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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3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

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); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

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.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Letsbefrank

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; struggled to get competitive last year until his running-on fifth under Lauren Young in a blanket finish on final start (1m4f, soft); reappearance record isn't great and today's test may be a bit too sharp for him.

10/1

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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10th

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Krissy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily made all at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) ten days ago and did likewise under a 5lb penalty in apprentice handicap at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Friday; unpenalised for latest win but new mark has kicked in, which is 6lb higher than that which she raced off two days ago; in a tougher race today but clearly thriving and she's a leading candidate if her fine form continues.

5/1

1st

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Krissy

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who has begun to tap into the abundant potential in her pedigree, with two wins at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) this spring; has also run well away from Musselburgh; did it very easily last Thursday and a 5lb penalty is unlikely to stop her if her fine form continues (she's 6lb well in).

4/6

1st

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Krissy

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Something clicked over the winter and she has made good progress since springing a 40-1 shock at Newcastle in November (1m4f), adding further wins at Wolverhampton and over C&D; ran as well as she ever has when a close second at Hamilton on Sunday (1m3f); that was a Class 4 and she should be hard to beat back down to Class 6 company.

5/4

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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3rd

9

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ewan Whillans

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.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off.

10/1

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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4th

3

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Secret Force

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

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.

7/1

7

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Secret Force

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

On his first two runs for this yard he won a 1m3f handicap on heavy and a 3yo hurdle on good to yielding; not so good since, albeit at Grade 2 and Listed level; might yet do better again and canny Irish trainer fits two new forms of headgear for this handicap debut; interesting.

7/2

4th

4

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:10 Musselburgh

Secret Force

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Made winning stable debut on the Flat in September (1m3f, heavy) and followed up in good style on hurdle debut at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding); underwhelming in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (2m, heavy) since when not jumping well, but leading claims if finding greater fluency this afternoon.

5/4

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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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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3rd

5

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Polygram

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Went close more than once for Harry Charlton but left that yard an eight-race maiden; hasn't threatened to put that right in four runs for new stable but went with a bit more promise when sixth of 11 over 1m3f at Hamilton 11 days ago, keeping on from off the pace after missing the break again; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.

6/1

6th

7

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Polygram

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

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.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Polygram

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tristan Davidson

Went close more than once for Harry Charlton but left that yard an eight-race maiden and comfortably held in 7f/1m1f handicaps for current one; the return of cheekpieces might not be a bad thing (figures of 23 when tried previously) but there are safer options.

10/1

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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7th

8

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Furhaan

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

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.

40/1

9th

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Furhaan

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Won handicap debut at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) in September and creditable fifth at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) the following month; left Ed Walker for 32,000gns in October and last week's reappearance (25-1) did not suggest an imminent return to winning form.

25/1

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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4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

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.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.

7/2

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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4th

2

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Sweet Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

She won three times under Jake Dickson last August/September (1m2f, good to firm-good to soft) and may have needed her comeback run at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 12 days ago; however, she was well beaten and a swift and major turnaround is necessary.

9/1

9th

10

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Sweet Kiss

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

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.

11/1

13

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Sweet Kiss

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Got her act together in recent months, winning 1m2f handicaps at Doncaster, Leicester and Pontefract; only fourth of 12 at Newcastle last time but that was Class 4 and she should be a more potent force back at this level.

7/1

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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10th

6

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Izzari

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

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.

14/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Izzari

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner who was quite eyecatching after a break at Newcastle (1m) and the winner has been going places; fine on the grass and considered.

11/4

4th

12

(12)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Izzari

8st 11lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

1m2f course winner in September but higher marks found him out in two subsequent visits last year; others are preferred back from four months off.

20/1

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