September 04 / 17.10 Hamilton

17.10

Soft

Together Money, Award Winning Mortgage Specialist Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Together Money, Award Winning Mortgage Specialist Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 563057

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but there's a case for thinking he'll do better back on a slow surface, having run one of his best races on soft at Leicester (1m) last autumn and close up on good to soft at Ripon in June; not dismissed.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

7th

10

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:30 Catterick

Likleman

10st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Modest and low-yield performer on Flat; made the frame at Wetherby (2m) in latest hurdles attempt but needs to improve on that effort and remains a hard-puller.

20/1

2nd
2 (12)
Makalu

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 121342 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seven wins (6f to about 1m) have all come on different tracks, four of them this year, including on good to soft; has continued to run well since the latest of them in July and likely to be involved again.
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5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 506212 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seemed to handle soft ground on an early occasion in Ireland but kept to Polytrack and good or quicker going in 2024; three good efforts for this yard, finding plenty to win at Carlisle (7f, good) and runner-up over 1m either side but she has more to prove under these conditions.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

Form: 661491 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dam was a mud-lover; front-running handicap debut win at Ripon (good to soft) in June; two lesser runs followed (one over 1m2f) but she was a ready winner on AW debut at Southwell (first 7f run; both wins for William Pyle) last week; capable of following up under penalty if in the same form.
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1st

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crowns Lady

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, led and hung left against far rail over 1f out

6/4

1st

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crowns Lady

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, led and hung left against far rail over 1f out

6/4

2nd

4

(3)

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:37 Beverley

Crowns Lady

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

raced in second

9/2

16/1

Form: 7-0606

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Suited by testing surfaces and has rarely had her conditions since winning at Nottingham in July 2023 (1m2f); having first run over 1m since last spring but quite favourably weighted now; squeak.
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3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, in rear, steady headway when towards near side from 2f out, kept on and went third towards finish, never dangerous

8/1

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6th
3 (9)
Hostelry

5/1

Form: 637343 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not at her very best since the spring but now 2lb lower than her Thirsk win (1m, heavy) in April and the return to slow ground will be less of a concern to her than many; went close in her only previous C&D run (on soft).
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7

(10)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Placed twice off this mark since returning to winning form at Nottingham (1m, good) last month (all three starts under Kaiya Fraser), looking unfortunate not to go even closer when third of six at Ayr (1m, good to firm) this month; another big run is likely.

100/30

7

(10)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Placed twice off this mark since returning to winning form at Nottingham (1m, good) last month (all three starts under Kaiya Fraser), looking unfortunate not to go even closer when third of six at Ayr (1m, good to firm) this month; another big run is likely.

100/30

3rd

5

(1)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Ayr

Hostelry

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Returned to winning ways back on turf at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month; dwelt but ran on well to chase home Alfie Boy at Beverley (8.5f, good) last Thursday; there should be little between them on these revised terms (5lb better).

9/4

20/1

Form: 352395

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has shown enough to think she can find a race, but not lately, and her best form has come on good or quicker ground.
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5th

10

(4)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:17 Catterick

Pacos Pride

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Two good runs in defeat last May/June and a case can be made on that form but her campaign ended with some lesser performances and this 22-race maiden may be best watched on her reappearance.

20/1

5th

10

(4)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:17 Catterick

Pacos Pride

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Two good runs in defeat last May/June and a case can be made on that form but her campaign ended with some lesser performances and this 22-race maiden may be best watched on her reappearance.

20/1

7th

10

(14)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Pacos Pride

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Maiden; has shown enough to think she can find a race, but not lately, and her best form has come on good or quicker ground.

20/1

20/1

Form: 908558

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts in 1m2f classified events in August but he was never in contention when returned to 7f behind Rebecca's Girl at Carlisle 14 days ago; needs more for first-time cheekpieces in first 1m handicap.
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7th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Strike Rate

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Still to register a victory but he arrives in good nick, third of five in 1m4f Newcastle handicap eight days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.

