June 12 / 21.00 Hamilton

21.00

Good To Firm

Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2557-5 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beaten on her last 15 starts going back to August 2022 but this front-runner reappeared with a fair fifth over C&D last month and could show the benefit of that outing today; won this in 2022 and not ruled out.
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4th

3

(11)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Shahnaz

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple C&D winner on good to firm and good to soft; won this last year, when 4lb lower, on her second run of the season; recent C&D start may have helped and she's likely to have a say.

13/2

4

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last summer including over C&D (good to firm); just 2lb above her last winning mark and her latest Wolverhampton effort not hard to forgive given her AW form doesn't match up, but her record suggests this first start in seven months may be needed.

12/1

4

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last summer including over C&D (good to firm); just 2lb above her last winning mark and her latest Wolverhampton effort not hard to forgive given her AW form doesn't match up, but her record suggests this first start in seven months may be needed.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 969-01 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Left her previous handicap form behind when returning from a break with a win at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday; that was an apprentice handicap and she escapes a penalty; strong claims.
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4th

9

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

True Nation

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Musselburgh (1m) in October and has largely continued in good form, fourth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; one for the shortlist.

20/1

4th

9

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

True Nation

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Musselburgh (1m) in October and has largely continued in good form, fourth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; one for the shortlist.

20/1

4th

10

(4)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Nation

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Both wins over 1m on turf; latest effort (over 8.5f here) doesn't suggest she's crying out for this extra yardage; not the percentage call.

14/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 132511 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) last month and made it 2-2 here two weeks ago (1m1f, soft); unraced on fast ground; clearly in good heart and holds solid claims.
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12

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:15 Down Royal

Ledger

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Paul Traynor

Four-time winner for Lucinda Russell including off current mark in his most recent win at Hamilton last May (1m1f, soft); first run for this yard at Gowran was encouraging but he took a step in the wrong direction last time at Leopardstown when 43l behind in last; needs to bouce back.

18/1

13th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:50 Leopardstown

Ledger

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Paul Traynor

Started career with this stable; won four for Lucinda Russell including two on turf at Hamilton; encouraging enough return at Gowran recently should have brought him on.

12/1

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:17 Gowran Park

Ledger

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Paul Traynor

Started career with this stable; won four for Lucinda Russell including two on turf at Hamilton on good and soft ground; off since August 2024 and is 1lb above last win; probably best watched on return for this yard.

18/1

10/1

Form: 14-346 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row here (1m1f/1m4f) last September; has run respectably here (1m3f/1m5f) on his last three starts and could produce another fair performance today, but he needs something extra to return to winning ways.
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5th

10

(10)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell

Three of his four wins have come at Hamilton, the latest over this trip last September (heavy ground) when rated 1lb higher; both this year's runs suggest he retains ability but slower ground would seem optimal.

12/1

6th

10

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lucinda Russell

Three of four wins on this track, over 1m1f, 1m4f and 1m3f, on good to soft or slower ground; not badly treated but this hasn't been his trip in previous C&D attempts.

14/1

11/1

Form: 455-7

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Down the field on all four starts, most recently his handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; however, he was sent off at just 9-2 and perhaps things will click for this well-bred 3yo now that blinkers go on.
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5th

7

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Dingwall

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Off the mark with a convincing win when upped to 1m2f at Ayr (good) last July; had few suitable opportunities since and ran as though he'd come on for the run back at Ayr this month; however, he has a trip question back over shorter and any softening of the ground would be a query too.

6/1

5th

7

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Dingwall

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

Off the mark with a convincing win when upped to 1m2f at Ayr (good) last July; had few suitable opportunities since and ran as though he'd come on for the run back at Ayr this month; however, he has a trip question back over shorter and any softening of the ground would be a query too.

6/1

1

(2)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Dingwall

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

1-11 with his sole success coming at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time hood) last summer; ran with credit on his return from six months off over the same C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago, but this drop in trip may not be ideal even on a stiff track.

