August 21 / 18.15 Hamilton

18.15

Good

Scullion Law Lanark Silver Bell Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £53086.2
  • 1m 4f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Scullion Law Lanark Silver Bell Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: -41753

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a five-runner handicap at Newmarket in May (1m2f, good to firm) and fair runs since, last time finishing a close third at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm); has won on testing ground; a possible on first try at 1m4f.
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2nd

1

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newmarket

Evanesco

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Won over 1m2f here in May on good to firm and has continued to run well, going in again at Hamilton in August (1m4f, good to soft; 5lb lower); up in the van throughout when beaten 2l in a big field at Leopardstown three weeks ago (1m5f); has got himself high in the weights but he usually gives his running.

11/4

5th

7

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Evanesco

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a five-runner handicap at Newmarket in May (1m2f, good to firm); unplaced twice before finishing a close third at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm); scored with a bit to spare in the Silver Bell at Hamilton on his first try at 1m4f; extra furlong should not be an issue, holds a leading chance.

10/1

1st

8

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Evanesco

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a five-runner handicap at Newmarket in May (1m2f, good to firm) and fair runs since, last time finishing a close third at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm); has won on testing ground; a possible on first try at 1m4f.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6-1211 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In-form mare who is bidding for her fourth win this season, the third coming at Ripon last time when beating Spioradalta (now 4lb better off) by 1.5l; stays this trip well; on a career-high mark but the race should be run to suit her and she has a good chance.
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5th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Salamanca City

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Her five races this season yielded three wins and two seconds, including when raising her game again with step up to 1m4f on good/good to soft for last three starts; keeps creeping up the weights but needs major respect.

6/1

2nd

9

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Salamanca City

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

In-form mare who is bidding for her fourth win this season, the third coming at Ripon last time when beating Spioradalta (now 4lb better off) by 1.5l; stays this trip well; on a career-high mark but the race should be run to suit her and she has a good chance.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Salamanca City

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

5yo mare whose form has gone to a new level this season, with wins at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) and Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) sandwiching a runner-up finish at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm); she may be the type who only just does enough and therefore she could have more still left in the tank.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 01-100 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his 11 races, the latest by 6l at Goodwood in May (1m2f, good; made all); hit with a 12lb rise for that and below par since; stays 1m4f, has been dropped 4lb and tongue-tie now tried; bit to prove.
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3rd

2

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Yabher

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has won four of his 11 races, the latest by 6l at Goodwood in May (1m2f, good; made all); hit with a 12lb rise for that and below par since; stays 1m4f, has been dropped 4lb and tongue-tie now tried; bit to prove.

11/2

14th

5

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Yabher

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Acts on good to firm; effective with varied tactics and easily made all on his reappearance over C&D (good; 10lb higher today) in May; needs to bounce back from a poor show when never dangerous at just 7-1 for a top 1m2f handicap at York 17 days ago.

6/1

17th

3

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Yabher

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Two wins in light campaign last season (1m2f/1m4f, good to firm/good) and he easily made all on his reappearance at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in May; has a 12lb rise to contend with in this hotter race but it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; top yard has won this race three times.

6/1

22/1

Form: 3-8608 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Versatile 5yo whose latest win was a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last November (2m5f, soft); hasn't been at his best on the Flat this year (2m-2m4f) although not beaten far in the Shergar Cup last time; not sure drop in trip will suit.
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4th

6

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: James Owen

Versatile 5yo whose latest win was a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last November (2m5f, soft); hasn't been at his best on the Flat this year (2m-2m4f) although not beaten far in the Shergar Cup last time; not sure drop in trip will suit.

22/1

8th

2

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: James Owen

Useful 1m4f performer and pretty good on his day over hurdles; however, hasn't found his best form this season at 2m/2m4f and has yet to convince as a stayer in this discipline; tried a visor last time at Royal Ascot and cheekpieces return.

16/1

14th

5

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Lavender Hill Mob

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

1m4f winner from the front off this mark at Newmarket last May who also scored with a prominent ride over hurdles at Cheltenham (2m5f) in November; has a bit to prove over 2m on Flat, including having been always behind on both starts this year; now tries a visor (often wears cheekpieces) and maybe there will be a change of tactics.

