July 13 / 17.50 Hamilton

17.50

Good To Soft

Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 169-14 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance at Carlisle in May (5f, soft); ran another good race when fourth at Newcastle two weeks ago, disadvantaged by her draw in stall 3 (eventual third (stall 5) has won since and the unplaced runner from stall 2 went close at Ripon); has two C&D wins to her name; major player back in a Class 6.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Lady Celia

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July and is now 2lb lower; not written off but she has something to prove having been well beaten at Newcastle in March on her sole outing this year.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 582365 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner; beaten favourite the last twice and his record on slower than good doesn't instil much confidence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -32375 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year, three of them on AW; not fired back on turf this summer but he's on a winning mark and a revival could be imminent.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 338552 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three times on slow ground (twice at this track); ran his best race this year when second at Ripon three weeks ago (6f, good to soft); should remain competitive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

6th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Impressor

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain.

16/1

16/1

Form: 07-908 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f handicaps from the front on slow ground last summer, the second of them over C&D (beat Impressor); not beaten a rival yet this year but he's one to note in the betting with a return to front-running likely at some stage; stable run three here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

12/1

Form: 181678 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won two of her first three starts this year (5f, good or slower); excuses the last twice (stiff task on former occasion and then 6f latest); return to slower ground a major plus and a new hood could help; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ski Angel

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

7th
5 (6)
Zaphea

11/2

Form: 319631 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, the latest when blowing apart a selling handicap over C&D 16 days ago; up 4lb but still eligible for Class 6 events and good to soft ground won't be an excuse.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

14/1

Form: -33067

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't matched her form for Ed Bethell in four runs for her new yard; drops back to 5f, and into a Class 6, but others look more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

7th

9

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

led

10/1

Non-runners

Warrendale Wagyu

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.90
Straight Forecast £50.00
Tricast £451.89
Trifecta £309.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Zaphea

RP RATINGS:

Impressor

The Times:

Warrendale Wagyu

POSTDATA:

Ski Angel

D Express:

Cuban Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Celia

Daily Mail:

Zaphea

The Star:

Zaphea

Daily Record:

Zaphea

The Sun:

Warrendale Wagyu

The Guardian:

Impressor

Daily Mirror:

Impressor