August 22 / 17.05 Hamilton

17.05

Good To Firm

Whysettle IT Networks EBF Maiden Stakes (Hamilton 2yo Series Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 68y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Whysettle IT Networks EBF Maiden Stakes (Hamilton 2yo Series Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling who belied his 50-1 odds when staying on strongly for a neck second in newcomers' maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, splitting two Godolphin runners; today's extra yardage may well be a positive and he's the one to beat.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

August George

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just denied over this trip at Newmarket on debut then got off the mark up to a mile at Hamilton; this demands plenty more back down in trip.

20/1

1st

1

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

17:05 Hamilton

August George

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

90,000euros yearling who belied his 50-1 odds when staying on strongly for a neck second in newcomers' maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, splitting two Godolphin runners; today's extra yardage may well be a positive and he's the one to beat.

Evs

2nd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

August George

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

90,000euros yearling; first foal of a French 5.5f 2yo/7f winner (RPR 87), herself a sister to a German 1,000 Guineas winner; stable not renowned for 2yo winners.

50/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; Frankel brother to bumper winner Cedar Creek, half-brother to three winners notably High Stock (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 109); dam unraced half-sister to 10.5f Listed winner; trainer is among the winners with his 2yos and he's one to be interested in on debut.
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4th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:50 Hamilton

Mr Colonel

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won Redcar novice (1m2f, good to firm) in April on reappearance before respectable third of five in Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good), behind subsequent Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini; early interference when down the field at Royal Ascot and could have a part to play back down in grade.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Mr Colonel

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has twice made the running, including when he had to battle for his short-head win at 11-10 in a novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April; contested Group 3 events either side of that when outgunned by Del Maro among others at Newmarket (1m2f) in October but turning the tables on him in Chester Vase (1m4f, good) six weeks ago; those were very much supporting roles but he keeps galloping, so this trip may well suit; also tongue tied first time.

16/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Mr Colonel

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Beaten a neck on first two runs before his front-running and rallying fifth of eight in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm; sole run in cheekpieces) in October, just over 2l behind third-placed Del Maro; clear before halfway when 11-10 for a four-runner novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago but had to battle for a short-head win; while he still looks a work in progress and 1m4f+ is likely to suit, he'd be a surprise winner of this.

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling; first foal; dam placed 7f 2yo-1m4f (RPR 78), half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Sumiha, out of Group-placed 1m2f winner; trainer had a 2yo newcomer win at 33-1 last month but this Mehmas debutant is probably one for further down the line.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

14:13 Hamilton

Mehsun

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Showed promise with third of six, behind the market leaders, in similar event over C&D (good to firm) one month ago; one of the main form contenders.

9/4

3rd

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

17:05 Hamilton

Mehsun

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

40,000euros yearling; first foal; dam placed 7f 2yo-1m4f (RPR 78), half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Sumiha, out of Group-placed 1m2f winner; trainer had a 2yo newcomer win at 33-1 last month but this Mehmas debutant is probably one for further down the line.

25/1

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 when well beaten on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) 19 days ago; subsequently sold out of Harry Eustace's yard for 4,000gns; a watching brief is advised on stable debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

17:05 Hamilton

What A Racket

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

11-1 when well beaten on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) 19 days ago; subsequently sold out of Harry Eustace's yard for 4,000gns; a watching brief is advised on stable debut.

33/1

5th

4

(2)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:32 Yarmouth

What A Racket

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Eustace

34,000euros yearling, resold 52,000gns yearling; second foal; half-sister to Slovakian 7f-1m1f winner Termini; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 79), half-sister to French 1m2f Group 2 winner Pinson; market should be informative.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Gustav Klimt; first foal; unraced dam from useful family; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from recent intended debut in Musselburgh seller (28-1 at the time); probably best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

18

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

The Floors Munky

8st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Gary Rutherford

No improvement for handicapping (6f, good and 1m, soft) in May; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added but he has plenty to prove.

66/1

9th

8

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

The Floors Munky

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Wasn't beaten as far as previously when making handicap debut last time (6f) but achieved another duck egg; form claims are not strong.

20/1

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten fifth of seven at 11-1 on recent debut at Catterick (7f, good) but this 90,000gns foal has a useful pedigree and it will be interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting today; one of two for yard.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Leicester

Rogue Icon

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Minor form in these colours for David O'Meara and drops in trip here with a hood added; risky.

12/1

6th

10

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Leicester

Rogue Icon

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Minor form in these colours for David O'Meara and drops in trip here with a hood added; risky.

12/1

6th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

17:05 Hamilton

Rogue Icon

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Soundly beaten fifth of seven at 11-1 on recent debut at Catterick (7f, good) but this 90,000gns foal has a useful pedigree and it will be interesting to see if he's stronger in the betting today; one of two for yard.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £2.20
Straight Forecast £2.04
Trifecta £9.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

August George

D Express:

Mr Colonel

RP RATINGS:

August George

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Daily Record:

August George