September 26 / 14.13 Hamilton

14.13

Good To Soft

Joseph Leckie & Sons Ltd Handicap

  • Prize money: £4158
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Joseph Leckie & Sons Ltd Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 326573 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights she returned to form with a close third of 21 off this mark at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago, when dropped back in trip; also effective at Hamilton (including on good to soft ground) and she could be bang there if backing up her latest performance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Lady Lade

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

She has run creditably so far this season but hasn't managed to land a telling blow; this represents a drop in class though and she's not out of it.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Lady Lade

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

Last of five behind Havagomecca at Musselburgh last month and again trailed that rival on her return visit; chance on last season's peak form but reservations for now.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

15th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Musselburgh

Lady Lade

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Last of five (well below par) in the recent C&D event won by Havagomecca; however, nearly beat that opponent here last October (went down by short head) and holds a fighting chance if back to that form.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 442216 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who was runner-up in the last running of this in 2020, and made all at Chepstow (5f, soft) two starts ago before a close sixth of 13 over this C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; likely to make another bold bid and might not be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Shesadabber

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

prominent

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 843224 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f here in June which looks to be his optimum trip; however, he's a consistent sort who has also run well at 5f, and is not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

4th
4 (4)
Rory

6/1

Form: 447571 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent on turf this year and he won over C&D in May on his sole course visit; back on the scoresheet at Newcastle three weeks ago but that was a career best on his AW debut and he needs to transfer that improvement back to turf if he's to defy a 4lb rise.
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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: 300102 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this season but she's run really well over C&D on two of her last three starts, with a win (soft) and a close second (good to soft), both under 7lb claimer Mark Winn; firmly in calculations.
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6th

9

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Burtonlodge Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear

14/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burtonlodge Beauty

8st 10lb

T: Linda Perratt

9th

12

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Burtonlodge Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up at Hamilton in August but no better than sixth across her four starts since and she's won just once from 36 attempts.

20/1

Form: 136130 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 here (good to soft/soft) when winning over C&D last month and good third to Burtonlodge Beauty over C&D next time; not beaten far in mid-division in big field at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago and, with slow ground expected, he can play a leading role now back at Hamilton.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Ripon

Burj Malinka

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

led against near rail

11/2

3rd

11

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Burj Malinka

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Burj Malinka

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.

7/2

33/1

Form: 388899 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runs off a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April but she's struggled for form on her last six starts.
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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: 993690 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
12yo who showed spark in June and July and his reduced mark appeals on that form; the drop back in trip is a plus following his down-the-field run in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he's now been well beaten on each of his last two starts and needs to get back on track.
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3

(8)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Secretinthepark

9st 8lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Lisa Williamson

Two good runs in defeat last summer for Rebecca Menzies and very well treated on that form; however, he struggled towards the end of the campaign and this 13yo needs to turn things around on his stable/seasonal debut.

33/1

14th

11

(12)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Secretinthepark

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

disputed lead, ridden and lost position when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:13 Hamilton

Secretinthepark

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

33/1

20/1

Form: 558760 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has run some fair races in defeat this season but she's 0-11 for the year and is 2lb out of the handicap here; others are more compelling.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(9)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

The Gloaming

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has the ability to take a serious hand on these terms; however, AW record is 0-12 and she's been out of sorts since a placed effort in November; yet to win away from Musselburgh.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

The Gloaming

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Musselburgh (5f) in October and was placed at Wolverhampton the following month but she's been out of sorts there in her last two runs; still looks feasibly treated but she's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.

12/1

11th

10

(10)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Gloaming

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear

7/1

20/1

Form: 985

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when front-running fifth of six in C&D novice (good to firm) last time out in June; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but he's improved with each run and has been gelded since last time; possible he'll be able to take another step forward; unraced on slow ground.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

Form: 989778

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Arrives in better heart than her recent form figures suggest, as she was beaten only about 1l when seventh of 21 at Ayr (5f, good) two starts ago, and she suffered trouble in running when a near-3l eighth of 13 over this C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; not discounted.
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10th

10

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Nodsasgoodasawink

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear, outpaced before halfway

33/1

13th

14

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Nodsasgoodasawink

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

Fair third of six at Hamilton two starts ago but that's as good as she's been this year and she needs a bigger performance today.

20/1

12th

13

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Nodsasgoodasawink

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

Modest overall strike-rate and losing run goes back two years; recent form hadn't been too encouraging but she did keep on at one pace when third of six over 5f here yesterday.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121932 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has won three times over C&D this season (good to firm/good to soft) and he went very close in a big field at Ayr (5f, good) 11 days ago; strong claims, especially now back at Hamilton.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Refuge

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Posted a second-place finish in May but isn't particularly solid on the rest of his 2025 form; further drop in weights takes him to 10lb below last winning mark.

16/1

6

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Refuge

10st 7lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in May but he has been below his best in five starts since; needs a return to form with the visor back on for the first time since 2021.

7/1

10th

8

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Refuge

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four-time C&D winner; runner-up here in May but not in anything like the same form since and needs to stage a revival.

16/1

Form: 412904 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Progressive earlier this season (including on good to soft ground) and bounced back from two lesser efforts with a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good) last Thursday; he's one to consider now that he's back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

Non-runners

Sixcor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £106.70
Straight Forecast £68.70
Tricast £378.61
Trifecta £552.70

Selections

The Times:

Refuge

SPOTLIGHT:

Burj Malinka

The Guardian:

Burtonlodge Beauty

RP Ratings:

Lady Lade

POSTDATA:

Sir Benedict

Telegraph:

Rory

Daily Mail:

Burj Malinka

The Sun:

Burj Malinka

Daily Express:

Refuge

Daily Mirror:

Refuge

The Star:

Refuge

Daily Record:

Refuge