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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6th

8

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

8st 11lb

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; his stable is a dab hand when it comes to older horses progressing through the ranks and, with the Epsom form having been franked, a 3lb rise could prove lenient for this thriving 5yo.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six-time winner who improved last year and was better than ever when scoring at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance nearly three months ago; subsequently absent but unlikely he'd be making the journey down without good reason and may be capable of better yet.

15/2

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

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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9th

14

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Rock Opera

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hold-up sprinter who ended a near two-year losing run at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; better form when second there three weeks ago; has plenty of C&D form in big fields and he has each-way claims.

17/2

2nd

6

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Rock Opera

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Belatedly regained the winning thread in C&D event (good) last time, perhaps benefiting from the removal of visor and beating a subsequent scorer (pair clear); still favourably treated even though he's gone back up 5lb; strong contender.

3/1

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

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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5th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Hectic

10st 5lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) last June but yet to hit top form this season, undergoing wind surgery before coming in seventh of ten in 6f Pontefract handicap four days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ripon winner off a 3lb higher mark last June (6f, good); not in top form this season but should fare better on first run after having wind surgery

20/1

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

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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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

3rd

2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

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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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

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f); ran right up to her best when 3.5l fifth of seven to Circe in 7f Musselburgh Listed race latest but it underlines she needs more at this level; a wide draw won't make it any easier.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f) and has also shown promise on turf (albeit 0-6 on grass); however, she needs a sizeable step forward if she's to pose a threat in this Listed contest.

33/1

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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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

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

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