July 12 / 20.00 Hamilton

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Apex Traffic Management Handicap

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Apex Traffic Management Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 1-1061 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has won on AW in three of his last five starts including when rallying well off 4lb lower at Kempton (1m) 17 days ago; record of 0-9 on turf but that includes five placed efforts and he's a big player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere.
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5th

7

(10)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Quite late in the day to be going beyond an extended 1m for the first time; often makes the running and can race freely, so will need to settle early from a wide stall back from ten weeks off; not in much form when last seen either way.

16/1

6th

1

(9)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner; two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is now 1lb lower than for the latest of them; not at best in two runs here this winter but this represents a drop in class.

8/1

7th

4

(4)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins in the first half of 2025, including C&D; not at his best here seven weeks ago (finished behind Gilet) and others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 79-330 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Started this season with good thirds at Newcastle (1m, AW) and Doncaster (1m, good) but he missed the break and finished in rear at Carlisle last time; bit to prove again after that and he's won only once in last 20 starts.
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10th

4

(7)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:52 Southwell (AW)

Makeen

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-13 on AW as opposed to 4-22 on turf; placed at Newcastle in May on last AW start; current wellbeing has to be taken on trust after two heavy defeats on turf.

8/1

3

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Makeen

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Started this season with good thirds at Newcastle (1m, AW) and Doncaster (1m, good) but he missed the break and finished in rear at Carlisle last time; bit to prove again after that and he's won only once in last 20 starts.

10/1

17

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Makeen

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won at Beverley last season (8.5f, soft); two creditable runs this time, last time finishing a close third at Doncaster (1m, good); each-way chance.

25/1

Form: 3-4321

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has a progressive profile and he got off the mark when justifying favouritism at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 18 days ago; up 4lb but that was a comfortable success and he's a big player again back up in trip.
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5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

5th

14

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

A War Eagle

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 4yo who was having only his second start for this yard when clinging on over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to firm) nine days ago; only raised 3lb but this is a step up from that Class 4 and his draw isn't ideal for one who usually races close to the pace.

12/1

Form: -91284 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Ripon (1m, good) in April; backed that up with a good second at Goodwood but he's been well held in last two runs; headgear is now added on this drop back in trip but he's still 6lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.
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1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Criminal Shore

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was at Ripon (1m, good) last April but he's run plenty of good races since; last week's fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f) was another respectable effort but he remains 2lb above the mark he defied at Ripon.

8/1

Form: 215-06 D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 1m Windsor handicap last May but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; now back on his winning mark but he flopped when favourite at Leicester in April and needs a major revival after a break.
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6

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Hes Got Game

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Off the mark in 1m Windsor handicap last May but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; now back on his winning mark but he flopped when favourite at Leicester in April and needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Hes Got Game

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Hes Got Game

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 1-0502 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All of his nine wins have been on good or slower, including four over C&D; made a slow start to this season but he returned to form with a close second at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 11 days ago; has claims if he can back that up but drying ground wouldn't be ideal.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

Form: 354-76

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo but he's not progressed so far and has finished down the field in two handicaps (1m2f) this season; bit to prove but he took a strong hold last time and could raise his game on this drop back in trip; one to keep an eye on.
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6th

4

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Sir Paul Ramsey

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Johnston

Two turf wins at around 1m on good ground last summer, the second of them coming off a 1lb higher mark; not far off his best form when fourth at Lingfield early this month but he has since finished a remote 11th at Musselburgh; not a solid option.

8/1

11th

9

(12)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Sir Paul Ramsey

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Just 1lb higher than for the latest of two wins on turf last year and suggested a stiffer test might suit when beaten just over a length into fourth of 12 at Lingfield (1m, AW) nine days ago; shortlisted.

11/1

Form: 005413 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Added to his Wolverhampton win when scoring in cheekpieces over C&D last month; held in third of five when favourite at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last time but was beaten less than 2l and that was another solid effort; has won with and without headgear and he's respected; cheekpieces removed.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

Form: 433-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in his juvenile campaign but he's finished tailed in both runs for new yard this season; still lightly raced but he has lots to prove.
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10

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Beechdale

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Showed some promise in his juvenile campaign but he's finished tailed in both runs for new yard this season; still lightly raced but he has lots to prove.

50/1

10

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beechdale

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Linda Perratt

Showed ability over 7f/1m in last season's 2yo campaign and is back up in trip today; however, he was beaten a long way at 50-1 on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Hamilton (6f) and is hard to fancy after that.

33/1

Non-runners

Good Heavens

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £13.37
Tricast £72.04
Trifecta £86.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A War Eagle

TOPSPEED:

Makeen

Daily Mail:

Rainwater

The Guardian:

Shine On Brendan

RP RATINGS:

A War Eagle

The Times:

A War Eagle

Telegraph:

A War Eagle

The Star:

A War Eagle

Daily Record:

A War Eagle

Daily Mirror:

Rainwater

D Express:

Shine On Brendan

POSTDATA:

Makeen

The Sun:

Makeen