June 18 / 17.55 Hamilton

17.55

Good To Soft

Scottish Racing Supporting ~Racingwithpride Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Scottish Racing Supporting ~Racingwithpride Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0060-2 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.

4/1

8

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Redondo

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last May and has won after a break in the past; one to watch in the betting on reappearance but he was struggling when last seen and stamina is a major doubt.

25/1

2nd

8

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Redondo

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last May and has won after a break in the past; one to watch in the betting on reappearance but he was struggling when last seen and stamina is a major doubt.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 05450- D

Last run: 271 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Getting on for four years since his last win but he has been in fair form over hurdles this year; down in class ahead of his return to the Flat but others bring more convincing claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:42 Carlisle

Ravenscraig Castle

10st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Iain Jardine

In fair form over hurdles this year and made a sound return to the Flat when second over this far at Hamilton; thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Getting on for four years since his last win but he has been in fair form over hurdles this year; down in class ahead of his return to the Flat but others bring more convincing claims.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7042-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-6 in Ireland but showed promise over this sort of trip; good third on her stable/seasonal debut at Catterick last week (1m4f, good) and she's a leading contender off the same mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(10)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Paper Doll

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare; still a maiden after nine starts but has form figures of 42336 in handicaps and she didn't get any luck when a close sixth at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last Saturday; still has potential at this sort of trip and she's an interesting contender back on turf.

11/2

6th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paper Doll

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish maiden who still has low mileage; couple of encouraging turf efforts this season for new stable, finishing third both times; gives the impression there's probably an ordinary handicap in her.

6/1

3rd

2

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Paper Doll

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Tristan Davidson

0-6 in Ireland but showed promise over this sort of trip; good third on her stable/seasonal debut at Catterick last week (1m4f, good) and she's a leading contender off the same mark.

5/1

20/1

Form: 259-75

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Below her best in two starts this year but she has been dropped 4lb for her troubles and she's well treated on last year's best; interesting to see if she's stronger in the market today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Naturalia

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Soft-ground winner at Carlisle (1m1f) last term; steadily finding her form this season, respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m3f, good) most recently; in the mix.

8/1

4th

3

(9)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Naturalia

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Below her best in two starts this year but she has been dropped 4lb for her troubles and she's well treated on last year's best; interesting to see if she's stronger in the market today.

20/1

5th

3

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Naturalia

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

1m1f soft-ground winner last year but below best on last three starts, including on reappearance at Hamilton this month; needs to step up a fair way if she's to figure.

20/1

5th
10 (10)
Jaminoz

12/1

Form: 250-56 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come at Hamilton, the latest over this trip last September (heavy ground) when rated 1lb higher; both this year's runs suggest he retains ability but slower ground would seem optimal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(10)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell

Three of his four wins have come at Hamilton, the latest over this trip last September (heavy ground) when rated 1lb higher; both this year's runs suggest he retains ability but slower ground would seem optimal.

12/1

6th

10

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lucinda Russell

Three of four wins on this track, over 1m1f, 1m4f and 1m3f, on good to soft or slower ground; not badly treated but this hasn't been his trip in previous C&D attempts.

14/1

10/1

Form: 0-4238 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 1m2f; stays this far, and he was placed twice here last month, but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort last week; stable also run Ana Emaraaty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner at up to 1m2f; stays this far, and he was placed twice here last month, but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort last week; stable also run Ana Emaraaty.

10/1

8th

4

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Ayr Poet

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

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.

6/1

3rd

8

(1)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Ayr Poet

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over 1m1f here and he comes here in good form, with a narrow C&D defeat (good to firm; has won on soft) 12 days ago; back up 2lb but this mark is well within reach; bang there with rain about.

4/1

Form: 641114

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
In fine form on AW this spring, completing a hat-trick when landing a 1m4f handicap at Southwell in April; took turf record to 0-9 when fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month but he was only beaten 2l and it was on a par with his AW best; Paul Mulrennan back on board today; contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

In fine form on AW this spring, completing hat-trick here and at Southwell; not quite at best on turf since but returning to Newcastle should suit; has won for Amie Waugh; impossible to rule out.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Ana Emaraaty

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

In fine form on AW this spring, completing a hat-trick when landing a 1m4f handicap at Southwell in April; took turf record to 0-9 when fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month but he was only beaten 2l and it was on a par with his AW best; Paul Mulrennan back on board today; contender.

