September 25 / 16.05 Hamilton

16.05

Good To Soft

Barbara Ann Letham & Son Jonathan Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Barbara Ann Letham & Son Jonathan Memorial Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 275U16 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively over 5f; made all at this course (good to soft; stable debut) in August but proved disappointing at Carlisle this month; doesn't appear to be crying out for this new trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won four times in Britain; weak form in Ireland last year; best watched on stable debut, and first run since last of 14 behind Sovereign Banter here in October.

25/1

14th

5

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

25/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

One of his four wins for earlier trainers came over C&D; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season but he ran off 68 on the first of them and gets in here off just 54; interesting to see if there is any market support with headgear returning.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 44222 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Turned over at short odds in Musselburgh novice event (5f) eight days ago, taking record to 0-5; close second over C&D (sole handicap attempt) the time before, having travelled nicely into contention, and has possibilities on that form; unexposed at this level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

122

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 7lb

T: Katie Scott

6th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm) but she's been up and down since and was only seventh of ten at Hamilton last Tuesday; still 2lb higher than for her last success and she has some work to do.

12/1

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:40 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm); has often run well in defeat since but she wasn't at her best over C&D last month; a few others look stronger in this field.

12/1

Form: 950321 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In-form contender who was placed twice prior to winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month, opening his account at the 11th attempt; raised only 3lb; may improve further in current vein; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Michael Dods

Yet to fire this season, beating only one in 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

14/1

5

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago (soft); however, he's failed to shine on either outing this year and slow ground, which seems unlikely to prevail today, is probably preferable.

9/1

6

(8)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only 2-25 but latest win came off this mark last summer and also placed on both visits here; pulled too hard and weakened on 5f Carlisle reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and his yard is in better form now; no surprise were he to go well.

8/1

11/4

Form: 415421 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by the step back up to 6f at Chester (good to soft) ten days ago and has now been successful in two of his last three attempts over this distance; 7lb rise looks manageable; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Form: 8-5126 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Non-stayer over 7f when last seen; sold out of Ed Walker's yard for 13,000gns and gelded since; two attempts in 6f handicaps have resulted in a success on AW and good second on turf; open to further progress back at this distance; interesting recruit for new connections.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Form: 963864

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Something of an exposed maiden, with record now 0-10; however, best handicap effort (third off 4lb higher) came over C&D; return to this scenario is the angle for optimism with her.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Hamilton

Wurkin Ninetofive

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Something of an exposed maiden, with record now 0-10; however, best handicap effort (third off 4lb higher) came over C&D; return to this scenario is the angle for optimism with her.

16/1

4th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Back on song when sixth of 14 in 1m handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago; hood is reached for now and she can't be discounted off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

6th

4

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

The odd promising run, including when a close third of seven at Hamilton last month (6f, good to soft); below par dropped to 5f on Monday but each-way claims if back to her best.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 151300 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Conditions (good to firm) not ideal in last three races; 2-2 on heavy, the wins gained at Catterick and Thirsk in the spring; will be interesting when he gets back on deep ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel Steele

Dead-heated over 1m here last year off this mark but a rollercoaster ride for his backers in the meantime; another fair effort when 2l away on the AW three weeks ago but he's never the percentage call.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Werenotreallyhere

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel Steele

Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

6

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Daniel Steele

Lost second to Headshot in closing stages of 1m2f classified race won by Celebrating Ethel here (good) last month but that was still a good effort and today's shorter trip probably suits him better; now only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over C&D in May and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £9.90
Straight Forecast £9.25
Trifecta £40.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Glendown

SPOTLIGHT:

Sacred Falls

The Guardian:

Jack Of Clubs

TOPSPEED:

Sacred Falls

POSTDATA:

Sacred Falls

The Sun:

Sacred Falls

The Star:

Jack Of Clubs

The Times:

Glendown

Telegraph:

Glendown

Daily Mail:

Glendown

D Express:

Glendown

Daily Mirror:

Glendown

Daily Record:

Glendown