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

1

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run and he was a shade disappointing over C&D two weeks ago when well supported; now down into a Class 6 and unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

1

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

0-13 for current stable but there were some good runs in defeat last year and his slow start to 2025 has seen him drop 9lb in the weights; stable has a fine record in this race and a revival could be imminent.

3/1

1

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

0-13 for current stable but there were some good runs in defeat last year and his slow start to 2025 has seen him drop 9lb in the weights; stable has a fine record in this race and a revival could be imminent.

3/1

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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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

4

(1)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Pontefract

Northern Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Looked an improved performer when producing a power-packed finish at Beverley in April; not quite so good in two 6f handicaps since but the blindfold was removed late at York last week and that isn't the run to judge him on; will need luck in running from stall 1 but there should be a good pace to aim at.

12/1

9th

6

(17)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 York

Northern Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last September and reappeared with a win at Beverley (5f, good) in April; couldn't get to the leaders at Southwell (6f, AW) later that month but still shaped as though he was in good form; no surprise if he's in the mix.

12/1

6th

12

(9)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Northern Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner; ended 2024 in good form and he made an impressive seasonal debut when powering home at Beverley 11 days ago (5f, good); up 4lb but may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

5/1

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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1

(16)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

American Affair

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and the way he raced to the front at York (good to firm) in May showed that a switch to Group company wouldn't be at all fanciful; unable to show what he was made of behind Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) since, as a gap shut as he was about to go through it, and he remains one to keep on the right side.

14/1

2

(10)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

2-2 this season with 5f handicap wins at Musselburgh (good to soft) and York (good to firm); did it nicely in a big field last week and this highly progressive 5yo could take the rise in grade in his stride.

4/1

2

(10)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

2-2 this season with 5f handicap wins at Musselburgh (good to soft) and York (good to firm); did it nicely in a big field last week and this highly progressive 5yo could take the rise in grade in his stride.

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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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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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