August 11 / 19.00 Hamilton

19.00

Good To Soft

Kinrara Distillery Scottish Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £13400.4
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Kinrara Distillery Scottish Trophy Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 389340

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft; first start since being gelded) in April and he also went close there over 1m1f in June; down the field at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago having raced freely, but it's likely this slight drop back in trip will suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Strength Of Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Successful twice in Scotland this term, including at Hamilton (1m1f, good) latest start; has been reassessed to a career-high mark and faces a stiffer assignment back up in grade.

14/1

1st

12

(10)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Strength Of Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Made a winning reappearance at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft; first start since being gelded) in April and he also went close there over 1m1f in June; down the field at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago having raced freely, but it's likely this slight drop back in trip will suit.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Strength Of Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Three wins from ten races, the latest win in April on reappearance; well beaten here in May but that was 7f and he's done much better when finishing close up from towards rear over 1m1f at Musselburgh on his two outings since; better is needed but 1m2f looks plausible.

25/1

11/1

  • Place: £8.70

Form: 34-982 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winner of his first three starts in 2025, including here over 8.5f (good), and also went close on heavy ground at Goodwood (1m; first-time cheekpieces) last July; below his best on his first two starts this year but bounced back when runner-up at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) in June; contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Impartiality

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Has a record of 0-12 since hat-trick last season and is suffering from seconditis at present but wouldn't need much improvement to go one better; ran creditably, beaten only 1l, at Chester (1m2f, soft) last Saturday; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Impartiality

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Perhaps a shade high in the weights but running well, last time at Beverley (1m2f, heavy; fine on good) finishing second for a third time in succession behind a well-handicapped winner who got loose on the lead; solid chance.

9/2

2nd

2

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Impartiality

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Probably on a high enough mark but he's gone close in last two races and travelled much the best last time at Hamilton (1m1f, good); he'll enjoy this softer ground; considered.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 223264

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Cork (1m2f, soft) in April 2024 when trained by Dermot Weld but has posted some good efforts for this stable, including when fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; now steps back up in trip with each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Spoken Truth

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Finally off the mark for this yard when comfortably too strong for eight rivals at Ripon (1m, soft; tongue tied first time); up 5lb but conditions will suit and he is another to consider.

13/2

1st

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Spoken Truth

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish 5yo; 0-8 this term for new yard but is proving consistent, creditable third when favourite at Hamilton (1m1f) most recently; this may be the day to catch him, with tongue-tie worn for the first time.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Spoken Truth

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Sole win came at Cork (1m2f, soft) in April 2024 when trained by Dermot Weld but has posted some good efforts for this stable, including when fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; now steps back up in trip with each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 56-618 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form when beating 15 rivals to land a 0-85 York handicap in June (1m1f, good) but he disappointed when favourite at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may be capable of bouncing back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Point Of Contact

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

1m1f winner at York in June but disappointing at Sandown next time on his only attempt at 1m2f; respectable efforts (1m1f/1m) on his last two starts, the latest on good to soft when wearing first-time cheekpieces, but he needs to find a bit extra.

11/2

5th

5

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Point Of Contact

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Seems well suited by York and followed an encouraging reappearance there with a big-field win over this trip (good; effective on heavy) on that course in June; perhaps has share of weight now but a return to 1m and the fitting of cheekpieces could spice things up.

6/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Point Of Contact

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Showed improved form when beating 15 rivals to land a 0-85 York handicap in June (1m1f, good) but he disappointed when favourite at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may be capable of bouncing back.

8/1

Form: -73031

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a lesser effort when narrowly beaten in a first-time tongue-tie at Redcar (1m, good) in June before winning at York (1m2f, good) next time; won't mind this drop back in trip and holds claims off this 4lb higher mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Double Parked

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but hard to warm to after finishing behind some in here two weeks ago when 40-1.

14/1

13th

22

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.

28/1

5th

8

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Double Parked

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Bounced back from a lesser effort when narrowly beaten in a first-time tongue-tie at Redcar (1m, good) in June before winning at York (1m2f, good) next time; won't mind this drop back in trip and holds claims off this 4lb higher mark.

9/1

8/1

Form: 973-04

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in 2024 (1m/1m2f; soft/heavy), the most recent coming in a handicap at Leicester off the same mark as today's; stepped forward from his reappearance when fourth of 14 at Sandown (1m2f, good) two months ago but has been off since; any rain would be welcomed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Galyx

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Quite lightly raced 5yo who is well suited by soft/heavy ground; beat Impartiality by 3l at Beverley (1m2f) most recently, adding to his 3yo wins and taking record to 3-12; warrants respect provided conditions are again in his favour.

7/2

1st

9

(12)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Galyx

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Both wins were as a 3yo (1m/1m2f; soft/heavy); lightly raced in the meantime and best RPR since being gelded came on his only run on soft ground; has never been lower in the weights and with the ground up his street he's considered.

5/1

25/1

Form: 24-506

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Thirsk novice over 1m last August; respectable tenth in the Sandringham in June before finishing sixth of ten at Ayr (1m, good) last month; still has stamina to prove for this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Brigids Well

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

1m novice winner; 0-4 in handicaps and no excuses from the front in this new headgear combination at Goodwood (1m2f, soft); same mark here and with stamina to prove.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Brigids Well

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Not disgraced at Royal Ascot (1m) on handicap debut but has failed to land a blow in lesser races since; chance partly depends on the effects of added cheekpieces.

12/1

7th

13

(11)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Brigids Well

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Thirsk novice over 1m last August; respectable tenth in the Sandringham in June before finishing sixth of ten at Ayr (1m, good) last month; still has stamina to prove for this trip.

