May 28 / 14.30 Hamilton

14.30

Good

Cupa Slates Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Cupa Slates Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 267-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when second of 12 on her Doncaster debut (7f, good to firm) last summer, but didn't build on it in two subsequent starts; makes her handicap debut after 292 days off and worth a market check, though she wouldn't be certain to appreciate the longer trip on breeding.
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5

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Balayaged

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden; 1m2f may have stretched her on last two starts but connections also now reach for first-time headgear; 10lb lower than on reappearance and a form case can be made.

10/1

4

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Balayaged

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent at 7f to about 1m when the ground has been good or quicker; good to soft probably didn't help when upped to 1m2f at Newmarket last month when never in contention so the stamina question remains unresolved.

7/1

3

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newmarket (July)

Balayaged

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Mixed form since a promising second on debut last summer, and she faded into third when odds-on for maiden at Ripon (1m, good) 12 days ago; now moves up in distance and she's not sure to stay judged on her pedigree.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 523

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
150,000gns breeze-up purchase; has shown ability in all three starts since his debut in March and looked to face a stiff task when third of six in a maiden over C&D (good to firm) this month (runner-up has since won a Goodwood handicap off a mark of 86); of interest now switched to a handicap himself; stable also runs Cymbidium.
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1

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Obito

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Always towards the rear on reappearance over C&D (good) three weeks ago but may have needed that run; won twice last summer (1m/1m2f, good; including here) and he's on a competitive mark on last autumn's form (including on soft ground); he can be in the mix if bouncing back.

6/1

8th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Obito

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

A dual winner in 2025 (including here) who also finished runner-up three times in the autumn; yard is going well so he must enter calculations on his return.

13/2

6th

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Obito

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Dual winner who is holding his form well on all sorts of ground and has the same mark as when second at Ayr five weeks ago (1m2f); solid.

4/1

Form: 3-43 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his three starts, including when third of 15 in a first-time hood (now discarded) in Thirsk maiden (7f, good; winner, second and fourth won next time) last month; makes his handicap debut having been gelded since last seen and no problem with the return to this trip; shortlisted.
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5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

5th

14

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

A War Eagle

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 4yo who was having only his second start for this yard when clinging on over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to firm) nine days ago; only raised 3lb but this is a step up from that Class 4 and his draw isn't ideal for one who usually races close to the pace.

12/1

Form: 56-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
225,000euros breeze-up 2yo; not without ability in three midfield finishes over 7f/1m (gelded before latest outing); nicely bred and not the biggest surprise were he to show more now handicapping.
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5

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Moutai

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

225,000euros breeze-up buy; remains a maiden, and is on the verge of becoming frustrating, but the Newbury and Newmarket races he contested in August and September have worked out very well; rail draw.

7/2

8th

8

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Moutai

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 0-7 when below par at Newbury four weeks ago, when failing to settle; however, prior to that he went close in a small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) and can be in the picture if leaving last time behind.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Moutai

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Six-race maiden; similar form in two handicaps around 1m this term, a solid third of 13 at Hamilton (good) in May backed up by a narrow second at Salisbury (good to firm) last time; far from disgraced over 1m2f in between; this drop back in trip asks a question but he's in form and is yet another contender.

8/1

Form: 435-55 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; showed some promise last year but out of the frame in both handicaps since returning (having been gelded) last month; drop in trip may help but a few others make greater appeal.
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10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Springbok

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

15-race maiden who has been performing respectably in 1m handicaps this winter without strongly suggesting his turn is near; today's longer trip needs to help him pull out a bit more.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Springbok

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time, but shaped as if he's still in reasonably good form; however, still needs to show he has what it takes to win (record is 0-14).

9/1

5th

5

(12)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Springbok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and was an eyecatching third behind Trais Fluors over C&D four weeks ago; that was only his fourth run on AW and has possibilities if he can back that up.

15/2

Form: 6475-1

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Form rather regressed last year, but he was gelded during the winter and made a successful return when edging out a subsequent winner (first two clear) at Beverley (7f, good) last month; longer trip should be within range on breeding and considered from 3lb higher.
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8th

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Impartiality

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Winner of his first three handicaps in 2025 (up to about 1m; good) and showed this mark wasn't beyond him when going close at Glorious Goodwood (1m, heavy) last July; should come on for his recent reappearance and have a say with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

9th

7

(11)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Impartiality

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Won his first three starts in 2025 so the 195-day absence isn't a major concern, but he is still 12lb above his last winning mark; cheekpieces worn in last four outings removed.

