June 11 / 19.30 Hamilton

19.30

Good

Robert Millar Memorial Celebrations Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Robert Millar Memorial Celebrations Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 35

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won two bumpers in the 2022-23 jumps season (soft/good); came up short over hurdles and hasn't threatened this spring on his first two Flat starts, but has shown enough to have each-way claims today.
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4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Donald McCain

Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.

20/1

3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

Form: 06-

Last run: 236 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Massive odds and well beaten last autumn on his first two starts (1m/7f, AW); very hard to fancy on this first outing since.
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9

(11)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Orient Lad

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Today's handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity and a market check is advised, but this 4yo has shown very little when massive odds on his first three starts (7f-1m3f).

33/1

2

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Orient Lad

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Massive odds and well beaten last autumn on his first two starts (1m/7f, AW); very hard to fancy on this first outing since.

100/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Orient Lad

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

250-1 when offering little over a mile here last month.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
7,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Belardo half-brother to a German/Belgian 7.5f/8.5f winner; dam French 1m4f winner from talented family; makes debut in a race lacking depth but his claims aren't compelling on paper.
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8th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Angelardo

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Newcastle (2m, AW) in March and went close over that C&D last month but was well held when fourth behind Laravie at Pontefract (2m1f, good) 11 days ago and still needs to prove himself on turf.

33/1

4th

9

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Angelardo

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Kept on well to finish ahead of Lady Phoebe at Newcastle (2m) but he's inconsistent and has yet to prove himself on turf.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Angelardo

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent but likes it here (C&D winner in March off 4lb lower) and should fare better, the blinkers experiment having been binned following a below-par effort last time.

6/1

Form: 434-4

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten fourth of five when upped to 1m4f at Musselburgh (good to soft) on reappearance in April but that was a warm little race; showed ability over 7f last autumn (good/soft) and has an each-way shout.
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6th

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Canavan

11st 1lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who has shown ability on the Flat and it's still very early days over hurdles; however, he was soundly beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and needs to raise his game.

16/1

6th

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Canavan

11st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Juvenile hurdler who may show improvement off his opening hurdles mark; 0-9 overall but looks favourably treated with his Flat rating in mind and Gregor Walkingshaw takes off a bonus 10lb.

8/1

6th

4

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:20 Wetherby

Canavan

11st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-6 on the Flat and failed to progress; ran okay when sixth of ten at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on New Year's Day on his second hurdle start but others have achieved considerably more.

33/1

Form: 7-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten on sole 2yo run (1m, good) but he kept on for a promising fifth in a warm novice at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; his dam was a 10.5f Listed winner in Germany and this Sottsass colt could relish the step up in trip; he's one to consider.
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3rd

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Elsass

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Disappointing at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but prior to that he was 2-2 since being gelded, with convincing wins at Southwell (1m3f, AW) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); could bounce back.

9/2

10th

11

(12)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Elsass

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Second on good to firm last June (much better form since); well held when upped to 1m4f for a hot handicap on final start last season; gelded subsequently and won over 1m3f at Southwell (AW) and Hamilton (good; by 5l in good style) in his two races this term; up 8lb and into a much tougher contest, back at 1m4f, but maybe he's putting it all together now.

7/1

Form: 06-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and well beaten last autumn on his two runs for Iain Jardine (1m, good); gelded since and has changed stables; bred to be suited by this step up in trip but dramatic improvement is necessary.
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4th

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Uncle Liam

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first success when prevailing at Hamilton (1m4f) in June and backed it up with a solid fifth in 1m3f handicap there 18 days ago; not out of things.

6/1

5th

5

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:52 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden prior to his step up to 1m4f at this track (good) 13 days ago which he won by a short head, leading 5f out and fighting off a strong challenge; 3lb rise does not look harsh and he has not had much exposure over this sort of trip; could go well again.

7/2

Form: 72

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) on May 16 and built upon that reasonably encouraging introduction when going close at Haydock (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; top Newmarket stable won this last year and he's the one to beat.
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6th

10

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Valiancy

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made his debut just over a year ago; firmly on the upgrade when signing off last season with a handicap win at Haydock (1m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) and following up on his reappearance at Hamilton (1m5f, good; no headgear) where the narrow margin of victory masked his superiority (he overcame trouble); he's up a further 8lb but the improvement could keep coming; James Doyle prefers him over Wathnan's other pair; big player.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Valiancy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made debut last May and all six runs were on good ground; maiden winner here who was increasingly competitive coming from behind in his three handicaps, winning in first-time cheekpieces from Ride The Thunder at Haydock (1m6f) in September when last seen; up 7lb, back slightly in trip and no headgear, but he's still one to note.

7/4

9

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Valiancy

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Made debut in May and all five runs have been on good ground; close third on handicap debut over C&D in July (Pole Star won) and clear second at Sandown (1m6f) last time when failing to reel in the clear leader; there's a suspicion we've yet to see the best of him and his trainer has won two of the last five runnings; could have a major part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £1.40
Straight Forecast £1.49
Trifecta £4.50

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