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

4th

4

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip.

5/2

3rd

7

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two wins in 6f handicaps in May; beaten favourite in 5f handicaps at York and Thirsk on his last two starts but has left the impression there is still a bit more to come; return to 6f will help and he's a major player.

7/2

4th

6

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon in May; not discredited (did best of those in near-side group) when fifth of 13 at York (5f, good) four days ago; player.

2/1

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

6th

6

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Solid comeback before chasing home an improver at Hamilton; took a backward step as favourite over C&D (hung right) last time and is now tried in another form of headgear; went the wrong last year and has to prove he isn't following the same pattern.

5/1

6th

3

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended his 2yo campaign with a whimper but a gelding operation has bucked his ideas up and he has run well for second in two 6f handicaps this spring; likely to be bang there once again.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Cosmic Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

5/2

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

10

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Ellies De Vega

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Can lead; came to the end of his tether over 7f on soft ground here recently and he's more favourably treated now than when close up over 6f at Hamilton (good) in May; does need a bit more for a first win, though.

6/1

13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Consistent enough this year but he will need to raise his game a notch if he is to come out on top in this field.

6/1

3rd

9

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Ellies De Vega

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Noel Wilson

Regularly makes the frame, third over 5.5f at Wetherby on latest start; however, he looks fully exposed and a wide draw may not be ideal.

12/1

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

4th

6

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Liverpool Star

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when gamely landing a 6f handicap at Ripon (good ground) in April; beaten at short odds when fourth to Simba's Pride at Hamilton shortly afterwards and his form then dipped at Pontefract (5f) four weeks ago; returning to 6f should help; cheekpieces worn last time are quickly discarded.

9/1

5th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Liverpool Star

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran creditably last time when bidding for a 6f double (maiden previously); proving consistent and has form at 5f; in the mix, assuming he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

4th

1

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Liverpool Star

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

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.

7/4

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

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

6th

11

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Realistic Dream

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to hit top form for her current yard, fifth of nine in 6f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago; more is required if she's to get off the mark.

11/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

4

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

With Glory

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Picked up from Iain Jardine last autumn for 7,000gns; two poor efforts for her new yard this spring and isn't obviously fancied despite being dropped 5lb.

33/1

7th

2

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

With Glory

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

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.

14/1

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

7th

10

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Breeze Star

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Broadly regressive maiden whose chance depends on the effects of physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

40/1

8th

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Breeze Star

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

Offered little thus far, including two sprint nurseries; tongue-tie added for reappearance.

25/1

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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