July 13 / 18.25 Hamilton

18.25

Good To Soft

John & Margaret McCluskey Memorial Celebrations EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D)(Qual)(GBB)

  • Prize money: £4806
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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John & Margaret McCluskey Memorial Celebrations EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D)(Qual)(GBB)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on Carlisle debut run on softish ground when third in a Redcar novice last time (5f, good to firm); this stiffer 5f may suit but return to softer ground a slight concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Airspeed

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; ran well over C&D on final two starts of 2025; 0.75l behind Gazelle d'Or last September (yld-sft) and 2l behind Staysound Susie here in November (heavy); could go well if fit for his return.

10/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Airspeed

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.

8/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Airspeed

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 35

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Twilight Son; promising third to subsequent Listed winner on Pontefract debut (5f, soft) but fared less well stepped up to 6f at Ripon last time; interesting back at 5f.
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8th

8

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Beaujolais Nouveau

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner; campaigned over 6f+ since her 2yo days; better than ever this year but she looks to face a stiff task in this company; new visor replaces cheekpieces.

40/1

4th

6

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Beaujolais Nouveau

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

First-time cheekpieces and a reduced mark when coming good again at Ripon (6f, good) in May and she was close up in Bintaryana's race at York next time; the latter form in particular raises hopes but she was off her game last time at Pontefract.

33/1

11/2

Form: 552

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Colt by Expert Eye; seemed to show improved form when runner-up over C&D last time (good) but with 2l covering the five runners it may not have been a strong race.
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9th

7

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Joshuas Dream

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Regressive maiden who was going beyond 6f for the first time when said to have hung right throughout in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ayr a fortnight ago (7f); hard to make a case, with Approaching Dawn looking his trainer's best shout.

14/1

10th

13

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Joshuas Dream

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten 15l in two handicaps here (6f, good/good to firm) this season; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove with cheekpieces added at this new trip; one of three runners for the yard.

66/1

Form: 84

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form in her two runs to date, last time finishing 6.5l fourth of eight over C&D (good to firm); more needed.
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1st

4

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

River Blackwater

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Sole Tapeta effort, when springing a 25-1 surprise off a 5lb lower mark over 6f at Southwell, was a good bit better than any of her five turf efforts; one to consider back on the AW.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

River Blackwater

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Showed improved form on AW debut (second handicap start, first run at 6f) when a 25-1 winner of a Southwell nursery last time; up 5lb; chance if reproducing that form if as good back on grass.

11/2

Form: 24 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Sand Of Mali who cost £35,000 at the Goffs UK Breeze-up in April; promising debut when second at Carlisle (6f, good) but pulled too hard when last of four stepped up to 7.5f at Beverley last time (good to firm); first run at 5f.
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5th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tower Of Africa

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Gemma Tutty

Ordinary filly who has inconsistent form; best efforts when second/third over 6f on turf; not a solid option and looks set for minor honours at best.

12/1

8th

9

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Tower Of Africa

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Gemma Tutty

Best run so far when third at Doncaster on nursery debut in August (6f, good to firm); lesser run on the AW last time; could go well but was a disappointing last of four when favourite on only previous run at beyond 6f.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Tower Of Africa

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Best run was her debut when second at Carlisle and probably has her work cut out if she's to reverse Doncaster nursery placings with Monomyth.

14/1

12/1

Form: 66

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Bungle Inthejungle; modest efforts in maidens at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) and Wetherby (5.5f, good); looks a nursery sort and needs this run to qualify for a handicap mark.
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7th

9

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Inertia

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Invariably pulled away his chances last year and was gelded over the winter; no surprise to see a hood tried on his comeback, but it didn't help and he'll need to settle better upped from 5f round this stiff course; Connor Beasley rides stablemate Sanbona.

16/1

7th

9

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Inertia

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Invariably pulled away his chances last year and was gelded over the winter; no surprise to see a hood tried on his comeback, but it didn't help and he'll need to settle better upped from 5f round this stiff course; Connor Beasley rides stablemate Sanbona.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Inertia

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, slightly awkward start, always behind

16/1

Non-runners

Causin A Commotion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.50
Straight Forecast £10.30
Trifecta £31.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Airspeed

Daily Mirror:

Tower Of Africa

Daily Record:

Joshuas Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Beaujolais Nouveau

The Times:

Inertia

POSTDATA:

Airspeed

Telegraph:

Airspeed

The Guardian:

Airspeed

Daily Mail:

Airspeed

D Express:

Airspeed

The Sun:

Tower Of Africa

The Star:

Tower Of Africa