June 02 / 17.10 Hamilton

17.10

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 719-61 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Last three wins on ground softer than good but seems to handle any surface; gamely beat King's Lynn by a neck at Goodwood (5f) most recently; should remain competitive off just 1lb higher.
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6th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Desperate Hero

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jack Channon

raced far side, prominent

50/1

10th

5

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Desperate Hero

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Acts on any ground; successful in handicaps at this course (gamely) and Hamilton (impressively) in May/June; creditable third to Makarova at Sandown upped to Group 3 level, having kicked for home too soon in hindsight; currently in career-best form; could go well.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2213-1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served his trainer well; scored readily at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft; off 10lb lower) six weeks ago on seasonal debut and looks the type to improve further; still unexposed at the minimum distance; strongly respected.
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12th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

American Affair

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force.

7/1

1st

2

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

American Affair

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June then missed the rest of the season; mixed form this year but he showed spark when second to Night Raider at Haydock in May and today's expected frenetic gallop will be right up his street; not ruled out.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 333-80 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Had some useful placed form, including in Listed grade, last season; harder to fancy on 2024 efforts and chance depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.
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2nd

1

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Marine Wave

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has won on good to soft; seen in best light when impressive in a similar race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; had an off day next time and she lacked the pace to get involved at Ayr since (extended 5f; respectable fourth) but returning to 6f with a stiff finish can suit; solid.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Marine Wave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Never better than when coming clear for 6f Listed win at Pontefract in August (good to firm; Rage Of Bamby over 4l back in fourth) but she was a different filly when dropping right out at York since (6f, good to soft; had won a big handicap on that ground in June); needs quick about-face.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 York

Marine Wave

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/1

Form: 09-923 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Placed off this mark at Goodwood (neck behind Desperate Hero) and Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; won the Temple Stakes (5f, good) two years ago and remains attractively treated on that smart form; shortlisted.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

Form: -66369 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Five wins last year, including the Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy); best effort this term when third at Newmarket (6f) in April; on a handy mark but ideally needs a testing surface back at 5f.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 040-40 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Down the field at York last month, failing to back up his Newmarket reappearance effort; remains inconsistent since last win; chance depends on how well he takes to first-time visor.
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10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

2nd

5

(9)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Makanah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher

6/1

Form: 8-5D147 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
First past the post in Bahrain in February (disqualified); not disgraced in two starts since returned to home soil; has form figures of 1322 at Hamilton and holds each-way possibilities back here.
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1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

7th

4

(16)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Jm Jungle

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.

25/1

5th

4

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won a handicap at this meeting in 2023 and he won this race last year (good to soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he hasn't been at the very top of his game this year but there have been encouraging signs on his last two starts and he could play a leading role back at Glorious Goodwood.

10/1

8/1

Form: -85556 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Did well to finish sixth in big field at York (5f, good) last time, considering the race didn't go smoothly for him; defied a 2lb higher mark at that course in 2022; capable of taking a serious hand.
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9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

Form: 442702 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but has gone close on two occasions this year, including at Pontefract (5f, good) last time; still well treated on peak form (17lb below last winning mark).
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

Form: 28-625 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All wins in Class 4; best effort this term when second in that grade at Nottingham; held by Zarzyni on latest effort and faces a tougher task at this level.
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140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

Form: 221252 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer on AW; solid second at Newcastle when last seen ten weeks ago; withdrawn (refused to enter the stalls) at Epsom since; has a question to answer on turf.
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5

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Moon Flight

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; came into that race in good form, however, whereas this time around he was a remote last of seven at Beverley; revival not impossible but others are more solid; stable also run Lion's House.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Beverley

Moon Flight

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Linda Perratt

held up in rear

13/2

40/1

Form: 1597-0 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher at Haydock last September but subsequent form leaves plenty to be desired; failed to beat a rival in last three appearances; others preferred.
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3rd

9

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; recorded the latest of his nine wins when taking Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024; now 23lb lower but was only sixth of ten back at that track last Friday; career-low mark and any rain would be welcome.

12/1

6th

9

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Has won nine races, two over C&D (good to soft/soft); 3.5l second to Tanjen over C&D last time but meets her on the same terms, so may struggle to turn that form around.

8/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Iain Jardine

Without a success since September 2024 but that did come over this C&D off a 22lb higher mark; faded into seventh of 11 here ten days ago but it would be no surprise to see him go well.

8/1

16/1

Form: 90-636 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Creditable third to Jordan Electrics at Ayr (6f) last month; now gets 8lb pull with the winner but posted a lesser effort at Doncaster on Friday and doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to 5f.
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3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

Form: 34-911 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick having won at Ayr (6f, good) and Carlisle (5f, good to firm) the last twice; Amie Waugh's 5lb claim is helpful off new mark; better than ever and enters calculations.
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10th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained.

14/1

3rd

7

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Had first-time cheekpieces (retained) when making all at Ayr (5f, good to firm) a month ago for his first win in a while; put back up 4lb but still has handicapping scope if the headgear works again.

4/1

Form: 740223 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In a consistent vein of form, having been placed three times last month, keeping-on third to Jordan Electrics at Carlisle latest; upped in grade but receives weight all round; could go well.
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10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

24

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Reigning Profit

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.40
Straight Forecast £36.57
Tricast £682.33
Trifecta £923.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Affair

POSTDATA:

Be Proud

TOPSPEED:

Makanah

RP RATINGS:

American Affair

THE NORTH:

American Affair

The Times:

American Affair

Telegraph:

American Affair

D Express:

American Affair

Daily Mirror:

American Affair

The Sun:

American Affair

The Star:

American Affair

Daily Record:

American Affair