July 15 / 20.00 Hamilton

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Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.40
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 90-846

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two soft-ground winners, including a hurdler, so has that in his favour now tackling middle distances for the first time; he didn't go on for Ralph Beckett last year, however, and is still to get involved in a finish.
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3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

2nd
10 (9)
Jaminoz

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -66473

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner last autumn who's wildly inconsistent; seemed fine with 1m2f for the first time behind a better-fancied stablemate last weekend, despite his pedigree, and that gave something to build on.
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1st

10

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Six-time winner, including over C&D last July (good to soft); well suited by give in the ground, so after two fair runs this season, is one with a chance.

8/1

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

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 627075 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Irish raider whose wins have come in the autumn/winter, mainly on Polytrack; trainer has done well with runners brought over in recent times (5-10 with jumpers this season) and tonight's ground won't pose any problems.
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13th

16

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Five wins, four of them on AW including 50-1 success under this rider in December; shaped like the run was needed at Ballinrobe last time; best form is over 10.5f, this trip stretches him

20/1

11th

14

(5)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Kartayaz

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner, also won on turf at Down Royal; recent AW form leaves him with plenty to find.

25/1

8th

11

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kartayaz

8st 12lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December off 2lb lower for this rider; well beaten in both starts since and needs to bounce back from 23l defeat in claimer last week.

28/1

Form: -03953

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Best turf effort upped to 1m4f last time; tailed off in two runs on soft/heavy but half-sister to an Italian Group 2 winner in the mud and has fewer convictions than most.
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5th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ripon

Cantalupo Bella

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

5

(4)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ripon

Cantalupo Bella

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard.

11/2

7th

9

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Cantalupo Bella

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat and ran well for a long way when upped to 3m for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (heavy); effectively 1lb higher today but might last longer on the less testing ground; dangerous to ignore.

16/1

Form: -20644 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Does most racing over shorter but has won over C&D, one of three victories here; remains on a handy mark and, like many from this yard, he has been running fairly well without winning; this task is a bit easier.
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6th

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

14:05 Carlisle

Flying Moon

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: R Mike Smith

reared start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2f out

11/2

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Flying Moon

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Does most racing over shorter but has won over C&D, one of three victories here; remains on a handy mark and, like many from this yard, he has been running fairly well without winning; this task is a bit easier.

5/1

6/1

Form: 146762 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Never won a handicap but took a seller here a couple of years ago and is fine under these conditions; offering more latterly and is one to consider.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 0-0765

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Related to winners and offered more in a race not run to suit in first-time headgear latest (1m1f, good); no surprise to see better again, upped in trip once more and switched to blinkers.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 765604

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden; didn't look to see out 1m2f in his one go, so this trip on soft ground would have to be a concern.
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7th

9

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rumnotred

10st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

7th

5

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rumnotred

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

8/1

Form: 68/48/

Last run: 613 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returns from a third lengthy absence tonight, this one the best part of two years; has undergone a second round of wind surgery and left Edward Bethell in the meantime and the market will show what's expected.
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1st

7

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Stockbridge Tap

10st 4lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Lucinda Russell

Ten runs, two wind operations and no win but he's been third on heavy going over 1m3f/1m2f on last two outings, which puts him right in the mix.

12/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Stockbridge Tap

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Lucinda Russell

Returned from a long absence to make stable debut in July and he was an encouraging third of six at Hamilton (1m3f, heavy) in August on his second start back; continues to drop down the weights and he could take another step back in the right direction this afternoon; one to consider.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Stockbridge Tap

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

7/1

20/1

Form: 2/5977

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.
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8th

8

(9)

25th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable.

10/1

10th

5

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

My Macho Man

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change.

20/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:05 Musselburgh

My Macho Man

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off.

20/1

Form: 88-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
This task is easier now handicapping but she has not offered much under either code.
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7

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Is 0-22 and she came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; others are much preferred.

66/1

4th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

0-44 under all codes (including three points); gave pretty good account when fourth of nine here (1m4f, good) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip but can't be recommended from 10lb out of the weights.

50/1

4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

8/1

Form: 0-3058

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a very soft-ground winner in France and may be suited by the return to further, also dropped another 2lb in first-time headgear; that's rather clutching at straws though.
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11th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:16 Lingfield (AW)

O Dells Star

8st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Alexandra Dunn

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 2f

50/1

11th

7

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

O Dells Star

9st 3lb

T: Alexandra Dunn

Regressive for Karl Burke (remote when visored on final start for him) before sold for £1,000 in August; 100-1 when beaten 14l in handicap at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) for new yard; now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

7th

9

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

O Dells Star

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alexandra Dunn

Regressive for Karl Burke before being sold for £1,000; goes up in trip again back from a break for her new yard.

50/1

Form: 0077

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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8th

8

(1)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

The Darien Scheme

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts, and he was soundly beaten on his handicap debut here (40-1) last month; may take off at some point (he's a brother to the Hamilton specialist Clan Jock) but he's hard to fancy on the form book.

16/1

10th

11

(2)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

The Darien Scheme

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Poor form in four runs at up to 1m1f; more realistic assignment here but not easily recommended.

20/1

12

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

The Darien Scheme

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Jim Goldie

Non-runners

The Darien Scheme

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.20
Straight Forecast £61.09
Tricast £256.30
Trifecta £521.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ana Emaraaty

RP RATINGS:

Jaminoz

Telegraph:

Trusty Scout

POSTDATA:

Kartayaz

Daily Mail:

Flying Moon

The Times:

Ana Emaraaty

The Star:

Ana Emaraaty

The Guardian:

Jaminoz

The Sun:

Jaminoz

Daily Record:

Trusty Scout

D Express:

Kartayaz

Daily Mirror:

Flying Moon