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

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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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1st

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has an ordinary strike-rate overall but he broke his turf duck over C&D (good to soft; acts well on good to firm) in June and nearly always runs well in sprints on this track; one of the better options.

9/4

7th

8

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Only win in 19 turf runs was at Hamilton in June (6f, good to soft); close third to Jm Jhingree (runs in the 2.30) in a 5f Hamilton seller last month (good) and close fourth in a 5f handicap there on Saturday; each-way chance.

9/1

4th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a losing run over 6f here in June and not disgraced when a staying-on third of five over C&D last time; not ruled out if getting a strong gallop to aim at.

13/2

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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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

7th

5

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

He hasn't been at his very best this year and a refusal to settle is becoming an issue; however, he was returning from a break at Doncaster three weeks ago and that run may have got the freshness out of him; impressive when winning two in a row over C&D last autumn and not written off.

20/1

5th

12

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Bowood

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Two clearcut wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) last autumn but he wasn't at his best on Tapeta during the winter; has scored over C&D in the past but he's never won a Class 4 and this is competitive on his return; others preferred.

20/1

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