August 31 / 17.55 Hamilton

17.55

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3618
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 552134 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Split Impressor and Zig Zag Zyggy over 5f here last week and today's return to 6f should be right up her street (sole win came over this trip on soft ground at Ayr); low mileage and may still be unexposed; shortlisted.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 718432 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Mostly running well this summer, scoring over C&D (good) in June and placed at Carlisle on his last two starts; very solid candidate.
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4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-5946 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four of his six wins have come here but he's not been in much form recently, beaten by two of today's rivals over 5f last Friday; falling in the weights but needs to turn over a new leaf.
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15/2

Form: 672363 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win from 21 attempts came in this race 12 months ago; 0-9 this year and he'll need to improve on his third of seven over C&D two weeks ago if he's to regain the winning thread.
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6th

4

(7)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kilconquhar

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, ridden from 2f out, no extra when switched right inside final furlong

8/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kilconquhar

10st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

reared start and slowly away, in rear, headway and midfield against near rail after 2f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 2f out, no extra from 1f out

7/2

6th

4

(2)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:05 Hamilton

Kilconquhar

11st 1lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, held up in behind leaders, shaken up and edged right under 2f out, soon ridden, made no telling impression

5/1

Form: -88094 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on Ripon win last May but he's 0-15 since and hasn't landed a blow in five runs this season; needs to turn things around but at least recent rain should have helped (all nine wins on good or slower).
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13th

19

(10)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

prominent towards far side

25/1

12th

12

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14 in group

12/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Flying Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final 110yds, no extra towards finish

13/2

9/1

Form: 363278 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Firmly in the reckoning on her placed efforts over C&D and at Ayr in the summer but her last two runs have been underwhelming; soft ground would not inconvenience her but she has to bounce back after five weeks off.
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9th

11

(4)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Elladora

9st 11lb

J: Mr Ryan Price

T: Micky Hammond

Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post, prominent

13/2

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post

13/2

Form: 4-6468

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Often makes the running; unplaced all four starts (7f-1m) this term, fading at Catterick on latest; now wears a visor (replacing cheekpieces) and difficult to recommend with confidence, although a drop back to 6f for the first time since his 2yo days could have a positive effect.
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3rd

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alison Hamilton

Losing run up to 14, but three of his five wins have come over C&D and he performed much better when second of 11 back here a fortnight ago; a player from the same mark.

11/4

2nd

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time C&D winner in 2023; well held in two starts since returning from a 364-day break, including here 26 days ago; dropped another 2lb.

10/1

9th

5

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Veteran three-time C&D winner; off 12 months before a well-held fifth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 060-08

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; unplaced all five starts since winning soft-ground Redcar novice (7f) in November 2020; on the plus side, he's tumbling in the weights and he might have needed his latest run after four months off.
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10th

5

(10)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month but he's been down the field the next twice on his first two encounters with Tapeta (over 7f at Wolverhampton and here); needs to raise his game.

16/1

10th

4

(14)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

9th

1

(2)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Backed at big prices at Kempton this month before coming from well back to take second (7f); 3lb rise for that fair enough and he's a key player now back in form.

3/1

16/1

Form: 433888 C

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner; back to the same mark as when scoring at Musselburgh in May but she was in no sort of form when last seen in June.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 2lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Arrived on the scene late to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle last month; respectable run back there 18 days ago and she can race off a 2lb lower mark today; the harder they go early the better.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Added to her five turf wins when finishing well for a last-gasp success over C&D last week; this is tougher under a penalty but she beat an improver last time and could be a big factor again if this sets up for her closing style.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Five-time winner on turf, most recently last April off an 8lb higher mark; good third over C&D on her penultimate start and subsequent defeat came in a Class 5; should appreciate the likely strong pace.

7/2

Form: 760232 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Proving tough and consistent this year, winning at Ayr (6f, soft) in May and knocking at the door again of late (beat Slainte Mhath and Zig Zag Zyggy when second over 5f here last week); high on the list.
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4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

6th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Impressor

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain.

16/1

Non-runners

Impressor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £9.89
Tricast £63.03
Trifecta £75.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slainte Mhath

Daily Mail:

Zig Zag Zyggy

Daily Mirror:

Sir Benedict

Telegraph:

Impressor

RP Ratings:

Flying Pursuit

The Times:

Slainte Mhath

The Guardian:

Slainte Mhath

The Sun:

Sir Benedict

Daily Record:

Impressor

Daily Express:

Zig Zag Zyggy

The Star:

Zig Zag Zyggy

POSTDATA:

Flying Pursuit