September 22 / 14.42 Hamilton

14.42

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 636143 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and made the frame in both outings since; still has a modest strike-rate but this in-form contender is worthy of respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

She made a promising seasonal return in April but it has been downhill ever since; won this race in 2024 but she arrived in much better form; enough to prove.

12/1

12th

12

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Rebecca Menzies

The most recent of her five wins a came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last September; yet to match the level of April's reappearance effort in seven starts since, including when sixth behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago.

14/1

6th

13

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

Her last win came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 11 months ago but after a promising reappearance in April it's largely been a struggle; seventh of ten at Hamilton off 1lb higher last Friday will need improving on.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 021684 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism off 2lb lower at Beverley (5f, soft) in July for sole turf success; made the frame at Carlisle (soft) most recently; drying ground may prove a negative.
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3

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Michael Dods

Yet to fire this season, beating only one in 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

14/1

5

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago (soft); however, he's failed to shine on either outing this year and slow ground, which seems unlikely to prevail today, is probably preferable.

9/1

6

(8)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only 2-25 but latest win came off this mark last summer and also placed on both visits here; pulled too hard and weakened on 5f Carlisle reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and his yard is in better form now; no surprise were he to go well.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 777862

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-7; belied his 66-1 odds with close second in novice event at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Sunday, seeming to improve markedly; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.
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3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Finished third behind Kyber Crystal in this race in 2024; off the mark for the year when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) last month and he still looked in top form when third at Musselburgh last week, having to wait for a gap as the race unfolded in front of him; handles good to soft but a faster surface would probably be ideal.

3/1

3rd

8

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: R Mike Smith

Ran creditably on Wednesday when bidding for a Carlisle double; remains in form and is effective in this different scenario, being a dual C&D scorer; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

11

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when seventh at Musselburgh two starts back and had cheekpieces added when winning over this C&D three days later, coming home strongly from well off the pace to get the better of Cotai Starlight; shortlisted off this 3lb higher mark.

6/1

12/1

Form: 031190 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly the last twice (6f/AW); last two attempts in 5f turf events resulted in wins this summer off 3lb lower, including over C&D (good); return to this scenario may prompt a rebound.
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11th

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Philip Kirby

Followed her turf win with a third at Newcastle (5f) but was disappointing back there last time when weak in the betting.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Returned to form with win at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and backed up that run with pretty good third behind stablemate Ellie's De Vega over C&D 17 days ago; each-way claims at least.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Philip Kirby

Has won six races (two on the AW), latest over 5f at Musselburgh last week (1lb out of the handicap); stiffer task with her penalty, but not out of it.

3/1

Form: 644349 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Returns to her usual level, having finished last in higher grade at Ayr on Thursday; has made the frame several times this year but her long losing run is a negative.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

4th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Has produced some fair performances this season but hasn't really threatened and she remains winless since summer 2022; others preferred.

16/1

7/1

Form: 815084 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at Ayr (6f, good) in August; best effort since when fourth in higher grade there (5f, good) on Thursday; not sure to back it up, having been inconsistent of late.
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5th

5

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sixcor

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

5f wins at Ayr and Wolverhampton this summer; respectable midfield finish at Musselburgh two weeks ago; patchy record at Newcastle but this is not a strong race.

7/1

6th

7

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Dual C&D winner; down the field in this race the last two years but there are reasons to expect better this time, with recent form figures featuring two wins (turf/AW).

13/2

1st

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sixcor

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 217345

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-10 for Jack Channon, the win gained off this mark at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; fighting chance granted a return to that form; debut for Linda Perratt.
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4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

17th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Carmarthen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

Form: 889679

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Couple of 6f AW wins off higher marks at Southwell for previous yard; appears well weighted but she's not particularly solid on her form for current stable; drops back to 5f.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 26-964

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Had one standout effort as a 2yo for previous stable; holds poor claims on 2024 form and failed to improve for the drop to 5f last time.
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9th

1

(11)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Won a C&D classified event in January; too keen for his own good over 1m here since and can fare better at 7f.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Came good at 13th attempt, with 7f course win in this grade three weeks ago; enjoyed run of the race in that slowly run event and his overall profile remains unconvincing but he should be fine back at 1m.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

12-race maiden; some headway from the rear when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f; 25-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step over 6f here five weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th
7 (8)
Cuban Rock

6/1

Form: 134539 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Form dipped last weekend but generally consistent otherwise this term and may rebound; successful off 1lb higher in July on last Hamilton appearance (5f, good); interesting back here.
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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

25/1

Form: 857877 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Defied a stone higher mark over C&D in May 2023 for a previous yard; 0-13 and sharply on the decline for current stable; big revival is required.
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11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Without a win since May 2023 when previously trained by this yard and he's since dropped a long way in the weights; below his best at Catterick (6f, soft; first-time visor) a week ago and needs to get back on track.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mews House

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course record of 3-9 includes a nose defeat of Quercus off topweight in this race in 2022 (good to firm); 5lb wrong this time and effectiveness on soft or worse untested since September 2021; debuted visor no certainty to inspire, all seven wins having been gained free of headgear.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £19.20
Tricast £138.74
Trifecta £97.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jack Of Clubs

POSTDATA:

Cuban Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Kyber Crystal

Telegraph:

Royal Duke

The Star:

Carmarthen

The Times:

Jack Of Clubs

The Sun:

Jack Of Clubs

D Express:

Cuban Rock

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Rock

Daily Record:

Kyber Crystal