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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8th

2

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; comes here on the back of a very good nose second of eight in 6f Epsom handicap a week ago; another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

8th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; faded late on to finish sixth of seven at Hamilton since but he can be made to look well treated on the Epsom form (beat Amazing Journey) and his yard is no stranger to sprint handicap success at this meeting.

11/1

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

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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10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

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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7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

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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3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just 3-34 but ran better when third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) 11 days ago; place possibilities.

13/2

3rd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner in October 2024 and 5lb lower than when last successful, but hasn't lately shaped like a winner waiting to happen (underwent wind surgery before penultimate outing); stable also runs Ottawa.

10/1

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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4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Abduction

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won twice over 7f this year, the first at Newcastle in January, the latest at Musselburgh in April (good); creditable third on last three starts, latest over C&D three weeks ago; each-way chance.

7/1

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

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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7th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy.

66/1

12th

3

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Brazilian Rose

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins at Southwell (7f/6f, AW) early this year; however, unplaced in Listed races on turf on her three outings this summer and she's up against it today.

100/1

9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

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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4th

4

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner who showed more back on Tapeta last time, when drawn wide and inclined to hang right at Wolverhampton; remains pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark, so there are positives.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to back up the form of his February win last time, kept to 7f on AW; multiple sprint winner on turf and made the frame in last four attempts in this sphere; solid.

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