40/1

7/1

Form: 0-6021 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Showed some smart form without winning last year; was rated highly, but has been dropping to a better mark and is quite interesting back in handicap company, having broken his duck in good style in a 1m3f novice here last time.
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3rd

3

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tiernan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Iain Jardine

Has won only a novice contest (Hamilton in August) but ran on well from the rear for second of 11 here (1m4f) on penultimate outing and that is his best form this season; big player if he serves up the same again.

7/1

6th

5

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Tiernan

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has form over 1m2f; unplaced favourite in major handicap when bidding for Hamilton double but bounced back with a close second at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last time; has quite low mileage and may have a race in him off current mark; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

9

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Tiernan

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Iain Jardine

Showed some smart form without winning last year; dropped back to a novice to get off the mark at Hamilton (1m3f) last month and respectable fifth of 13 off this mark in the competitive Lanark Silver Bell back there (1m3f again) 15 days ago; AW debut.

11/2

Form: 83-712

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ex-William Haggas; followed up his easy Leicester win in June (1m2f, good; made virtually all) by finishing runner-up off a 10lb higher mark at Goodwood last month; up another 3lb and tries 1m4f for the first time; interesting.
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4th

1

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Noble Horizon

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Oli Rix

Ex-William Haggas; second stable run when winning easily at Leicester (1m2f, good) and then ran second at Glorious Goodwood after going up 10lb; didn't appear to stay 1m4f last time at Hamilton; one to bear in mind back at shorter.

7/2

6th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Noble Horizon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Oli Rix

Ex-William Haggas; followed up his easy Leicester win in June (1m2f, good; made virtually all) by finishing runner-up off a 10lb higher mark at Goodwood last month; up another 3lb and tries 1m4f for the first time; interesting.

6/1

16/1

Form: -11037 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won first two races this year, the second a 1m3f handicap here by 5l (good); mixed form since (faced a stiff task last time); each-way chance.
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2nd

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elsass

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, one on Southwell Tapeta; two good thirds in a mixed record since, including over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack on penultimate outing; considered in this small field.

4/1

7th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Elsass

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year; mixed form since but latest third of 11 over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack was creditable; probably acts on good to soft.

3/1

3rd

10

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Elsass

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, the first a 1m3f AW handicap at Southwell; mixed form since, including finishing a couple of places behind the reopposing Tiernan in last month's Lanark Silver Bell.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 91-543

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner at up to 1m2f (good/good to soft), latest at Ayr last September; best of three runs this season when third at Southwell last time (1m3f); quite interesting on first try at 1m4f.
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6th

2

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ayr

El Burhan

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Merely mid-division in a handicap at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago and he has something to find in this field even on his best form; however, he looked like he was one to follow when winning a C&D handicap (good to soft) 12 months ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will unlock some improvement; he's not discounted.

16/1

8th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

El Burhan

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Four-time turf winner at up to 1m2f (good/good to soft), latest at Ayr last September; best of three runs this season when third at Southwell last time (1m3f); quite interesting on first try at 1m4f.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

El Burhan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Has won four races and still looks to be improving; ran better than it looked when fifth of 13 in the Rosebery on his reappearance at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in March and looked in need of a return to further when fourth of 11 at Chester (1m2f, good) in May; off three months, but has won fresh; high on list.

6/1

20/1

Form: 3/606- D

Last run: 330 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bought for 165,000euros in July last year having won twice in France, the second a 1m2f Listed event at Saint-Cloud; well below par on both starts for new yard last year (reportedly finished lame on second occasion); returns after a 330-day break with a hood tried; bit to prove.
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11th

1

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Strassia

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won a 1m4f Listed race on soft in France in 2024 but has performed well below that level in her three outings for current yard, the latest after 11 months off; entitled to come on for that but Ashnak has to be considered the stable number one.

