy ground and he's one to consider.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Furhaan

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

His sole win came on heavy ground and an each-way case can be made judged on his placed efforts at York (2m, good to firm) in July; however, not at the same level on his last two starts and was beaten a long way back at York (2m, good to soft) most recently; needs to bounce back.

20/1

9th

13

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Furhaan

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Raced prominently when placed twice in a row over C&D (good to firm) in July; 4lb out of the handicap today and finished held in fourth at Musselburgh (2m2f, good) recently, having failed to settle in midfield, but he might have an each-way shout back here; sole win came on heavy ground.

14/1

11/4

Form: 66-212 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.
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2nd

4

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:50 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

He won here (1m4f, good) in April and has been runner-up on his last two starts, most recently over C&D (good); his course form figures read 122 and there is every chance that he'll again be thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won here (1m4f, good) in April; beaten a head at Chester (1m4f, good) last month and again finished second at Haydock (1m6f, good) last time; ran well over an extended 2m at York last season and could be involved.

10/1

2nd

2

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Fast Fred

11st 2lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Phillip Makin

Winner off 4lb lower at Musselburgh in April (1m4f, good) and back to form when runner-up at Chester last time (1m4f, good); seems to stay 1m6f so could go well.

4/1

11/1

Form: 11427- BF

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m2f under 7lb claimer Jake Dickson last August/September; progressive overall in that campaign and needs respect if she's sufficiently tuned up for this reappearance; market may guide.
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1st

4

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Sweet Kiss

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Usually claimer ridden; all three wins came in just over a month last term but she's consistent (three seconds this season) and should be on the premises.

11/2

4th

7

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Sweet Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; couldn't pose a serious threat at Ayr last week but that was a Class 4 event and she finished second at Redcar (1m2f) in her two previous runs; still looks on workable mark and has possibilities on this drop back in grade.

4/1

5th

7

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Sweet Kiss

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; her last win was 12 months ago but she's finished runner-up in three of her last four starts including at Redcar (1m2f, good) last week; only 1lb higher from out of the weights here and she should give it another good shot.

9/2

14/1

Form: 146-48

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Raced at 1m this season, for a good fourth on reappearance but well-beaten second favourite here next time; this is a rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging.
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Izzari

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Best coming off a solid pace, as was the scenario when a winner last week at Southwell (1m, AW); 4lb well in with no penalty to carry.

7/4

1st

9

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

No win since last September but he's fallen in the weights and looked much more competitive again on last two outings, under Cara Tuke on first occasion; has a bit more to prove here but not totally dismissed.

7/1

8th

6

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Izzari

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Newcastle win this time last year came off a 7lb higher mark; well backed on the drop to this company at Carlisle a few weeks ago, when faring much better, and is one to consider (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall).

5/1

Non-runners

LEagle Aid, Kisiyra

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Payout
Exacta £12.50
Straight Forecast £10.64
Tricast £97.88
Trifecta £129.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Letsbefrank

POSTDATA:

Fast Fred

Telegraph:

Secret Force

The Star:

Krissy

D Express:

Sure And Stedfast

The Times:

L'Eagle Aid

TOPSPEED:

Jaminoz

Daily Mirror:

Fast Fred

RP RATINGS:

Letsbefrank

The Sun:

Letsbefrank

Daily Record:

Letsbefrank