6/1

Form: 537387 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four wins here, including this race in 2021; won at Newcastle in March but this 9yo has an up-and-down profile; others are less risky.
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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

14/1

Form: 375-44 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who was second in this race last year and won at Musselburgh last August; however, this 10yo has failed to threaten when fourth on his two outings this season and has to raise his game.
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9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

Form: 4357-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a win at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; he was ending a very long losing run and he's not straightforward (carried head high last time) but he's not ruled out up just 2lb.
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13

(13)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Ended a long losing run when landing the 1m apprentice handicap on this card 12 months ago; added a 7f win at Musselburgh in October but still 2lb higher and he's not found his best in two runs this year.

20/1

13

(13)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Ended a long losing run when landing the 1m apprentice handicap on this card 12 months ago; added a 7f win at Musselburgh in October but still 2lb higher and he's not found his best in two runs this year.

20/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Got off the mark on turf here (1m, good to firm) last May and won again at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) in October; never on terms when seventh of ten on seasonal debut at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month and may need to come down a few pounds.

13/2

9/1

Form: 7009-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-11, but she kept on for an encouraging fourth on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and could benefit from this step back up in trip; she's one to consider.
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10th

7

(7)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miltonia

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ruth Carr

in rear throughout

12/1

9th

14

(6)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Miltonia

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-11, but she kept on for an encouraging fourth on last month's stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and could benefit from this step back up in trip; she's one to consider.

9/1

4th

10

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Miltonia

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

midfield

25/1

10/1

Form: 600

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three runs in quick succession last month; well beaten the last twice (7f/6f, good/good to firm) but before those she was a fairly promising sixth on debut at Thirsk (7f, good to soft); she's bred to be considerably better than her lowly opening mark and is an interesting contender; watch the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:47 Beverley

Vitrina

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, midfield on inner

10/1

10th

10

(12)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Vitrina

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three runs in quick succession last month; well beaten the last twice (7f/6f, good/good to firm) but before those she was a fairly promising sixth on debut at Thirsk (7f, good to soft); she's bred to be considerably better than her lowly opening mark and is an interesting contender; watch the betting.

10/1

15th

18

(17)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:42 Doncaster

Vitrina

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

towards rear

50/1

12/1

Form: 548-93

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he was a fair third of seven over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago and has also shown promise on good ground here; not ruled out each-way.
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8th

10

(10)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:12 Hamilton

Epona Pas

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

16-race maiden; pretty consistent this summer but needs to find extra.

16/1

5th

7

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:45 Hamilton

Epona Pas

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

15-race maiden; last four outings, and also a soft-ground run here in May, give him a chance of minor honours.

12/1

7th

10

(4)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Epona Pas

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, headway against far rail over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

20/1

14/1

Form: 977-02

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best of the rest behind easy, all-the-way winner at Musselburgh (1m, good) 11 days ago, when 80-1; the strength of that performance is questionable and he's an 11-race maiden (0-7 on Flat), but he's not discounted.
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8th

6

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

National Question

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

Not at best in two starts (Flat/hurdle) since wind surgery; however, may benefit from the return to this scenario, being 1-1 over C&D (dead-heated in low-grade classified event).

12/1

5th

9

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

National Question

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Beaten under 5l in a low-grade 1m4f handicap last time after wind surgery; C&D winner in November off only 4lb lower and likes this good ground.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

19:47 Pontefract

National Question

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

12.5f Flat (good) and 2m hurdle winner; has had wind surgery since last seen over hurdles last December; drops 1lb but others push stronger claims on their handicap form.

20/1

33/1

Form: 665/

Last run: 997 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut off lowly mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but he didn't show much in 2021 on his three Flat outings and it's been the same story this spring on his two hurdle starts.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellslea

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Offered little since returning from a 950-day absence in April; new headgear today.

66/1

6th

6

(5)

9th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Bellslea

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

led, cajoled along before halfway, pushed along and headed 5f out

50/1

8th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Bellslea

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: R Mike Smith

Lightly raced 5yo who has been well beaten this summer in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f) and would be a surprise winner today.

33/1

Non-runners

Lope De Rueda

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £11.97
Tricast £36.54
Trifecta £59.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

True Nation

The Times:

Ledger

Daily Mail:

Vitrina

POSTDATA:

Jaminoz

Telegraph:

National Question

D Express:

Shahnaz

RP RATINGS:

True Nation

The Star:

True Nation

Daily Record:

True Nation

The Guardian:

Ledger

Daily Mirror:

Ledger

The Sun:

Ledger