September 23 / 13.48 Hamilton

13.48

Good To Soft

St Andrews Ambulance Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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St Andrews Ambulance Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 590990 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Second in this last year when 10lb higher; however, he's struggled on turf this season and needs to raise his game.
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3

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Zumaaty

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Course win last September off this mark (8.3f, good to soft); never a threat over that trip here last month but he's a possible reviver in a race lacking depth.

10/1

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

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

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 989642 C BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
7yo who has had a regressive campaign and was beaten 6l when second of six here last month; however, he ran well when fourth at Redcar the time before and 11 visits to Hamilton have yielded five wins; possible player.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 00-000 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.
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3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Rievaulx Raver

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Rievaulx Raver

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Gained both wins over C&D but seems badly to have lost his way since his dead-heat here last June; well-beaten 50-1 shot on both appearances this year; considered only if much stronger in the betting today.

12/1

14th

11

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Rievaulx Raver

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Both wins at Ripon (1m, good to firm), the latest from 5lb higher last summer; hasn't beaten many in his last four starts including on his recent Thirsk reappearance; best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 677364 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 runs going back to March; however, he's posted a couple of fair efforts among his last three starts and this four-time course winner might not be far away.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

Form: 463668 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.
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9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

Form: 095727

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Thirsk two starts ago and not ruled out, but it's been a disappointing campaign overall and he was well beaten at Musselburgh latest.
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8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

steadied start, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

9st 12lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

Form: 90-885

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
One of his better efforts when fifth of seven at 300-1 in Catterick novice (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; however, this 11-race maiden has a very patchy profile and is unproven at today's longer trip; others are less risky.
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9th

1

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jay Way

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Only run over 5f once, when well held over C&D two years ago, and has done most recent racing over 7f; resumed in decent form and this is easier if anything but the drop back in trip from the outside stall would have to be a worry; headgear returns.

13/2

4th

8

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Blue Jay Way

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Won back-to-back, here (6f) and Wolverhampton (7f), last October; higher in the weights now and Ethan Tindall is booked for Ideal Guest; raced freely when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) two months ago; others more obvious.

12/1

7th

7

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Jay Way

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

No win in his first 23 starts but he made the breakthrough at Catterick (6f, soft) in October and followed up with a strong-finishing success over C&D; flopped back at this track in November but he had a wide trip and remains feasibly treated on his penultimate run; needs a close look back from a break.

7/1

Form: 812594 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has won on his last two visits to Hamilton (soft/good), the latest over C&D last September, and he added another win on AW in March; returned from break with fair fourth recently and he's on a handy mark; chance.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 062123 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lost her first 14 starts but won at Carlisle (7f, good) in August on second run for this yard; has continued in good form the next twice (including over C&D on heavy) and she's a solid contender.
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7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

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

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Payout
Exacta £30.10
Straight Forecast £23.44
Tricast £117.00
Trifecta £172.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Temper Trap

SPOTLIGHT:

Rebecca's Girl

POSTDATA:

Bulls Aye

The Times:

Rebecca's Girl

Telegraph:

Rebecca's Girl

The Sun:

Rebecca's Girl

Daily Record:

Rebecca's Girl

The Guardian:

Temper Trap

Daily Mail:

Temper Trap

D Express:

Temper Trap

Daily Mirror:

Temper Trap

The Star:

Temper Trap