6/1

3rd

6

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Rate

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Maiden; not beaten too far when fifth of ten in 1m2f classified here in August and stamina for 1m4f never had a chance to be tested at Musselburgh since, as he was hampered when starting to move forward; likely needs more than he's shown so far, though.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:50 Musselburgh

Strike Rate

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Daragh Bourke

Most competitive in classified races and has struggled in handicaps; stamina to prove as well.

25/1

9th
14 (13)
Millbuie

20/1

Form: 655526

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was a respectable second of five over C&D (good to soft) in July and he found 1m2f a shade too far at Ayr last time; still has it to prove back in a handicap.
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7th

8

(6)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Millbuie

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Unexposed on AW after just two starts; fair second at Hamilton (about 1m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in July but didn't build on that in two subsequent runs wearing cheekpieces; no headgear today and difficult to know what to expect on his return from a 218-day break.

25/1

7th

8

(6)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Millbuie

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Unexposed on AW after just two starts; fair second at Hamilton (about 1m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in July but didn't build on that in two subsequent runs wearing cheekpieces; no headgear today and difficult to know what to expect on his return from a 218-day break.

25/1

9th

14

(13)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Millbuie

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ewan Whillans

Maiden who was a respectable second of five over C&D (good to soft) in July and he found 1m2f a shade too far at Ayr last time; still has it to prove back in a handicap.

20/1

10th
11 (7)
Zumaaty

16/1

Form: 259099 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not yet found his form for new yard but he's on a useful mark now and has been placed three times from four C&D starts, including on good to soft; a better run can't be ruled out back here.
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12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

7/1

Form: 340685

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a few pounds since his close, front-running third over C&D (good to soft) in May and a recent close fifth at Ayr signalled a revival; the return to a soft surface will suit so has possibilities.
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11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

4th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Black Friday

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022.

20/1

Form: 322955 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Both wins in 2022, over 7f and 1m; involved in two tight finishes over the former trip in May but he hasn't been in the same form since and fitting a tongue-tie (now discarded) last week didn't help things along.
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4th

2

(3)

1st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Christopher Kellett

Scored over C&D (good) in October off 5lb lower mark and followed up at Redcar (7f, soft) eight days later; beaten by a bad draw when last of 14 at Catterick (7f, good) last month and will strip fitter.

3/1

4th

2

(3)

1st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Christopher Kellett

Scored over C&D (good) in October off 5lb lower mark and followed up at Redcar (7f, soft) eight days later; beaten by a bad draw when last of 14 at Catterick (7f, good) last month and will strip fitter.

3/1

14th

3

(14)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:13 Catterick

Darbucks

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Christopher Kellett

Won at Ayr (good) in October and followed up off 2lb higher at Redcar (again 7f, soft) eight days later, prominent both times; not beaten far off this mark the following month and has run respectably here before; drawn widest.

6/1

16/1

Form: 052510 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; well held over 1m2f last time but previously a wide-margin winner over 1m1f (good) here; of some interest if back to his best but he's run moderately in his only two runs on ground slower than good.
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7th

1

(15)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Carvalhal

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

slowly away, took keen hold, soon midfield

25/1

1

(15)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Carvalhal

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

slowly away, took keen hold, soon midfield

25/1

14

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

15:27 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Wide margin Hamilton winner last summer from 7lb lower but struggled since and has to prove he acts on quicker ground; off 190 days and debuts for new yard; others preferred.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £82.10
Straight Forecast £67.58
Tricast £191.76
Trifecta £386.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hostelry

SPOTLIGHT:

Crown's Lady

Daily Mail:

Rebecca's Girl

The Star:

Recorwoman

The Guardian:

Makalu

Telegraph:

Crown's Lady

The Sun:

Crown's Lady

Daily Mirror:

Rebecca's Girl

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Hostelry

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Hostelry

Daily Record:

Hostelry