July 18 / 14.50 Hamilton

14.50

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

Form: 923272 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who has run really well in defeat on four of her last five starts, two of them over C&D (good to soft/good to firm), and this could be an excellent opportunity to get back on the scoresheet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Stormy Pearl

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

It's now 11 outings since her last victory and she beat just one in 6f Thirsk handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

9

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Thompson

Placed twice over C&D last spring on slow ground; she's back down to a good mark and her reappearance was promising but she didn't match it at Nottingham four weeks ago (5f, good); the more rain to fall the better and she's a possible.

12/1

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13/2 (Won)

Form: 894854 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who was a good third in this last year; fair efforts in defeat the last twice and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(6)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Returned from break with two seconds in May (6f/7f); needs to up his game after after two below-par runs last month (both 7f) but now only 1lb higher than for his emphatic C&D (good) win in October.

6/1

2

(12)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

On a losing run and he came in only fifth of seven in 6f Hamilton handicap five days ago; others are preferred.

10/1

5th

8

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

The Gay Blade

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Two-time C&D winner; runner-up in both starts since returning from a short break, the latest on turf at Carlisle 12 days ago (7f, good to soft); another to consider in an open race.

11/2

Form: 356337 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Couldn't get into it when dropped back to 5f on good ground at Carlisle recently; however, he posted two promising third-place finishes at Carlisle last month (7f/6f, good/soft) and might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

10yo who had produced the odd fair performance this year but has been soundly beaten the last twice and is winless since October 2023.

16/1

8

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Thirsk

John Kirkup

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

10yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran okay twice at Redcar this spring but he wasn't at the same level over 6f here three weeks ago; others appeal more.

14/1

14

(10)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

10yo who is without a win since October 2023; however, he arrives here after two respectable runs at Redcar (6f/5f); each-way possibilities.

14/1

Form: 185554 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 24 starts but that came at the Curragh (6f, soft to heavy) this May, and he was fourth in a blanket finish at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) recently on his second stable start; can be in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Redshore City

9st 3lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Yet to win for current stable but made the frame a few times last summer/autumn and was unlucky not to finish a bit closer to the target on recent reappearance outing at Bath; could have a say.

12/1

7

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Redshore City

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Ran well when fourth of 15 over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last September and he's versatile ground-wise; didn't match that in two subsequent runs here but is dropped into his first classified race for this reappearance.

33/1

7th

10

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:28 Bath

Redshore City

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final 110yds, never on terms

9/1

Form: 032560 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Something to prove regarding current form and he was disappointing last week at Catterick, where he has a good record; however, he won this race in 2022 and was runner-up last year, and is therefore worth a second look.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(11)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Rain Cap

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John David Riches

Losing run stretches back to July 2023 but he threatened to get back on the scoresheeet when runner-up twice in May; probably not the percentage call.

20/1

8

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Rain Cap

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John David Riches

Catterick specialist who did his chances no favours with a slow start there (fourth) latest; runner-up twice prior to that, including when splitting stablemates Mayo County and Oscar's Sister over C&D (good to firm); a reproduction of that effort would see him in the mix.

5/1

Form: 545665 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who is on a handy mark and wasn't beaten far when fifth of seven at Ayr on Monday; however, he could do without one of his slow starts and has won just one of his last 24 outings.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

Form: 5-0587 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 21 starts and below par on last few outings earlier this year; however, she makes her stable debut with her Irish yard firmly among the winners and wears first-time cheekpieces; interesting to see how she goes in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Empress Of Bough

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Cian Collins

disputed lead, in touch with leaders after 1f, carried right over 1f out, soon switched left and no extra, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Empress Of Bough

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Anthony McCann

Got off the mark in a Dundalk handicap (6f, Polytrack) in October but she's not gone on from that in four runs since; had tough task in a claimer last month but she's now 1-20 and others are more convincing.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Empress Of Bough

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Anthony McCann

Got off the mark in a Dundalk handicap (6f, Polytrack) in October but she's not gone on from that in four runs since; had tough task in a claimer last month but she's now 1-20 and others are more convincing.

10/1

9/1

Form: -00269 CD BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Disappointing here last month but it was just four days after his previous outing so it may have come too soon; won over C&D (good to soft) last September and runner-up over C&D (6f, good) in May, and he could have a part to play on a course he clearly likes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ann Duffield

Has always been happier on Tapeta than turf but he's handicapped accordingly (12lb higher than for his latest Ripon run); may well be on the downgrade and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Mr Trevor

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

sweating

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Trevor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ann Duffield

ducked right start, soon led, clear after 2f, going best when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 110yds

10/1

11/1

Form: 855765 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner who scored at Southwell (AW) in March and has run some okay races here subsequently, including a fortnight ago; however, he hasn't been shaping as though another win is imminent.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Hard Solution

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5f-6f winner who acts on a sound surface; has been thereabouts on his last couple of starts without threatening to win; not ruled out each-way.

7/1

3rd

7

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner but eight of those have been on AW and she's been generally disappointing since her classified win at Southwell (6f) in March; didn't run badly back at that track (fourth of ten) last week but she needs to build on that.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner with form here but others appear in better nick right now.

10/1

Non-runners

Warminster

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Payout
Straight Forecast £10.60
Tricast £87.69

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stormy Pearl

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

The Times:

Redshore City

RP RATINGS:

Rain Cap

The Star:

Global Humor

Telegraph:

Stormy Pearl

The Guardian:

Stormy Pearl

Daily Mail:

Stormy Pearl

Daily Mirror:

Stormy Pearl

The Sun:

Stormy Pearl

Daily Record:

Stormy Pearl

D Express:

The Gay Blade