August 03 / 20.10 Hamilton

20.10

Good To Firm

Apex Traffic Management Ltd Handicap

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 1m 5f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Apex Traffic Management Ltd Handicap

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50

Form: 663303 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Posted two good thirds in June (including over 1m5f) and he returned to form when close third at York (2m, good to firm) last Friday; has won here and could be in the mix once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

7/2

Form: -44536

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
It's ages since he won and there's a risk attached as he was very slowly away over C&D (good) in June; however, in the circumstances he did very well to finish third, and he's since run well in the Northumberland Vase; trainer has won the last two runnings; capable of having a big say.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

Form: 655-24 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who is a slow-starter and unraced on fast ground; reappeared with close second here (1m4f, good) last month and not beaten far when fourth of eight at Haydock (1m6f, good) since; might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

3

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

13:52 Down Royal

Quantum Leap

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Decent performer on the Flat, winning twice and rated 87 at his peak; hooded (retained) and tailed off on his Irish and hurdles debut on heavy at Punchestown last month; ground more suitable now but can only be watched after that last effort.

80/1

9th

3

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 157y

13:30 Punchestown

Quantum Leap

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Useful form on the Flat for Ed Bethell including a 1m6f win off 82; hood goes on for his stable/hurdles debut; stays at least 2m on the level so this may not be a sufficient stamina test; probably best watched, especially on this ground.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 6-6402

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; has run well over an extended 1m4f in the past and he's one to consider; tongue-tie added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Maso Bastie

10st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Good efforts in just two 1m2f handicaps for this stable, doing well against a progressive one at Newmarket (good; has won on soft) then things didn't go his way after another slow start at Doncaster in August; the return to a stiff finish can suit; has every chance.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Maso Bastie

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won novice races at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m2f, soft) for James Fanshawe; yet to win a handicap but ran well when second at Newmarket (1m2f, good; cheekpieces on for first time) two runs back to one who was completing a hat-trick; headgear retained; chance on that form.

6/1

4th

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Hamilton

Maso Bastie

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Bell

Inconsistent but returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when runner-up at Newmarket (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; has run well over an extended 1m4f in the past and he's one to consider; tongue-tie added.

11/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £9.95
Trifecta £14.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maso Bastie

RP RATINGS:

Faylaq

Telegraph:

Clockwatcher

Daily Mirror:

Bringbackmemories

The Guardian:

Clockwatcher

The Times:

Maso Bastie

Daily Mail:

Maso Bastie

The Star:

Maso Bastie

Daily Record:

Maso Bastie

POSTDATA:

Faylaq

D Express:

Faylaq

The Sun:

Faylaq