June 14 / 19.20 Hamilton

19.20

Good To Firm

Lookers Audi Glasgow/Hamilton Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Lookers Audi Glasgow/Hamilton Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 66-546 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed since winning on debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last June and unplaced on all three starts this season; however, the first-time blinkers and drop back in trip are sources of hope and he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Rock Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Three 6f wins for Ed Bethell; in good form over 5f in recent months for this stable, most recently finishing second of 16 over C&D 24 days ago; should make another bold bid.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Rock Of England

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless this season but he's back in good form, coming in fourth of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; he's very much one to consider eased 1lb.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 358-56

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Down the field last year in his two nurseries for Ralph Beckett and same story last month on first two starts for this yard; he's dropped down the weights but needs to raise his game.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear, soon took keen hold

12/1

11th

7

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

Lurks on a dangerous mark but his 2024 campaign has been a write-off, often blighted by slow starts; not beaten far at Southwell on Saturday but he was still only tenth of the 11 runners; too much to prove.

25/1

Form: 9-1321 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on sole turf start but that was his debut last May; progressive in 6f AW handicaps at Newcastle this year with two wins, including last time, and he's a key player if transferring his form back to turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won back to back over 6f on AW/turf (Southwell and York) during August and September and has held his form reasonably well since; latest 6f fifth here was given a boost by the winner (Alfa Whiteburd) here this week; effectiveness over 7f (0-3) is the primary concern.

7/1

4th

4

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won back to back over 6f on AW/turf (Southwell and York) during August and September and has held his form reasonably well since; latest 6f fifth here was given a boost by the winner (Alfa Whiteburd) here this week; effectiveness over 7f (0-3) is the primary concern.

7/1

5th

1

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Improved efforts in August/September, winning over this trip at Southwell and York, and he showed he was still in good form when a never-nearer fifth of 15 in a warm race at Doncaster last time; twice a C&D winner and looks a leading contender once more.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6516

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Wetherby novice (7f, good) last month on his third start and fair sixth of 14 on subsequent handicap debut at York (7f, good to firm), where hinting that this drop back to 6f would suit; he's one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

16

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

American Affair

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Ended his 2023 campaign with a third of 20 in a 5f handicap at this meeting; he's made giant strides as a 4yo, winning 5f handicaps on good to soft at Musselburgh and Thirsk in the first half of the year before taking his form to a new level with a last-gasp win in the Portland last week (5.5f, good); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he overcame adversity at Doncaster and his style of racing means it is hard to gauge where his ceiling lies; one of two good chances for Jim Goldie.

5/1

1st

16

(22)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

American Affair

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

4yo who has enjoyed an excellent campaign, including two wins earlier in the season (5f, good to soft) and a close third to Shagraan off this mark at Haydock (5f, good) last Saturday; won at Carlisle last September when he last tackled 6f and there's every chance he'll be bang there.

9/1

3rd

5

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

American Affair

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins from five races this year, latest at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in June; close second to Jer Batt over C&D (good) next time, runner-up at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) since and there's every chance he'll continue to progress, especially if settling better than last time; key player.

4/1

20/1

Form: 43-655 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two 6f AW wins in a visor last summer for James Tate in busy 2yo campaign and he's well handicapped on his best form; however, hasn't shone on first two runs for new yard and headgear remains absent.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

6

(3)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

12

(4)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 for current stable and his record on AW this winter is patchy at best; others look safer.

50/1

Form: 49733-

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Posted fair thirds last autumn in his two nurseries (5f, soft/good to soft), when shaping as though 6f may suit better; returns having been gelded and is open to improvement for his powerful stable; unproven on fast ground (has shown promise on good going).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:37 Bath

Storm Venture

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Thomas Faulkner

Still a maiden after 17 starts but she's dropped a long way in the weights and was a clear second over C&D (heavy; blinkers added) 11 days ago; that was a bold bid and she looks interesting off same mark here.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £46.90
Straight Forecast £45.29
Trifecta £167.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Rock Of England

SPOTLIGHT:

American Affair

RP RATINGS:

Northern Spirit

The Times:

Storm Venture

The Star:

American Affair

Daily Record:

American Affair

The Sun:

Storm Venture

The Guardian:

Northern Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Northern Spirit

Telegraph:

Rock Of England

Daily Mail:

Rock Of England

D Express:

Rock Of England