September 22 / 16.12 Hamilton

16.12

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 237331

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Third in handicaps at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) before getting off the mark, at eighth attempt, in handicap at Carlisle (1m, soft) 11 days ago; reeled in She's Got Bottle in the final 1f for that win; up 4lb but firmly in the picture.
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5th

2

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:42 Hamilton

Epidavros

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Beaten 17 times since she last won, here (1m1f, good to soft) in September 2024; however, she's run a lot of good races in the meantime and was third of nine at Carlisle (1m, soft) recently; might not be far away.

5/1

3rd

1

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Epidavros

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Losing run is mounting up and her three fourth placings this season reflect stagnation, rather than building towards a win; that said, she has won over C&D (soft) and returns here off a workable mark.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Epidavros

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

On a losing run but this C&D scorer comes here in decent nick, fourth of 12 in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap three weeks ago; 2lb out of the handicap here though.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 538340

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Often claimer ridden; last won in July 2022 but often thereabouts (not over 1m5f at Ayr on Friday) and can't be ruled out from place calculations; this is his shortest trip for a year.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 7-5115 C BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been at either Hamilton or Carlisle, including two this summer before a lesser show here in hat-trick bid early last month; even her best form of 2024 may not be enough to win this.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

Form: 3393

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on soft ground on penultimate start, with fair form on good or firmer in the other three; made most when third of six on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f) last time, which she needs to improve on but she's a 3yo, far less exposed than most of these, so it may be possible.
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8th

9

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Tivoli

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Managed second over C&D last month and will probably face less pace pressure this evening, assuming she breaks okay and gets across from the widest stall; lifeless run at Lingfield since, though.

20/1

8th

9

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Tivoli

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Managed second over C&D last month and will probably face less pace pressure this evening, assuming she breaks okay and gets across from the widest stall; lifeless run at Lingfield since, though.

20/1

12th

8

(1)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Tivoli

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden who has made the frame several times, most recently second at Kempton (1m) where she posted best effort since switched to AW; each-way possibilities.

8/1

Form: 346244 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All of his seven turf wins have come on good or slower ground and four were at this track; no joy since August 2023 but he's regularly finished close up in recent outings and should be seriously involved again.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 863978 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
One of his two wins last term was at this track; has shown his form only once (third attempt) from six starts this season, so does not look the percentage call.
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9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

Form: 113762

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; won twice in May for previous stable and creditable second to Epidavros at Carlisle 11 days ago on third run for current yard, all over slightly shorter than this on softer than good; respected now she's back on song.
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6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

9

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft) last September and now 4lb lower but she's struggled on her four starts this year (two hurdles, two Flat).

33/1

8/1

Form: 636

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sold out of Joseph O'Brien's for 11,500gns in July after second start; has shown some ability in all three, 33-1 for a 1m3f novice here on heavy ground last time, but needs improvement on this handicap debut.
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6th

5

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Izzari

10st 2lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

His close fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) on his reappearance in March would make him a threat off this mark but it's been downhill since; finished well beaten in this race last year.

33/1

12th

18

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Izzari

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has won on turf (1m on good ground at Musselburgh in April last year) but seems better on the AW and has run well below his best on last two starts.

33/1

10th

6

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Izzari

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Raced at 1m this season, for a good fourth on reappearance but well-beaten second favourite here next time; this is a rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging.

14/1

Form: -31225 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made her breakthrough at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in May; runner-up on next two starts (1m here and 1m3f) and she had a nightmare with traffic issues at Chester (1m4f, good) last time; ridden by Shay Farmer on last two outings; not at all dismissed back in trip.
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4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Naturalia

10st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in higher-grade company at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D; likely contender.

7/2

2nd

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Gained her sole success at Ayr (1m5f) last July and she's back in very good form, a strong-travelling second of ten in 1m3f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

9

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Naturalia

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Not the best of strike-rates but two sound runs this season, latest when runner-up over C&D 11 days (good); could go well but not particularly consistent; softer ground no problem.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.60
Straight Forecast £20.85
Tricast £136.35
Trifecta £220.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Shine On Brendan

SPOTLIGHT:

Epidavros

The Sun:

Naturalia

The Star:

Shahnaz

Daily Record:

She's Got Bottle

The Times:

Epidavros

Telegraph:

Epidavros

POSTDATA:

Shine On Brendan

D Express:

Shine On Brendan

Daily Mirror:

Shine On Brendan