July 20 / 15.55 Hamilton

15.55

Soft

Racing TV HD On Sky 424 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Racing TV HD On Sky 424 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1, beaten just a neck on last month's debut at Kempton (7f, AW); that form reads well and he can improve for this longer trip, with his dam a 1m4f/1m6f Listed winner; leading claims for top Newmarket yard.
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9th

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Botanical

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year but took a step back in the right direction when front-running fourth of 21 off this mark in the Lincoln at Doncaster five weeks ago on first run for new yard; no stamina worries but there is a concern about good to firm ground.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Botanical

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year for George Boughey, albeit he did finish third in the Listed Doncaster Mile over C&D (good to soft) on this card; now down to a mark 3lb lower than when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July 2024 and his new trainer is a dab hand with topweights in big handicaps; goes well fresh and could have a big say.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 91 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left May's debut (7f, good) well behind to win 15-runner maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; his dam was a Listed winner and there can be optimism he will continue to improve; respected under penalty.
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12th

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Crack Shot

9st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Third in first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) since; solid claims.

7/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Crack Shot

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

All three wins at 1m and the latest was in May of last year; however, competitive in 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard and unlucky not to be closer than 2l at Chester last time.

4/1

3rd

8

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Crack Shot

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Owen

His last win was 16 months ago but that was off 3lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good); held in fourth of ten on stable debut at Chelmsford (7-2) last month but he had to use up some energy to get a prominent position from a wide draw; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out on second run for James Owen; visor added.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 65

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has something to find with Crack Shot and Botanical but he has shown some ability on both starts (1m/1m2f, good to firm/AW) and is in top hands; well bred and could take a big step forward at some point.
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3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

14:35 York

Unlimited

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Gelded and sent handicapping when justifying favouritism at Newbury (1m2f, good) and Kempton (1m3f, AW); the latter was by a short head but the first two were 7l clear and, although he's up 5lb, it will be no shock if this improver completes his hat-trick.

5/4

1st

3

(5)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Unlimited

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Gelded prior to justifying favouritism at Newbury (1m2f) last week on handicap debut, opening his account and maintaining his progressive RPRs; likely to stay this extra furlong; looks the type to improve further and commands respect under 6lb penalty.

6/4

1st

11

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newbury

Unlimited

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his three starts, most recently third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) last month; gelded since and this well-bred sort could benefit from the step back up in trip on handicap debut; in top hands and he's one to be interested in.

7/2

33/1

Form: 56

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to make an impact on first two starts (1m, good to firm) and handicaps will be a more realistic option after this.
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11th

8

(11)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Metric

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Got off the mark at Leicester (1m2f) in August but disappointing since, finishing seventh of eight over 1m2f at Wolverhampton last time; others are more obvious.

16/1

7th

6

(12)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metric

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David O’Meara

blindfold off late and slowly away, in rear

16/1

14

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metric

9st 3lb

T: David O’Meara

100/1

Form: 06

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds and soundly beaten at Doncaster (6f, good) this month on first two starts; major improvement needed now up in trip.
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6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

5th

12

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have been over 6f here, the first on good to soft in June, the second on good to firm last month; effective at 5f, but not been in quite such good form recently.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second success of 2026 at Hamilton (6f) in July; came in last of eight over 5f here a fortnight later, though, and was also disappointing over C&D on Saturday.

12/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, beaten 10l when sixth of nine on last Thursday's debut at Doncaster (6f, good); improvement is possible but he needs lots of it today.
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8th

7

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

Time To Spark

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Son of Orientor who has yet to threaten in three novices this summer, hood on when only ninth of ten at Ayr (6f) 12 days ago; more is required now going handicapping.

25/1

9th

4

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Ayr

Time To Spark

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

50/1

6th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Time To Spark

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

40-1, beaten 10l when sixth of nine on last Thursday's debut at Doncaster (6f, good); improvement is possible but he needs lots of it today.

