September 26 / 13.05 Hamilton

13.05

Good To Soft

Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3952.41
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 166957 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not much to be enthusiastic about since winning a seller at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in June although wasn't disgraced off 2lb higher at Pontefract 11 days ago; others arrive with more compelling claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(10)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nearly A Gonna

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: H D McGuigan

Won five races over 6f for Tim Easterby but shown nothing in two runs for this yard and drop to 5f won't help; off 87 days.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 327865 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sixth behind Slainte Mhath over C&D two starts ago and didn't shine back up in trip at Catterick nine days ago; well treated on some of her form in the summer but first-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival.
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9th

11

(4)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Elladora

9st 11lb

J: Mr Ryan Price

T: Micky Hammond

Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post, prominent

13/2

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post

13/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -34540 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on in three runs over 7f following an encouraging fourth at Leicester (6f, good) in May; all four wins achieved over this shorter trip so better can be expected off his falling mark.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Salisbury

Lord P

10st 7lb

J: Miss Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

On a three-year losing spell and has done his winning at 6f; however, ran encouragingly (close third) at Kempton on most recent 1m attempt, so can't be comfortably dismissed.

15/2

6th

10

(8)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:13 Carlisle

Lord P

10st 1lb

J: Miss Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

awkward start and slowly away, in rear, headway 2f out, jockey dropped rein briefly when in touch with leaders over 1f out, soon outpaced

8/1

3rd

5

(1)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Lord P

9st 6lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

slowly away, raced in last, headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, pressed leaders final 110yds, kept on

12/1

Form: 612759 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Swooped late to win at Pontefract (5f, good) in June; held but not disgraced in four subsequent runs off higher marks; handicapper has given her a more of a chance here and she has two 5f course wins and a 6f AW success on her CV; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Lady Celia

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July and is now 2lb lower; not written off but she has something to prove having been well beaten at Newcastle in March on her sole outing this year.

12/1

14/1

Form: 594630 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four wins in 19 starts at this course, two over 6f; usual blinkers discarded when running well against some of these rivals over C&D two starts ago but headgear refitted when disappointing over 5f here last time; returns to longer trip with blinkers off again; no surprise to see a bold effort.
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No Results Found

Form: 236341 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back at 7f when getting up late to score at Redcar (good to firm) on Wednesday; turned out quickly under a 5lb penalty; has won over this C&D so drop back in trip shouldn't hinder.
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6th

4

(7)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kilconquhar

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, ridden from 2f out, no extra when switched right inside final furlong

8/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kilconquhar

10st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

reared start and slowly away, in rear, headway and midfield against near rail after 2f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 2f out, no extra from 1f out

7/2

6th

4

(2)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:05 Hamilton

Kilconquhar

11st 1lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, held up in behind leaders, shaken up and edged right under 2f out, soon ridden, made no telling impression

5/1

Form: 521341 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly who had three of these rivals behind when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month; 3lb higher mark looks quite lenient and any give underfoot will suit; leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

68

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Slainte Mhath

8st 13lb

T: Katie Scott

9th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Gives her all and wasn't beaten far when fourth to Rock Melody over C&D (soft) in August; should be thereabouts again, although she holds no secrets from the handicapper and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.

10/1

Form: 224434 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort but handicapper has been in charge since he won for the second time over C&D (good) in June; return to this venue is a positive, though, as is the booking of Simon Walker.
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2nd

17

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back.

25/1

7th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start).

12/1

20th

19

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success.

14/1

Form: 0-0009 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Down the field on all four starts over 7f/1m for Micky Hammond after leaving Roger Varian's yard in May; tumbling down the weights and both wins achieved over sprint distances so no big surprise to see a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:45 Catterick

Musicality

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

On a three-year losing spell and his record for current yard is far from convincing; best watched unless the market suggests a bigger run is expected.

33/1

16th

7

(19)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Thirsk

Musicality

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Had form in much better 6f races than this for previous yard but out of sorts for new connections in 2022; has slipped right down the weights, however, and interesting to see if there are any signs of a revival.

33/1

17th

8

(5)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Musicality

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two of his first four starts (5f/6f, including on soft) when with Roger Varian, the latter earning him an RPR of 99; way below that level in five starts for this trainer and plenty to prove over this far.

33/1

12/1

Form: 6959U7 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider two starts ago but hinted at a return to form when finishing in midfield over 5f here (good to soft) eight days ago, keeping on after failing to secure a clear passage; only 1-26 but that win came over this C&D; possibilities.
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2

(3)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Beaten 14 times since landing a 5f double here in January but placed several times here in the interim, most recently runner-up over C&D; every chance he'll be in the mix.

6/1

2nd

10

(4)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, prominent, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

7/1

8th

9

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Kraken Power

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

Form: 470383 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seems to be running into peak form judged on his third of 13 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; missed recent engagement with self certificate; 4lb below his last winning mark so has to enter calculations.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

20/1

Form: 448077 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Best efforts this year were posted in the spring; didn't enjoy the best of luck in a selling handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) a fortnight ago but didn't show enough to suggest he can return to winning ways in this.
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7th

10

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Stronsay

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Liam Bailey

Ran okay in a couple of weak sprints on AW in February but quiet more recently and easy enough to swerve.

33/1

7th

12

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:26 Hamilton

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well treated on his old form but he's 0-21 since his last win (6f, soft) in October 2021 and was tailed off at Redcar last time; opposable.

25/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:16 Redcar

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

On a losing run of 20 since winning at Catterick in October 2021 (6f, soft); others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 08-909

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Debut for this yard following a break when failing to land a blow at Beverley 12 days ago; previous form uninspiring and has yet to win over this trip; probably best watched with cheekpieces fitted for the first time.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(11)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:05 Hamilton

Saras Hope

10st 3lb

J: Miss Kelly Bostock

T: Tjade Collier

slowly into stride, raced freely, always towards rear

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £182.90
Straight Forecast £191.12
Tricast £1712.56
Trifecta £2574.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Slainte Mhath

Daily Express:

Kilconquhar

Daily Mail:

Kats Bob

The Times:

Kraken Power

Daily Mirror:

Lord P

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Celia

POSTDATA:

Zig Zag Zyggy

Telegraph:

Slainte Mhath

The Guardian:

Slainte Mhath

The Sun:

Slainte Mhath

Daily Record:

Slainte Mhath

The Star:

Kilconquhar