May 17 / 17.15 Hamilton

17.15

Good

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  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (3)
Vantheman

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 5-1870 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Patchy last season and more of the same this term, failing to build on a Tapeta win off 3lb lower in three runs since; latest effort in first-time blinkers is readily ignored but it's hard to know what to expect for a yard also responsible for Mon Na Slieve.
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5th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has done well since the blinkers went on but appears to have no margin for error off this mark, 2lb above his win in May; behind two of these here last time.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Vantheman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable.

11/1

4th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8-5785 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; will always be reliant on some luck given his hold-up style, which he hasn't had this year; on a handy mark when things do fall his way again, though, and is one to consider.
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10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

24

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Reigning Profit

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 7044-7 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.
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12th

13

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f) in July but well below par both runs since and he failed to beat a rival in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time; needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

14th

10

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-5 at Ripon but he has run well here; back near his best when seeing off 16 rivals at Ayr last month but a subsequent Hamilton run (5f) was underwhelming; still feasibly weighted despite being 1lb wrong but he is another who would make more appeal on a slower surface.

16/1

10th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Running well this year, including close third to Vantheman over C&D in May, and he posted a deserved win in a big field at Ayr (6f, good) 26 days ago; raised 5lb but he was very competitive off similar marks in 2024.

9/1

4th
14 (15)
Woohoo

10/1

Form: 400-01 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won four times early last summer, including over C&D, and climbed 19lb up the weights; made it three wins and a second in four starts under Lauren Young when turning in a career-best effort to score at Musselburgh last time out and may well be up to defying a 3lb rise.
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2nd

20

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Unproven on ground slower than good to soft; five-time winner (5f/6f), the most recent win at Musselburgh in April off a 10lb lower mark than today's; second in each of her last five starts, including when ahead of a few of today's rivals at Goodwood (6f, good) two starts back, but now tries 7f for the first time off a career-high mark.

25/1

2nd

5

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins, including over C&D last season; won off 4lb lower over C&D again in April (good) but has finished second five times since, last week going down by a neck in a 6f fillies' handicap at Goodwood (good); 5lb well in; interesting contender.

9/4

2nd

21

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner having a consistent season but her handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere despite several placed efforts over 5f in lower-grade races than this; has won over this far but the chances are she'll come up short once again.

25/1

10/1

Form: 3-6926 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent front-runner who's given a third try in a tongue-tie following a below-par effort back on turf last time (made much of the running from the rail draw at Musselburgh); on a competitive mark if he's on a going day though.
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7th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mon Na Slieve

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a lenient mark but his losing sequence is mounting and he had no obvious excuses when beating just one home at Beverley three weeks ago.

11/1

7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

7/1

Form: 22-231

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Turf wins as a 2yo came on soft/heavy ground and the midweek rain will have helped, although he'd have preferred more; highly consistent but a 2lb rise for his recent AW win puts him on a career-high mark into a more competitive handicap, down from 6f.
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1st

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Station X

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.

9/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Station X

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Front-runner whose three turf wins have all been on ground slower than good, the most recent coming when holding on at Chester (6f, good to soft) two months ago; may not have things all his own way in front but commands respect off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Station X

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Bryan Smart

His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.

7/2

Form: 08-144 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
As good as ever on Tapeta lately, albeit turned over as favourite on last two outings; returns to turf 3lb above his highest winning mark and at the age of seven (no surprise to see Rhys Elliott up to take off 5lb) and he will need to get things bang on.
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3rd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt.

3/1

16th

22

(23)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Spring Is Sprung

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm.

25/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Spring Is Sprung

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards.

10/1

Form: 3010-4 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His two wins came on good to soft ground over 6f, including here off this mark last June; entitled to have needed his recent comeback from nine months off, when leading for a long way, and he's low mileage compared to most of these; first run over 5f.
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21th

12

(19)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Alpha Magic

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fair reappearance at Pontefract but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; down the field behind Magic Boy here 13 days ago.

25/1

11th

9

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Alpha Magic

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins have come on good to soft ground but he does have one good run on good to firm to his name; disappointed at Windsor last month but this is an ease in grade.

40/1

12th

12

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Alpha Magic

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two 6f wins to his name on good to soft ground; unplaced in two runs this year but neither run was without promise; he will need a personal best to come out on top here though.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 80-026 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.
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10th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained.

14/1

3rd

7

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Had first-time cheekpieces (retained) when making all at Ayr (5f, good to firm) a month ago for his first win in a while; put back up 4lb but still has handicapping scope if the headgear works again.

4/1

10th
13 (5)
Pal Joey

33/1

Form: 57-170 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Found a Newcastle handicap run to suit when winning over this trip in January but has otherwise done most racing over further; the early impact of the visor may have worn off now and he was inclined to pull hard when well held back on turf a month ago.
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8th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Pal Joey

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Started this year with a 5f win at Newcastle (Tapeta) but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 7l at Newcastle (1m) last month; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival back in trip; tongue-tie reapplied.

16/1

8th

13

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pal Joey

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f win here but his form has nosedived since; it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Pal Joey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f success at Newcastle in January but he's failed to reproduce it, again slowly away when fifth of seven at Hamilton (5f) six days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

10/1

Form: -16121 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who's won three this year, proving at Ayr last time that she can do it on turf as well as Tapeta; upped another 5lb, though, and this is the first time she's run in higher than 0-65 company; not ruled out but she'll find this opposition tougher.
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3rd

9

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Five wins this year, three of them over C&D; took her form to a new level when winning at Hamilton 19 days ago but a 6lb rise and stronger opposition could find her out today.

5/1

1st

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Little Mi Mi

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it 3-10 on the AW when successful at Newcastle last month; up 5lb and 1-13 on turf, but a stiff 5f seems to suit her well; looks the pick of the stable's trio.

11/2

1st

11

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins in 2026, the first two over C&D; another career-best display when scoring at Ayr last month and her two defeats since were in Class 3 and 4 company; considered.

10/1

Form: 1240-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Progressive in lesser company last summer, when completing a hat-trick, latterly off 6lb lower; excuses subsequently, including when getting upset in the stalls (not for the first time) on his comeback behind two of these three weeks ago.
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6th

8

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Azuinthejungle

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the feat this time around, coming here on the back of wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; up 4lb as he bids for the four-timer; should be in the thick of it again.

5/1

1st

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Azuinthejungle

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won three in a row last season and he's got back on the scoresheet with wins at Ayr (6f) and Beverley (5f, both on good to firm) in his last two starts; has a penalty for his last success but that was a personal best and he's a big player in this hat-trick bid.

11/4

1st

1

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Azuinthejungle

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won three on the trot last season (5f/6f); off the mark for the current year when scoring at Ayr 15 days ago (6f, good to firm); up 3lb; should go well again.

7/2

10/1

Form: 6-8281 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Wins have all come over easy tracks in the spring/autumn on good or softer ground; won well at Ripon last weekend but was always well positioned from the rail draw and a 6lb rise looks plenty as he goes back up in class.
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8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

Non-runners

Master Of My Fate, Marty Hopkirk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £97.70
Straight Forecast £77.65
Tricast £1100.14
Trifecta £1385.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Station X

Daily Mail:

Jordan Electrics

SPOTLIGHT:

Reigning Profit

D Express:

Alpha Magic

The Star:

Woohoo

Telegraph:

Vince L'Amour

TOPSPEED:

Manila Scouse

The Times:

Station X

Daily Record:

Station X

POSTDATA:

Reigning Profit

Daily Mirror:

Jordan Electrics

The Sun:

Jordan Electrics