12/1

Form: 5613-0 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won by 8l on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last November and ran well under his penalty at Redcar (1m, soft) four days later, but was virtually pulled up on last month's Chelmsford return; a player on his best form, but he does have a question to answer.
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2nd

4

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Say What You See

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins and a second from three runs on Tapeta, the second coming when clear with a progressive winner over C&D last August; turned over twice as favourite on turf this spring but holds decent claims once more.

3/1

5th

9

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Say What You See

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 (1m2f/1m4f) saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top at Doncaster (1m2f) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today and made a respectable return to action at Doncaster two weeks ago; return to 1m4f should be okay and he's one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

13

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Say What You See

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top over C&D (good to soft) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today (from 2lb out of the handicap) and makes plenty of appeal if returning in a similar vein for this first start since September.

7/1

12/1

Form: 266-57

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seemed likely to win races when runner-up in her first two starts at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and Newcastle (7f, AW) last year, but has failed to build on it in four outings since; cheekpieces made little difference last time; enough to prove.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:50 Beverley

Sands Of Indi

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Scrambled home in a 7f Class 5 fillies' handicap at Carlisle (soft) last month but bombed out 48 hours later at Hamilton (8.5f; first-time visor); eased in grade with that headgear discarded seeking a revival; realistic chance at the weights factoring in allowances.

5/1

9

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Sands Of Indi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Early promise but her progress had stalled prior to rewarding market support at Carlisle on Monday (7f, soft); showed a good attitude there, especially as she raced freely early on, and can't discount despite a penalty; now tried in a visor.

4/1

3

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Sands Of Indi

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Second in maidens on first two starts last season, the first over 6f on good to firm at Pontefract, the second over 7f on standard to slow at Newcastle; hasn't progressed since going handicapping; bit to prove now.

12/1

Form: 9651-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on previous efforts when making winning nursery debut at Leicester (7f, heavy) last October; may have needed last month's Wolverhampton return (8.6f, AW) but she might need a deluge now back on turf.
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3

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Heavy-ground winner over 7f on final 2yo start; conditions have mostly been difficult for her this year but her staying-on third of ten at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago was more promising; in the thick of it if adding cheekpieces has a good effect.

9/2

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Unforgetable Belle

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alice Haynes

Improved to win 7f nursery on heavy ground last autumn but well below that form this season (five runs; 7f-1m2f), including when back on slow turf a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ended her 2yo campaign with a heavy-ground success on handicap debut at Leicester (7f); that was off 2lb higher but she's struggled in four runs this season and a tongue-tie didn't make any difference at Kempton three weeks ago; has lots to prove including stamina at this new trip.

16/1

Form: 7484-8

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In the frame in three of his six starts and hasn't always enjoyed the clearest of runs in his other outings; gelded since last seen and this stiffer track may suit; possible outsider.
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3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Returned to form when third here (1m3f, good) last month on second run of the season; also effective on soft ground; could play a leading role if seeing out this longer trip, and there can be optimism on that score.

4/1

3rd

9

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ewan Whillans

Can get a bit worked up and not that consistent but he still won last summer at Ayr (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) and ran creditably over 1m4f on final outing; no show at 33-1 for recent reappearance when a hood was enlisted, which it isn't today; competitive if this is one of his good days.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off.

10/1

20/1

Form: 3266-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first three starts in 6f novices last autumn (soft/heavy), but well held in three handicaps over 7f on good/AW since then (gelded before latest outing); down another 5lb, but something to prove up in trip with blinkers now given a go.
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9th

5

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Bins

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Maurice Barnes

Showed promise in his first three starts for Hugo Palmer last autumn but hasn't gone on in handicaps, including on Tapeta; makes his stable debut having been picked up for 2,600gns last month; plenty to prove.

20/1

8

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Top Bins

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Remains winless and he was tried in blinkers when beating only one in 1m Hamilton handicap 19 days ago; reverts in trip here with plenty to prove.

10/1

Non-runners

Cymbidium

Selections

POSTDATA:

A War Eagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Obito

Telegraph:

Impartiality

D Express:

Moutai

RP RATINGS:

Obito

Daily Mail:

Obito

Daily Record:

Obito

The Times:

A War Eagle

Daily Mirror:

A War Eagle

The Sun:

A War Eagle

The Star:

A War Eagle

The Guardian:

Impartiality