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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2

Form: -22973

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to joining Tim Easterby and he has been competitive in some useful events this year, including a third of 19 behind a smart prospect at York (7f, good; did best of the prominent racers); down in grade today and he should go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Son

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to joining Tim Easterby and he has been competitive in some useful events this year, including a third of 19 behind a smart prospect at York (7f, good; did best of the prominent racers); down in grade today and he should go well.

7/2

3rd

17

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Son

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up in the spring on first two starts for this yard (7f, good) and each-way claims on that form; however, two lesser runs have followed and he's 0-18 since winning in June 2023 on his second outing.

25/1

7th

15

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Son

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-17 since winning in June 2023 on his second start and he was below par at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, prior to that he was runner-up on his first two starts for this yard (7f, good) and has an each-way shout if he's back on song; has shown promise on good to soft ground.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 418773 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.
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2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

7th

6

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner who won over C&D in April and ran pretty well last time at Hamilton as 6f is too sharp these days; still on a competitive mark; chance.

7/1

Form: 851234 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned from wind surgery with a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; creditable runs in defeat since but she will need to pull out more to defy this mark.
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3

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Diamont Katie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Returned from wind surgery with a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; creditable runs in defeat since but she will need to pull out more to defy this mark.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Diamont Katie

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Back on track when getting off the mark on turf at Pontefract (6f, good) in April following wind surgery; placed twice since and she looks sure to be thereabouts.

11/4

3rd

1

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Diamont Katie

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Back in good form since having wind surgery and returned to turf from AW, winning comfortably over C&D (good) then creditable second under a penalty at Yarmouth (7f); back on career-high mark but still looks shortlist material returned to this scenario.

3/1

Form: 056-26 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.
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4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

6th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner; 0-8 in handicaps but produced one of his best efforts when 1l second at Hamilton (1m, good) on seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark.

11/4

2nd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner on soft and has gone close in a 7f handicap on good to soft; well beaten upped to 1m at Leicester on final run in October but that was too bad to be true; has dipped to a dangerous mark and, at this trip, may have improvement lurking.

7/2

Form: 126111 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.
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5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

1st

3

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who battled well over C&D (good) last month and has now won four times this year; might be a shade vulnerable after latest 4lb rise but ought to give another good account.

100/30

Form: 170/6-

Last run: 399 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m maiden win at Gowran Park in April 2024 seems a distant memory; out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles from July 2024 onwards; starts out for new stable after 399 days off with a lot to prove.
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6

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Ameilya

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Stuart Coltherd

1m maiden win at Gowran Park in April 2024 seems a distant memory; out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles from July 2024 onwards; starts out for new stable after 399 days off with a lot to prove.

12/1

6

(16)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ameilya

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Hasn't shown much over hurdles in her last four races but she's a 1m maiden winner and the highest rated of these; cheekpieces tried.

11/2

6

(16)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ameilya

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Hasn't shown much over hurdles in her last four races but she's a 1m maiden winner and the highest rated of these; cheekpieces tried.

11/2

Form: 006080 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a 7f AW win at Newcastle; not in much form since returning from a three-month break and too much to prove for now.
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7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Gressington

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with a 7f AW win at Newcastle; not in much form since returning from a three-month break and too much to prove for now.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with 7f win at Newcastle but he's been below par this season, too free when eighth of 14 in 6f Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.

25/1

8th

14

(13)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Gressington

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Katie Scott

Out of sorts since December AW success, finishing in midfield at York (40-1) on return to turf last time; beginning to look well handicapped but needs a revival.

40/1

Form: 406121

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Iris Dancer

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day.

5/1

1st

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Battled well for narrow C&D (good to soft) win a fortnight ago and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good) last week; back in action before latest 1lb nudge takes effect; likely contender again.

11/4

2nd

7

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Won her tenth race over C&D when getting up to score by a nose here a week ago (good to soft); only 2lb higher; another good run on the cards.

4/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Son

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

TOPSPEED:

Diamont Katie

The Guardian:

Abduction

The Sun:

Iris Dancer

The Times:

Diamont Katie

RP RATINGS:

Son

Daily Mail:

Son

D Express:

Son

Daily Record:

Son

Telegraph:

The Gay Blade

Daily Mirror:

The Gay Blade

The Star:

Abduction