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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9th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly at Hamilton for current stable, winning in May and creditable second to Sanafi Zabeel (runs in first division) last month; well held in last week's Leger Legends at Doncaster but it's an effort which might be worth forgiving after he pulled too hard; Hector Crouch is 1-1 for the stable this year.

16/1

12th

8

(16)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Quiet Resolve

11st 7lb

J: Gay Kelleway

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly at Hamilton for current stable, winning in May and creditable second last time; sound effort in sole Doncaster attempt, namely 11-2 third in this contest (good to soft) 12 months ago; again has place possibilities.

9/1

2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

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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7th

6

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:43 Newcastle (AW)

Qitaal

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended long losing run with emphatic 1m2f success early last month on his only appearance at this track; reverted to lesser displays on his two starts since but has another change of headgear (first blinkers) and isn't dismissed back at Newcastle.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended long losing run with emphatic success at Newcastle (1m2f) this month; still on a workable mark after 4lb rise and recent defeat on soft turf is not viewed harshly; no surprise if he features.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Qitaal

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Three-time turf winner who was well on top last week in a 1m2f Class 5 at Newcastle where the visor returned; back up 4lb in stronger company but he has won here and might not be far away.

8/1

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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3rd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Draupnir

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record is only 1-14 but he's in a position to make matters better, having finished a close second at Ripon (1m2f, soft) most recently; has C&D form; enters calculations.

11/2

2nd

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Draupnir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

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

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Naturalia

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr (good to soft) in August; soft-ground winner in the past but possible she simply failed to cope with heavy when below par at Haydock since.

10/1

8th

10

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr last month; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so must enter calculations.

6/1

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

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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6th

4

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Flying Fletcher

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only 3-39 but placed plenty of times; a greater concern would be his recent efforts and cheekpieces are now turned to.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three course wins (6f-1m) and a multitude of placed efforts, including a close third to Saytaar (Harry The Rogue second) over C&D in March; has struggled on turf in his last three appearances (7.5f-1m2f) but his mark has eased accordingly.

6/1

9th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Flying Fletcher

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

3-21 on the AW but 0-16 on the grass, never in the first two; beaten about 10l in last two races; not hard to turn elsewhere.

14/1

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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4th

1

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Redcar

Obito

10st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Better than ever on last two starts when winning comfortably at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) and a close third at Goodwood (1m2f, soft); ground firmer than good would be a concern.

4/1

3rd

4

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Comfortably prevailed at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time but is no certainty to follow up, having done all his winning in Scotland; on a career-high mark.

9/2

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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1st

6

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Austrian Theory

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Winless since 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fourth of 11 in 11.5f handicap at Haydock 13 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again eased 1lb.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Austrian Theory

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered.

5/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Austrian Theory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted.

9/2

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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4th

2

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

In-form 5yo whose record at Hamilton features soft-ground wins in this contest last year (off just 2lb lower) and latest start (comfortably in second-time cheekpieces); respected.

4/1

1st

1

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

1m1f winner on soft ground in September last year; back to form on last two starts, finishing in the places in two races over 1m2f at Ayr (good/good to soft), last time finishing 0.75l second in first-time cheekpieces (retained); shortlisted.

9/4

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