8/1

4th

7

(9)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Ana Emaraaty

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

In excellent form on Tapeta in recent weeks, winning three in a row (1m2f-1m4f) from off the pace; not sure to transfer that improvement back to turf but his running style could make it difficult for the handicapper to get his measure.

9/2

10/1

Form: 7-0556

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Took her record to 0-17 when sixth of 13 over 1m4f here two weeks ago, seeing little daylight from 2f out; still to conclusively prove her stamina but she seems likely to stay.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Straya

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Becoming exposed after 18 defeats and didn't smack of a winner waiting to happen last time at Hamilton.

13/2

8th

11

(7)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Straya

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Katie Scott

Took her record to 0-17 when sixth of 13 over 1m4f here two weeks ago, seeing little daylight from 2f out; still to conclusively prove her stamina but she seems likely to stay.

10/1

6th

2

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Straya

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish; 16-race maiden; has become very well handicapped but has yet to run at beyond 1m2f and others are preferred.

16/1

Form: 378783

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW but he is effective on turf, as when third of 13 over 1m2f at Redcar last month (good to firm); 1lb lower today and should make a bold bid.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(3)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Kalikapour

9st 2lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Both wins have come on AW but he is effective on turf, as when third of 13 over 1m2f at Redcar last month (good to firm); 1lb lower today and should make a bold bid.

8/1

4

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Kalikapour

9st 6lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

1m4f AW handicap winner for Roger Fell in December off 2lb higher; one okay run and two not so good for current yard; reservations for now.

8/1

4

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Kalikapour

9st 6lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

1m4f AW handicap winner for Roger Fell in December off 2lb higher; one okay run and two not so good for current yard; reservations for now.

8/1

Form: 47-053

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Michael Bell and beaten in his first three runs for new stable too; did fare better when third of eight at Pontefract nine days ago (1m2f, good) but needs to step up again to take this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Toronto Raptor

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Michael Bell; third of eight at Pontefract in his penultimate race (1m2f, good; cheekpieces returned) but then tailed off at Hamilton and now a tongue-tie is added.

20/1

10th

9

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Toronto Raptor

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

0-8 for Michael Bell and beaten in his first three runs for new stable too; did fare better when third of eight at Pontefract nine days ago (1m2f, good) but needs to step up again to take this.

12/1

9

(9)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:50 Pontefract

Toronto Raptor

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Maiden who recorded his sole placed effort (runner-up off 10lb higher) at Pontefract; inconsistent otherwise but the return to this venue may have positive effect.

20/1

Form: 68-03

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Was having just his second start for his new yard when third of ten on last week's handicap debut at Pontefract (1m2f, good); can progress further but his stamina has to be taken on trust.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:53 Nottingham

Desert Of The Sea

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Edward Bethell

Best effort so far when making the running and eventually third of ten to an emphatic winner at Pontefract (1m2f, good) on handicap debut in June; way back at Hamilton since and now tongue tied; missed a race in May due to good to firm ground.

4/1

11th

4

(11)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Desert Of The Sea

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Was having just his second start for his new yard when third of ten on last week's handicap debut at Pontefract (1m2f, good); can progress further but his stamina has to be taken on trust.

5/1

3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Desert Of The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Not particularly solid on his maiden form but may improve now handicapping over a new trip on second start for new stable (formerly trained in Ireland); market support should be noted.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £78.20
Straight Forecast £68.99
Tricast £169.05
Trifecta £233.50

Selections

The Times:

Desert Of The Sea

SPOTLIGHT:

Paper Doll

The Sun:

Redondo

The Star:

Toronto Raptor

Daily Mail:

Ana Emaraaty

RP RATINGS:

Ravenscraig Castle

Telegraph:

Desert Of The Sea

The Guardian:

Desert Of The Sea

Daily Mirror:

Desert Of The Sea

POSTDATA:

Paper Doll

D Express:

Paper Doll

Daily Record:

Redondo