August 01 / 19.00 Hamilton

19.00

Good

PDM Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 1m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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PDM Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-459V

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Out of her depth in Listed company at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but suggested she retains ability after returning from another lengthy absence in March; return to a longer trip may suit and respected down in grade.
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1st

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Cabrera

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of her depth in Listed company at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but suggested she retains ability after returning from another lengthy absence in March; return to a longer trip may suit and respected down in grade.

5/1

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cabrera

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't won since landing a Doncaster novice in July 2024 but has been fairly consistent in handicaps; out of her depth in a Listed contest at Pontefract last time but should run her race here.

7/1

9th

3

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Cabrera

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Has fairly useful figures but an underwhelming strike-rate and this is the most difficult task of her career (has the worst chance at the weights); fifth in the Thirsk handicap won by Brielle most recently.

40/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-4317

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5-2131

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who won at Musselburgh (2m, good) in May and Ayr (1m7f, soft) in June; however, he seemed to find the trip too sharp over C&D (good) in between and ran poorly over 2m when favourite at Musselburgh on Friday.
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1st

7

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

8st 13lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Very lightly raced 7yo who won here (2m, good) in May and at Ayr (1m7f, soft) in June; returned to form with good third at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last time and he's a possible contender.

11/1

3rd

9

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Gallus Norman

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 7yo who won at Musselburgh (2m, good) in May and Ayr (1m7f, soft) in June; however, he seemed to find the trip too sharp over C&D (good) in between and ran poorly over 2m when favourite at Musselburgh on Friday.

9/2

5th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Improved for the switch to handicaps this year, making all for wins over C&D and at Ayr (1m7f, soft); there could well be more in the tank and he's a strong contender despite his latest 4lb rise.

13/8

6/1

Form: 442-16

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made a successful stable debut/reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April, but a 5lb rise seemed to find her out at York (1m4f, good) the following month; bred to stay this far, but she needs to bounce back after 79 days off.
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5th

8

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Haydock

Cotton Bud

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Shaun Lycett

Won on stable debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April and ran pretty well when fourth of ten at Hamilton (1m5f, good) latest; however, she's 3lb out of the weights in a higher grade today and others are preferred.

33/1

4th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Cotton Bud

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Made a successful stable debut/reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April, but a 5lb rise seemed to find her out at York (1m4f, good) the following month; bred to stay this far, but she needs to bounce back after 79 days off.

6/1

6th

11

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Cotton Bud

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Shaun Lycett

Steady progress in four starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy as 2yo, before sold for £26,000gns; 11-1 for nine-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago and came from last to first to get off the mark at first time of asking for new connections; up 5lb but 1m4f should be within reach and she probably has more to give.

10/1

16/1

Form: 8-0066 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have come over 1m3f/1m4f here and is 6lb lower than for the most recent, but yet to click since returning in May; dual-handed stable won this in 2022 and 2023.
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2nd

4

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six-time course winner who is lurking on a lowly mark; 2026 campaign yet to gather any momentum but Paul Mulrennan back on board and better could be forthcoming.

16/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

9lb lower than for his Hamilton win last summer; struggling for form so far this season, however, and others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Six of his eight wins have come over 1m3f/1m4f here and is 6lb lower than for the most recent, but yet to click since returning in May; dual-handed stable won this in 2022 and 2023.

16/1

25/1

Form: 42-594

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-8; finished fourth of 15 on her third start for the yard at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; 50-1) last time, but was still 15l behind the winner; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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6th

7

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Eroico

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

0-8; finished fourth of 15 on her third start for the yard at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; 50-1) last time, but was still 15l behind the winner; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

25/1

4th

9

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Eroico

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Showed ability in Irish maidens for Noel Meade but yet to get going in two starts for this yard, latterly in a hood (now removed) at Thirsk last month; this is just her third handicap but it's a tough one in which to stage a revival.

40/1

9th

11

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Eroico

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Ran in five maidens in Ireland for Noel Meade, finishing second on the final occasion (1m4f, heavy); has also shown promise on good ground; she could improve for last month's stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) but was soundly beaten and others have more pressing claims; a hood goes on.

40/1

8/1

Form: -0246V

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Edging back down the weights and now 3lb higher than for the latest of two wins over 1m6f last September; wore cheekpieces in a void race last month, but this is effectively his first start in them; shortlisted.
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8th

11

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Gentle Warrior

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Best ratings on no worse than good to soft, although he did win on heavy in 2024; 1m6f winner (unraced beyond that) last September on his only visit to this track; that was the second leg of a double, following a series of places, but he's not been nearly so potent this season and is 5lb out of the handicap today.

25/1

3rd

3

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Gentle Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: K R Burke

First leg of a quick-fire double when winning this (good; visored) last year off 2lb lower and it was a fairly close third back over C&D (good to soft) three weeks later; hasn't matched that form on his last three starts, most recently in cheekpieces, but he needs a second look back at Haydock in the reapplied visor.

4/1

7th

4

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Gentle Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Edging back down the weights and now 3lb higher than for the latest of two wins over 1m6f last September; wore cheekpieces in a void race last month, but this is effectively his first start in them; shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 5-24

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beaten upwards of 10l in three maidens over 7f-1m4f; from a highly successful staying family and worth a market check on handicap debut.
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5th

10

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Woottons Gal

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dropped away to finish ninth of ten in a C&D handicap (good ground) on last month's handicap debut; eased in grade this time but she will need to settle better if she is to see it out under these conditions.

16/1

9th

11

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Woottons Gal

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Beaten upwards of 10l in three maidens over 7f-1m4f; from a highly successful staying family and worth a market check on handicap debut.

12/1

4th

5

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

10:15 Doncaster

Woottons Gal

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Rallied for second of four, albeit 12l behind the overwhelming market leader, at Ripon (1m3f, good) on seasonal debut; bred to do better still, being from a family that has served her connections well.

10/1

6/1

Form: 15-301

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June, since when he changed hands for 19,000gns; 4lb rise fair enough, but he could do with some rain; one of two runners for yard that took this in 2024.
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10th

5

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

High Point

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June but has failed to beat a rival in two recent starts for new trainer Iain Jardine; can only be watched at present.

66/1

10th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

High Point

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June, after which he changed hands for 19,000gns; rain would be a bonus but he did trail home last at Hamilton only last week (1m5f) and has a good bit to prove at 1m.

20/1

Form: -79790

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Dunkeld Dreamer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.00
Straight Forecast £11.69
Tricast £64.76
Trifecta £73.50

Selections

THE NORTH:

Gallus Norman

RP RATINGS:

High Point

SPOTLIGHT:

Dunkeld Dreamer

The Times:

Cotton Bud

TOPSPEED:

Cabrera

The Sun:

Cotton Bud

POSTDATA:

Dunkeld Dreamer

Daily Mail:

Dunkeld Dreamer

D Express:

Gallus Norman

Daily Mirror:

Gallus Norman

The Star:

Gallus Norman

Telegraph:

High Point

The Guardian:

High Point

Daily Record:

High Point