September 26 / 16.33 Hamilton

16.33

Good To Soft

Barbara Ann Letham And Son Jonathan Memorial Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4158
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Barbara Ann Letham And Son Jonathan Memorial Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 432308 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (soft) last September and it's possible the return to this track will prompt a revival; however, having run consistently well in defeat for most of the season he's been soundly beaten the last twice, most recently at Newcastle on Friday; something to prove.
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No Results Found

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 688263

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
He's an inconsistent 15-race maiden but, having dropped to a career-low mark, he was a close third of 14 at Ayr ten days ago; back up just 1lb here and he's a contender if repeating that latest form.
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3

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Zumaaty

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Course win last September off this mark (8.3f, good to soft); never a threat over that trip here last month but he's a possible reviver in a race lacking depth.

10/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 155165 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins this summer and she's posted fair efforts the last twice, most recently a 2l fifth of 16 in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster; might not be far away.
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6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form.

8/1

Form: 431216 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite at Catterick nine days ago but was trapped wide and he was in fine form previously, with two 7f wins (good to soft/soft) sandwiching a head defeat over this C&D (soft); could leave his latest performance well behind and pose a major threat.
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13th

4

(4)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Breckland

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

raced far side, prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 4 in group

16/1

10th

5

(13)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Breckland

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

prominent on outer, ridden under 3f out, gradually lost position

8/1

2

(10)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Breckland

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

2-7 since switching to current stable in July, with both wins gained over 7f on ground slower than good; also suited by a quicker surface and his recent defeat at Catterick can be excused (trapped wide throughout); respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m) yesterday.

6/1

9/2

Form: 141512 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-running 3yo who won three times this summer (twice over C&D including on good to soft) and she ran well once more when second of 15 at Pontefract (1m, good) recently; solid contender.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

8/1

Form: 8-7572 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Her form went backwards after a promising start to her 2yo career last summer but she was an encouraging second at Thirsk (1m, soft) a fortnight ago in a first-time tongue-tie (retained), and could be in the mix if that return to form wasn't a one-off.
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5

(1)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Grey Belle

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

0-6 on AW; below-par fourth (behind Falesia Beach and Queen Of Burgundy) here 27 days ago; however, went very close over C&D (off this mark) earlier in December and has possibilities if reproducing that form.

6/1

7th

7

(7)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Belle

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

13/2

4th

9

(13)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grey Belle

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/2

Form: 212149 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won four times between Febuary and April this year and he was returning from 120 days off when not beaten far in mid-division at Newcastle (AW) last month; could improve for that run and has a lower mark to work with now back on grass; won on turf in April and he's respected.
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11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

Form: 534492 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over 7f and his recent close second was at Catterick (7f, good to soft), where he's a five-time winner; however, he is capable elsewhere (this is his first run here) and he's kept on well over 1m on a few occasions this year; could be in the shake-up.
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7th

5

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Strutter

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

1-17 here, the win coming off this mark over this trip in June last year; some fair efforts on turf this season and 1m2f would have been too far on his return to this venue a fortnight ago, but others are still more solid; stable also runs Wheres The Crumpet.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Strutter

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Course winner (1m, June 2023); consistent over 7f-1m1f lately, shaping as if in need of a greater stamina test when third over 7f at Catterick (soft); head carriage isn't always alluring, but he is worth another go over 1m2f; stablemate of Wheres The Crumpet.

8/1

3rd

6

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Strutter

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position when edged left after 3f

13/2

9th
11 (10)
Jaminoz

33/1

Form: 860808

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo who is lightly raced but he needs to leave his previous form behind if he's to pose a threat here.
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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

Form: 321142 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Secured his fourth C&D win (soft) last month and bounced back from lesser effort at Catterick when going close at Ayr (1m, good) ten days ago; the Catterick blip aside, he's been running really well in recent months and has plenty going for him this afternoon.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

11/2

Form: 314312 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Having a good season and, after winning here (1m1f, good to soft) last month, he went very close at Ayr (1m, good) ten days ago; high on the shortlist.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.40
Straight Forecast £44.48
Tricast £323.97
Trifecta £312.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shahnaz

Daily Mail:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

Grey Belle

RP Ratings:

Breckland

POSTDATA:

Strangerontheshore

The Guardian:

Retirement Beckons

Telegraph:

Shahnaz

The Sun:

Shahnaz

The Star:

Shahnaz

Daily Record:

Shahnaz

Daily Express:

Ayr Poet

Daily Mirror:

Ayr Poet