July 30 / 21.00 Hamilton

21.00

Good

Macgregor Flooring Handicap

  • Prize money: £3618
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Macgregor Flooring Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 005445 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3-5 over C&D including winning this race for the past two years; 3lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he is capable of taking advantage; major player.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-0553

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
A string of near-misses last autumn and ran his best race since returning when third of six behind Lochnaver over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; should finish closer on 6lb better terms, but losing run stands at 31.
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5

(7)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Caballero

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

Without a win since 2018 and his recent form is not overly encouraging either, only seventh in 1m1f Hamilton handicap one week ago; visor replaces blinkers; others appeal more.

9/1

7th

7

(11)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

19:55 Hamilton

Caballero

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

pressed leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

4

(9)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:56 Musselburgh

Caballero

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Keith Dalgleish

Seems to be running into form and didn't get the breaks when behind a couple of today's rivals here recently; however, a strike-rate of 2-41 tempers enthusiasm and he faded at Hamilton yesterday.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 5-7777 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, the latest when just getting the better of Temper Trap on soft ground last September (has won on good to firm); 4lb lower, but four starts for this yard since returning in May raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise.
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8

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Patrick Morris

Has won eight races, including four over 1m1f here; third to Dandy's Angel in this race last term, but not been in the best of form this season; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Has won plenty during his career but a 9yo now and he's been out of form for a while.

20/1

7/1

Form: 016165 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who has blown very hot and cold since returning in April, winning twice including over C&D (good) last month but finishing out of the frame in his other five starts; just 1lb above his last winning mark, but hard to know what to expect.
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9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

Form: -P3740

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-10 and although there has been promise in a couple of her starts, her latest tailed-off effort at Pontefract (1m4f, good) wasn't amongst them; hard to fancy after that.
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5th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Bellshill Beauty

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Regressive and failed to win for Roger Fell; hasn't achieved much for this yard, latterly when pulled up on her debut over hurdles.

20/1

9

(1)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellshill Beauty

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Placed on a few occasions on turf/Tapeta for Roger Fell last year but has shown nothing in four starts for this yard (including on hurdle debut last time) and now 0-21; cheekpieces given a go but has plenty to prove, not least stamina.

40/1

1

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Bellshill Beauty

11st 0lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest (0-20) Flat maiden, her latest three starts being for this yard; limited appeal on hurdling debut.

50/1

3/1

Form: -60761 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Took her 17 attempts to get off the mark, but she did it well under a positive ride when beating a stablemate (and subsequent winner) over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; 5lb higher, but still respected now that she has broken his duck; stable also runs Jaminoz.
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6th

11

(7)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, in rear early, headway into midfield after 1f

12/1

4th

7

(2)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Didn't have the race run to suit down to 1m here last Friday and needs considering on her previous C&D near-miss (four of tonight's rivals behind); goes on the shortlist.

5/1

5th

12

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

Well handicapped and travelled well before going down narrowly over 1m2f here recently; the obvious worry is that it's been a long time since she ran over 1m (stays 1m4f).

7/1

20/1

Form: 0909-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a long way in the weights, but seems to have lost his way and showed nothing on stable debut following another lengthy absence at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) this month; down another 5lb but best watched for now.
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11

(5)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Proton

9st 3lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

Both wins on soft ground but in 2019 (Flat maiden) and 2020 (novice hurdle); hardly beat a rival in 2021 but his fourth of nine at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) 18 days ago was an upturn; needs to build on that but is worth a second look.

20/1

4th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

16:00 Hamilton

Proton

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 3f out, outpaced from under 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out

20/1

7th

4

(9)

30th Jul 2022

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Proton

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

always towards rear

20/1

10/1

Form: -00965

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who showed something of a return to form when fifth of 11 in a 0-70 at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) this month; the winner has gone in again since and he is worth a second look.
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7th

12

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buachaill

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stella Barclay

Hood had a positive effect in the spring but he's reverted to type since and offered little back from a summer break, including on Saturday; this trip is a bare minimum too.

25/1

10th

9

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buachaill

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Stella Barclay

always behind

33/1

10th

12

(6)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buachaill

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner in March but below par on last three starts; perhaps best watched on return from a break.

33/1

Form: 000-85

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished within 19l of the winner for the first time on his sixth outing when fifth of seven over C&D (good) last month, but was still adrift of a couple of today's rivals; hard to recommend.
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11th

11

(1)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Mr Gambino

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

taken down early

50/1

11th

11

(1)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Mr Gambino

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

taken down early, dwelt start

50/1

11th

12

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:17 Catterick

Mr Gambino

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John David Riches

16-race maiden who has shown his best form on the AW; cheekpieces tried on return from a break; 1lb out of the handicap; others stronger.

33/1

5/1

Form: 478-73 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb above his last winning mark and latest third behind Chinese Spirit over C&D (good) can be marked up as he was returning from 160 days off and blew the start; each-way claims.
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8th

7

(9)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Zealous

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ewan Whillans

slowly into stride, in rear throughout, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off

20/1

11th

11

(8)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

19:55 Hamilton

Zealous

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

slowly into stride, in rear, weakened and behind over 3f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

16th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Zealous

9st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, pushed along from 3f out, held and no chance with winner when kept on well inside final furlong

10/1

11th
11 (4)
Jaminoz

14/1

Form: 8608

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Shown little in four starts including in first-time blinkers (now removed) on handicap debut here (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; goes right back up in trip and there is stamina in his pedigree, but best watched unless attracting market support; stable appears to hold much stronger claims with Lochnaver.
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5th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 12lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Jaminoz

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £7.80
Tricast £76.11
Trifecta £91.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lochnaver

SPOTLIGHT:

Temper Trap

Telegraph:

Lochnaver

The Guardian:

Lochnaver

Daily Mail:

Lochnaver

Daily Mirror:

Lochnaver

The Sun:

Lochnaver

The Star:

Lochnaver

Daily Record:

Lochnaver

RP Ratings:

Temper Trap

The Times:

Temper Trap

Daily Express:

Temper Trap