August 03 / 19.40 Hamilton

19.40

Good To Firm

Cube Glass “Soba” Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Cube Glass “Soba” Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 012111 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Had a fair strike-rate before this year but he had looked exposed as a mid 70s performer so this year's transformation has been quite a feather in Jim Goldie's cap; made it six wins for the year (four of them here) when dominating the Scottish Stewards' Cup (6f, good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher but he's uncomplicated and should give it another good go.
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4th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Retains plenty of vitality aged ten and gamely made all over C&D (soft) last Monday, registering a tenth win at Hamilton; should remain competitive kept to this scenario, even with a 4lb penalty.

11/2

1st

5

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course wins and he was a close third of 11 over this C&D (good to soft) in August; well below best in two starts since, in first-time cheekpieces in the Bronze Cup at Ayr on Friday, but he's hard to rule out back on this track; further rain probably not helpful though.

5/1

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

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 090799 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last season's best and signs that a revival could be around the corner in recent starts; new stable could coax him back to form but others appeal more today.
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14th

3

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Badri

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Has enjoyed a terrific season, including four handicap wins on good/good to firm; last week's second on unfavourable terms in a Beverley conditions race was a career-best RPR; course winner; has to enter calculations.

20/1

2nd

1

(4)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well for third behind Jm Jungle in a Listed race here last month but he is 3lb worse off today and has since finished down the field in the Portland.

8/1

17th

4

(22)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

As good as ever as a 9yo, recording four wins this year and running with credit in Listed event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 13 days ago; should run his race but there are likely to be better handicapped opponents today.

22/1

Form: 232377 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four fine efforts in 5f handicaps between April and June, third in the Dash off a 4lb higher mark; does need to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts though.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2-6360 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No improvement for a sixth furlong and/or slower ground at Newmarket last month; had been threatening something bigger before that though and he's interesting with a stiff 5f likely to suit.
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7th

4

(6)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

18:15 Pontefract

Dark Vintage

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Creditable sixth of 28 in the 5f 3yo Palace Of Holyrood House Handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm); not at the same level the next twice but he's not written off, now 3lb lower than at the Royal meeting.

9/1

4th

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:40 Hamilton

Dark Vintage

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

No improvement for a sixth furlong and/or slower ground at Newmarket last month; had been threatening something bigger before that though and he's interesting with a stiff 5f likely to suit.

5/1

10th

3

(16)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Dark Vintage

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Raced exclusively at 5f, on firm ground in the US and on good or faster since joining Richard Fahey; has strongly suggested that a sixth furlong would be beneficial, keeping on stoutly at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, and this mark probably not beyond him; slower ground is an unknown factor but his smart half-brother Kerdos acts on it and his dam recorded her only win on soft; interesting.

10/1

7/2

Form: 510231 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three runs over C&D for new yard, winning twice and chasing home Jordan Electrics on the other occasion (9lb better off today for a head); strong contender under these conditions.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

13/2

Form: 331892 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark and he ran well for second in a Racing League handicap on Thursday (6f, AW); claims would be enhanced if ground conditions slowed.
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7th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Never Dark

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago.

10/1

17th

19

(19)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Never Dark

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £11.23
Trifecta £52.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jordan Electrics

Daily Mirror:

Digital

RP RATINGS:

Badri

The Times:

Never Dark

SPOTLIGHT:

Dark Vintage

TOPSPEED:

Looking For Lynda

Daily Record:

Digital

Telegraph:

Badri

The Guardian:

Never Dark

Daily Mail:

Jordan Electrics

D Express:

Jordan Electrics

The Sun:

Jordan Electrics

The Star:

Jordan Electrics