May 19 / 19.25 Hamilton

19.25

Good

Palmaris Hire Services William Wallace Handicap

  • Prize money: £5626.54
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Palmaris Hire Services William Wallace Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 8160-9 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Essentially very disappointing after a Carlisle win last summer that promised so much (6f, good); still looks well handicapped if he can rediscover his mojo and his Doncaster reappearance isn't the run to judge him on as the ground was deep and he pulled far too hard through the first two furlongs; wouldn't be suited by a tactical affair but there is pace in this field and he could have a big run in him.
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7th

12

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Vince Lombardi

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

First three wins were on turf but last three have come on Tapeta; only 1lb higher than for his Wolverhampton win in January but that was a Class 5 and he finished out the back in his final run during the winter; now goes back up in grade and he has work to do after 189 days off.

25/1

10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 89-634 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last season, including the corresponding event off a 3lb lower mark; yet to find her very best this year and this is tougher than the Class 6 here in which she finished fourth 12 days ago.
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9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

14

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip.

14/1

Form: 62-363 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both career wins have come at Hamilton but over 5f; fully effective over this trip but needs more than when third over 5f here 12 days ago.
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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

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 131303 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good winter on AW; after a low-key return to turf last month he was back in top gear when third at Ripon last week (6f, soft); should give it another good showing but Burj Malinka could prevent him from getting a soft time of things up front.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 5612-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to match his AW best on turf but that surely a case of circumstance rather than an inherent preference for the sand; he made an encouraging return to action at Beverley when keeping on for fifth over an inadequate 5f three weeks ago; big run on the cards back up in distance.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run.

8/1

15th

15

(22)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has not matched this year's AW form since returned to turf; should be well treated now but not sure stall 22 will be an advantage.

33/1

6th
5 (3)
Rory

5/1

Form: 35-645 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All wins over 5f, one of them at this venue; fully effective at 6f though and the ability is there should he return to his best; usually slowly away.
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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

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Payout
Straight Forecast £23.76

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beattie Is Back

TOPSPEED:

Burj Malinka

THE NORTH:

Muscika

D Express:

Vince Lombardi

Daily Mail:

Iris Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Beattie Is Back

The Times:

Beattie Is Back

The Sun:

Beattie Is Back

The Star:

Beattie Is Back

POSTDATA:

Burj Malinka

The Guardian:

Burj Malinka

Daily Record:

Burj Malinka

Telegraph:

Muscika

Daily Mirror:

Muscika