September 04 / 19.15 Hamilton

19.15

Soft

Hampton By Hilton Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hampton By Hilton Hotel Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 682285 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D on soft ground; had similar conditions when a good second at Carlisle in June and he wasn't well drawn when fifth of 15 at Ayr last month (finished in front of Lord Abama); commands respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 322613 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Tough gelding, holding his form well; won in game fashion at Ayr (6f, good) before good third at Musselburgh (7f, good) 16 days later; all British wins on good/good to firm but has shown some promise on soft/heavy; unlikely to be far away.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

13/8

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 464-71 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Having only his second run for Ruth Carr when scoring convincingly at Catterick (6f, good) last Wednesday, strong at the finish; may still be unexposed and has a sound chance of following up if handling today's slower ground (down the field on only previous go on softer than good).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple sprint wins but has run only three times over 7f, returning to the trip for the first time in three years when outstayed late after making the running at Thirsk 12 days ago; won over 6f next time but stamina still in question over this far.

13/2

7th

4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Both his wins in 2026 have come over C&D, the latest last month off a 2lb lower mark; beaten favourite off the same mark back here 11 days ago but ran okay; new mark has kicked in but likely to give a good account

5/1

4th

16

(1)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Prominent racer who took his C&D form figures to 1131 when seeing off 11 rivals in an apprentice race on good last Thursday; same mark here so ought to make a bold bid, particularly from the inside draw.

5/1

Form: 046443 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but at least she's in some sort of form at present, third of eight at Ayr (6f, good) on latest outing; handles soft ground and is a course winner; could make the frame again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

4th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Has produced some fair performances this season but hasn't really threatened and she remains winless since summer 2022; others preferred.

16/1

10/1

Form: 114456 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all four runs since two 6f wins at Thirsk (good to firm) in May/June; beginning to slip in the weights again but needs a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(8)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Dods

Gained two of his five wins over C&D; on the downgrade now but made the frame twice off this much-reduced mark over C&D last month and has pretty good each-way claims again.

8/1

4th

7

(11)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has two C&D wins to his name off much higher marks; back to form when a close third over C&D last week (made the running); dangerous if reappearing in the same form.

5/1

3rd

8

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner but his last success was 15 months ago and he's not made an impact this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has plenty to prove and needs a major revival back in trip; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 415535 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Led close home for 6f Southwell win in March but not quite at best since; unplaced both runs at Hamilton and all four runs on soft/heavy ground.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(13)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Scored three times, for two yards, in the early part of 2026; not in the same form since, latterly for another new stable; revival needed.

40/1

9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Road

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Six of his eight wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (1m) in March on his first start for Laura Mongan; down the field in two outings for this stable, however, and others have stronger claims; hood on and cheekpieces discarded.

25/1

8th

4

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Secret Road

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Not won on turf since his Irish days and tends to stick to the AW now; ordinary debut for his new yard recently, having been picked up for 2,000gns, and isn't obviously fancied.

33/1

12/1

Form: -34778 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fittingly, she handles the mud well, and she has real claims on the form of her reappearance third at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; has got steadily worse with each run, since, however, and excuses are wearing thin.
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9th

7

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Little Muddy

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Well treated on her old form but last win was over two years ago and she has form figures of 77870096 in the last 13 months; handles most ground but she has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround.

10/1

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

40/1

Form: 798809

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made all at Ayr (7f, good) in May but has run poorly on the same course all six outings since; needs today's switch to Hamilton (first run here) to spark an unlikely revival.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Very modest on the Flat nowadays and soundly beaten at 250-1 on hurdle debut over C&D (good) three weeks ago; it's best to look elsewhere.

200/1

6th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:12 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 7lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated three-time Flat winner (7f-1m2f); hasn't managed to beat too many rivals in her last three starts (1m2f-1m3f); no reason to expect better, in a refitted hood, on hurdles debut.

100/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

Non-runners

Kats Bob, Belsito, Ignac Lamar, Mews House

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £6.42
Tricast £26.10
Trifecta £33.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fiscal Policy

The Times:

Hour By Hour

POSTDATA:

Lord Abama

Telegraph:

Belsito

The Sun:

Ramon Di Loria

RP RATINGS:

Fiscal Policy

The Guardian:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Mail:

Fiscal Policy

The Star:

Fiscal Policy

D Express:

Hour By Hour

Daily Record:

Hour By Hour

Daily Mirror:

Lord Abama