50/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15th foal; half-brother to five useful winners including Foolin Myself (7f/1m; RPR 105) and Unex El Greco (7f-1m4f; 104); pedigree catches the eye but he may be one for further down the line.
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4th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hamilton

Be Rural

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

towards rear but in touch with leaders, outpaced over 5f out, soon weakened and tailed off

100/1

7th

4

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Be Rural

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

3

(10)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Be Rural

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

15th foal; half-brother to five useful winners including Foolin Myself (7f/1m; RPR 105) and Unex El Greco (7f-1m4f; 104); pedigree catches the eye but he may be one for further down the line.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 when 10l eighth of 12 in this hood on recent debut at Haydock (7f, good); however, after being slowly away, it was a pretty encouraging performance behind an easy winner and there is every chance she will improve; each-way contender.
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12th

7

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Clash Of The Ash

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Showed a bit of promise at Haydock on debut (7f, good) but she's been tailed off at Hamilton (1m and 1m3f, both good to soft) twice since; makes her handicap debut at a low level but something to prove tackling battle-hardened sprinters on this big drop in distance.

14/1

5th

5

(4)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 2

18:20 Hamilton

Clash Of The Ash

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Daughter of Kodiac who failed to build on her debut promise when only eighth of 11 in 1m novice here last month; she has plenty to find on form over this much longer trip.

33/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
155,000gns yearling; unraced for Godolphin and sold for £8,000 this March; fourth foal; brother to 1m1f US Grade 3 winner Love And Thunder, half-brother to two winners including Girl On Film (7f 2yo; RPR 94); market check advised on debut but a watching brief may be the best option.
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7th

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual C&D winner (from lower marks) last autumn; couldn't sustain challenge when third at Redcar (1m, good to firm; 28-1) on penultimate start; lost many lengths at the start, toiling in competitive Class 4 at York latest; task isn't insurmountable.

12/1

12th

12

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Bowood

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Falling in the weights and ran respectably when third to Rajapour at Redcar on Sunday, but the winner bolted up that day and it's hard to see the tables being turned.

25/1

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A two-time 1m scorer at Newcastle last autumn; yet to hit top form this season though, only seventh of 14 back over 1m there last month; mark is slipping but he still needs to take a step forward.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam placed at 6f/7f (RPR 54), half-sister to useful 6f winner Giant Spark; others make greater appeal than this newcomer.
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5th

2

(1)

17th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Holdemfoldem

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

carried right start, outpaced and pushed along soon after start, raced in fourth soon after start

100/1

7th

3

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Ayr

Holdemfoldem

9st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off at Hamilton on debut and another dropping in distance; no appeal.

100/1

10th

7

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Holdemfoldem

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Second foal; dam placed at 6f/7f (RPR 54), half-sister to useful 6f winner Giant Spark; others make greater appeal than this newcomer.

66/1

11th
1 (2)
Big Hamish

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; brother to 5f winner Lord Of The Glen (RPR 80) and 6f/7f winner Gleniffer (71), both for this yard; this 4yo makes his belated debut and is probably best watched.
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11th

11

(9)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Big Hamish

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jim Goldie

Triple-figure prices and no worthwhile form at 1m, 6f and 1m4f; entitled to do better now handicapping but his opening mark of 15 suggests this will be a tough one; visor replaces cheekpieces.

66/1

7th

4

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Musselburgh

Big Hamish

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, outpaced and lost touch over 5f out, tailed off

66/1

10th

1

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:42 Ayr

Big Hamish

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.10
Straight Forecast £2.72
Trifecta £4.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Botanical

LAMBOURN:

Crack Shot

RP RATINGS:

Botanical

POSTDATA:

Botanical

NEWMARKET:

Botanical

The Times:

Botanical

The Guardian:

Botanical

Daily Mail:

Botanical

D Express:

Botanical

Daily Mirror:

Botanical

The Sun:

Botanical

The Star:

Botanical

Daily Record:

Botanical

Telegraph:

Crack Shot