Today / 17.45 Hamilton

17.45

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 5f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 680327

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-10 when well beaten at Carlisle three weeks ago (reportedly bled from the nose) and he's unproven on slow ground; however, he was runner-up over C&D two starts ago and is not written off today.
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6th

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:24 Musselburgh

Alnayef

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Belatedly off the mark when making all to score by 7l at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) in June, after a break; managed only third of five when odds-on to follow up there last month and needs to kick on again here.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Alnayef

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Finally got off the mark when a wide-margin winner over C&D three weeks ago; able to dictate the pace there so more is probably needed from a 6lb higher mark.

6/4

1st

3

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Alnayef

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

17-race maiden who was well beaten on AW last winter on his last two starts; however, he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts, many of which came here, and Eireann Cagney has won the last two runnings of this race; no surprise to see a big performance.

6/1

Form: 754413 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In good form (including here and on good to soft ground) prior to narrow win in five-runner handicap at Ayr (1m5f, good) in July; beaten 4l when third of five at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) since but might not be far away.
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1st

3

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Naturalia

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald Whillans

Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Naturalia

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three times in a row over 1m3f/1m4f on turf this summer and her 1m2f fourth at Ayr was similar form; big shout on that but the problem is that her AW form (six races, including three last autumn) is at a lower level.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-2413 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort whose last two wins have come here, the latest over C&D (good) in June; third of nine at Haydock (1m6f, good) since and he's also effective on slow ground; every chance he'll be bang there.
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5th

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

V Twelve

10st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Martin Todhunter

Landed a third Flat win when taking Hamilton amateur riders' handicap (1m5f, good) around a year ago; now 2lb lower but he's been soundly beaten on both starts this year (1m4f Catterick handicap, 1m7f Hexham handicap chase) and needs to stage a revival.

10/1

4th

4

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

V Twelve

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Hurdle/Flat winner; wasn't at his best on the Flat following a break at Catterick last month but should come on for the run; conditions fine; quite interesting on chase debut.

13/2

Form: -42283

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
9yo whose losing run goes back 14 races to 2023 but he was runner-up twice in a row this June (soft/good, including C&D) and bounced back from a lesser run when third of seven at Thirsk last time; could be thereabouts.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Billy No Mates

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Trip, track and ground should all be suitable but this veteran has a point to prove after a disappointing run at Ayr when last seen 11 weeks ago; close fourth in this race last year when rated 8lb higher.

12/1

7th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Billy No Mates

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Began this season with two perfectly respectable 1m6f runs last month (good/soft) and continues to edge down the weights but his last win was in 2023 and he's not the percentage call in this field.

20/1

4th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Billy No Mates

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Rallied for third of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) on seasonal debut and remains well handicapped on historical data; just no certainty to step forward, being a veteran who hasn't won since 2023.

14/1

Form: 367145

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come at Musselburgh, the latest in July; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game there on his two starts since, most recently last Wednesday, and he needs to get back on track.
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3rd

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won this in 2024 and posted his first win of this year at Carlisle (1m6f, good) in June; soundly beaten on his last two starts but this four-time course winner could bounce back returned to Musselburgh.

12/1

7th

18

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Trojan Sun

8st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim Goldie

Running away with a 2m2f race on heavy going under 7lb claimer at Nottingham last October was a clear career best at the time; virtually matched that form in three of his races in a mixed campaign this year and maybe an increased stamina test will help, but being 5lb out of the handicap won't.

50/1

10th

4

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Trojan Sun

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Carlisle (1m6f, good) last month and bounced back from lesser run there (1m3f, good to firm) when third over this C&D a fortnight ago (stablemate Furhaan second); might not be far away.

10/1

Form: 3/9994

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the main over the last two years but he took a step back in the right direction when staying on for fourth of six at Pontefract (1m4f, good) in July; another 2lb lower today and the extra yardage may well be a plus; each-way possibilities.
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1st

1

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Perseus Way

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Got up in the last stride to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 7lb lower mark (trained by Stuart Coltherd); in fine form for new stable in 2026 with his win in a C&D handicap in June sandwiched by a pair of hurdle wins at Hexham; another solid hurdle run 73 days ago; needs serious consideration.

9/4

2nd

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Perseus Way

12st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Bidding for a hat-trick of hurdle wins having won his last two races over 2m4f here, last time beating Well Educated by 9l; won over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton in between (good); 9lb higher than last win, but a chance despite dropping back in trip.

Evs

1st

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:40 Hexham

Perseus Way

11st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

5lb higher mark than for last month's soft-ground C&D victory over Sunset Hill and Johnson's Blue still reads favourably next to his 2022-23 peak RPRs; Flat scorer at Hamilton since (1m5f, good), and plainly on fine terms with himself again; player.

9/4

Form: 65/7-7

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles last August/September but has struggled to get competitive this year (hurdles/Flat) and is 0-7 in this code; wind surgery needs to have made a difference.
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5th

2

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Fourofakind

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Regressive 7yo who had a disappointing campaign last season; returns from four-month break on a dangerous mark but was soundly beaten on both previous starts here and has quite a bit to prove.

