May 28 / 15.00 Hamilton

15.00

Good

Don & Low Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Don & Low Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 394-42 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Just one win, in a 2yo handicap (1m, good to soft), but he was high in the weights for much of 2024 and has returned in good form off a reduced mark this year, not giving up his lead lightly at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in April; looks good for a big run.
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2nd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Swift Salian

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two solid runner-up efforts in 2026 and he won't mind what the weather does; sneaking up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.

8/1

2nd

6

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Swift Salian

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row last May/June (8.3f/1m1f, good/soft) and beaten just a head on this month's reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good to soft); this front-runner has a progressive profile and is one to consider today.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 3/68-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on 2yo debut on AW; limited promise in just four runs since but he did his best work late at Southwell (7f, AW) recently on return from 11 months off and he's worth another go at 1m; open to improvement.
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1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win 12 months ago and better form when second on his next two starts; not quite hit those heights this year but returning to this track may help.

7/1

5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 750-42 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins include three over 1m1f here and he comes here in good form, with a narrow C&D defeat (good to firm; has won on soft) 12 days ago; back up 2lb but this mark is well within reach; bang there with rain about.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

Form: 976-74 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All five wins here, including this race last year, on ground ranging from good to firm to soft; not yet back to full strength but hinted at a revival when meeting some trouble in running over C&D last time and refitting cheekpieces could also help (went close when first wearing them in August).
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

6/1

Form: 4849-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a convincing win when upped to 1m2f at Ayr (good) last July; had few suitable opportunities since and ran as though he'd come on for the run back at Ayr this month; however, he has a trip question back over shorter and any softening of the ground would be a query too.
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3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

14/1

Form: 7250-5 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three of four wins on this track, over 1m1f, 1m4f and 1m3f, on good to soft or slower ground; not badly treated but this hasn't been his trip in previous C&D attempts.
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1st

10

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Six-time winner, including over C&D last July (good to soft); well suited by give in the ground, so after two fair runs this season, is one with a chance.

8/1

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 12lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Jaminoz

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good.

7/1

12/1

Form: 0040-0

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
AW winner as 2yo but he's had a quiet start for this yard, not beating many rivals, including when finishing remote at Musselburgh in April; down further 4lb but hard to enthuse; one of three for yard.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

50/1

Form: 4537-

Last run: 204 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Big prices and minor form for Lucinda Russell, including on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November; trainer going well but Ayr Poet is a more obvious contender for the yard.
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4th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first win of 2026 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 12 days ago, getting up late to deny Inspired having been set a lot to do; bagged a remarkable seven successes (including here) last season so merits serious consideration now she's up and running this time around.

5/2

1st

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Jannas Journey

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Scorched through last summer, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark when close fourth here (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start and wasn't disgraced in big-field York handicap three weeks ago; cannot be ignored.

9/2

8th

11

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Jannas Journey

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had a wonderful 2025, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark and first sign of encouragement this year when running on for fourth of nine over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) 13 days ago; player if she can build on that.

11/1

Non-runners

Al Mudhaffar, Blufferonthebus, Harswell Duke

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.00
Straight Forecast £35.10
Tricast £146.17
Trifecta £180.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ayr Poet

Telegraph:

Swift Salian

RP RATINGS:

Arkenstaar

The Star:

Bellasio

The Guardian:

Dingwall

Daily Mail:

Harswell Duke

The Sun:

Swift Salian

Daily Record:

Swift Salian

THE NORTH:

Arkenstaar

D Express:

Arkenstaar

POSTDATA:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

Ayr Poet

Daily Mirror:

Ayr Poet