July 17 / 14.20 Hamilton

14.20

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Phoenix Drilling Ground Investigation Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Phoenix Drilling Ground Investigation Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -69111 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Transformed from an exposed maiden into a winning machine since a visor was added last month, scoring at Thirsk (5f, good), Catterick (7f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW); latest 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Miss Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Game effort to win a 5f handicap at Thirsk (good ground) last month; dropped away having made the running at Newcastle 13 days ago; has run well at Carlisle before but over 5f and this test might be stiffer than ideal.

12/1

11th

13

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Rainbow

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Course winner (6f); arrives having been in good form, seeing off her 11 rivals at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another solid effort.

12/1

1st

7

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this last year (first-time visor) and quickly added to that with further wins at Catterick (7f), Newcastle (6f), and back here (6f), rising steadily in the weights; she's a likely pace angle, only worn down inside final furlong at Catterick (6f; 17-2) 25 days ago.

7/1

Form: 3-1532 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned to turf with a narrow win at Musselburgh in April (5f, good); three solid efforts have followed, most recently picked off late by Pinpoint over C&D three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Kyber Crystal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has done her winning over 5f, most recently off 4lb higher at Pontefract last September (inconsistent since); attractively treated but has something to prove back up in trip.

10/1

11th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Kyber Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

5-55; outran her double-figure odds when third to Beerwah and Zuffolo on seasonal reappearance at Redcar (5f, good); she's failed to build on that since, only fifth (runner-up a winner since) back there ten days ago; is due to ease a further 2lb in the weights.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-7246 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Good record at the track, winning four of his 11 starts and second or third on a further four occasions; not at his best on last two starts but the return to this venue could spark a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Refuge

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Posted a second-place finish in May but isn't particularly solid on the rest of his 2025 form; further drop in weights takes him to 10lb below last winning mark.

16/1

6

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Refuge

10st 7lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) in May but he has been below his best in five starts since; needs a return to form with the visor back on for the first time since 2021.

7/1

10th

8

(12)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Refuge

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four-time C&D winner; runner-up here in May but not in anything like the same form since and needs to stage a revival.

16/1

Form: 669-93

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Displayed a dark side when virtually refusing to race at Southwell on his seasonal/stable debut (also first run after gelding and wind operations) but he left that behind when a major eyecatcher at Chelmsford five weeks ago, held up under restraint but making a notable move in the fourth furlong, only for those exertions to take their toll late on; should be capable of better and while there is a slight concern he might fluff the start again, he's an intriguing contender against exposed opposition.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(7)

17th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:20 Hamilton

The Voominator

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Displayed a dark side when virtually refusing to race at Southwell on his seasonal/stable debut (also first run after gelding and wind operations) but he left that behind when a major eyecatcher at Chelmsford five weeks ago, held up under restraint but making a notable move in the fourth furlong, only for those exertions to take their toll late on; should be capable of better and while there is a slight concern he might fluff the start again, he's an intriguing contender against exposed opposition.

8/1

3rd

5

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Voominator

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Well held in three runs for Craig Lidster last year and he virtually refused to race on recent handicap/stable at Southwell (first run after wind/gelding operations); has plenty to prove on several counts and can only be watched at present.

20/1

Form: 0-7614 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Got the better of Kyber Crystal in a selling handicap over C&D last month (visored first time); not so good back here last week (behind Sixcor) and although he didn't get the cleanest run through, he didn't look unlucky; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

2nd

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Won a Hamilton seller last June for Ewan Whillans (5f, good; visor first time); disappointing since; stable debut.

50/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.

16/1

Form: -66321 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good second behind a progressive sprinter at Musselburgh last month and confirmed her wellbeing when successful at the same track 16 days ago (5f, good); 2lb rise no problem, won't mind rain and she is a C&D winner, so reasons for optimism again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 13lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: R Mike Smith

A dual 5f scorer in 2025; right back on track of late when placed in handicaps (around 5f) at Wetherby and Ayr so she ought to be thereabouts nudged up 1lb.

4/1

3rd

10

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: R Mike Smith

All her wins have come on good or slower and with that in mind her recent second at Wetherby on good to firm was most encouraging; the more rain to fall the better and she's a major player.

3/1

2nd

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Ski Angel

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All his wins have been at 5f on good or softer; three fair runs this year; a possible, but stall 9 not ideal.

9/2

Form: 844323 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Not at his best over 6f on Monday but he's firmly in the picture judged on earlier 5f form, including a close second over C&D five days ago; rain won't faze him; each-way claims at least.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Took this in 2025 but winless since and just a fair fifth of eight over C&D five days ago; this veteran needs to take a step forward.

12/1

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Linda Perratt

It's now 13 starts since he scored over C&D last July and he's largely been below par this season, seventh of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 11 days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

7th

9

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

C&D scorer who ran his most encouraging race of the campaign when third (Wee Mary second) over C&D (good) eight days ago; his best form of 2025 came at this time of the year so it's possible he can build on that.

10/1

Form: 9-007

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Fared a bit better when beaten under 5l at Musselburgh on handicap debut 16 days ago but she'll need to raise her game again to take this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Sali Cinnamon

8st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Yet to offer much at all, tried in a hood when last of seven in 5f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

7

(7)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Sali Cinnamon

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Big prices and modest form in two 5f handicaps this summer, most recently at Hamilton on Thursday; plenty to find in first-time hood.

50/1

9

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:20 Hamilton

Sali Cinnamon

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Fared a bit better when beaten under 5l at Musselburgh on handicap debut 16 days ago but she'll need to raise her game again to take this.

33/1

Non-runners

Lady Of The Garr

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.80
Straight Forecast £36.63
Tricast £93.82
Trifecta £185.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Rainbow

Telegraph:

Ski Angel

POSTDATA:

Pinpoint

RP RATINGS:

Kyber Crystal

Daily Mail:

Sixcor

D Express:

Ski Angel

Daily Mirror:

Ski Angel

The Times:

Miss Rainbow

The Guardian:

Miss Rainbow

The Sun:

Miss Rainbow

The Star:

Miss Rainbow

Daily Record:

Miss Rainbow