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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has won three times this season, including over C&D in June and at Hamilton last month; remains well handicapped on his old form but he didn't shine at Thirsk last time and it would be a worry if the forecast rain arrives (all turf wins have been on good/good to firm).

9/2

4th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay.

7/2

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

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

12/1

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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

American Affair

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force.

7/1

1st

2

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

American Affair

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June then missed the rest of the season; mixed form this year but he showed spark when second to Night Raider at Haydock in May and today's expected frenetic gallop will be right up his street; not ruled out.

11/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

+o+e Accumulators

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