May 14 / 18.15 Hamilton

18.15

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Sunday Series Stayers’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £14946.6
  • 1m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series Stayers’ Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0053-4

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter, whose three wins came in the space of four starts in 2021; has edged back down the weights and plenty of 2022 form suggests he has a good mark, which he confirmed last Sunday when a close fourth of 16 in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f, soft); player.
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13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Geremia

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling.

33/1

15th

2

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Thirsk

Geremia

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed.

9/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Geremia

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: -49551

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-14 on AW but his turf mark also edged back down and he made the most of it to win 14-runner race tidily at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) two weeks ago in the returning cheekpieces; has gone back up 4lb but can still go well.
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4

(8)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dundory

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear, broke down and fell after 2f, race voided

33/1

4

(8)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dundory

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear, broke down and fell after 2f, race voided

33/1

8th

9

(9)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Dundory

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, outpaced 3f out

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 926-46 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
This race was her only win last year and she has just a 1lb higher mark today; acts on good to soft and not discredited on either start this term, so a case can certainly be made.
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4th

2

(6)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Haizoom

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in fourth

3/1

3rd

4

(4)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Musselburgh

Haizoom

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a winning start for current yard at Ripon (2m) in June but her form has dipped recently, only sixth in 1m6f Newmarket handicap 29 days ago; she needs to bounce back.

10/1

6th

8

(6)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Haizoom

8st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a four-runner race on stable debut at Ripon (2m) in June but that's her best run this year; probably okay on soft ground but soundly beaten on heavy on latest outing; back to her last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 4960-2 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has drawn a blank since winning his first two handicaps (2021) and went off the boil last term; staged a major revival when second of 14 to Fairmac at Musselburgh on reappearance in second-time cheekpieces (dispensed with today) and this step back up in trip can help.
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5th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out.

14/1

9th

12

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole success in 17 runs over hurdles came at Perth last summer (2m, good); he's consistent but not progressive and was a well-held fifth in this last year off the very same mark.

20/1

4th

9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win over hurdles, from 16 attempts, came at Perth (2m, good) last July; ran okay over C&D in January on his last two hurdle starts (good to soft) and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

40/1

Form: 5573-6

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 11 runs; respectable third to Clansman at Ayr (1m5f, heavy) in October but tailed off when next seen here last Sunday.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

12

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Two Auld Pals

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Two Auld Pals

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Showed fair form at a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning at Hexham in March 2024 (2m, heavy); didn't progress in handicaps after that; has since won twice over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton (good/soft) but below his best on last two Flat runs.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23-401

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fell in the weights prior to his Musselburgh win two weeks ago; did it in clearcut fashion (from Ravenscraig Castle) and he was pretty consistent last term, so 4lb rise does not rule him out; more to prove if the ground is soft rather than good to soft.
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7th

14

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Fairmac

10st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Six-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; underwent breathing operation before going hurdling for current yard and has now had another, having underperformed in handicap on this course in September; new headgear combination today.

16/1

8th

2

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Fairmac

11st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Won five Flat races at up to 1m4f for the Johnstons (latest win for Anthony Charlton was on snow); had wind surgery before running two creditable races over hurdles this summer, last time finishing third in a maiden at Perth (2m, good; pulled quite hard); interesting on handicap debut.

4/1

3rd

4

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Fairmac

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Multiple Flat winner at up to 12.5f (stays 1m6f; RPR 90); not without support when 15-2 on his hurdling debut at Cartmel (2m1f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month, when unable to get in a serious blow; no surprise if he shows improvement.

