August 13 / 16.30 Nottingham

16.30

Good To Firm

Weatherbys Hamilton Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys Hamilton Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.70
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 142- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won Redcar novice (6f, soft) on debut in October and his other two 2yo runs were also very creditable but today's handicap debut comes after a 248-day absence and he's entitled to benefit from this outing; gelded in December.
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2nd

14

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Valentine Catcher

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He has been threatening in recent starts but he moves back up in class today and has the widest stall to overcome.

14/1

5th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Valentine Catcher

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

6f places off this mark on his last three outings, but 2-25 overall (below form on sole start here) and there's been no win since 2024.

5/1

3rd

9

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Valentine Catcher

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Without a win since 2024 but posted his best effort of the season when third of 13 in 6f handicap at Hamilton six days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-7857

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won last season's Hilary Needlar at Beverley (5f, good to firm) but has found it tough to make an impact in handicaps this season (four runs); continues to slip down the weights but has much more to prove than some.
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5th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Midnight Affair

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

ducked left start, took keen hold, prominent

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Affair

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear

10/1

7th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Midnight Affair

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by good/firmer; 0-7 since winning last year's Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f); however, went close at Nottingham (6f) last week, returning to her best form; possibilities off the same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 312-08 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning 6f AW novice last September but both handicap runs this season have been disappointing; still has plenty of time to get career back on track but the first-time hood needs to help him to settle much better than last time.
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11th

12

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold

9/1

6th

2

(7)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Pen Portrait

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

3yo who is in and out and was well beaten at Windsor last time; however, prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (6f) and he's also effective on Tapeta; not written off.

15/2

9th

7

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Pen Portrait

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Back to his best when a close third of eight at Nottingham 11 days ago, a slow start not aiding matters; capable of better and won't be inconvenienced by any rain.

7/2

Form: -40547

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f as a 2yo but yet to be placed after five starts this year; unable to land a telling blow when midfield over C&D on latest outing and needs to up his game.
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7th

7

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Call Glory

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Dual course winner in January, off lower marks, who returns from a short break after a spell on turf; has become expensive to follow and his wins have all come after a recent outing.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Call Glory

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ian Williams

3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Call Glory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field.

11/4

3/1

Form: 332412 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Belatedly opened account in Doncaster novice (6f, soft) last month, his 11th start, and lost out only by a short head when back in a handicap there (6f, good to firm) a fortnight later; likely to be right in the thick of things again here.
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2

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Tourist

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Justified favouritism at Bath (off 2lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut but has regressed since; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:50 Doncaster

Tourist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Well backed when making winning stable debut at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since, favourite each time; just as effective at 6f but needs to get back on track.

7/1

8/1

Form: 008446 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
More realistically treated now after a slow start to the season and gave pretty good account when close sixth in Racing League contest at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago; will be fine back on turf and has possibilities here.
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10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

4/1

Form: 321471 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, the latter in York handicap (5.3f, good to firm) last month; drew nicely clear of the others with the runner-up there and will be fine over today's longer trip; shortlisted.
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4th

8

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Duran

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's fully 12lb lower than when going close at Doncaster (5f, heavy) last October; however, he's had an underwhelming campaign in the main this season and others arrive with more pressing claims.

12/1

8th

8

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Lacklustre campaign in the main but he has a reduced mark to work with as a result and was an encouraging seventh of 21 in a first-time visor (retained) at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday, when suffering interference and away from the main action; ran two big races here last autumn; interesting.

7/1

7th

11

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Duran

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice a course winner, including over this trip; started his campaign with a promising run at Beverley but three lacklustre runs have followed; well handicapped if the addition of a visor sparks a revival.

25/1

Form: 334111 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Very progressive filly who has won her last three races (all 6f, good to firm; one over C&D); raised another 6lb since last time but likely to pose a potent threat from off the pace again.
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5th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Miss Stormy Night

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Rattled off a fast-ground 6f hat-trick this summer but the wheels came off in her bid for a four-timer at Nottingham in August, finding little when asked for her effort; could resume her progress after nine weeks off but she'll need to.

8/1

8th

4

(6)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Miss Stormy Night

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Very progressive filly who has won her last three races (all 6f, good to firm; one over C&D); raised another 6lb since last time but likely to pose a potent threat from off the pace again.

9/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £139.60
Straight Forecast £133.21
Tricast £845.22
Trifecta £668.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Stormy Night

POSTDATA:

Duran

Telegraph:

Valentine Catcher

RP RATINGS:

Tourist

NEWMARKET:

Pen Portrait

The Times:

Miss Stormy Night

Daily Mail:

Miss Stormy Night

The Star:

Miss Stormy Night

Daily Record:

Miss Stormy Night

D Express:

Duran

Daily Mirror:

Duran

The Guardian:

Valentine Catcher

TOPSPEED:

Tourist