20/1

9th

3

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Strassia

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Bought for 165,000euros in July last year having won twice in France, the second a 1m2f Listed event at Saint-Cloud; well below par on both starts for new yard last year (reportedly finished lame on second occasion); returns after a 330-day break with a hood tried; bit to prove.

20/1

7

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Strassia

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Won 1m4f Listed race and third in 1m7f Group 2 (both soft) in France last autumn but seen only twice this year, latterly trailing throughout in the Park Hill at Doncaster on her recent yard debut; no surprise were this good yard to find the key to her before long but she needs to have come on a lot in a short time.

16/1

25/1

Form: 3-535P D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have been on the AW, his only turf success coming at Newmarket in 2023 (1m4f, good); ran a couple of fair races on the AW earlier this year but pulled up in the Duke Of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot last time.
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9th

4

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Teumessias Fox

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Four of his five wins have been on the AW, with only turf success in 2023; second quiet run on the bounce when beaten 12l at Hamilton a fortnight ago (33-1).

33/1

10th

5

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Teumessias Fox

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Andrew Balding

Four of his five wins have been on the AW, his only turf success coming at Newmarket in 2023 (1m4f, good); ran a couple of fair races on the AW earlier this year but pulled up in the Duke Of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot last time.

25/1

17

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Teumessias Fox

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

6th, 15th and 11th in his three 1m4f handicaps at this meeting; 11-week break is not a concern but slow starts have become an unwelcome habit and he's proved far more potent on AW than turf in recent years, so probably won't be able just yet to exploit what should be a favourable mark.

50/1

10/1

Form: 181062 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.
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8th

1

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Spioradalta

9st 10lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

It was leg three of a four-timer when he beat Box To Box in this 12 months ago so he was in flying form back then; hit and miss this campaign, but has posted figures of 112 in three of his races and this mark isn't beyond him.

10/1

11th

7

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Spioradalta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Mark Walford

Two wins over 1m2f at Ripon this year (good/good to soft) and a good second to Salamanca City (with whom he is 4lb better off) when stepped up to 1m4f there last time (good); won over 1m2f last September on only previous start here; interesting.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

12th
12 (13)
Altareq

16/1

Form: 303100

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

24

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Altareq

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo who made a promising start for his new yard this year and won at Ayr (1m2f, good) in July; however, he's struggled on his four subsequent starts (had a wound on right-hind when tailed off at Ayr last week).

50/1

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

13th
11 (9)
Evaluation

25/1

Form: 12050/

Last run: 678 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won four on the trot at 1m6f/2m for Charlie Johnston in 2022; has since won on AW and over hurdles; best watched on first run for Adam Nicol.
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2

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:20 Kelso

Evaluation

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

8yo who has been tailed off on the Flat on his first two starts for this yard and needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, getting back on better ground can help and he's on a competitive mark on last year's best hurdle form; might not be a forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Haydock

Evaluation

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adam Nicol

Well handicapped on his old Flat form and there were bits of fair form over hurdles since for the Russell/Scudamore yard; 310 days off, however, before tailed-off last at Hamilton (1m4f) on Flat return five weeks ago; cheekpieces (tried twice in 2024) return but he looks best watched for now.

33/1

13th

11

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Evaluation

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Adam Nicol

Won four on the trot at 1m6f/2m for Charlie Johnston in 2022; has since won on AW and over hurdles; best watched on first run for Adam Nicol.

25/1

12/1

Form: -83427

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Ashnak, Letsbefrank

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.50
Straight Forecast £26.52
Tricast £107.05
Trifecta £174.30

Selections

The Times:

Noble Horizon

NEWMARKET:

El Burhan

SPOTLIGHT:

Salamanca City

TOPSPEED:

Letsbefrank

RP RATINGS:

Tiernan

POSTDATA:

Elsass

D Express:

Yabher

The Guardian:

Noble Horizon

Daily Mail:

Noble Horizon

Daily Mirror:

El Burhan

Daily Record:

El Burhan

Telegraph:

Salamanca City

The Sun:

Salamanca City

The Star:

Letsbefrank