25/1

8th
7 (2)
Cadarn

9/1

Form: -05013

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returned to form to make all at York (1m, good) in June and backed that up with another good effort at Ripon (1m, good) 24 days ago, finishing a close-up third of seven; runs off the same mark today and could go well over this slightly longer trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Cadarn

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Did too much up front over 1m1f at Hamilton last time; successful at York and close third at Ripon in last two 1m attempts; ground softer than good would present a question mark.

16/1

8th

7

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Cadarn

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Returned to form to make all at York (1m, good) in June and backed that up with another good effort at Ripon (1m, good) 24 days ago, finishing a close-up third of seven; runs off the same mark today and could go well over this slightly longer trip.

9/1

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Cadarn

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Returned to form to make all at 28-1 at York (1m, good) three weeks ago in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained); strong claims up 3lb if he can back up that latest performance.

11/4

13/2

Form: 004221 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six wins last season included one over C&D; went close at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June and Ayr (1m, good) last month, before landing a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; steps back up in grade but can't be discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Dwindling Funds

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Thrived in the second half of 2025; enjoying another good campaign, including a York win (1m, good to firm) in July, but his last two runs have been short of his best; stable also run Jannas Journey.

13/2

6th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Dwindling Funds

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Went very close twice in a row this summer before winning 15-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) in July; has also won on soft/heavy; below par at Hamilton last time but not written off in view of previous good form.

12/1

9th

10

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last season included one over C&D; went close at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June and Ayr (1m, good) last month, before landing a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; steps back up in grade but can't be discounted.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 721-71

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last October and doubled his tally when landing a handicap on soft ground over that same C&D in first-time blinkers two months ago; now 8lb higher but this lightly raced 4yo should still have more to offer; stable won this in 2022.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Return To Unit

10st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Varian

Won a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last October and doubled his tally when landing a handicap on soft ground over that same C&D in first-time blinkers two months ago; now 8lb higher but this lightly raced 4yo should still have more to offer; stable won this in 2022.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Return To Unit

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Improved with each run as a 3yo, getting off the mark in a C&D maiden last October (good ground); couldn't land a blow on his seasonal/handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, but still has potential and blinkers could help unlock it.

3/1

7th

2

(12)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Return To Unit

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Varian

Made debut last September and improved with each of his first three runs, winning at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in October when last seen; Newmarket trainer Roger Varian has a very healthy 29% strike-rate here and this well-bred 4yo has considerable potential off his opening mark.

2/1

11th
4 (4)
Altareq

8/1

Form: 330310

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had been shaping well since joining this stable, including when third of five here over 8.5f in June, prior to getting off the mark at Ayr (1m2f, good) two starts ago; can have a line put through his latest effort in the John Smith's Cup having encountered trouble against the rail; makes the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Altareq

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Similar type to Tiernan, being a 4yo who has fairly low mileage; sole attempt at Ayr resulted in account-opening success (1m2f, good) off 2lb lower in July; has posted three duck eggs since but may prove resurgent back here.

8/1

12th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Altareq

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won over 1m2f at Ayr in July (good) and excuses for two heavy defeats since; can take a keen hold, so not sure to be suited by this step up to 1m4f.

16/1

11th

4

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Altareq

10st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had been shaping well since joining this stable, including when third of five here over 8.5f in June, prior to getting off the mark at Ayr (1m2f, good) two starts ago; can have a line put through his latest effort in the John Smith's Cup having encountered trouble against the rail; makes the shortlist.

8/1

Form: -92503

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner for Karl Burke (5f/7f); ran well at Haydock (1m, good) on his stable debut in May but he was below that level on his next two starts, and was safely held when third of four at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(13)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Ruth Jefferson

Stepped up on the form of any of this three wins as a 2yo (for Karl Burke) when second over 1m here in May; had three-next-time-out winners behind him on that occasion but he hasn't reproduced that level in four subsequent outings; all 13 turf starts have come on good/good to firm; needs a return to Haydock to spark a revival.

16/1

12th

14

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Blue To Blue

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Three-time winner for Karl Burke (5f/7f); ran well at Haydock (1m, good) on his stable debut in May but he was below that level on his next two starts, and was safely held when third of four at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month.

25/1

3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Redcar

Blue To Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Jefferson

Scored three times (5f/7f) last term for previous yard; inconsistent over 1m this season and failed to beat a rival last time but best form gives him a fighting chance off current mark; continues to steadily rise in distance and now has a crack at 1m2f.

7/1

Form: 24-222 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins from 27 starts include one here over 8.5f last May; has finished second in each of his three starts this season (good to soft/soft) but has a bit to do to reverse placings with Return To Unit from their meeting at Nottingham (8.5f, soft) two months ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Swift Salian

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Started the season with three second-place finishes at around 1m; failed to beat a rival in two runs last month and needs to turn things around quickly.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Swift Salian

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Started the season with three second-place finishes at around 1m; 50-1 and finished out with the washing in a Class 3 at Hamilton 18 days ago; this is more suitable.

33/1

13th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Swift Salian

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three wins from 27 starts include one here over 8.5f last May; has finished second in each of his three starts this season (good to soft/soft) but has a bit to do to reverse placings with Return To Unit from their meeting at Nottingham (8.5f, soft) two months ago.

14/1

Non-runners

El Matador

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £274.10
Straight Forecast £211.91
Tricast £781.20
Trifecta £1669.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Return To Unit

The Guardian:

Dwindling Funds

TOPSPEED:

Point Of Contact

SPOTLIGHT:

Altareq

The Star:

Impartiality

D Express:

Galyx

NEWMARKET:

Return To Unit

The Times:

Return To Unit

Telegraph:

Return To Unit

Daily Mail:

Return To Unit

The Sun:

Return To Unit

Daily Mirror:

Dwindling Funds

Daily Record:

Dwindling Funds

POSTDATA:

Point Of Contact