September 22 / 14.42 Hamilton

14.42

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 636143 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and made the frame in both outings since; still has a modest strike-rate but this in-form contender is worthy of respect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

Her last win came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 11 months ago but after a promising reappearance in April it's largely been a struggle; seventh of ten at Hamilton off 1lb higher last Friday will need improving on.

20/1

7th

13

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D winner in September 2024 (good to soft); two wins in 2025, but hasn't shown her best form so far this term; on a good mark as a result, so not out of it.

25/1

5th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 021684 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism off 2lb lower at Beverley (5f, soft) in July for sole turf success; made the frame at Carlisle (soft) most recently; drying ground may prove a negative.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Michael Dods

Yet to fire this season, beating only one in 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

14/1

5

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago (soft); however, he's failed to shine on either outing this year and slow ground, which seems unlikely to prevail today, is probably preferable.

9/1

6

(8)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only 2-25 but latest win came off this mark last summer and also placed on both visits here; pulled too hard and weakened on 5f Carlisle reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and his yard is in better form now; no surprise were he to go well.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 777862

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-7; belied his 66-1 odds with close second in novice event at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Sunday, seeming to improve markedly; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scottish sprinter who rarely dips his toe over the border; scored at Ayr and Musselburgh last term but hasn't matched that this year, including when seventh of ten at Musselburgh on Monday; tries a new headgear combination.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Two of his three wins have been over C&D but losing run is mounting up; first-time tongue-tie could do with having a positive effect.

10/1

11th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he has slipped down the weights and his latest C&D fifth was encouraging, just beginning to launch a challenge when forced to switch; each-way shout.

14/1

12/1

Form: 031190 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly the last twice (6f/AW); last two attempts in 5f turf events resulted in wins this summer off 3lb lower, including over C&D (good); return to this scenario may prompt a rebound.
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3rd

6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Philip Kirby

Has won six races (two on the AW), latest over 5f at Musselburgh last week (1lb out of the handicap); stiffer task with her penalty, but not out of it.

3/1

1st

9

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Has made the frame in four of her last six starts; just needs to show a little more to get involved.

10/1

9th

11

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Lady Bouquet

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

In good form in the main this year, twice running well at Pontefract (5f/6f, good) last month before respectable fourth of seven at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on Thursday; possible player.

12/1

Form: 644349 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Returns to her usual level, having finished last in higher grade at Ayr on Thursday; has made the frame several times this year but her long losing run is a negative.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

7/1

Form: 815084 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at Ayr (6f, good) in August; best effort since when fourth in higher grade there (5f, good) on Thursday; not sure to back it up, having been inconsistent of late.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sixcor

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Has been a grand servant to the yard with two of his nine wins coming over C&D; latest success came at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month and he should not be far away.

7/1

6th

12

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Sixcor

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here.

9/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 217345

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-10 for Jack Channon, the win gained off this mark at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; fighting chance granted a return to that form; debut for Linda Perratt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

4th

6

(4)

4th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

13:25 Hamilton

Carmarthen

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

blindfold off late and awkward start, took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened final furlong

25/1

17th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Carmarthen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

Form: 889679

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Couple of 6f AW wins off higher marks at Southwell for previous yard; appears well weighted but she's not particularly solid on her form for current stable; drops back to 5f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 26-964

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Had one standout effort as a 2yo for previous stable; holds poor claims on 2024 form and failed to improve for the drop to 5f last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(11)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Won a C&D classified event in January; too keen for his own good over 1m here since and can fare better at 7f.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Came good at 13th attempt, with 7f course win in this grade three weeks ago; enjoyed run of the race in that slowly run event and his overall profile remains unconvincing but he should be fine back at 1m.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

12-race maiden; some headway from the rear when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f; 25-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step over 6f here five weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th
7 (8)
Cuban Rock

6/1

Form: 134539 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Form dipped last weekend but generally consistent otherwise this term and may rebound; successful off 1lb higher in July on last Hamilton appearance (5f, good); interesting back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

25/1

Form: 857877 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Defied a stone higher mark over C&D in May 2023 for a previous yard; 0-13 and sharply on the decline for current stable; big revival is required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Without a win since May 2023 when previously trained by this yard and he's since dropped a long way in the weights; below his best at Catterick (6f, soft; first-time visor) a week ago and needs to get back on track.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mews House

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course record of 3-9 includes a nose defeat of Quercus off topweight in this race in 2022 (good to firm); 5lb wrong this time and effectiveness on soft or worse untested since September 2021; debuted visor no certainty to inspire, all seven wins having been gained free of headgear.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £17.40
Straight Forecast £19.20
Tricast £138.74
Trifecta £97.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jack Of Clubs

POSTDATA:

Cuban Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Kyber Crystal

Telegraph:

Royal Duke

The Star:

Carmarthen

The Times:

Jack Of Clubs

The Sun:

Jack Of Clubs

D Express:

Cuban Rock

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Rock

Daily Record:

Kyber Crystal