September 26 / 15.58 Hamilton

15.58

Good To Soft

Barbara Ann Letham And Son Jonathan Memorial Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4158
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Barbara Ann Letham And Son Jonathan Memorial Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 453659

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
3yo who ran well in defeat earlier in the season in his first two handicaps and he's dropped down the weights, but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last three starts and is now 0-10; something to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(8)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:58 Hamilton

Fourth Time Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, pushed along and headway 2f out, switched left and towards near side under 2f out, soon ridden, made challenge inside final furlong, edged right and led inside final furlong, kept on (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the gelding's apparent improvement in form)

11/2

9th

15

(5)

4th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:40 York

Fourth Time Lucky

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: /0-903

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning a juvenile hurdle for Chris Gordon in 2020 and he returned to form with a close third on last month's stable debut here (1m1f, good to soft); respected off the same mark this afternoon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

6/1

12th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 403130 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Tenth of 14 at Ayr recently but was beaten only 4l on that first outing since June and he could improve for it; won over C&D in May and this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.

9/4

1st

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Alpine Sierra

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up three consecutive times on Tapeta in March (1m-1m2f) and returned to turf with pretty good third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on Wednesday; should be fine over this longer trip; probably won't be far away.

15/8

Form: 412068 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who won at Musselburgh last month and went close at Carlisle next time; however, he's been below that level on his last three outings and needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 105453 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this season but ran well when third at Ayr (1m, good) 11 days ago, especially as his jockey dislocated his shoulder mid-race and couldn't give him maximum assistance; thereabouts if again on a going day; has won on soft ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

8/1

10/1

Form: 121180 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won four races this summer and he's a four-time course winner, so can't be written off now back here; however, he needs to perform considerably better than he's managed the last twice.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

Form: 401-03

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has struggled to get competitive over hurdles and on the Flat since winning at Brighton (1m2f) last October for Chris Gordon; has switched stables and it's possible he'll have been revived by a change of scenery, but others arrive with far less to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Spanish Hustle

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here.

25/1

10th

11

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins last summer; competitive if he returns in last season's peak form but he's needed at least his first run back in previous seasons.

20/1

7

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

11:56 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins this summer; fourth in a blanket finish (also involving Mafting) there on penultimate start but well beaten at Ayr on latest and he has more to prove here; 7lb claimer enlisted.

14/1

Form: 418492 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins this spring (good to soft/AW) and he returned to form when second of 16 in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good) last time; in the mix if producing another good performance here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

9th
11 (11)
Banner Road

25/1

Form: 464

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has failed to threaten on her first three starts (6f-1m1f) and isn't obviously well treated for this handicap debut, but she hasn't been devoid of ability and this half-sister to four winners is open to improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Banner Road

8st 13lb

J: Tadhg O’Shea

T: Lucinda Russell

Not at her best in two runs for Lucinda Russell but she may have needed last month's return from a seven-month break; other pace to contend with here though.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Banner Road

10st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Lucinda Russell

A dual 1m scorer in 2023 for Jim Goldie but she signed off with a poor run at Newcastle (1m) on her first run for her current yard; she needs to hit the ground running after seven months off.

7/1

4/1

Form: 232042 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who is 0-8 this year but he's finished second four times, most recently going close at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; this C&D winner can make another bold bid and he's a key player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner whose losing run is up to 19, but he could be given a chance on his fourth of 12 from 4lb higher in a 0-60 over C&D last month; had excuses when well beaten back here (7f) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.

6/1

10th

3

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

taken down early

8/1

4th

8

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Antagonize

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

7f course winner; inconsistent form this year from 1m-1m2f; better efforts would give him claims; can probably put a line through latest Beverley effort (slipped on leaving stalls) but there's a bit for him to prove.

14/1

16/1

Form: 0-5873 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps in a row at Nottingham (1m, soft) in autumn 2020; lightly raced since but his form has gone the wrong way and he was soundly beaten in a seller here eight days ago; big turnaround needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

8th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

led

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.20
Straight Forecast £30.14
Tricast £166.20
Trifecta £254.60

Selections

The Times:

Dougies Dream

Daily Mail:

Can't Stop Now

SPOTLIGHT:

Antagonize

The Guardian:

Fourth Time Lucky

RP Ratings:

End Zone

POSTDATA:

Temper Trap

Daily Express:

Dougies Dream

The Star:

Dougies Dream

The Sun:

Can't Stop Now

Daily Record:

Can't Stop Now

Telegraph:

Antagonize

Daily Mirror:

Antagonize