May 17 / 19.50 Hamilton

19.50

Good

Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Hotel Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £3.80

Form: -91325 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In excellent (winning) form on the AW for his current yard through the winter but he turned in a below-par fifth back on turf at Musselburgh (1m) a fortnight ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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9th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Won four times in Britain for Lucinda Russell, but form has fallen off a cliff since rejoining this yard.

100/1

9th

15

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

8st 10lb

T: Paul Traynor

First reserve; all four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive for current yard; tailed off on hurdle debut.

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Ledger

11st 12lb

J: Mr W R Hamilton

T: Paul Traynor

All four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive this year for current yard and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9-2437 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Course scorer who arrives in good nick, suffering a poor run when seventh of 11 in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts off a 2lb lower mark.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6670-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended last season under a cloud for Hugo Palmer but she resumed for her new yard with a good second of eight in 1m Newcastle handicap three weeks ago, collared only late on; she can go well again in her bid for a breakthrough success despite taking a 2lb rise in the weights.
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10th

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Kristal Klear

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Dual AW winner who is 0-13 on turf, but she returned from a break with a near-miss at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and is a big player if she can back that up.

9/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

8/1

Form: 3620-5 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Winless since June 2022, but he shaped encouragingly on his reappearance when fifth of 11 in 8.5f Beverley handicap 11 days ago, not enjoying a clear passage in the final 2f; he can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.
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8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

8th

11

(10)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clotherholme

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Losing run up to 26 and 0-11 on the AW, but he was placed in all three starts over C&D this time last year and is slightly lower in the weights now; could sneak into the frame.

11/1

4th

11

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Clotherholme

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

No win since June 2022 (that was over C&D) but runner-up on four occasions, including when beaten by a nose here (7.5f) in July; recent Catterick form ties in closely with Elettaria and perhaps the newly applied visor can assist; no back number.

8/1

14/1

Form: 02557- CD

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner for Gemma Tutty who failed to hit top form in a pair of 1m Newcastle handicaps for her current handler last October; she needs to hit the ground running on her seasonal return.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

10/1

Form: 56/027

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who failed to build on previous promise when only seventh of 12 in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now; improvement required.
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8

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Scarriff

10st 6lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Campaigned mostly at Musselburgh since June 2024 and yet to win away from that venue; last few efforts don't augur well and switching to Redcar is an unknown.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Led close home to win four-runner race here (1m1f, good) in July and ran at least as well when close second over that trip last month; contender if judged on that form but needs to better her last couple of efforts.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Both of her wins have been at this track, the more recent last month under Alfie Redman over 1m1f, before finishing runner-up on her next start; below her best at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but she may well bounce back now returning to this track.

11/2

33/1

Form: 2784-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Is 0-12 and he trailed in last of 12 in 1m Thirsk handicap on his return 38 days ago; hood is reached for now; has lots to prove.
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8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

Form: 715373 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A triple C&D winner and he posted a solid third of six in 1m Ayr handicap 15 days ago; this veteran is one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

Form: 087-02

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who posted an encouraging second for his new handler in 1m Ayr handicap 15 days ago; he can do better still so is a player off an unchanged mark.
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7th

4

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Majestic Newlaw

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second

13/2

5th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Majestic Newlaw

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, held up in rear

8/1

7th

3

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Majestic Newlaw

9st 7lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

12-race maiden who has been campaigned over longer trips since his 2yo campaign; mixed record for new yard and others look safer.

8/1

10th
7 (9)
Zumaaty

10/1

Form: 24-259 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A fair winner at around 1m but he failed to beat a rival on his final run Iain Jardine at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 43 days ago; he needs to get back on track for his new handler.
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3

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Zumaaty

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Course win last September off this mark (8.3f, good to soft); never a threat over that trip here last month but he's a possible reviver in a race lacking depth.

10/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

Non-runners

Showmedemoney

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.00
Straight Forecast £60.09
Tricast £200.82
Trifecta £347.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kristal Klear

POSTDATA:

Retirement Beckons

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic Newlaw

Daily Mail:

Scarriff

D Express:

Clotherholme

The Times:

Kristal Klear

Telegraph:

Kristal Klear

The Guardian:

Kristal Klear

Daily Mirror:

Kristal Klear

The Sun:

Kristal Klear

The Star:

Kristal Klear

Daily Record:

Retirement Beckons