June 15 / 18.45 Hamilton

18.45

Good

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  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 522341

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won the first and latest of his 20 races; the latter was at Pontefract (1m2f, good) six days ago when he came from last to first in eight-runner race and did it in clearcut style under Harry Burns; unraced beyond that but soft ground should be okay and he's one to consider under 5lb penalty.
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3rd

8

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Golspie

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f wins last year at Pontefract (good) in June and Newcastle (AW) in December; pretty reliable and second of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to turf in March showed again that he should be seriously involved.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly creditable efforts on Tapeta this winter but the handicapper has been winning the argument lately and he returns to turf off 2lb higher than when successful at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last summer; likely to be on the premises but might be vulnerable for the win.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Course regular whose two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks; another solid effort under a typically patient ride when fourth over the extended 1m4f here last Thursday; likely to be on the premises again.

13/2

9th
14 (11)
Cougar

33/1

Form: -96590

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All three wins were in 2022 in his Irish days; his mark continues to tumble but he's hard to fancy on this year's evidence.
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5th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Cougar

8st 13lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Cougar

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with victories over C&D (good to soft) and at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September; went without the blinkers when always behind on his Thirsk reappearance 11 days ago but could fare a lot better with the headgear back in place now.

4/1

12th

12

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Cougar

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with 1m4f handicap victories at Musselburgh and Hamilton in September; up 5lb for his reappearance but yard is in good form and can make his presence felt.

6/1

12/1

Form: 362560

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
6yo who is 0-10 (0-8 on Flat); close second of four when upped to 1m7f at Ayr four runs ago but not so good since; never dangerous at York Friday (1m2f); others have far more pressing claims, including on softer than good.
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2nd

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Cascade Hall

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Soon in a clear lead and perhaps stole a four-runner race at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening his account; however, the 10l runner-up has franked the form by scoring since; double looks possible, provided everything again goes his way.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

20-race maiden on the Flat; ran a couple of fair races over 1m4f/2m at Musselburgh last summer, but his form tailed off after that; lacks a recent run.

12/1

12th
15 (9)
Idyllic

9/1

Form: 748-51 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Trained last year by Charlie Fellowes; second run for her recent stable, and only her second on turf, when always prominent to win by a neck under Paula Muir at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 16 days ago; 3lb higher today, in what looks a highly competitive race, but she's back into calculations.
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6th

10

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Idyllic

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Wilf Storey

A two-time scorer, including over C&D in the first half of 2025 but she ended last year under something of a cloud; needs to hit the ground running on her seasonal return.

20/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Idyllic

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Inconsistent filly who was tailed off at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago and is unproven on soft/heavy ground; however, she's won two of her seven starts this year (1m3f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and isn't written off.

12/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Idyllic

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Two wins from six starts for her new stable this year, over 1m3f at Carlisle and 1m4f at Thirsk; has shown promise on Tapeta but she's up in class today and might come up short.

12/1

Form: -07242 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five of ten wins have come over 1m2f at Beverley; last four wins have come on heavy and soft, three of them last year when wearing cheekpieces; they've been absent this year and, although she was a close second at Beverly last time, perhaps she'll be of more interest when they are refitted.
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12th

8

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Dandys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground; never involved on her C&D reappearance last month, but she should be sharper this time and is now 11lb lower than for her win here last summer; could be dangerous if she gets a good pace and some luck.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Dandys Angel

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground and finished second in this on her first start of 2023; 0-10 since her last win in July, however, and she was 50-1 when suffering big defeat on her reappearance in this race last year; nothing wrong with this mark if she is ready to roll.

25/1

Form: 131450 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times, and opened hurdling account in May; ran creditably over hurdles two weeks ago but he's unproven on ground softer than good.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

Form: 467-33 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
His second win last year came over C&D in June off 1lb lower; creditable third on both starts this season; well below form last September on his only two starts on softer than good.
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6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-5075 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won 1m3f AW novice in December; he hasn't quite matched that form since, returned to turf (1m1f here; first-time cheekpieces) for latest outing, and needs to better those efforts; unraced on softer than good.
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7th

11

(9)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:43 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up to Golspie over C&D and then did well (fourth) from a poor track position at Southwell, before things slotted neatly into place for a cosy 12.5f win here (7-4 favourite; from 3lb lower) 11 days ago; given a decent gallop to aim at, should be there or thereabouts.

