August 13 / 19.30 Hamilton

19.30

Soft

McEwan Grant Construction & Retail Joinery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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McEwan Grant Construction & Retail Joinery Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 454743 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Her last three wins have come at Musselburgh and she's the type who needs everything to drop right, but with a clear run she may well have won from out of the handicap at Haydock (7f, good) nine days ago, and can run off 4lb lower today; has run well over this C&D on good to soft in the past (and is probably fine on soft); a player if the race sets up favourably.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 855242 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (heavy) last August and has gone close on two of his last three starts (both 6f, good to soft); the forecast slow ground is in his favour and he can be thereabouts once more.
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3rd

6

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Phillip Makin

Veteran who beat Supremissy over C&D (heavy) eight days ago, registering a fourth success at Hamilton; likely to remain competitive, even with 4lb penalty; has defied higher marks.

100/30

1st

1

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Phillip Makin

Conditions will suit but he has looked on the downgrade in 2026 after a promising reappearance; drops into what is effectively a 0-55 but still comes with risks attached.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 051713 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season (6f, good/good to soft) and creditable third of 21 off this mark at York (6f, good to firm) most recently; has won over C&D six times (including on soft ground) and she's high on the shortlist.
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8th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist who took this race in 2022 and 2023; 3lb lower than for July's C&D win but she has gone off the boil more recently and there is other pace to contend with today.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

10/1

Form: 323374 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.
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68

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Slainte Mhath

8st 13lb

T: Katie Scott

9th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Gives her all and wasn't beaten far when fourth to Rock Melody over C&D (soft) in August; should be thereabouts again, although she holds no secrets from the handicapper and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.

10/1

14/1

Form: -08707 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two wins in a row (7f/6f, soft/heavy) and he's well handicapped on that form, but he's struggled to get competitive across his five outings this year.
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5th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Roach Power

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

7th

12

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Roach Power

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed.

33/1

19th

15

(22)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Roach Power

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today.

33/1

6th
10 (13)
Rory

12/1

Form: 375214 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last month before winning at Musselburgh (7f, good); fair fourth of seven over 8.3f here (good to firm) most recently and today's drop back in trip is a likely plus; might not be far 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

Form: 111536 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer when winning over C&D (soft) in May; she's now just 1lb higher than for that last win and didn't run badly on her two starts last month; still needs to better those efforts to come out on top.
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4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since March 2024; respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips (6f-1m) recently, without doing enough to suggest that she's primed to strike; drop back to 7f is helpful and she might have place possibilities; one of two for Iain Jardine.

8/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

25/1

Form: 031187 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Ayr (6f/5f, good to firm/good) this summer and he's better than he showed the last twice; however, he needs to leave those performances behind this evening; question mark about the forecast soft ground.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: -62266 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with two good second placings in May/June (6f, soft/good to firm), including over C&D; merely sixth the next twice and needs to raise his game, but perhaps the cheekpieces will give him a lift.
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Winter Crown

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Hasn't the best of strike-rates (only turf win came in June 2023) but should improve on last month's sixth at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when returning from a 247-day break; acts on soft.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Winter Crown

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won his novice after an absence, which is a plus back from nine months off, but he's regressive and hard to win with; some way down the pecking order for a yard also responsible for Pit Boss.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 2-0323 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last October and arrives in good form, having finished in the first three on her last three starts (6f/7f, good to soft/good); the forecast slow ground is a positive and a fair case can be made.
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6th

1

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Gentle Ellen

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

reared start, towards rear

7/2

110

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Gentle Ellen

8st 5lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

6th

6

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Gentle Ellen

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below par the last twice but those were over 6f, and fast ground may not have suited last time; ran well in defeat twice in a row over today's C&D (good) in July and could bounce back to form now back up in trip.

10/1

25/1

Form: -87769 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Course winner who has dropped down the weights and the form of the stable is a positive; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed on his two starts this summer.
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5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

13/2

Form: 679-52 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
0-24 since debut win in 2019 but he was a close second of 18 at York (6f, good to soft) last month on his second stable start and first run over a sprint trip since 2022, and he's in calculations after that performance.
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6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

16/1

Form: 693440 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f (good) in May and she kept on well for fourth of 15 at Navan (5f, good to firm) two starts ago; down the field at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on Saturday and something to prove on the back of that, but she's not ruled out in view of her previous form; versatile ground-wise in the past.
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9

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Distillate

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Adrian McGuinness

Took her Irish trainer's record with runners here to 3-8 when justifying favouritism over C&D four days ago; that came in a 0-55 handicap that panned out nicely and this is tougher under the penalty, but she's respected.

7/2

1st

8

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Distillate

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish raider who is on a dangerous mark but her last win was 13 months ago and she's been inconsistent this year; comes with risks attached and she's untried on Tapeta.

7/2

8th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Distillate

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of her six wins came here; placed over C&D last year, but yet to win over 1m.

14/1

8/1

Form: 300532

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and has modest 2-26 strike-rate but he ran well when third at Doncaster (5.6f, soft) last month and went close at Southwell (6f, AW) subsequently; he's a contender if again on a going day.
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1st

10

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended a long losing run when running away with a 6f classified event here (soft) in June; suffered a troubled run through over 6f here last week, his first start for 114 days, and he should be in the thick of the action here granted any luck in running.

6/1

Form: 646155 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £66.50
Straight Forecast £44.37
Tricast £509.51
Trifecta £527.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Melody

POSTDATA:

Iris Dancer

Daily Mail:

Gentle Ellen

NEWMARKET:

Pop Star

The Times:

Slainte Mhath

Daily Record:

Impressor

TOPSPEED:

Maxi Boy

Telegraph:

Jump The Gun

RP RATINGS:

Rock Melody

D Express:

Rock Melody

Daily Mirror:

Rock Melody

The Star:

Gentle Ellen

The Guardian:

Iris Dancer

The Sun:

Iris Dancer