May 15 / 19.50 Hamilton

19.50

Good

Luddon Construction Handicap

  • Prize money: £5286.34
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Luddon Construction Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5636-1 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.
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4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

13/2

Form: 0-3747

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
It's now 15 starts since his last victory and he was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par seventh in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last month; needs to take a big step forward.
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4th

2

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

7yo whose losing sequence goes back 21 races to September 2024 but he went close behind Yermanthere over C&D (good) last month and was a good third at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time; might not be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

It's now 20 outings since his last victory; his run of good form came to an end when just third of five in 1m2f Beverley handicap 12 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Qitaal

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

All three of his wins have been on ground slower than good but he does act on quick ground; went close at Ripon (1m2f, good) five days ago and steps back up in grade slightly with good claims.

6/4

Form: 8317-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark at Thirsk (7f) in September; resumed from seven months off with a good third of 13 in another 7f handicap there 27 days ago; could do better still back up in trip with a hood fitted and rates a player.
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7th

7

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Draupnir

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

7f winner at Thirsk (soft) in September and he was back in that sort of form when close third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; sire and damsire both influences for stamina but this marked step up in trip is still a little surprising.

13/2

3rd

7

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Draupnir

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and reappeared with promising third there (7f, good) in April; kept on for fifth over this C&D (good) three weeks ago in a race that favoured those ridden more prominently, and the first-time hood may not have suited (left off today); possible player.

9/2

5th

7

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Draupnir

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark at Thirsk (7f) in September; resumed from seven months off with a good third of 13 in another 7f handicap there 27 days ago; could do better still back up in trip with a hood fitted and rates a player.

9/2

14/1

Form: 990-29 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a good 1m4f Catterick second but only ninth of 12 in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 19 days ago; needs to bounce back.
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4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Naturalia

10st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in higher-grade company at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D; likely contender.

7/2

2nd

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Gained her sole success at Ayr (1m5f) last July and she's back in very good form, a strong-travelling second of ten in 1m3f Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; a likely player nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

9

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Naturalia

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Not the best of strike-rates but two sound runs this season, latest when runner-up over C&D 11 days (good); could go well but not particularly consistent; softer ground no problem.

6/1

Form: 172385

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing sequence at Newcastle (1m) in January and largely in good form since, set a lot to do when fifth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m) 19 days ago; considered.
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7th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Flying Fletcher

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Had dropped to his last winning mark when third of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time, but he is now 0-14 on turf; another placing may be his best hope.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Flying Fletcher

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-13 on turf, but has won three races on the AW, the latest at Newcastle in January (1m); not been at his best recently.

13/2

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

13/2

Form: 12226- C

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A dual winner in 2025 (including here) who also finished runner-up three times in the autumn; yard is going well so he must enter calculations on his return.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last year on good ground, latterly over 1m2f; close to best form when second at Hamilton in June but has disappointed either side of that.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Obito

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored over C&D (good; also suited by soft) last summer and left his low-key reappearance run behind when keeping-on second at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; live claims.

9/2

2nd

1

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Obito

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Always towards the rear on reappearance over C&D (good) three weeks ago but may have needed that run; won twice last summer (1m/1m2f, good; including here) and he's on a competitive mark on last autumn's form (including on soft ground); he can be in the mix if bouncing back.

6/1

13/2

Form: 0023-5 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he wasn't disgraced on his reappearance when fifth of ten in 1m2f Ripon handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can't be ruled out.
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8th

8

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Austrian Theory

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Not the force of old but, after a couple of modest efforts, his latest fifth of 18 at York (10.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) was a step back in the right direction; shaped as though this stiffer test might suit on that occasion so interesting to see if the headgear works a second time for in-form yard.

16/1

5th

12

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Austrian Theory

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not the best of strike-rates and not been in top form this year; cheekpieces now tried but has a tricky draw to overcome; well handicapped now.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Austrian Theory

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more.

14/1

10/1

Form: 5135-8 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Gained his first win over C&D in September; has failed to last home over 1m4f on his last two runs, coming in last of eight at Newcastle in March, and not totally dismissed back in trip.
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3rd

6

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Now 6b lower than when coming from off the pace to open account at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in September but has been out of form this year (four runs) and needs to turn a corner.

16/1

6th

1

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:52 Hamilton

Tee Aitch Aye

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won over 1m1f here (soft) last September when 3lb higher but he's beaten only one rival in the course of his three races this year; probably stays 1m2f but well beaten in his three attempts at 1m4f; risky.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Tee Aitch Aye

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Won over C&D (soft) last September when 1lb higher and he's one to watch in the betting, especially if the ground is on the slow side; however, he's been tailed off on both starts this season.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2461-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 321-5 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £95.00
Straight Forecast £164.47
Tricast £2509.13
Trifecta £1546.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Draupnir

POSTDATA:

Flying Fletcher

Daily Mirror:

Quiet Resolve

RP RATINGS:

Austrian Theory

TOPSPEED:

Tee Aitch Aye

The Star:

Sanafi Zabeel

Telegraph:

Qitaal

The Times:

Draupnir

The Guardian:

Draupnir

Daily Record:

Quiet Resolve

D Express:

Flying Fletcher

The Sun:

Flying Fletcher

Daily Mail:

Austrian Theory