7/2

1

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won novice at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last December but he's 0-10 in handicaps since and was last of 12 at Southwell on his final run in the summer; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove after a break; equipment returns including first-time tongue-tie.

16/1

1

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won novice at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last December but he's 0-10 in handicaps since and was last of 12 at Southwell on his final run in the summer; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove after a break; equipment returns including first-time tongue-tie.

16/1

Form: -38801 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Tried this headgear for the first time at Chepstow (1m4f; just 3-1) 16 days ago and won comfortably under Ryan Kavanagh; up 6lb with a little more to prove on worse than good to soft but he's still well handicapped on 2023 and 2024 form.
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1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Gallant Lion

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ian Williams

Some notable Flat form last year, in victory and defeat; two runs over hurdles last February were underwhelming but raw ability is respected.

10/1

Form: 54049-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f on Flat in May 2024 (4lb higher today) and over hurdles 18 days ago, both on good to soft; bit to prove if the ground is more testing but he's relatively lightly raced.
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13th

12

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Terrorise

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended last season in poor form and, despite a subsequent wind op, also looked out of sorts when back in action last month; needs to get career back on track and is probably better suited by longer trips than this now.

20/1

13th

7

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Terrorise

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won a novice hurdle last May and convincingly at York (2m, good to firm; 4lb higher today) in July; however, comfortably held twice off his revised mark, before a heavy defeat in October when last seen; had wind surgery last month and perhaps best watched this time.

25/1

Form: 617-18

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m at Musselburgh (good) in April on seasonal debut, with a lesser show over 7f (good to firm) four weeks ago; more to prove over this sort of trip and if the ground has gone testing.
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10th

6

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Izzari

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Raced at 1m this season, for a good fourth on reappearance but well-beaten second favourite here next time; this is a rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging.

14/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Izzari

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner who was quite eyecatching after a break at Newcastle (1m) and the winner has been going places; fine on the grass and considered.

11/4

4th

12

(12)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Izzari

8st 11lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

1m2f course winner in September but higher marks found him out in two subsequent visits last year; others are preferred back from four months off.

20/1

14/1

Form: 57-545

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Continues to edge down the weights and is 4lb below last winning mark; interesting if back on ideal ground, all wins having been on soft or heavy.
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1st

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Clansman

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Liam Bailey

Possible front-runner; high marks for consistency this year and managed a win at Newcastle in March; Toby Moore got a good tune out of him here the following month; sound claims.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Clansman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

In good form since returning from seven months off in January including a win over C&D last month and close third at Southwell (1m6f) 13 days ago; ties in with Analogical on that latest form and he's respected back in trip.

9/2

Form: 52-934 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has won on heavy; 4-14 at this venue and he was bang there when taking minor honours here over 1m3f and 1m5f on last two outings; one of many each-way players in a hot race.
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12th

9

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Spanish Hustle

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here.

25/1

10th

11

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins last summer; competitive if he returns in last season's peak form but he's needed at least his first run back in previous seasons.

20/1

7

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

11:56 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins this summer; fourth in a blanket finish (also involving Mafting) there on penultimate start but well beaten at Ayr on latest and he has more to prove here; 7lb claimer enlisted.

14/1

Form: -34111

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
10yo who has won 11 times at Ayr, including from the front on last three starts, but latest of his three races at Hamilton (soundly beaten on last two occasions) was in 2022; placed on soft ground but has never won on it.
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5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £58.70
Straight Forecast £37.94
Tricast £335.78
Trifecta £663.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gallant Lion

The Times:

King Chaos

SPOTLIGHT:

Clansman

D Express:

Whathappensinvegas

Daily Record:

Golspie

TOPSPEED:

Terrorise

The Sun:

King Chaos

Telegraph:

Gallant Lion

Daily Mirror:

Gallant Lion

The Star:

Gallant Lion

POSTDATA:

Clansman