May 03 / 16.25 Hamilton

16.25

Good

Carolyn Murray Birthday Celebrations Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Carolyn Murray Birthday Celebrations Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-57

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of RPRs in his qualifying runs, over 5f, 1m and 7f; this initial mark could be workable but doubts remain as to what his trip will be.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a couple of 6f handicaps in May; expensive to follow since but the addition of a hood can help and he is back to his last winning mark.

16/1

19th

11

(14)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Successful twice over 6f on good ground in May and has made the frame, predominantly over 5f, in most starts since; each-way squeak.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0000-2 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last season petered out after a promising start, but he was gelded prior to his comeback run at Newcastle (6f handicap) where he went down narrowly under a prominent ride; clear claims on the back of that after a 1lb nudge.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cosmic Clarets

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

0-10 for the Fahey stable debut but ran on well from the rear to take second over 6f here for new trainer three weeks ago and, on that evidence, he looks well worth a crack at this longer trip.

3/1

2nd

11

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cosmic Clarets

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

0-10 for the Faheys but has shown promise; not at his best on his last two starts and he makes his stable debut (sold 16,500gns in July) after 80 days off; betting to guide.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9045-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In first-time blinkers when beaten 3.25l last week at Haydock (6f, good to firm; led) and that was in a Class 5 handicap after a break of 182 days; should run well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Philip Kirby

Came good at 15th attempt, leading close home over C&D 17 days ago; that was only his third run for Philip Kirby and further progress is possible.

7/2

1st

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

14-race maiden; good second over C&D on final start for Noel Wilson in July; fair run when second back on turf on stable debut next time; could go well.

7/1

Form: 4-3431 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough last week at Ripon (6f, good) and the 4lb rise could have been worse as the front two pulled nearly 5l clear; obvious chance in this weak race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Liverpool Star

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael & David Easterby

No show on his only outing on softer than good; only one win from his 16 races but it was over C&D (April) in his only go at this track; below form in three of his last four starts but drops back in class today.

7/1

10th

8

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Liverpool Star

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained a first success at Ripon (6f) in April; mainly in good form since, though only ninth of 12 in 5.5f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him get back on track here.

12/1

9th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Liverpool Star

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win (6f, good) to his name from 14 attempts and that came at a lower level; others bring greater potential this time.

14/1

10/1

Form: 480-96

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly; not beaten far on this week's stable debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) but still beat only one home.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Realistic Dream

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Remains winless and hasn't been that threatening in any of her 12 defeats, especially of late; first classified assignment.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Realistic Dream

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Remains winless and she beat one over C&D five days ago; more is required if she's to gain a breakthrough win at the 12th attempt.

33/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Realistic Dream

8st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who has yet to make the frame in five runs for her current yard, a never-dangerous sixth of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 19 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

14/1

33/1

Form: 75755-

Last run: 277 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat many rivals in five runs for Ollie Sangster, including two 5f nurseries when blinkered; new trainer fits a hood; too much to prove; 1lb out of the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Dandy Orton

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Wilf Storey

Has achieved meagre RPRs over sprint distances; this new trip needs to make a big difference.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Dandy Orton

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Wilf Storey

Failed to beat many rivals in five runs for Ollie Sangster, including two 5f nurseries when blinkered; new trainer fits a hood; too much to prove; 1lb out of the weights.

33/1

5th

8

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:03 Leicester

Dandy Orton

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Beat a total of two home in trio of maiden/novice contests and fared no better when behind two of these on last week's nursery debut, having been gelded; blinkers retained.

20/1

14/1

Form: 472-5

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bought for 7,000gns in October after showing some ability at two, though the second came in a four-runner race; remote last on yard debut but that was a novice for which she was 80-1; may fare better on this handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

With Glory

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

0-8 and she hasn't been threatening to shed her maiden tag for Linda Perratt this year; tumbling down the weights but need to see more.

25/1

10th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

With Glory

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

3yo maiden who holds weak claims on 2026 form for new yard; absent since the spring and is best watched unless the market suggests a resurgent effort is likely.

33/1

5th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

With Glory

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Best run when second of four in a Musselburgh novice (5f, soft) on final start for Iain Jardine last October; yet to hit top form for new yard (6f/5f), but has been dropped 10lb.

20/1

25/1

Form: 55868-

Last run: 198 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Offered little thus far, including two sprint nurseries; tongue-tie added for reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

17

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Breeze Star

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Well held in all nine starts, including six sprint handicaps; can only be watched until he shows more positive signs.

50/1

9th

10

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Breeze Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Eight-race maiden who has been well held since his debut fifth at Doncaster last July; makes stable debut but others have stronger claims.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £28.95
Tricast £115.33
Trifecta £126.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Liverpool Star

The Times:

Ellie's de Vega

RP RATINGS:

Cosmic Clarets

The Star:

Ellie's de Vega

POSTDATA:

Liverpool Star

THE NORTH:

Liverpool Star

Telegraph:

Liverpool Star

D Express:

Liverpool Star

Daily Mirror:

Liverpool Star

The Sun:

Liverpool Star

Daily Record:

Cosmic Clarets