July 15 / 19.30 Hamilton

19.30

Soft

Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

OUR TIP

6/4 (Won)

Form: 5-322

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improving colt who is knocking on the door, excellent second on his handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; that form is working out well so he merits serious consideration nudged up just 1lb.
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1st

3

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Ibrahimovic

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

raced in third, went second but hung left from 2f out, led over 1f out, hampered rival inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on inside final 110yds

6/4

2

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:30 Doncaster

Ibrahimovic

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Brings strong handicap form having performed well, behind an improving Ballydoyle colt, in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal (1m5f, good) two weeks ago when taking his turf form figures to 322; went very close at Salisbury the time before; holds solid claims back at novice level.

9/4

2nd

6

(4)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 175y

16:25 Down Royal

Ibrahimovic

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Michael Bell

soon led, headed but prominent after 2f

6/1

Form: -65211 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Took a while to get his head in front but comes here on a hat-trick after backing up Carlisle win with a gutsy C&D victory 16 days ago; up 3lb but he's firmly in the picture once more.
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4th

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

11st 9lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Handled testing conditions best, bounding clear to make it 2-3 over C&D (soft; a 23l winner) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted, and he's now 9lb higher moving up into a Class 4; still enters calculations though, with 10lb claimer Gregor Walkingshaw retaining the ride.

7/4

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

Form: 4-4147

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Looked on the up when getting off the mark at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) in April but he came in last of seven in 1m4f Newcastle AW handicap 16 days ago; he shouldn't be written off.
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3rd

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 16y

Class 5

14:18 Chepstow

Nobody Told Me

10st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Thomas Faulkner

Stayed on for very respectable fourth at Hereford (2m3f, good) this month, his second run in a visor, but is yet to be placed after 11 hurdling starts and needs to find something extra today.

13/2

4th

8

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:25 Hereford

Nobody Told Me

10st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Thomas Faulkner

Respectable fifth in similar races at Taunton and Chepstow last month but has yet to place over hurdles after ten attempts.

12/1

5th

11

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:48 Chepstow

Nobody Told Me

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Thomas Faulkner

Didn't run badly when fifth on heavy ground at Taunton (2m3f) last week but he's 0-9 over hurdles now and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today.

20/1

14/1

Form: 61-130 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Resumed with 1m4f Doncaster success and had too much use made of him when last of 12 over C&D in May; he's the sort to bounce back after a break.
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17th

19

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Clansman

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Liam Bailey

Switched to front-running this year, including with Tapeta wins over 1m4f here in March and 2m at Southwell in April when last seen; that's career-best AW form but this race is a much higher grade and should be much harder to boss.

33/1

14/1

Form: 083-08 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced when eighth in 2m Northumberland Plate at Newcastle a fortnight ago; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
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3rd

5

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

16:05 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

held up in last

9/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

17:55 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who has won lots of races but hard to be confident in current vein of form.

20/1

10th

8

(7)

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Goodwood

Sir Chauvelin

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

steadied start, in rear

25/1

Form: 08-342

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In the frame on all three starts for his current yard, second of ten at Newbury (1m5f, good) on Thursday in his second handicap; may do better still, so needs considering despite being 4lb out of the handicap.
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6th

14

(15)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Dancing Cloud

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

raced in second, lost second halfway

16/1

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Fair form earlier in the year but rather disappointing last three starts (well beaten over C&D last time); cheekpieces now tried; others stronger.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Seven-race maiden; ran well over 1m5f at Newbury in July; ties in with Heatherdown Hero on 1m7f running last month but, unlike that opponent, didn't shape as if he'll be suited by 2m.

12/1

Form: 13

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f Windsor maiden on debut (heavy) in May before posting a good third of five in 1m4f Doncaster novice last month; this son of Nathaniel can do better still now handicapping over this longer trip; player.
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4th

6

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Circuit Breaker

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Without a Flat win since 2023 but was placed in valuable 2m AW handicap in April and didn't run badly when sixth of 12 at Ascot (2m, good) last month; eased in grade here; can go well from the front.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Circuit Breaker

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account.

8/1

3rd

11

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Circuit Breaker

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy.

9/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £7.89

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Two Auld Pals

SPOTLIGHT:

Ibrahimovic

Telegraph:

Circuit Breaker

RP RATINGS:

Sir Chauvelin

NEWMARKET:

Ibrahimovic

The Times:

Ibrahimovic

The Sun:

Ibrahimovic

Daily Record:

Ibrahimovic

The Star:

Circuit Breaker

POSTDATA:

Two Auld Pals

The Guardian:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Mail:

Two Auld Pals

D Express:

Two Auld Pals

Daily Mirror:

Two Auld Pals