June 11 / 21.00 Hamilton

21.00

Good

Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Stay At Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 240054

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
9.5f AW winner who has been placed twice on good or slower; stays 1m2f; has slipped to a handy mark and drops in grade for this; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: /68-52

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still early days in handicaps and produced his best effort yet when coming from off the pace to be second over C&D (good) latest; same official mark and a repeat or better would see him closely involved.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

9

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-6912 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Was ridden from off the pace when getting off the mark with an improved effort in a fillies' handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; went up 2lb and produced a marginally better effort in defeat when again held up at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; respected from the same mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newmarket (July)

French Haven

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Opened her account in Newmarket contest (1m) in May; consistent since, most recently going very close at Ripon (1m2f, good; clear of remainder); due to go up 3lb in future; leading player, provided she takes to first-time headgear.

2/1

2nd

6

(3)

18th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:30 Ripon

French Haven

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Change of tactics and off the mark at Newmarket (1m, good; 10-1) three starts back; she's held her form well - without progressing - making the frame at Nottingham and Hamilton (8.5f); dam was a 1m2f-1m4f winner (RPR 91) so she deserves another chance to prove herself over 1m2f.

2/1

3rd

9

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

French Haven

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Was ridden from off the pace when getting off the mark with an improved effort in a fillies' handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; went up 2lb and produced a marginally better effort in defeat when again held up at Nottingham (8.5f, good) latest; respected from the same mark.

3/1

4th
3 (11)
Shahnaz

13/2

Form: 1530-6 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner on good to firm and good to soft; won this last year, when 4lb lower, on her second run of the season; recent C&D start may have helped and she's likely to have a say.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 50-086 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at up to 8.5f, his turf successes being on good or slower; turf form has tailed off in the past couple of years, including at Beverley latest; cheekpieces now accompanied by a tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

Form: 65-65U

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has shown minor ability but not yet gone close to winning over trips at up to 1m2f; unseated his rider in the stalls latest; hood goes back on; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Keats House

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two Class 6 handicaps at around 1m in the second half of 2025; creditable efforts off his revised mark to end that campaign and he should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him; others still appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Keats House

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lit up by a visor (too keen) when a weakening third over C&D last June; did manage to win twice thereafter (with headgear discarded), including from 7lb lower at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in September; potentially vulnerable off a 192-day absence.

13/2

4

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Keats House

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) in July and at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last month; fourth of nine under his penalty off this mark at Ayr (1m, soft) five days later; needs a bit more.

7/1

33/1

Form: 800-04

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner on good or slower; form tailed off significantly after scoring at Ayr 13 months ago; beaten 3l from this basement mark back over that C&D latest; more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.

14/1

9

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.

20/1

3

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Scored off 2lb lower at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) in July but has mixed record since and was out the back here (1m, good) last time; has something to prove again after that and he's untried beyond 1m2f.

10/1

6/1

Form: 50-423 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Triple 1m1f course winner (stays 1m2f); best on good or slower; has been competitive over C&D on his last two starts and that is again likely to be the case.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 9027-6 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins at up to 1m on good or slower, though none since October 2022; went close at Ayr (1m, good) on his penultimate start last season but has been inconsistent either side of that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Hit form with vengeance through the second half of 2025, winning four of his last five (all here, 1m-1m2f); the bulk of those were on soft to heavy, and he has risen a combined total of 23lb in the handicap; merits respect, but is returning from a 223-day absence; rain would help.

13/2

3

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Made it three course wins from his last four starts when scoring over C&D (soft) nine days ago; came clear with an in-form runner-up last time and this rejuvenated 7yo may well take a 4lb penalty in his stride.

5/2

5

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Suited by plenty of give in the ground and comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, both here, first over 1m2f on good, latest over 1m on soft (won by 4.25l); up 8lb but looks the one to beat.

9/4

40/1

Form: 09-60

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in his three qualifying starts; 20-1 on handicap debut, when beaten more than 11l; drops 3lb; more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

13

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Transfuse

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Mixed results during a busy past few weeks, though did set a new personal best when beaten only 2l in a C&D handicap (good) two starts ago; needs to bounce back from last week's Hamilton flop.

16/1

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Transfuse

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Lucinda Russell

0-8 but probably his best run yet when coming from behind to be 2l off Dwindling Funds at Ayr (1m2f, good); that was only his second run in blinkers.

7/1

10

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Transfuse

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell

Lightly raced 3yo who produced one of his better runs when 3l sixth of eight in first-time blinkers (retained) at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last Tuesday; however, he needs another step forward to get off the mark today.

9/1

10/1

Form: 737-55

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
7f winner (yielding) when trained by Gavin Cromwell; comfortably held on her first two starts for this trainer, both over similar trips; slipping to a handy mark and visor goes on; still a bit to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

25/1

Form: 724-76

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimpses of the sort of ability that could get him involved but still has it to prove switching back to this surface after being well beaten the last twice on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and runner-up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good to soft) next time; however, he's been well below that level so far this season and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 attempts came off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and he's also effective on turf; however, he's been soundly beaten on his three outings this spring.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Came good off a similar mark at Newcastle (1m2f) last summer but well held in two outings there this year; his hopes are pinned on a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers) sparking a revival.

11/1

Form: 44-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed minor ability last autumn on his first two starts; 250-1 and well beaten on his return from a winter break at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last month; would be interesting if supported on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell

Looks modest and was friendless in the betting when last to complete on handicap debut; much to prove.

33/1

13th

12

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed minor ability last autumn on his first two starts; 250-1 and well beaten on his return from a winter break at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last month; would be interesting if supported on handicap debut.

20/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Carlisle

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Lucinda Russell

Displayed some ability last autumn on first two starts (8.3f/1m) but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Musselburgh last month (20-1 at the time).

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.80
Straight Forecast £33.71
Tricast £73.42
Trifecta £148.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Haven

Daily Mail:

Bellasio

RP RATINGS:

Rainwater

POSTDATA:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

French Haven

Telegraph:

French Haven

The Guardian:

French Haven

Daily Mirror:

French Haven

The Sun:

French Haven

Daily Record:

French Haven

D Express:

Bellasio

The Star:

Bellasio