July 15 / 20.00 Hamilton

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Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.40
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 90-846

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two soft-ground winners, including a hurdler, so has that in his favour now tackling middle distances for the first time; he didn't go on for Ralph Beckett last year, however, and is still to get involved in a finish.
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3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

2nd
10 (9)
Jaminoz

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -66473

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner last autumn who's wildly inconsistent; seemed fine with 1m2f for the first time behind a better-fancied stablemate last weekend, despite his pedigree, and that gave something to build on.
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5th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 12lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Jaminoz

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 627075 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Irish raider whose wins have come in the autumn/winter, mainly on Polytrack; trainer has done well with runners brought over in recent times (5-10 with jumpers this season) and tonight's ground won't pose any problems.
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13th

16

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

20/1

11th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner, also won on turf at Down Royal; recent AW form leaves him with plenty to find.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kartayaz

8st 12lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December off 2lb lower for this rider; well beaten in both starts since and needs to bounce back from 23l defeat in claimer last week.

28/1

Form: -03953

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Best turf effort upped to 1m4f last time; tailed off in two runs on soft/heavy but half-sister to an Italian Group 2 winner in the mud and has fewer convictions than most.
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5th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ripon

Cantalupo Bella

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ripon

Cantalupo Bella

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard.

11/2

7th

9

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Cantalupo Bella

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat and ran well for a long way when upped to 3m for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (heavy); effectively 1lb higher today but might last longer on the less testing ground; dangerous to ignore.

16/1

Form: -20644 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Does most racing over shorter but has won over C&D, one of three victories here; remains on a handy mark and, like many from this yard, he has been running fairly well without winning; this task is a bit easier.
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6th

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

14:05 Carlisle

Flying Moon

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: R Mike Smith

reared start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2f out

11/2

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Flying Moon

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Does most racing over shorter but has won over C&D, one of three victories here; remains on a handy mark and, like many from this yard, he has been running fairly well without winning; this task is a bit easier.

5/1

6/1

Form: 146762 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Never won a handicap but took a seller here a couple of years ago and is fine under these conditions; offering more latterly and is one to consider.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 0-0765

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Related to winners and offered more in a race not run to suit in first-time headgear latest (1m1f, good); no surprise to see better again, upped in trip once more and switched to blinkers.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 765604

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden; didn't look to see out 1m2f in his one go, so this trip on soft ground would have to be a concern.
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7th

9

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rumnotred

10st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

7th

5

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rumnotred

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

8/1

Form: 68/48/

Last run: 613 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returns from a third lengthy absence tonight, this one the best part of two years; has undergone a second round of wind surgery and left Edward Bethell in the meantime and the market will show what's expected.
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1st

7

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Stockbridge Tap

10st 4lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Lucinda Russell

Ten runs, two wind operations and no win but he's been third on heavy going over 1m3f/1m2f on last two outings, which puts him right in the mix.

12/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Stockbridge Tap

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Lucinda Russell

Returned from a long absence to make stable debut in July and he was an encouraging third of six at Hamilton (1m3f, heavy) in August on his second start back; continues to drop down the weights and he could take another step back in the right direction this afternoon; one to consider.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Stockbridge Tap

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

7/1

20/1

Form: 2/5977

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.
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8th

8

(9)

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable.

10/1

10th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

My Macho Man

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.

20/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:05 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off.

20/1

Form: 88-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
This task is easier now handicapping but she has not offered much under either code.
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4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

4th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Placed several times (including C&D) but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and failed to beat a rival on her Newcastle reappearance seven weeks ago.

16/1

10th

8

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Markinch

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Placed several times, including at Newcastle, but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and was well beaten at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in November when last seen.

33/1

8/1

Form: 0-3058

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a very soft-ground winner in France and may be suited by the return to further, also dropped another 2lb in first-time headgear; that's rather clutching at straws though.
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11th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:16 Lingfield (AW)

O Dells Star

8st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Alexandra Dunn

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 2f

50/1

11th

7

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

O Dells Star

9st 3lb

T: Alexandra Dunn

Regressive for Karl Burke (remote when visored on final start for him) before sold for £1,000 in August; 100-1 when beaten 14l in handicap at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) for new yard; now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

7th

9

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

O Dells Star

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alexandra Dunn

Regressive for Karl Burke before being sold for £1,000; goes up in trip again back from a break for her new yard.

50/1

Form: 0077

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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8th

8

(1)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

The Darien Scheme

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts, and he was soundly beaten on his handicap debut here (40-1) last month; may take off at some point (he's a brother to the Hamilton specialist Clan Jock) but he's hard to fancy on the form book.

16/1

10th

11

(2)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

The Darien Scheme

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Poor form in four runs at up to 1m1f; more realistic assignment here but not easily recommended.

20/1

12

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

The Darien Scheme

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Jim Goldie

Non-runners

The Darien Scheme

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.20
Straight Forecast £61.09
Tricast £256.30
Trifecta £521.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ana Emaraaty

RP RATINGS:

Jaminoz

Telegraph:

Trusty Scout

POSTDATA:

Kartayaz

Daily Mail:

Flying Moon

The Times:

Ana Emaraaty

The Star:

Ana Emaraaty

The Guardian:

Jaminoz

The Sun:

Jaminoz

Daily Record:

Trusty Scout

D Express:

Kartayaz

Daily Mirror:

Flying Moon