May 19 / 19.25 Hamilton

19.25

Good

Palmaris Hire Services William Wallace Handicap

  • Prize money: £5626.54
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Palmaris Hire Services William Wallace Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 8160-9 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Essentially very disappointing after a Carlisle win last summer that promised so much (6f, good); still looks well handicapped if he can rediscover his mojo and his Doncaster reappearance isn't the run to judge him on as the ground was deep and he pulled far too hard through the first two furlongs; wouldn't be suited by a tactical affair but there is pace in this field and he could have a big run in him.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 89-634 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last season, including the corresponding event off a 3lb lower mark; yet to find her very best this year and this is tougher than the Class 6 here in which she finished fourth 12 days ago.
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10th

13

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Iris Dancer

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Iris Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Has form at several different venues but is ideally suited by Hamilton, having done nearly all of her winning there; below par last time, failing to back up reappearance effort; 0-9 at Ayr.

10/1

Form: 62-363 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both career wins have come at Hamilton but over 5f; fully effective over this trip but needs more than when third over 5f here 12 days ago.
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8th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Ripon

Burj Malinka

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

led against near rail

11/2

3rd

11

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Burj Malinka

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Burj Malinka

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.

7/2

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 131303 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good winter on AW; after a low-key return to turf last month he was back in top gear when third at Ripon last week (6f, soft); should give it another good showing but Burj Malinka could prevent him from getting a soft time of things up front.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 5612-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to match his AW best on turf but that surely a case of circumstance rather than an inherent preference for the sand; he made an encouraging return to action at Beverley when keeping on for fifth over an inadequate 5f three weeks ago; big run on the cards back up in distance.
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6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

6th
5 (3)
Rory

5/1

Form: 35-645 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All wins over 5f, one of them at this venue; fully effective at 6f though and the ability is there should he return to his best; usually slowly away.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £23.76

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beattie Is Back

TOPSPEED:

Burj Malinka

THE NORTH:

Muscika

D Express:

Vince Lombardi

Daily Mail:

Iris Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Beattie Is Back

The Times:

Beattie Is Back

The Sun:

Beattie Is Back

The Star:

Beattie Is Back

POSTDATA:

Burj Malinka

The Guardian:

Burj Malinka

Daily Record:

Burj Malinka

Telegraph:

Muscika

Daily Mirror:

Muscika