June 26 / 19.15 Hamilton

19.15

Good

Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap

  • Prize money: £11338.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1

Form: 54-504 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
6f win as a 2yo; strong 5f form last season, winning twice (AW and good turf); operating a little below that level this year but did shape as if this return to 5f may help when fading into fourth over 6f here three weeks ago; a classy sort for this grade if back to anywhere near his best.
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5th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has done well since the blinkers went on but appears to have no margin for error off this mark, 2lb above his win in May; behind two of these here last time.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable.

11/1

4th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts.

5/1

Form: 215-14 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Suited by a stiff finish, as he showed when making a successful reappearance at Beverley (5f, good) in April; not in quite the same form when fading into fourth at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) since.
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3rd

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Brummell

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Won three times over 5f in 2025; got back on track in first-time cheekpieces with fourth of ten in 6f Chester handicap in June; no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark here with headgear retained.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Brummell

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 08-314 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Didn't fulfil his potential for Charlie Hills but has made a positive start for his new yard, winning at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) before good fourth of 13 at York (5f, good); next-time-out winners Bergerac and Jm Jungle (Epsom Dash) were narrowly ahead in second/third at York so the form looks strong; big player from the same mark.
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9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kodiac Thriller

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year.

7/1

Form: 2-8343

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only an AW novice win to his name but has several creditable efforts in handicaps, including latest third of nine at Southwell (5f, AW); won't need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces with his yard back among the winners.
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10th

2

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Imperial Guard

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Dods

Back in fine form this summer since stepped up to 7f and he narrowly completed a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty at Ayr 19 days ago; this strong traveller merits serious consideration despite a further 3lb rise.

100/30

1st

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Imperial Guard

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Comes into this in good form having won over C&D on last two starts (good to firm), last week scoring by 3.5l when an 8-15 shot; 7b higher here, but should go well again.

5/4

1st

1

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Imperial Guard

10st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly ended a long losing run with a smooth defeat of Ramon Di Loria over C&D last week; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and his claims are obvious.

10/11

Form: 469762 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Arrives with a 0-13 turf record but his running-on second of 11 in a competitive Sky Bet Sunday Series event over C&D (good to soft) last time was a fine effort; respected off the same mark (due to be 2lb higher from Saturday).
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 0-3606 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2024 on soft/heavy but has gone backwards since his Pontefract reappearance third in April, including back on soft ground latest; on a good mark again but has something to prove for now.
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8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

Form: /0-051

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was contesting only his third handicap when bolting up over 6f on soft at Lingfield 19 days ago; this is a stronger race but a 7lb rise look fair given the ease of that success; any rain in his favour.
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4

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Kalik

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Free-going sort; easily saw off five rivals on testing ground at Lingfield in June but he has been well held in three runs since; hopes rest on the return to slower ground giving him a lift.

10/1

1

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Kalik

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Easily won a small-field soft-ground handicap at Lingfield in June off 6lb lower but well held since then, latterly at Southwell on Monday.

14/1

9th

6

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kalik

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Well backed when winning a 6f handicap at Lingfield (soft) last month; not sure that was the greatest race, however, and he's since finished unplaced at Hamilton, albeit over 5f.

8/1

Form: 005515 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Does plenty wrong in his races but he did land a fifth career success (and first away from Ayr) when coming from off the pace to see off four rivals over C&D (good) this month; not in quite the same form when 4l fifth under Lauren Young back at Ayr on Saturday.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

Non-runners

Monks Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £23.75
Tricast £65.15
Trifecta £91.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

The Times:

Vantheman

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodiac Thriller

NEWMARKET:

Kalik

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Guard

D Express:

Kodiac Thriller

The Star:

Kalik

Telegraph:

Vantheman

The Sun:

Vantheman

POSTDATA:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

The Guardian:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Mail:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Mirror:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Record:

Brooklyn Nine Nine