16/1

7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

Form: 80-366

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.
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12th

4

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come here (1m2f-1m4f); yet to recapture his best for this yard and he looked to wonder whether he fancied leaving the stalls on his return from 146-day break at Catterick a fortnight ago.

33/1

8th

1

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Brunello Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have been on the AW at Newcastle (1m2f/1m4f) and his best efforts on turf have been at Haydock; never dangerous at the former track over 1m2f in March and may need this first outing since.

18/1

Form: -67636

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who wasn't beaten far in July in his first two handicaps (1m2f, good to soft/AW) but was only sixth of ten at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Monday; it remains to be seen if this trip will be within range.
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2nd

3

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Mr Withington

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far.

12/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Best efforts have come at around 1m2f and he hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of starts over further, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers tonight) at Musselburgh 11 days ago; on a competitive mark now otherwise.

10/1

14/1

Form: 435338 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Close third at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) in July in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and subsequent run over this C&D may have come too soon; has run well here in the past and is suited by slow ground; chance.
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3rd

11

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Finished third behind Perseus Way in this race 12 months ago and he is rated 5lb lower this time around; comes here on the back of three solid efforts, including a 1m5f win at Ayr, and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Ebony Maw

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Has never run on ground faster than good and has a couple of heavy-ground wins to his name; 0-13 here but has gone close more than once and arrives in form, having responded well to a switch to front-running at Ayr last month; leading claims upped 2lb.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner; on a losing run of 17 but was seemingly perked up by refitted cheekpieces when third here (1m7f, soft; just behind La Tosca) last month and competes off another career-low mark today.

8/1

Form: 03764

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
3yo who displayed ability among his five runs for Jim Bolger (1m-10.5f); improvement needed on stable debut (remains in same ownership) but his dam was a 1m6f winner so the step up in trip is worth a go.
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2nd

5

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Tracker Issue

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Fair Flat performer; has shown a degree of promise in two runs over hurdles, last time finishing 15l sixth of seven in a Perth maiden (2m, good); each-way chance.

12/1

6th

6

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Tracker Issue

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Regressive maiden on the Flat; outran triple-digit odds when respectable sixth (just behind Biggles) on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) three weeks ago but needs improvement.

12/1

6th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Tracker Issue

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

15-race maiden off the Flat with a basement handicap mark; no real appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

Form: 975532

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who kept on well for close third of six at Ripon (1m2f, good) in July and did likewise when 2l second of five at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when she was outpaced some way out; the step up in trip could be the right move and she's a possible player.
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4th

7

(1)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Noss Mayo

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Two good runs since the visor went on last month, finishing second at Chelmsford before justifying favouritism in good style at Newcastle two weeks ago; up 4lb in a better race but on the right path now.

9/4

1st

6

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Noss Mayo

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

0-12 but she has run some good races at a modest level, including her plugging-on second at Chelmsford 16 days ago (1m2f, visored first time); likely to remain competitive.

4/1

5th

3

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noss Mayo

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Edward Bethell

Showed ability on a sound surface in summer but tailed off on last two starts and work to do back on AW from double-figure draw.

20/1

Form: 624135 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) in July and has continued in good form here; may have finished closer than fifth here last time granted a clear run; could be involved if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).
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5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m4f winner on Tapeta elsewhere; placed three times from six starts over this sort of trip on Tapeta and could make the frame from just 2lb above his last winning mark.

12/1

6th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Guard

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since January 2023 (Newcastle, 12.5f); managed to score at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last July but fortunes dipped markedly towards the end of the turf season; more than enough to prove after layoff.

16/1

5

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won here (12.4f, good) in July and respectable efforts in next two runs but his form nosedived at Hamilton last month; has something to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back; stablemate of Elemental Eye.

12/1

Form: 505421 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
9yo who made most of the running to win easily at Catterick last Wednesday; a 4lb penalty may not stop him if he can repeat that form, but Catterick often brings out the best in him; well beaten on sole visit here.
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2nd

3

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Ripon

Bollin Neil

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Catterick specialist (Flat and jumps); won twice at that North Yorkshire venue (1m6f-2m; from lower marks) last October, but off since producing a laboured effort over hurdles there - post-race examination revealed no abnormalities - in January; veteran stablemate of Zimmerman.

14/1

11th

14

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Bollin Neil

11st 4lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner here (Flat and jumps) who has been running respectably over further at this venue since November; drop back in trip asks a question but he's impossible to rule out.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noss Mayo

The Times:

Naturalia

Daily Mirror:

V Twelve

RP RATINGS:

Trojan Sun

Daily Mail:

Fourofakind

POSTDATA:

Crystal Guard

Telegraph:

Bollin Neil

The Sun:

Billy No Mates

D Express:

Noss Mayo

The Star:

Noss Mayo

The Guardian:

Naturalia

Daily Record:

V Twelve