June 15 / 18.15 Hamilton

18.15

Good

Sky Bet Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Sky Bet Club Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 061221 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; justified favouritism over C&D ten days ago, taking record in last four starts to 1221; upped in grade off career-high mark but holds solid claims in current form.
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1st

9

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Sir Garfield

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins last year included one at Catterick (7f) and one off this mark (6f, good); absent five months and he will need to be at his best to make a winning return.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

8/1

Form: 6-3174 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; ties in with Hectic on Ripon running this month; close third off this mark, despite traffic issues, in this race last year; down the field at York yesterday.
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122

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 7lb

T: Katie Scott

6th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm) but she's been up and down since and was only seventh of ten at Hamilton last Tuesday; still 2lb higher than for her last success and she has some work to do.

12/1

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:40 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm); has often run well in defeat since but she wasn't at her best over C&D last month; a few others look stronger in this field.

12/1

Form: 3-2046

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Faded in the closing stages over 7f last weekend when back from a break; now 0-8 in handicaps but is well treated on best form, such as close second off 5lb higher over C&D last June.
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5th

2

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Cargin Bhui

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player.

4/1

5th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cargin Bhui

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hold-up performer who was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell last month; proved himself at 7f when his strong finish only just failed to reel in the thriving Goldmoyne (won three times since) back at Southwell last time; it's likely he's still on a good mark.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Cargin Bhui

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Competitive coming from off the pace over 6f on all five starts this year, winning in clearcut style at Wolverhampton and Southwell on last two occasions; he's now getting close to his career-best form, with more to prove on this third attempt (first on AW) at 7f but he's been finishing well.

2/1

Form: -93194 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Musselburgh success in April showed he retains plenty of gusto aged 11; however, back up in trip he's not the percentage call, having done all his winning over 5f.
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

8/1

Form: 17-645 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; well equipped for this assignment, having overcome traffic issues to win 15-runner event over C&D last August; steadily finding her form (over 7f) this term; possibilities.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

20/1

Form: 55-137 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has won on turf but record suggests she may be better suited by AW these days; form dipped returned to this sphere last time and now goes back into a tougher grade.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing.

12/1

11th

8

(10)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mersea

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Grant Tuer

Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark.

20/1

Form: 0-7243 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Seems to need good/firmer; ran creditably (third of 20) in first-time visor at York most recently; getting no help from the assessor but Warren Fentiman takes off useful 5lb; place possibilities.
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1st

9

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless in two years but has slid to a handy mark and resumed in decent form; holds each-way claims but this is a stronger race than the Thirsk handicap in which he was a bit unlucky not to finish closer last time.

10/1

3rd

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Rock Opera

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter and on a losing run of 21; well handicapped as a consequence and should be sharper for his Ripon reappearance 16 days ago.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11618- CD BF

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well suited by ground softer than good; comes with some risk on seasonal debut, having never won when fresh, but the Hamilton factor puts him firmly in calculations; 3-4 at this course.
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12th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All of his four wins have been at 6f on turf and last three were in 2024; well handicapped on old form but he was out of sorts in the autumn and has something to prove back up in trip for new yard (changed hands for 1,500gns).

25/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins last autumn, two of them on heavy ground; lightly raced this year but unable to threaten on soft going on his two outings last month and he needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Mudlark; won three times over 6f last year on going ranging from good to soft to heavy; not quite as his best in three runs this season (bled from the nose last time) but could bounce back with a hood tried (can race keenly).

14/1

Form: 21- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly whose promise in Irish maidens for Andy Oliver comprised a close second at Down Royal (7f) and success at Navan (6f); this is harder but market support should be heeded.
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6

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:43 Hamilton

Sweet Thing

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Maiden winner in Ireland; not particularly solid on her handicap form for new yard; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

108

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sweet Thing

8st 10lb

T: Grant Tuer

8th

6

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Thing

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ex-Irish; won a 6f Navan maiden last October (good to yielding); has yet to find his form for new yard; AW debut.

33/1

10/1

Form: -30641 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sound performances since wearing cheekpieces, making the frame at York then winning narrowly at Ripon, both on good ground; back up 5lb but may remain competitive in the retained headgear.
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14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

4th

4

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hectic

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level.

25/1

Form: 0900-8 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

Form: 678244 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained last five wins over 7f; beaten only 2l, despite traffic issues, at Musselburgh last weekend; drops back in distance but went close at Ayr on last 6f attempt; on a workable mark and not ruled out.
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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.

7/1

Form: 382559 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stiff task in Listed grade last time; returns to a more suitable level but still needs to prove she's fully effective on turf; peak form remains on AW where she's a four-time winner.
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3rd

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth of 14 in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower; four wins at Southwell this year, the latest over 6f three weeks ago, but that shorter trip probably suits her better.

25/1

1st

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Usually seen over further these days, but is 2-2 over C&D this year; still 4lb above her last winning mark, but this consistent mare should again go well.

11/4

4th

2

(3)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enjoyed a revival this year, winning three handicaps at Southwell; ran up to her best in a Class 2 fillies' handicap at Lingfield ten days ago but the field finished in a heap and she will need more to beat male opposition this time.

7/2

Form: 382-87 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made some late headway on AW last time when back from a layoff; needs to improve on that effort but is very well handicapped on best turf form, notably Glorious Goodwood win in 2023.
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7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

All eight wins have been at sprint trips and seven have been on turf; record of 1-17 on AW but he's a reliable type who has been placed on Tapeta (6f) and Polytrack (7f) in last three runs; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Monsieur Kodi

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1lb lower than for his Hamilton win in July (6f, good) and he has run well in defeat on his last two starts, close up in fourth over C&D ten days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a useful 7lb and he is more appealing than many; won't mind what the ground does.

7/1

Non-runners

Impressor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.00
Straight Forecast £34.61
Tricast £281.03
Trifecta £538.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sir Garfield

Daily Mirror:

Rock Opera

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Melody

Daily Record:

Sweet Thing

The Star:

Hectic

RP RATINGS:

Abduction

The Times:

Impressor

TOPSPEED:

Mr Wagyu

Telegraph:

Sir Garfield

The Sun:

Rock Opera

D Express:

Rock Melody