October 02 / 16.40 Hamilton

16.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 425475 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Probably acts on soft ground; in great form here in May, finishing second over 1m then scoring twice over 1m1f; no further progress elsewhere since but looks interesting off a handy mark back at Hamilton.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 132267 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at classified level; good second to Shine On Brendan in C&D handicap in August but has posted a couple of lesser efforts here since; others preferred on balance.
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9th

10

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Banner Road

8st 13lb

J: Tadhg O’Shea

T: Lucinda Russell

Not at her best in two runs for Lucinda Russell but she may have needed last month's return from a seven-month break; other pace to contend with here though.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Banner Road

10st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Lucinda Russell

A dual 1m scorer in 2023 for Jim Goldie but she signed off with a poor run at Newcastle (1m) on her first run for her current yard; she needs to hit the ground running after seven months off.

7/1

13/2

Form: 121300 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent this term until form dipped markedly the last twice; has possibly gone off the boil but this return to Hamilton may have positive effect; good record here.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

15/8

Form: 423531 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning in Class 6; however, he's ahead of the assessor, having escaped a penalty for last week's comfortable success in apprentice event over C&D (good to soft); strong chance off the same mark.
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3rd

3

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Mac Ailey

10st 6lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this season and close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; latest run was also on heavy when below form at Ayr (off his highest mark for a long time) but he's one to consider.

11/1

7th

12

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Mac Ailey

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month and won comfortably at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) next time; only fourth of seven when unpenalised back at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last Monday and a new 6lb higher mark has now kicked in, but he's not ruled out in view of his penultimate form.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Mac Ailey

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has done his winning in Class 6; however, he's ahead of the assessor, having escaped a penalty for last week's comfortable success in apprentice event over C&D (good to soft); strong chance off the same mark.

15/8

Form: 515146 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2023 show that he retains plenty of his ability aged eight; however, held in this grade last time and he's still seeking first success above Class 6.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

Form: 238312

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Carlisle handicap (1m, good to firm) last month, then ran well behind higher-rated rival in seller here (1m1f, good to soft) eight days ago; in-form contender who has solid claims.
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6th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Yeeeaah

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Off the mark in Carlisle handicap (1m, good to firm) last month, then ran well behind higher-rated rival in seller here (1m1f, good to soft) eight days ago; in-form contender who has solid claims.

5/1

2nd

4

(5)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Yeeeaah

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 2f out, went second 1f out, kept on

9/2

1st

6

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Yeeeaah

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Still seeking his first win (0-20) but has been placed in three of his last four starts, including when a beaten favourite - third to today's rival Chinese Spirit - at Musselburgh (1m) last week; previous Carlisle form figures read 23, and he'll surely strike eventually; a possible.

11/2

Form: 5-533 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Turned over at short odds in ordinary AW maiden last month on return from layoff; however, may improve with that outing under his belt and now switched to handicap level; not written off.
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7th

2

(5)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Dream Final

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Turned over at short odds in ordinary AW maiden last month on return from layoff; however, may improve with that outing under his belt and now switched to handicap level; not written off.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Final

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Showed ability over 7f on AW last winter, solid third at this course on final outing (first two have boosted the form since); leading contender provided he's in similar form at this longer distance on return from absence; headgear fitted.

4/5

3rd

3

(5)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Final

8st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Modest form in 7f AW maidens at Chelmsford and Newcastle; early days but he needs a great deal better.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.00
Straight Forecast £43.74
Trifecta £219.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Mac Ailey

SPOTLIGHT:

Arkenstaar

The Guardian:

Yeeeaah

POSTDATA:

Shine On Brendan

The Sun:

Dream Final

RP RATINGS:

Arkenstaar

The Times:

Arkenstaar

Daily Record:

Yeeeaah

Daily Mail:

Shine On Brendan

D Express:

Mac Ailey

Daily Mirror:

Mac Ailey

The Star:

Mac Ailey