August 23 / 18.05 Hamilton

18.05

Soft

Huws Gray Builders Merchants British Stallions EBF Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Huws Gray Builders Merchants British Stallions EBF Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -65315

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made her breakthrough (eighth attempt) when making all at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) last month but that was a small-field event and she couldn't hang in there off this revised mark at Goodwood (fifth of 12) last time; now drops back in grade but she needs to find something extra.
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4th

4

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Express

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

4th

4

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:32 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Express

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

7th

6

(12)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Express

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in rear, headway inside final 110yds, no impression

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 41164

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a novice at Wetherby (7f, soft) in April before following up on her handicap debut there (1m, good) in June; was strong at the finish for both those wins but she hasn't found a great deal in her last two runs (1m2f/1m); still lightly raced but she needs to rediscover her spark.
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6th

1

(3)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Own Accord

10st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Has had excuses since winning at Wetherby in April and June, the latter at 1m on good ground proving strong form; back near best against an unexposed one at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) last time and these conditions may suit better; bold show likely if cheekpieces don't put her off.

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Own Accord

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won a novice at Wetherby (7f, soft) in April before following up on her handicap debut there (1m, good) in June; was strong at the finish for both those wins but she hasn't found a great deal in her last two runs (1m2f/1m); still lightly raced but she needs to rediscover her spark.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Own Accord

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

The form of her handicap win at Wetherby (1m, good; 5lb lower) has worked out well and 1m2f perhaps stretched her last time; only had four races and can do better again.

7/2

4/1

Form: 6-2710

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-7 when coming from off the pace to score by almost 4l at Sandown (1m, good to soft) in June; struggled at Glorious Goodwood but she was forced wide and may not have been suited by the fast ground; still has potential as a handicapper and she could kick on again at this new trip.
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7th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Asteverdi

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Triple winner for Alice Haynes including over C&D; went the wrong way in five runs for Hugo Palmer last season but she reappeared with a creditable third on stable debut at Musseburgh (1m, good) last month; that was off 2lb lower than for her last success and has claims if she can back that up.

5/1

3rd

5

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Asteverdi

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Lightly raced last year and ended the season quietly, but she is 2lb below her last winning mark and, although off six months, she can go well fresh; well worth a market check now starting out for another new yard.

8/1

Form: 7476-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner who handles any ground; made a successful hurdling debut at Wetherby in February and she returned from a break with clear third at Ayr (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; rallied well to finish close up in that Class 4 event and she's respected off unchanged mark.
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13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

Form: 167752

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.
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5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

Form: 323315

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three wins this season including at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on her penultimate run, but she was disappointing back there last time; should be fine on this step back up in trip but she needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.
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3rd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Blufferonthebus

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

A three-time 7f scorer in 2025; hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 8.5f handicap at Beverley nine days ago, finishing well from a poor draw; very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Blufferonthebus

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

The last of three wins in 2025 came here off only 1lb lower, albeit in a Class 6; offered little since then.

14/1

Non-runners

Star Of Kilfrush, Volcanology

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £21.88
Tricast £89.45
Trifecta £95.50

Selections

The Times:

Imperial Express

TOPSPEED:

Golden Melody

SPOTLIGHT:

Asteverdi

RP RATINGS:

Yorkshire Lady

Telegraph:

Own Accord

NEWMARKET:

Asteverdi

The Guardian:

Imperial Express

Daily Mail:

Imperial Express

D Express:

Imperial Express

Daily Mirror:

Imperial Express

Daily Record:

Imperial Express

The Star:

Yorkshire Lady

POSTDATA:

Golden Melody

The Sun:

Golden Melody