October 02 / 16.10 Hamilton

16.10

Soft

Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2123 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo whose novice form, which includes a success at this venue (1m, good to soft), has worked out well; far from disgraced at Ascot (1m2f; wore hood) on handicap debut considering the race didn't pan out favourably (could have done with stronger pace); should do better still and warrants respect back here.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 703241 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beaten narrowly by Cockalorum over C&D in August; comfortably beat his rivals at Goodwood (1m1f, soft) last Wednesday, ending a losing run that stretched back to his 2yo Listed win; not ordinarily an obvious type to follow up but holds a good chance under 5lb penalty provided he's in the same form again.
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6th

2

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Mr Professor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 346772

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-11 this term but nearly regained the winning thread at Pontefract (good to soft; finished well for neck second) last Thursday; slight drop back in trip looks a negative, having done all his winning at 1m2f.
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6th

15

(13)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:15 Doncaster

Baryshnikov

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly away, in rear

25/1

12/1

Form: 1476-1 CD

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has failed to score over jumps this year but sole Flat outing of 2023 resulted in a C&D success (on fast ground) off 3lb lower; however, something to prove at this level, having gained all wins in lower grades.
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8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 573157 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 2-3 at Hamilton, the wins gained over 1m on slow ground in May/July; on a tougher mark now and returns to a longer distance but is difficult to dismiss back here.
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5th

8

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Pisanello

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is winless since June 2024 and is nothing like the force of old; however, his recent 4l fourth of eight at Hamilton (8.3f, good) wasn't devoid of promise and he's another 3lb lower today; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

4th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pisanello

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful C&D winner at his best, but this veteran is without a victory since June 2024 and has offered little in a pair of handicaps (around 1m) at Doncaster and Beverley this spring; cheekpieces are retried.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Pisanello

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Useful miler in his prime but his last win was almost two years ago and he's been well held at Newcastle and Doncaster in last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 107007 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All wins on soft/heavy, the most recent in this year's Spring Mile at Doncaster; not in anything like the same form since; hopes of a revival are pinned on first-time headgear.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 457015 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Finished second in this race 12 months ago; three wins in 2023 show that he retains plenty of ability aged eight; gamely beat Mr Professor over C&D (soft) for the most recent success and ran creditably in higher grade at Ayr subsequently; fighting chance.
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4th

5

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time.

16/1

4th

5

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time.

16/1

6th

11

(2)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:15 Ripon

Cockalorum

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form: 112214 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In good form this summer, winning once over 2m1f at Carlisle and twice over 1m5f at this course; form dipped at Chester (2m) last month; may bounce back in the right scenario but has something to prove back down sharply in trip.
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1st

1

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Two Auld Pals

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not really firing on all cylinders when last seen in the winter but returns from 12-week break on a good mark and is versatile regarding ground; gained his only hurdle win over C&D; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

12

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Two Auld Pals

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Five-time Flat winner who has a consistent profile over hurdles; handles soft ground but has a bit to find with He's Bresilian on last month's Ayr form.

10/1

3rd

3

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Two Auld Pals

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Showed fair form at a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning at Hexham in March 2024 (2m, heavy); didn't progress in handicaps after that; has since won twice over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton (good/soft) but below his best on last two Flat runs.

5/1

Non-runners

Hartswood

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £4.90
Tricast £12.45
Trifecta £15.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Botanical

LAMBOURN:

Mr Professor

The Guardian:

Baryshnikov

POSTDATA:

Two Auld Pals

TOPSPEED:

Pisanello

THE NORTH:

Cockalorum

RP RATINGS:

Botanical

NEWMARKET:

Botanical

The Times:

Botanical

Daily Mail:

Botanical

The Sun:

Botanical

The Star:

Botanical

Daily Record:

Botanical

Telegraph:

Mr Professor

Daily Mirror:

Mr Professor

D Express:

Baryshnikov