6/1

Form: 624-31

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Plentiful minor honours (bang there with Clansman and Captain Haddock on reappearance) before off the mark in six-runner handicap at Catterick (1m6f, soft) one month ago and he did easily by nearly 8l after leading over 1f out; 7lb higher today but has to be considered after major career best.
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10th

9

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Mister Camacho

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield

33/1

10th

9

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Mister Camacho

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

never better than midfield

33/1

10th

6

(5)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Nottingham

Mister Camacho

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield, switched to centre 4f out, no impression from over 2f out

10/1

Form: 9762-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
No win since May 2021 but short-head second of 15 off this mark at Ayr (1m5f, good; acts on soft) on final start last year; beaten 23l on reappearance two weeks ago but much the same happened in 2022 and he surged back to form over C&D on second outing; major each-way chance.
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7th

8

(4)

19th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 3

19:55 Hamilton

Heights Of Abraham

8st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Keith Dalgleish

Signed off his 4yo campaign with a close call at Ayr (1m5f, good) last September; on same mark here but he's been laboured in both runs this season and latest was at this track (1m5f, good to soft) on Sunday; bit to prove back up in grade and his last win was two years ago.

20/1

8th

4

(2)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Heights Of Abraham

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Keith Dalgleish

midfield

10/1

10th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Heights Of Abraham

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Keith Dalgleish

0-9 last year and inconsistent but he was a short-head second of 15 at Ayr (1m5f, good) last September when last seen; this course winner can be bang there again if reappearing in similar form.

10/1

Form: 215-23

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Scored easily at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last November for her only win from 16 starts; placed on both outings this year but has more to prove on turf form, despite her mostly minor honours in this sphere.
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10th

13

(3)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

World Without Love

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Two 1m6f wins on her record, the latest on turf off a 1lb lower mark in June; generally held her form since, third of eight at Chelmsford 11 days ago, but more needed to come out on top here.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

World Without Love

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear

8/1

4th

2

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

World Without Love

10st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

held up in last

4/1

Form: 6723-2 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins were in summer 2021; runner-up twice last year, including in this race, and same again to Clansman at Doncaster (soft) six weeks ago on his first go this season; unlikely to be far away.
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8th

5

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

in rear

15/2

8th

7

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

Has lots of form under Henry Main, notably two wins in 2021; three-year losing spell is a big negative but current mark is attractive; not ruled out.

14/1

3rd

6

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ffos Las

Captain Haddock

9st 11lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

slowly away, in rear

10/1

20/1

Form: 1624-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent but that has brought only one win (last August) from 17 starts; probably needed his run five weeks ago but needs to be in peak form; unraced on softer than good when on turf.
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8th

2

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Buxted Reel

11st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All three wins under rules on AW Flat; returns from a break and best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

6/1

1

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Buxted Reel

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Lacey

Placed in both Flat outings this year, beaten only narrowly returned to AW latest; has form figures of 221 over C&D; solid claims.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Buxted Reel

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Lacey

Two-time AW winner (including on Tapeta) who was fit from hurdling when a close third at Doncaster (1m6f) in July; not at his best over hurdles three weeks ago but lost a shoe and he could be thereabouts today.

4/1

8/1

Form: 761-13 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has proved himself at this track, albeit without a win; ended last season with heavy-ground win at Ayr (1m5f) in October and followed up on soft at Doncaster (1m4f) last month, before a close third back here last Sunday, so he has to be in each-way calculations.
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1st

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Clansman

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Liam Bailey

Possible front-runner; high marks for consistency this year and managed a win at Newcastle in March; Toby Moore got a good tune out of him here the following month; sound claims.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Clansman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

In good form since returning from seven months off in January including a win over C&D last month and close third at Southwell (1m6f) 13 days ago; ties in with Analogical on that latest form and he's respected back in trip.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £107.30
Straight Forecast £82.03
Tricast £851.92
Trifecta £1003.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Captain Haddock

The Times:

Geremia

Telegraph:

Mister Camacho

RP RATINGS:

Buxted Reel

D Express:

Haizoom

Daily Mirror:

Ravenscraig Castle

POSTDATA:

Clansman

SPOTLIGHT:

Heights Of Abraham

The Star:

Geremia

The Guardian:

Captain Haddock

The Sun:

Captain Haddock

Daily Record:

Captain Haddock